If I find something useful, I like to share it with you. This is a wrap up of some of the articles I read last week:

This is an interesting article about social learning. My immediate thought is that this is a great strategy for learners performing similar job tasks that are separated geographically and on different shifts. It seems like a variation of cohort groups which I’ve found to be highly successful for myself as a learner.

My interest in leadership development has been peaked with each news story about failures and meltdowns. However, I think one of the early statements in this article is incorrect. I don’t believe we can teach ethics. Ethics are values and we can influence them, we can teach ethical behaviors, we can create an ethical environment but I don’t believe we can train ethics. I’d be curious to see what you think.

Absolutely fascinating article about cognitive dissonance and how this can negatively impact the results from a training program. This is not something I had ever considered (or I should say, successfully articulated. Usually I just say “they think everything is fine!”) but it is absolutely something I’ve dealt with in organizations. I’m sure you have too. Now, how do we tactfully communicate this when we come across it?

I haven’t even completely digested this article yet but it has some really good information. I’ve worked in training departments that were creating great content but struggling to get the learning audience to engage in the material rather than just check it off a list. Blended learning is clearly going to help it be more effective but I see the role social learning plays in helping engage learners.