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464 - Learning Afloat on the Queen Mary 2
September 2, 2007
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - September 2, 2007.
Special Edition: On Board Queen Mary 2 - Near Canada.
#464 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
53,705 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2007 - Oct 21-24 - Orlando, Florida, USA.
-- Over 1,416 Colleagues Registered Already --
Dear TRENDS Readers:
Today, Learning TRENDS comes to you from the deck of the Queen Mary 2, as Cathy and I are taking a 5-day sail from NY to Halifax, Canada and back again.
There are lots of "Learning Lessons" aboard this massive, ocean-crossing
ship:
* Computer Training Decades Later: Many years ago, Cunard sent two staff members to a workshop that I was teaching called "How To Teach People To Use Computers!" They were in the planning stages of setting up the first "at sea" computer training classroom. We worked together to create a workshop type room, where passengers could get some of their first experiences on a PC, learning WordPerfect, DOS, Harvard Graphics and VisiCalc. It is fun to see how Cunard has evolved this classroom and now provides a wide range of classes and even wireless connectivity throughout the ship.
* Structured On-The-Job Learning: I had a conversation with one of the key managers on board about their approach to training. They emphasized the role of Structured On-The-Job Learning. There is a culture of observation, feedback and "show, watch, improve and try again".
* Multi-Cultural and Global Workforce: The crew reflects almost four dozen countries of origin. They have an ongoing opportunity and challenge to integrate the range of language and cultural differences, as well as work through the communication and understanding links to passengers who reflect an equal diversity.
* Sustainability On The Agenda: We are seeing sustainability issues become more featured on corporate training agendas. How do organizations build awareness - on a personal level - among their staff to conserve resources and make sustainability part of the brand? It is quite a challenge with thousands of passengers onboard a moving eco-system. Note: Even though we asked if we could recycle/reuse our towels, clean and fresh ones appear every morning and night - so, some habits are harder to change :)
I hope that each of our TRENDS Readers has had a great summer. In a few days, you'll receive our Back to School edition, as we tend to think of the year starting fresh right after the United States Labor Day weekend.
Warm regards from the QE 2!
Yours in learning,
Elliott
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
* Performance Support LAB: Sept 10 to 12 - Saratoga Springs.
* Learning 2007: Oct 21 to 24 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in our Learning CONSORTIUM.
Information at http://www.masie.com
Email for Elliott to emasie@masie.com
Special Edition: On Board Queen Mary 2 - Near Canada.
#464 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
53,705 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2007 - Oct 21-24 - Orlando, Florida, USA.
-- Over 1,416 Colleagues Registered Already --
Dear TRENDS Readers:
Today, Learning TRENDS comes to you from the deck of the Queen Mary 2, as Cathy and I are taking a 5-day sail from NY to Halifax, Canada and back again.
There are lots of "Learning Lessons" aboard this massive, ocean-crossing
ship:
* Computer Training Decades Later: Many years ago, Cunard sent two staff members to a workshop that I was teaching called "How To Teach People To Use Computers!" They were in the planning stages of setting up the first "at sea" computer training classroom. We worked together to create a workshop type room, where passengers could get some of their first experiences on a PC, learning WordPerfect, DOS, Harvard Graphics and VisiCalc. It is fun to see how Cunard has evolved this classroom and now provides a wide range of classes and even wireless connectivity throughout the ship.
* Structured On-The-Job Learning: I had a conversation with one of the key managers on board about their approach to training. They emphasized the role of Structured On-The-Job Learning. There is a culture of observation, feedback and "show, watch, improve and try again".
* Multi-Cultural and Global Workforce: The crew reflects almost four dozen countries of origin. They have an ongoing opportunity and challenge to integrate the range of language and cultural differences, as well as work through the communication and understanding links to passengers who reflect an equal diversity.
* Sustainability On The Agenda: We are seeing sustainability issues become more featured on corporate training agendas. How do organizations build awareness - on a personal level - among their staff to conserve resources and make sustainability part of the brand? It is quite a challenge with thousands of passengers onboard a moving eco-system. Note: Even though we asked if we could recycle/reuse our towels, clean and fresh ones appear every morning and night - so, some habits are harder to change :)
I hope that each of our TRENDS Readers has had a great summer. In a few days, you'll receive our Back to School edition, as we tend to think of the year starting fresh right after the United States Labor Day weekend.
Warm regards from the QE 2!
Yours in learning,
Elliott
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
* Performance Support LAB: Sept 10 to 12 - Saratoga Springs.
* Learning 2007: Oct 21 to 24 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in our Learning CONSORTIUM.
Information at http://www.masie.com
Email for Elliott to emasie@masie.com
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