The Boggs e-Learning Chronicle

Treating Different Workers Differently Really Works So Does Customizing Training Approaches Work Too?

In the past, we have had lots of posts on generational issues in the workforce and had a podcast on it through our SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Series, but as a follow up:

FYI, There was an article in today's Wall Street Journal by Erin White,  Age is as Age Does: Making the Generational Gap Work for You, about how some managers are making use of a variety of different strategies pertaining to multi-generational composition of today's workforce.   

The article cites the example of an eastern regional sales manager for NovoNordisk AS, who "has embraced an increasingly popular management theory:  To improve productivity, treat workers of different ages differently."

The article goes on to cite how he persuaded his employer to let young sales rep drive Jeeps while keeping traditional sedans for others or highlighting sales results by team over individual performance so 20 somethings feel part of a group effort, but also "appealing to the competitive street in older reps" by singling out top performers, reassuring "one worried 30-year veteran" by telling him, "Your an expert in what you do."  And it seems like its translating into results because sales numbers are going up.

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Dave Boggs
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Top 5 IT Training Mistakes...

Seems like they are not exclusive to IT Training and  can be applied to lots of training situations...

IT's Top Five Training Mistakes by Beth Stackpole

• "Mistake number 1: you didn't plan for training upfront.
• Mistake No. 2: You're out of tune with your audience.
• Mistake No. 3: You didn't follow standards training models.
• Mistake No. 4: You're training out of business context.
• Mistake No 5: You forgot to forge business partnerships."

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Dave Boggs
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e-Learning Lingo Podcast #53: Participative Design

The next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series is up!   This week's word is  "Participative Design".

On the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, there are three ways to comment on each episode. You may post a message to the blog; leave a web-based voice mail by clicking the button in the upper right-hand corner; or call in and leave a message about each show.  You may find each weekly episode and its accompanying transcript on the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series page located in the Media Center of the SyberWorks web site.

Press Release:

The e-Learning Lingo Podcast #53: "Participative Design"

Blog:

e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series Blog

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Dave Boggs
SyberWorks, Inc.
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70% Of Major Employers In The U.S. Use Some Form Of Gaming Technology In Their Training Programs

Employers Turning To Games For Training

Excerpt:

"A study released today by the Entertainment Software Association finds that seventy percent of major employers in the U.S. utilize some form of gaming technology in their training programs. From simple quizzes to complex tool manipulation, more and more employers are integrating interactive entertainment into their education regiment, with 78% of organizations not currently employing such methods stating they plan to offer it within the next five years..."

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Dave Boggs
SyberWorks, Inc.
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e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series
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SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast #21: Tips on Using Flash to Develop Online Training Content

Here is our latest press release and e-Learning Series podcast:

Press Release:

SyberWorks e-Learning Podcasts: Episode #21:  Tips on Using Flash to Develop Online Training Content

Podcast:

Episode 21: Tips on Using Flash to Develop Online Training Content

Al Lemieux, Senior Designer at SyberWorks, talks about using Flash to develop online training content.  In this episode, Al discusses highlights from his article, such as Flash’s built-in SCORM- and AICC-compliant templates and output tips.

 

SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Transcript #21

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Dave Boggs
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Army recognizes the importance of training as a career path

FYI:  I saw this in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday June 19th. The U.S. Army is changing its promotions policies to benefit troops that are on training missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Training foreign security troops has traditionally been perceived as a "career killer" within the Army. Young officers feared that joining these teams would hinder their chances of being promoted, as compared to soldiers serving on combat groups. Finally, however, it seems that the Army has come to recognize the importance of training.

Military officers now believe that training security forces in these countries is "arguably the most important military component" of the war effort, and a vital part of the exit strategy. It's also going to be crucial in maintaining peace in this area in the future. Army Chief of Staff George Casey states, "Our ability to train and operate effectively with indigenous forces will be a key element of 21st century land power. We need our best involved."

Well they certainly get it!

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Dave Boggs
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SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast #21 Preview

Here's a sneak preview of our next  SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Series episode about using flash in e-Learning development. Have a listen....

Audio Preview

Time: 38  Seconds

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e-Learning Lingo Podcast #52: Best Practices

The next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series is up!   This week's word is  "Best Practices".

On the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, there are three ways to comment on each episode. You may post a message to the blog; leave a web-based voice mail by clicking the button in the upper right-hand corner; or call in and leave a message about each show.  You may find each weekly episode and its accompanying transcript on the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series page located in the Media Center of the SyberWorks web site.

Press Release:

The e-Learning Lingo Podcast #52: "Best Practices"

Blog:

e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series Blog

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Dave Boggs
SyberWorks, Inc.
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e-Learning Paradox?

Found this in my rss feeds, thought you might find it interesting....

“E-Learning: An Oxymoron?”

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Mixed views on whether Internet slang or text short cuts will be the demise of language or just its evolution...

In a follow up to a post a post on 4/29/2008, WTH!... Slang and text shortcuts are showing up in school writing assignments... , I found another article which exposes a different side of the argument...

Is language dead or evolving?  By Carolyn Y. Johnson

Excerpt:

"A growing body of research shows electronic communications channels like instant messaging have created a kind of semi-speech - language that is between talking and writing. Some say it is evidence of evolution, not of decay.....

Contrary to the view that abbreviations and cute emoticons are at the radical edge of English language, the researchers found that the hybrid of written and spoken language is actually more conservative than speech alone."

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Dave Boggs
SyberWorks, Inc.
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e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series
SyberWorks Training Center Learning Management System