1. Event Learning: from “Ho-Hum”
to
“Oh, Wow!”
Kathleen M. Edwards, CAE
the Learning Evangelist, LLC
@KathiEdwards
#pcma12
January 10, 2012
Flickr image by Steve Jurvetson

2. @KathiEdwards
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The average knowledge worker spends
less than 5% of working hours
in formal learning opportunities.
Flickr image by Aleksi Aaltone

3. @KathiEdwards
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The average knowledge worker spends
less than 5% of working hours
in formal learning opportunities.
80%
of learning resources
are spent on this 5%
Josh Bersin, Bersin & Associates
Flickr image by Aleksi Aaltone
The Future of the Business of Learning

4. @KathiEdwards
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20th Century: Hierarchy
“People at the top control the agendas
and make the decisions, which are
then „pushed‟ out and down to be
executed, implemented, and followed.”
– John Husband in Wirearchy

5. @KathiEdwards
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21st Century: Wirearchy
“A dynamic, two-way flow of power and
authority based on information,
knowledge, trust, and credibility,
enabled by
interconnected people and technology. ”
– John Husband in Wirearchy

6. @KathiEdwards
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We need to think
different!
Flickr image by NHuisman

7. @KathiEdwards
Flickr image by Sarah Wynne
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9. 9 Factors Driving Change in Learning
@KathiEdwards
#pcma12 Jane Hart, The State of Learning in the Workplace Today

10. @KathiEdwards
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Learners expect
to use social media
In organizations… Boomers Millennials
Learn truly useful things 22.5% 34.2%
Learn more in less time 22.2% 38.1%
Get better work done 19.3% 29.6%
Get more work done 12.5% 21.5%
The Rise of Social Media – an ASTD/ic4p study

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By 2015, Millennials will make
up 47% of the workforce.
* The 2020 Workplace; Jeanne Meister & Kari Willyerd

12. What’s OUT:
“sounds good,
do it”
What’s IN:
“comprehensive
learning
strategy”
Flickr image by Kowitz

13. FACT:
Social learning
isn’t new;
it’s just enabled!
It is not about
the technology;
it is about what the
technology enables.

14. What’s OUT:
“kitchen sink model”
“ My content is so important,
I‟ll just touch on all of it in my
75-minute session.”

15. What’s IN:
“outcomes-focused”
and “learner-centered”
 What matters most first…then:
 Desired outcomes
 What achievement looks like
 “Need to know” filter
 Learner engagement
 Review, reflection, application
Even if it’s learner-driven…

16. What’s OUT: What’s IN:
“sage on the stage” “guide on the side”

17. What’s out:
“learner apathy”
What’s OUT:
“learner apathy”
What’s IN:
“learner in charge”
Flickr image by LuzA

18. @KathiEdwards
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#2: Most learning incorporates
use of a mobile device
#3: Games & simulations are used
for every content area
#5: Peer-to-peer learning blossoms
#6: Expert & credibility ratings
create trusted search networks
#10: You will be rated
publicly, much like a Yelp or
Amazon rating for people
Looking Ahead at Social Learning
Jeanne Meister & Karie Willyerd
T+D Magazine, July 2010

19. For more information
about the 10 predictions, visit
www.the2020workplace.com

20. The teacher…if indeed wise, does
not bid you to enter the house of
his wisdom, but rather leads you to
the threshold of your own mind.
― Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet
“Oh, wow…”

21. Thank you for your participation!
Kathleen M. Edwards, CAE
the Learning Evangelist, LLC
@KathiEdwards
kedwards@learningevangelist.com
www.learningevangelist.com