511 - Silence About Iraq in the Workplace?
March 24, 2008 Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - March 24, 2008.
#511 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
54,159 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
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1. 4,000th Death: Silence in the Workplace.
2. Learning Maps? Visualizing Content/Competencies.
3. Learning 2008: All About Learning!
1. 4,000th Death: Silence in the Workplace? Today marks the 4,000th U.S. soldier’s death in Iraq. Regardless of your political position on the current conflict, it is significant to sense the silence about this anniversary in our workplaces. I recently went to an exhibit on workplace “posters” from World War I and II, where there was a direct attempt to focus our attention and to support families of soldiers who were serving. The silence today is palpable. There are important elements that do and will impact our Learning Field directly, from the re-integration of veterans into our organizations to the possible use of “Lessons Learned” in our leadership classes.
If we are to have silence today, let’s take a moment of intentional silence to honor ALL those people who have lost lives, been injured or displaced by this conflict. And, may world leaders be authentic learners to find a way to a resolution.
2. Learning Maps? Visualizing Content/Competencies. Is anyone providing a Visual Map to each learner with a graphic display of the content/competencies needed in their current or future role? I would love to provide TRENDS readers with a sample of these maps. Send me a note to emasie@masie.com
3. Learning 2008 Site Opens: We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Learning 2008 website. The theme this year is “All About Learning!” Check out the website to see our new video, “Voices of Learning”, with highlights from Dan Pink, Bobby Flay, Ken Blanchard, Doug Lynch and many more. Information and Early Registration Discounts at: http://www.learning2008.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
* Learning Systems ‘08: April 9-11 - Las Vegas
* Learning 2008: Oct 26-29 - Orlando
Information and Registration at http://www.masie.com