Marcia Conner

In this newly revised and updated edition of The New Social Learning, Bingham and Conner dispel organizational myths and fears about social media.

By sharing the success stories of socially engaged companies and people, the much-anticipated second edition persuasively makes the case for giving social media a place at the conference table by encouraging knowledge transfer and real-time learning in a connected and engaging way.

Brand-new case studies about innovative organizations… Show more

In this newly revised and updated edition of The New Social Learning, Bingham and Conner dispel organizational myths and fears about social media.

By sharing the success stories of socially engaged companies and people, the much-anticipated second edition persuasively makes the case for giving social media a place at the conference table by encouraging knowledge transfer and real-time learning in a connected and engaging way.

Brand-new case studies about innovative organizations illustrate cutting-edge social learning approaches that cultivate environments where great people can do their best work. As Steve LeBlanc noted, “Social learning thrives in a culture of service and wonder. It is inspired by leaders, enabled by technology, and ignited by opportunities that have only recently unfolded." Show less

What does it mean to be a Change Agent in the 21st century? What do Change Agents think your organization must do to remain competitive in an age of fast-paced change and individual empowerment? Find out from some of today’s brightest Change Agents in this e-book of personal essays authored by a collection of our network members. Through the eyes of professionals working on the front lines of transformation, we offer actionable insights on how to adapt to the workplace of the future… Show more

What does it mean to be a Change Agent in the 21st century? What do Change Agents think your organization must do to remain competitive in an age of fast-paced change and individual empowerment? Find out from some of today’s brightest Change Agents in this e-book of personal essays authored by a collection of our network members. Through the eyes of professionals working on the front lines of transformation, we offer actionable insights on how to adapt to the workplace of the future.

Authors of this collaborative effort include Jonathan Anthony ∙ Thierry de Baillon ∙ Ayelet Baron ∙ Carrie Basham Young ∙ Rob Caldera ∙ Marcia Conner ∙ Dany DeGrave ∙ Bruce Galinsky ∙ Rainer Gimbel ∙ Jon Husband ∙ Harold Jarche ∙ Kevin Jones ∙ Richard Martin ∙ Jane McConnell ∙ Clark Quinn ∙ Celine Schillinger ∙ Susan Scrupski ∙ Catherine Shinners ∙ Joachim Stroh ∙ Simon Terry ∙ Bryce Williams ∙ Jim Worth Show less

The first book to help organizations understand and harness the extraordinary workplace learning potential of social media.

Creating a Learning Culture features insightful essays from industry observers and revealing case studies of prominent corporations. Each chapter revolves around creating an environment where learning takes place each day, all day - fundamentally changing the way we think about how, what, and when we learn, and how we can apply learning to practice. For the first time contemporary work on this subject appears in one volume. Three sections address key aspects of learning culture: the modern… Show more

Creating a Learning Culture features insightful essays from industry observers and revealing case studies of prominent corporations. Each chapter revolves around creating an environment where learning takes place each day, all day - fundamentally changing the way we think about how, what, and when we learn, and how we can apply learning to practice. For the first time contemporary work on this subject appears in one volume. Three sections address key aspects of learning culture: the modern business context and the importance of learning at every juncture; the organic and adaptive approaches organizational leaders can take to design enduring success; and the expanding role of individuals within organizations and the implications for business leaders, educators, technologists, and learners. Identifying the steps companies must take to remain competitive for years to come, this book explains how learning strategies applied to all aspects of every job can provide swift returns and lasting results. Show less

. Learn better, smarter, and faster
. Identify your learning style and your motivation style
. Synthesize your experiences, perspectives, thoughts, and actions
. Develop new pathways in your brain to increase your opportunities
. Absorb facts on the fly and overcome information overload
. Optimize your environment for concentrating and learning