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315 - Reflections on a Same Digit Birthday
May 13, 2005
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - May 13, 2005.
#315 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,287 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida
Reflections on a Same Digit Birthday
Pardon a few words of personal "blogging" as I celebrate a very enjoyable birthday. The birthday calendar turns 55 today for me and for some reason I have always loved same digit birthdays (11, 22, 33, 44 and now 55).
The day started out with a Learning gift from my wife. I have always
wanted to learn how to ride a Zamboni, that cool vehicle that slides over and smooth out the ice. I can't wait to learn how to make it take a controlled skid.
And, there are some great things that I am looking forward to in the next few decades of the Learning world:
* Evolution of our "field" from a focus on training and delivery to true impacts on business processes and a much more personalized access to knowledge and learning.
* Increasing the intensity of learning experiences. From newer models of classroom engagement to adding the power of gaming and simulation to the learning process.
* Globalizing our awareness of knowledge and learning. Let's incorporate the learning widsom of our international colleagues
* Let's add elders and brand new hires to our learning departments and listen carefully to their perspectives.
Personally, I feel great at 55. Learning every day is a blast. I have the honor of hearing from hundreds of TRENDS readers with ideas, best practices and professionals learnings. I am so excited about the new, out of box event that we are organizing, Learning 2005. And, to celebrate my birthday, I gave the staff at the MASIE Center the day off. (Which means that I can take more of it off myself).
So, off I go to New Orleans to play on my same digit birthday. Thanks for listening and thanks for being my colleague.
Yours in learning,
Elliott
emasie@masie.com
#315 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,287 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida
Reflections on a Same Digit Birthday
Pardon a few words of personal "blogging" as I celebrate a very enjoyable birthday. The birthday calendar turns 55 today for me and for some reason I have always loved same digit birthdays (11, 22, 33, 44 and now 55).
The day started out with a Learning gift from my wife. I have always
wanted to learn how to ride a Zamboni, that cool vehicle that slides over and smooth out the ice. I can't wait to learn how to make it take a controlled skid.
And, there are some great things that I am looking forward to in the next few decades of the Learning world:
* Evolution of our "field" from a focus on training and delivery to true impacts on business processes and a much more personalized access to knowledge and learning.
* Increasing the intensity of learning experiences. From newer models of classroom engagement to adding the power of gaming and simulation to the learning process.
* Globalizing our awareness of knowledge and learning. Let's incorporate the learning widsom of our international colleagues
* Let's add elders and brand new hires to our learning departments and listen carefully to their perspectives.
Personally, I feel great at 55. Learning every day is a blast. I have the honor of hearing from hundreds of TRENDS readers with ideas, best practices and professionals learnings. I am so excited about the new, out of box event that we are organizing, Learning 2005. And, to celebrate my birthday, I gave the staff at the MASIE Center the day off. (Which means that I can take more of it off myself).
So, off I go to New Orleans to play on my same digit birthday. Thanks for listening and thanks for being my colleague.
Yours in learning,
Elliott
emasie@masie.com
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