Once again, Jane Hart is asking what are your top tools for learning ? You can fill out the survey, write a blog post, or email Jane your list. Check out the link and submit your vote before 21 September. All of my tools are used for personal/professional development as well as workplace learning. MORE

I marvel at the extent to which communication in the workplace has become about shuffling slide decks instead of talking to each other. Or writing good prose for that matter. Rather than engaging directly with people to convey the power of our ideas we hide behind the apparent professionalism of a polished presentation - or we clog up our IT systems sending each other bloated files rather than writing well crafted and effective emails. MORE

Earlier this year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) published the Inclusive Internet Index 2018. MORE

For my generation one of the seminal television programmes was M.A.S.H, one of those cases where the spin off for the small screen was a better format than the original film. MORE

I have a guest post for the Research Digest, snappily titled ‘ People who think their opinions are superior to others are most prone to overestimating their relevant knowledge and ignoring chances to learn more ‘ The paper I review is about the so-called “belief superiority” effect, which is defined by thinking that your views are better than other people’s (i.e. not just that you are right, but that other people are wrong). MORE

Posts, articles and news about Modern Workplace Learning (MWL) for the week 10-16 June 2018. Modern Workplace Learning MORE

Dekra Media has included an interview with me in their Learning Insights Page. You can view the 6 minute video here MORE

The Washington DC City Council has passed an emergency one time bill to allow 26 students to graduate high school this month. . These students have been absent for more than 120 days, but have met all other academic requirements. . This move is vigorously opposed by the DC Schools, the superintendent of which apparently believes sitting in a chair is more important than learning. And that keep these 26 smart students out of college is also a good thing. . MORE

Every fortnight I curate some of the observations and insights that were shared on social media. I call these Friday’s Finds. “The better the state is established, the fainter is humanity.” ” —Nietzsche, Notes, 1874, via @sureallyno. MORE

Return of the Vikings. I have had the privilege of working with several Nordic organizations over the past few years — Carlsberg , HR Norge , Implement Consulting , Snow Software , Prime Minister’s Office of Finland. MORE

You're reading fresh content from Dan Pontefract at Brave New Org: “Now what?” It’s an expression many of us use. Perhaps you have employed it yourself whether contemplatively when at the crossroads of a potential change at work. Dan's Related Posts: The Easiest Ways To Create Disengaged Employees. The Roots of Becoming a More Effective Leader. The Three Attributes President Obama Wants You To Demonstrate. How Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Explains Culture, Purpose & Employee Engagement. MORE

Here are some questions I was asked by the organizers of the Landing Festival in Lisbon, where I will be speaking on 28/29 June 2018. How do you keep up-to-date with all the changes in the tech market? I use my professional network to help filter information for me. For example, Valdis Krebs is an expert on social network analysis. Thomas Vander Wal has deep knowledge on enterprise network technologies. Jane McConnell understands the digital workplace in large multinational companies. MORE

I shot this short little video because, well, I have to say that my experience with ATD has been excellent. They’ve done what I’ve needed: listening when they should, arguing with me when they should, responding to my questions, and executing on their responsibilities professionally. MORE

How do you begin to move forward, and implement a modern workplace learning approach? I believe this involves 5 key steps.: Modern Workplace Learning MORE

In the past couple of days, I’ve come across two different initiatives to improve education. And certainly our education system can stand improvement. However, each one had the same major flaw, and leaves open an opportunity for improvement not to occur. MORE