Special: Presidential Learning Perspectives Project

TO: Learning & Training Colleagues

FROM: Elliott Masie, The MASIE Center

RE: Presidential Learning Perspectives Project

• Will the word “Learning” be used by any of the candidates for President?
• Will any of the candidates talk about “Learning” as a force, challenge or opportunity in tackling the serious issues facing the world?
• Can we imagine a speech that advocates a Learning Organization oreven an Learning Culture?
• What can a President do to move the learning field forward - with research, advocacy, policy or personal example?

I would like to invite my learning colleagues in the U.S. and around the world, to join in an effort to add a discussion abaout Learning to the 2008 Campaign.

Over the next ten months, we will be working with both parties and all of the candidates, to engage them on Learning topics.

Learning, Training, Performance and Knowledge are phrases that we should see in the candidate’s white papers and speeches. Learning mustplay a key role in addressing economic, development, domestic policy and global issues.

We have even scheduled a major event at Learning 2008, a few weeks before the election, to focus on the candidates positions on Learning related issues and approaches.

If you would be willing to be part of a non-partisan effort, Presidential Learning Perspectives Project, please send me a personal note to emasie@masie.com  Or, post your thoughts here.

Let’s hope that the next President will be a learner and will be supportive of the role of learning in our organizations and society.

Elliott