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5 characteristics of how Knowledge Workers like to learn at work

Jane Hart

From the results of the Learning in the Workplace survey and my analysis of how smart workers use social media to work and learn today, 5 key characteristics of how Knowledge Workers like to learn at work have emerged.â?¦ Collaboration Social learning'

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Social Media for Knowledge Workers

Tony Karrer

Last week I had a presentation around using Social Media and Web 2.0 tools to improve your performance as a knowledge worker. That said, I thought it would be worthwhile for me to collect a few of the resources that provide good starting points that can help Knowledge Workers improve their performance using Social Media.

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From “learning technologies” to “social technologies”

Jane Hart

Social technologies now play a big part in everything we do, and it is quite clear that many knowledge workers use a variety of social tools and networks not only to help them get work done, but also to learn efficiently while on the job. Member profiling. Activity streams. Real-time updates. Threaded discussions.

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Knowledge Worker Take Ownership

Clark Quinn

Must read post by Michele Martin - Changing Knowledge Worker Attitudes. I believe that we have to start with making people conscious of the fact that they own the most precious resource in just about any organization today-the power of their ideas, social connections and thought processes. I had chills as I read it.

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Knowledge Worker Take Ownership

Tony Karrer

Must read post by Michele Martin - Changing Knowledge Worker Attitudes. I believe that we have to start with making people conscious of the fact that they own the most precious resource in just about any organization today–the power of their ideas, social connections and thought processes. I had chills as I read it.

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LinkedIn Guide for Knowledge Workers

Tony Karrer

Directory of Social Networks for Learning Professionals – Includes learning networks that are outside LinkedIn as well. LinkedIn e-Learning Groups) – These are some of the learning focused groups on LinkedIn. Learning Communities List – Also learning communities including some LinkedIn groups.

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Social media and reflection: marriage or divorce?

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

Social media in organisations has been a difficult topic and sometimes bothers me. When I am invited to do introductory sessions in organisations, I feel like I'm converting people to use MORE social media, whereas I don't believe it is a matter of using as many social media as possible. Quick messages. Multitasking.