In today’s world of high velocity change, conference organizers, meeting professionals and association leaders need to be more agile than ever. Adapting to new business models, working with virtual teams, identifying ongoing macro, industry and organization trends that will impact customers, and using predictive analysis are just some of the traits today’s leaders need. In short, being more agile and flexible are critical to success. Defining Learning Agility How stuck are you in your … [Read more...]
The Transformative Power Of Peerology
In the world of conference education, the future is not necessarily about the next technology gadget or innovative session format. It’s about something that is as old as disco balls, platform shoes and shag carpeting: peerology. SME — Subject Matter Experts — has long been an important component of education session development. But it’s time “SME” stood for something else: Subject Matter Experienced. And that leads us to peerology. Defining Peerology Peerology — peers learning together … [Read more...]
17 Education And Learning Trends That Will Affect Your Organization This Year!
Today, if organizations don’t take the time, spend the money and learn how to build world-class learning programs both for their customers and their employees, they will not be able to compete or lead their stakeholders into the future. Learning investments are more important now than ever. Learning Trends That Will Be Adopted This Year Here are 17 education and learning trends in alphabetical order that many organizations are adopting this year. These trends are disrupting most traditional … [Read more...]
Four Tips To Help With Unlearning
Are you more likely to be killed by a shark or a deer? Did you say shark? If you did, you’re wrong. You are 300 times more likely to be killed by a deer than a shark. (Source: Boyle Rural Wildlife Safety) So why do so many people think the correct answer is shark? While shark attacks are rare, they are vividly stuck in our minds and connect with us on an emotional level. If you are over the age of 40, you can quickly recall Jaws with its pounding music and dramatic images. In addition … [Read more...]
Conference Organizers Should Transition From Familiar Terrain
In order for conferences to compete in this new digital age, conference organizers must view conference education not as the place where content is delivered, but as a place where the content is discussed, analyzed and evaluated by the attendee. We have to move from our old school, out dated thinking that the conference education session is just about delivery of information. Providing Conference Content Is Not Enough With information available 24/7 online, why would an attendee pay to come … [Read more...]
Conferences Need To Focus More On Learning Design And Less On Information Transfer
Recent research shows that conference organizers should focus their conference education efforts more on learning design and less on delivery of information. Too often, conference organizers and meeting professionals secure speakers to present specific topics and then think their job is done. Their focus is completely on the content and the delivery of the information. Research is showing that those steps are not enough. Learning Design Trumps Delivery Of Information Education … [Read more...]
How Do Your Learning Opportunities Compare To These Top Ten Traits Of Quality Education Programs?
In order to be successful in the 21st Century, organizations must make continuous learning and unlearning a core competency. If your organization’s team cannot learn quickly, unlearn outdated processes and data, and adapt and apply new knowledge and insights to current challenges, then it will be left behind. Organizations need team members committed to learning and unlearning. These organizations also need the best tools to rapidly disseminate and share the best learnings as well as … [Read more...]
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