632 - 15 Years Ago, Windows 95 Release; 30 Under 30 Organized

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - August 24, 2010.
#632 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,106 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host: Learning 2010 - Oct 24 to 27, Orlando, FL, USA.

1. 15 Years Ago Today - Windows 95 Released.
2. 30 Under 30 Learning Leaders Organized.

1. 15 Years Ago Today - Windows 95 Released: Yes, it was 15 years ago today that Microsoft launched Windows 95. It was quite a moment in PC history and had loads of lead-up, hype and celebration. Here are a few personal memories from the Windows 95 Launch:

* There were over 140 beta versions. Every few days, for several months, I would receive a FedEx package with 30 3 1/2 inch diskettes.  There was no way one could download it via the very, very slow Internet.
* I was the host of Microsoft TV, a monthly show that ran from January to the launch in August. Each month, I would fly to Redmond and host this 2 hour show that went by Satellite to cable stations around the world. There were interviews with the technical team and dial-in questions from techies. I remember a very complex question about how many concurrent IP addresses a Win 95 PC could have with multiple network cards. I was the industry neutral host that got to grill the Microsoft team. And, the May episode fell during my honeymoon - so Microsoft pre-taped the content and showed me on a virtual beach set - with uplink, bathing suit and drink (thank goodness there are no copies on the net).
* The Rolling Stones licensed the song “Start Me Up” for Jay Leno to use at the Microsoft launch party, along with a Ferris wheel on the campus.
* The Learning side of the story was also interesting as Microsoft rolled out a virtual university and the first series of web-delivered technical seminars. And, corporations around the world had to decide if they would be “Early Adopters” or “Cautious Followers”.

So, what are some of your memories of the Windows 95 release? Send them to emasie@masie.com

2. 30 Under 30 Learning Leaders Organized: I will balance that short trip down memory lane with an exciting view towards the future. We have completed the assembly of the 30 Under 30 Learning Leadership Team for Learning 2010. We are proud to announce these high energy learning leaders (all under the age of 30) that will be leading sessions and helping to articulate a view of the future of learning. They include colleagues from Google, Verizon Wireless, Disney, Volkswagen, Farmers Insurance, General Mills, FM Global, IBM, Westinghouse and many more.  Check out their aspirations about learning at: http://tinyurl.com/32oujpv

Registration is going strong and you can take advantage of the Advance Discount Rate - Learning 2010 - Oct 24 to 27, Orlando, Florida: http://www.learning2010.com

Yours in learning,
Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com

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631 - Sadly, Jonathan Kayes, CLO of CIA and MASIE Center, Passes

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - August 9, 2010.
#631 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,091 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host: Video for Learning LAB & Seminar - September 2010.

Jonathan Kayes, CLO of The MASIE Center & CIA, Passes.

Sadly, Jonathan Kayes, a global leader in learning, passed away on Thursday night. Jonathan was the Chief Learning Officer of the Central Intelligence Agency for many years and recently became the CLO of The MASIE Center’s Learning CONSORTIUM. Jonathan served the United States in a critical role as an Operations Officer for the CIA for 27 years.  He died at the young age of 53.

Jonathan was a key leader in the world of learning. His work on “affordances” brought a unique perspective to viewing technology from a practical and empowering viewpoint as organizations design learning. 

Here is one of my favorite Jonathan quotes:

“My brain circuits start firing in all directions when I can link knowledge from one sector with an application in a totally different sector. I love listening to people talk about their ideas, discoveries, projects and programs because it adds new possibilities for connections.” 

Two weeks ago, even though Jonathan was quite ill, he insisted on coming to Saratoga to co-lead a leadership program. When asked why he wanted to make the trip, Jonathan told us, “It is really important that I can be in a leadership classroom - I love listening, facilitating, coaching and making new connections.” Jonathan came to Saratoga and was an integral part of the leadership class, fulfilling his desire to once again teach!

Funeral Services for Jonathan will be held on Wednesday. Here is a link to a page about Jonathan and a Memory Book http://www.masie.com/jonathan   Shalom my good friend!

Yours in learning,
Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2010 - Oct 24 to 27 - Orlando, Florida.
* Video for Learning LAB & Seminar - Saratoga Springs, NY
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com