261 - My Laptop is a Backup to My Keychain USB Drive

#261 - - - Sept 30, 2003 - - - 45,325 Readers
*** Elliott Masie's TechLearn TRENDS ***
Training, e-Learning and Collaboration Updates
Web Site: http://www.masie.com

1. Dean Kamen and Loretta LaRoche Keynoters at TechLearn 2003
2. My Laptop is a Backup to My Keychain USB Drive
3. Meet Me in Paris Next Monday!

1. Dean Kamen and Loretta LaRoche Keynoters at TechLearn 2003: Two of the most interesting people I have ever met will be keynoters at TechLearn 2003 to be held in Orlando (Nov. 2 to 5):

- Dean Kamen: Inventor of Segway and Other Great Innovations
- Loretta LaRoche: PBS Star Focused on Coping with Crazy Times

Dean will receive our Invention Award and will talk about the role of
invention and innovation. We will talk about the recent "recall" or what I would say is an "upgrade" of the Segway. We will also talk about the role of learning in innovation and invention.

Loretta will entertain, challenge and push your thinking on how we all
cope with the crazy times we live in. Loretta cuts through the crap to deliver a very impactful and funny message.

In addition, General Tommy Franks (retired) will present the featured
keynote focused at TechLearn. Complete information and on-line
registration at http://www.masie.com

2. My Laptop is a Backup to My Keychain USB Drive: I have started to take my laptop on trips as a backup. That is a pretty strange statement to say or write, but it more and more true. As a speaker, I often spent 30 minutes getting my laptop set up and synched up to the projector in the ballroom. Now, I just take my Keychain USB Drive with me in my pocket. I plug it into the USB port of a computer already on stage and copy my presentation and I am good to go. At a recent conference, all 3 of the keynote speakers had their presentations on a Keychain USB Drive. It made the prep time wonderful. Now, I just have to get a PC in every room and the laptop stays home.

3. Meet Me in Paris Next Monday! If you live near Paris, France come join me for a drink and informal dialogue next Monday, October 6th. At 6 PM, in our hotel in downtown Paris, we will meet with some of our readers from that area. Just send me an email to emasie@masie.com and I will send you directions. Hope to see some of our readers from France.

Upcoming MASIE Center Events http://www.masie.com
- All On-Line e-Learning EXPERIENCE: Begins October 14th Just $495
- TechLearn 2003: November 2 to 5, Orlando, Florida
- Join our e-Learning CONSORTIUM

260 - Leadership Perspectives from 9/11 & Who Manages the Process of Meetings?

#260 - - - Sept 10, 2003 - - - 45,268 Readers
*** Elliott Masie's TechLearn TRENDS ***
Training, e-Learning and Collaboration Updates
Web Site: http://www.masie.com

1. Leadership Perspectives from 9/11
2. Who Manages the Process of Meetings?
3. TechLearn 2003 Case Studies Announced
4. The Shrinking Picture of Elliott

1. Leadership Perspectives from 9/11: As some of you might remember, we
reached out to a number of key management and HR experts immediately
following 9/11 and taped audio "objects" of advice to managers for dealing
with the crisis. Over 60,000 people accessed these clips in that troubled
time. I recently revisited the page and it was fascinating to listen to
the clips from people like Tom Peters, Steven Covey, Marshall Goldsmith
and others. The interviews are still active at:
http://www.masie.com/perspectives/

2. Who Manages the Process of Meetings?: While Training Managers manage
classes and e-Learning, who manages the process of meetings in our
organizations? Is the meeting process intentional in our organizations?
Do we apply models of effective group process in meetings? It is amazing
to think about how much time and resources are devoted to meetings in
large organizations, yet we rarely collect any metrics on their
effectiveness. I have been dialoging with my colleage, John Abele, who is
Founder Chairman of Boston Scientific Corporation and the Kingsbridge
Institute about this issue. We would love to hear your perspectives on
the management or non-management of meetings in your organizations. Send
me a note to emasie@masie.com We'll post a summary in a future TRENDS.

3. TechLearn 2003 Case Studies Announced: We are honored to announce 30
key case studies at TechLearn 2003. Companies such as McDonald's, HP,
Michelin, UPS and other Fortune 1000 organizations will provide honest
reports on their progress in the e-Learning arena. TechLearn 2003 will be
held in Orlando, Florida on November 3 to 5th. Information and
registration at www.techlearn.com

4. The Shrinking Picture of Elliott: I have been shrinking lately. I had
a very successful surgical procedure for weight loss several months ago.
If you want to see an updated view of me, check out my blog at
http://www.elliottmasie.com Most importantly, I am feeling very healthy!

MASIE Center Project and Services:
Now accepting a limited number of applications for our e-Learning
CONSORTIUM. Check out the details at www.masie.com

259 - Assumption of e-Learning in Pilot Training & Mobile Phones and College Campuses: Community vs. Connectivity

#259 - - - Sept 8, 2003 - - - 45,254 Readers
*** Elliott Masie's TechLearn TRENDS ***
Training, e-Learning and Collaboration Updates
Web Site: http://www.masie.com

1. General Tommy Franks at TechLearn 2003: Training Lessons Learned
2. Assumption of e-Learning in Pilot Training
3. Mobile Phones and College Campuses: Community vs. Connectivity

1. General Tommy Franks at TechLearn 2003: Training Lessons Learned: We
are pleased to announce that General Tommy Franks (Retired) will be the
Featured Keynote Speaker at TechLearn 2003. General Franks recently
retired as Commander in Chief, United States Central Command. I will be
interviewing him on the role of learning and training in preparing the
troops for the conflict in Iraq. General Franks will comment on the role
of Readiness and real-time learning.

TechLearn 2003 will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 2 to 5th.
There are dozens of key case studies, highly interactive dialogues,
Learning Pioneer Awards and the usual mixture of community, sharing and
fun. Complete details and on-line registration at www.techlearn.com

2. Assumption of e-Learning in Pilot Training: I recently decided to go
from my private pilot's license. After taking my first 2 hour flying
lesson, I was prepared to be told about the 20 hours of ground school that
I would be attending. Instead, my Flight Instructor said, "Why go to
flight school, if you can do it through e-Learning?" (He didn't know
anything about my professional focus!)?

So, instead of classroom time, I have started with a robust e-Learning
effort. Actually, more of a blend, as the flight instructor said that we
would be talking about each lesson by phone or in person before the next
flight each week. It is interesting to see how natural and integrated it
is in their model (and actually quite profitable!)

3. Mobile Phones and College Campuses: As a college trustee, I am always
struck by the line in our budgets for revenue from college dorm phones.
Lately, the number has gotten a lot smaller, as students move towards
using their cell phones instead. A few colleges have designed
interesting models in reaction.

Colleges are starting to hand each student a free mobile/cell phone when
they reach campus. They give the student unlimited local and inbound time
and a great rate on long distance. But, what is most intriguing is that
some campuses have included one button to talk access to natural support
and communities. For example, some students can push a button to get
college security, to reach their roommates and even to deal with a team
that is working on a class project. Sort of a group Instant Messenger
aspect of cell phones.

It is also interesting to watch how much this generation is keeping in
touch with their parents through cell phones. Walk into the college
bookstore and students are on their cells talking about books to buy for
courses with their Mom's and Dad's.

Now, in most campuses, students still don't have one push button access to
Faculty, but you can never tell :)

Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
TechLearn 2003: November 3 to 5, Orlando: www.techlearn.com
On-Line e-Learning Briefings: www.masie.com