628 - Talent in Their 20's, Video Storing Options, Travel with iPad

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - June 29, 2010.
#628 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
54,994 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host: Video for Learning LAB - July in Saratoga Springs.

1. Video Internal Sites: Business “YouTube”.
2. iPad-Only Trips - Lessons in Learning.
3. Lori Aiken from MTV Networks on “Talent in Their 20’s”.
4. Learning 2010 Early Discount - Last 2 Days!

1. Video Internal Sites - Business “YouTube”: As the use of video for internal learning and knowledge within organizations grows, there is a growing desire to have a “Business YouTube” site behind the firewall. Organizations are approaching this task quite divergently. Here are a few of the strategies that we are tracking:

- Implementation of Dedicated Video Site: Some organizations are building or buying systems that are dedicated to the storage and publishing of video. We recently experimented with Cisco’s Show and Share as an example of this approach. The systems provide the ability for colleagues to submit (and sometimes even edit) video for approval. There are also social media functions that allow for ratings, comments and re-distribution of the video.
- Use of Collaborative Platform: Other organizations are building their internal video collections in collaborative environments such as SharePoint. I’ve seen a few groups re-aggregate video from multiple SharePoint sites into a common front end that has a YouTube functionality, look and feel.
- LCMS-Based Video Hosting: Another route is to use the native or extended functionality of the Learning Content Management System as a video hosting site. LCMS and LMS vendors are adding features and layers to their Learning Systems to manage video segments.

The MASIE Center is tracking this shift quite closely. Watch for several new systems and capabilities to arise in the near future. For example, organizations that are using Google Apps will have the original feature set of YouTube at their disposal. Other groups are working on video that will play easily on a wide range of mobile devices.

Note: This topic is addressed at our upcoming Video for Learning LAB.

2. iPad-Only Trips - Lessons in Learning: For the past two business trips, I have left my laptop at home, only bringing along my iPad 3G. It has been a bit of a “game changer” as my technology footprint is quite smaller now. In fact, on the last trip, I didn’t even bring along a briefcase. The two key challenges have been typing longer messages and using Skype Video, but, the gain has been quite dramatic. I find myself handing the tablet over to people in meetings to share documents and I’ve been using it as a much less intrusive note-taking device during key conversations. Of course, one dimension of this experiment is that I spend a lot of time demonstrating the iPad to strangers on planes and in coffee shops.

3. Lori Aiken from MTV Networks on “Talent in Their 20’s”: I just confirmed another intriguing keynoter for Learning 2010: Lori Aiken, MTV Network’s Senior Vice President for Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness. MTV Networks has a significantly youthful workforce (and audience). Lori will share MTV Network’s strategies for working with “Talent in their 20’s.”

4. Learning 2010 Early Discount - 2 More Days: Save $100’s of dollars by taking advantage of our Learning 2010 Early Registration Discount good through July 1st. In the next 2 days, you can register (and pay later) for Learning 2010, which will take place in Orlando, Florida from Oct. 24 to 27th. Spotlight Honors for Learning will feature learning leaders from CNN, JCPenney, Yum! Brands and the U.S. Peace Corps/Senegal. There are already over 534 of your colleagues registered. Save money and register today at: http://www.learning2010.com   

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

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

627 - The Way We're Working, Isn't Working PodCast; World Cup Learning & Teaching

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - June 18, 2010.
#627 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
54,983 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host: Video for Learning LAB - July in Saratoga Springs.

1. PodCast: “The Way We’re Working, Isn’t Working!”
2. World Cup Learning Trend - Global Curiosity.
3. Learning 2010 Early Discount - 12 More Days.

1. Podcast: “The Way We’re Working, Isn’t Working!” Tony Schwartz has written a provocative new book, “The Way We’re Working, Isn’t Working!” We have recently recorded a PodCast with the author, detailing his thoughts about the “energy” impacts of how we are multi-tasking and pressurizing our workforce. Our new CLO Jonathan Kayes interviewed Tony for this 14-minute TRENDS Briefing. The free PodCast is now live at:

http://masieweb.com/tony-schwartz

2. World Cup Learning & Teaching - Global Curiosity: The United States vs. Slovenia match of the World Cup is playing as I write and send out this Learning TRENDS. While not a soccer/football fan, I have found myself in the ranks of many Americans, who are experiencing this global sports experience for the first time. We’ve been learning the rules of World Cup, discovering the differences in these low score games, and coming to grips with the sound of the “Vuvuzela” as it buzzes non-stop during the games from South Africa. My colleagues from outside the U.S. are very surprised that the World Cup is not more popular in our country. The globalization of media (as well as a tie in the first U.S. game) has created a learning moment in this land. 

The World Cup is also an interesting “teachable moment” at all age levels. Here is an interesting article with resources for leveraging the World Cup in a range of learning activities: http://tinyurl.com/33aa8mc

3. Learning 2010 Early Discount - 12 More Days: Save $100’s of dollars by taking advantage of our Learning 2010 Early Registration Discount.  In the next 12 days, you can register (and pay later) for Learning 2010, which will take place in Orlando, Florida from Oct. 24th to 27th.  Our keynotes include: Apolo Ohno (Olympic Champion), Marshall Goldsmith (“Mojo”), Diane Hessan, Betsy Meyers, Jonathan Kopp and more. There are already over 478 of your colleagues registered. Save money and register today at http://www.learning2010.com  And, check out our new Learning 2010 logo, designed by Lauren - reflecting the more lean, agile and colorful role that Learning will play in our organizations :)

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

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

626 - Speech Therapy by Video, Admiral Thad Allen and Leadership

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - June 3, 2010.
#626 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
54,974 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host: Learning Leadership Academy - July in Saratoga Springs.

1. Speech Therapy by Video - Expanding Services.
2. Leadership Impressions - Admiral Thad Allen.
3. LMS & Learning Systems Forum - Last Minute Registration.

1. Speech Therapy by Video - Expanding Services: Few people know this about Elliott: I was born with a major speech defect that required 5 years of intensive speech therapy.  So, I have been a huge fan of the work of speech therapists.  Mine had to travel to PS 173 three times a week and in the summer I had to travel to a hospital in downtown Manhattan.  Therefore, my eyes went wide when I head about a company, Presence Telecare, which is bringing speech therapists and students/clients together over video chat. The ability to extend the reach of speech therapy to people living in remote areas and to eventually use video feedback as part of the learning process is amazing. I spent hours practicing mouth and tongue shaping to compensate for my defect - speaking into a hand held mirror.  This is another example of how we are rapidly leveraging the “affordances” of low end video for learning and more. Their website is http://presencetelecare.com/

2. Leadership Impressions: Admiral Thad Allen. You probably have seen coverage of Admiral Thad Allen from the Gulf Coast, where he is coordinating the response to the oil disaster as head of the Coast Guard. I had the opportunity to spend a morning with Admiral Allen in May 2007, when he asked me to keynote his annual “Flag Officers Conference”. He gathered the top leaders in the Coast Guard as well as their spouses for a deep dive on technology, changing generational styles and the role of learning. I was impressed in 2007 and continue to be impressed when I watch him on television about his style as a leader and communicator. Here are some impressions from my time with Admiral Allen:

* Accessible and Continuous Communication: His style and message to other leaders is “make yourself continually available and make communication continuous.” He shared with the team that the Coast Guard was often going to be responding to events that had an uncertain ending and unknown timing (as is so clear now in the oil spill). He models as a leader that you make yourself highly accessible, with media and with partners, over multiple instances.

* Don’t Avoid Details or Technical Elements: He stated that it was important for the leader to understand the detail level and the technical level of a situation and to be fluent in the problem. Even if you are not an expert, your expertise must be in communicating the technical elements to people with a wide range of background. I remember him talking about this when he said, “Don’t dumb down the complexity”.

* Leaders Lead with Support from their Families: I was surprised at first that spouses were in the room for the non-classified elements of this leadership conference. When I asked him why, he said that it was very important for leaders to be able to talk about the key elements of change in our society with their partners and that context for content about change usually flowed from these conversations. Some of the most relevant questions during our morning session about evolving technology came from the wives and husbands of the Flag Staff.

No one can envy the role that Admiral Thad Allen is playing right now; however, we can all learn about leadership styles and communication from watching his presence. I am glad he is on the job! His bio and background is available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thad_Allen

3. LMS & Learning Systems Forum - Last Minute Registration: Next week, we will host learning colleagues from global companies at the LMS & Learning Systems Forum in Chicago (June 10 and 11). There are a few more seats available and there are several additional hotels with rooms close to the conference center.  Details and last minute registration at http://www.masie.com

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

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* LMS & Learning Systems Forum.
* Learning Leadership Academy.
* Learning 2010 - Oct 24 to 27 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com