Let's Talk ...Informal Learning

May, 2008

			OPENING THOUGHT    "Research indicates that more than 90% of learning occurs unconsciously."    Informal Learning in the Workplace: Training workshops are a component of workplace learning initiatives, but in order for them to garner the highest possible return on investment (ROI) they need to be reinforced through strategically designed informal learning opportunities. Such follow-up support activities can increase the average learner retention rates by more than 50% - and that is something that businesses cannot afford to ignore. To discover possible informal learning opportunities that may exist in your workplace, consider how your organization is already or could use the latest forms of technology (video phones, pod casts, blogs, wikis, etc) to reinforce formal learning initiatives and drive higher rates of learning transfer to your workplace. Check out the NEW TIP sheets, including an article on Blackberries in the Workplace.     - Janet Stewart-Lussier   President, Canadian Association of Professional Speakers - Ottawa Chapter   Author of "Let's Talk Teambuilding - 10 Strategies for Becoming a High Performance Team Member"

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