Bridging E-Learning to the Real World

E-learning continues to evolve as a go-to tech solution for onboarding, training and documentation of learning in workplaces around the world.

There are some great ways to use e-learning for tracking completion, quizzing/performance tracking, and of course, hours put into usage.

• E-learning is relatively low cost, once developed.
• E-learning is available on demand - wherever and whenever you need it, just sign in
• E-learning is accessible
• E-learning is awesome for technical training or mandatory training like policies.

Unfortunately, as with most things tech, they end up focusing on individual learning, scoring performance for an individual...and if everyone does not complete the assigned programs there is always a gap in who knows what, and when.

The disconnect comes with the fact that there is a lack of application - once I leave the computer, I may never use what I have just learned, or have to relearn from someone else.  Couple that with the fact that you basically have to hold me hostage so that I will complete all assigned modules by the given timeframe and I am already not in a learning space in my head - I am more focused on clicking through screens, passing the test (if there is one) and getting on with work.

What if we could make it so that we took the online learning and applied it into our work immediately - wouldn't that make learning a priority?  Even better, what if we were able to have a discussion with our team on what we are learning and create actions or commitments that would help us apply this in our workplace right away?

Imagine that?!  I can....and so can you.  I can show you how.

(I want to be perfectly transparent here - I work with Actionable Workshops as a key resource and tools that compliment my coaching practice.  I LOVE them, and my clients do to because they can see the measurable changes in their leaders and their teams....not to mention how this affects the way they conduct business.)

Join me at the Art of Inspiring Conversation, or drop me a quick email and I will happily take you on a tour of Actionable Workshops - a great way to bridge e-learning into real world application.

Human Observation

I teach an elective at the local college  - 2 sections, once per week.  Last week was mid-term test time.  After weeks of preparation, explanation and reminders, the day arrived.

Students arrived to write the test in an flurry of excitement (everyone was actually on time and waiting for the door to open from the class before to  get settle in).  They also arrived in various states of preparedness for this open book mid-term worth 20% of their mark.

As the test progressed, through the first section & then through the second, I made some very clear observations of the class that I applied as I examined myself:

• am I prepared or not?
• for class
• for my clients
• for my family
• for my day, week, month or year
• do I attend?
• yes
• no
• am I present if I do attend?
• ready to listen
• ready to take notes
• ready to participate
• ready to absorb

Then of course, I started to question myself - how did I get here?  How did this evolve in my life?  How can I help the students I work with see this in their very immediate future?  Let's face it - this will impact them for the rest of their lives...in their jobs (current & future), in their community & in their family.

Now, I use this and check in with me before I venture off to the next person/place/thing on  my list.

Your 5 Pound Rock

So....a friend had a rock thrown through the sign at the front of his business....
Not having changed or updated the sign in the past few years, this rock, while a giant pain.....expensive one too, gave my friend the opportunity to step back and make a change to the sign that more completely explains his business focus.

You are asking why is this important? Well, for my friend, his business has evolved, and he was presented with the opportunity to make a significant step into the future.

What does it take for you to step back and look at your business, your sign, your process, your business plan.....(I could go on but I think you get the gist of this!)....Do you need a 5-lb rock or can you build this into your plan for each monthly review?

I have to thank my friend and his rock.....funny enough, he helped me move my business forward to clearly identify myself and how I can help leaders. And he did it sans rock (I am sure there is a whole other story here..)

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