Accelerated Learning for Breakthrough Results

Debbie Craig

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This book focuses on the shift from training to learning to collaborative learning in the modern socially networked age. It also covers how to accelerate talent engagement, development and organisational change for Breakthrough Results. It outlines key principles, processes and tools to accelerate learning in organisations, using the latest research in Neuroscience and practical case studies which bring learning to life. The book covers paradigm shifts in learning; whole brain, whole person approaches to learning; creating learning cultures; and designing Accelerated Learning programmes which are relevant to individuals, business leaders and learning specialists.Accelerated Learning for Breakthrough Results covers the following topics, and ends with two case studies that will show how all of the various aspects of accelerated learning can be pulled together to create real, high impact learning for breakthrough results. PART 1: Paradigm Shift for Accelerated LearningPART 2: Whole Brain, Whole Person Approach to LearningPART 3: Creating a Learning CulturePART 4: Designing Accelerated Learning ProgrammesPART 5: Making it Real - Case Studies of Accelerated LearningThe authors invite readers to engage with the topic, and accelerate their learning through various gamification mechanics and brain-break activities in the book and online. There is a rabbit warren of resources, tools and rewards available through opting in to an online process and ways of interacting with other readers and learners through social media.Contributing Authors: Natalie Cunningham, John Gatherer, Darryn van den Berg"In many ways this book reminded me of Peter Senge's The Fifth Discipline, which similarly inspired me a few years back. This book is very detailed, and discusses new approaches, techniques ... and methods to achieve liberating yet learning-centred breakthrough results at individual, team and organisational level. Chief Human Resource Officers as well as their peers, and Chief Learning Officers and their associated practitioners, will all benefit from not just reading this very compelling text but studying and applying all its valuable lessons in their quest both to accelerate learning and achieve tangible results."~ Johan Ludike, Head of Talent Management, Yum University, Yum Brands Africa"Congratulations to Debbie and Kerryn, who have captured the essence of accelerated learning, a process which, particularly in a dynamic markets context, is so important to change the status quo, where so many people have potential for greatness but have often lacked opportunities and mentorship."~ Shaun Rozyn, Executive Director: Corporate Education, Gordon Institute of Business Science "What an amazing read - it is truly a book that keeps on giving! It stimulates thinking about accelerated learning and is full of modern and practical content, presented in an easily accessible and understandable manner. The gamification throughout the book places the reader in the milieu of an active learner through the experience of reading the book and accelerating one's own learning." ~ Liza Govender, Executive Manager: Talent, Transnet"Both Kerryn and Debbie bring their valuable practical lessons learnt, their passion for this subject, and their deep expertise in this field to us in a practical and useful manner. I have had the [good] fortune of working in organisations and in consulting for organisations in this field for over 20 years, and I wish I had had this book 20 years ago already!"~ Lou-Anne Lubbe, previous MD, People & Organisation Talent, Accenture South Africa

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Informations

• Publié par: Knowres Publishing
• Date de parution: 30 octobre 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781869225179
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

Accelerated
Learning for Breakthrough Results


Whole brain, person and systems approach to
accelerate learning, engagement, change and growth

By
Debbie Craig
and
Kerryn Kohl






2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Authors’ Notes
Acknowledgements
Foreword
About the Authors
About the Contributors
Gamification On-boarding
Icons used

PART 1: Paradigm Shift for Accelerated Learning

Chapter 1: The need for Accelerated Learning by Debbie Craig
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Global talent and change challenge
1.3 South African talent and change challenge
1.4 Making the shift
1.5 Maintaining the foundations
1.6 An Accelerated Learning framework
1.7 Conclusion

Chapter 2: The paradigm shift in learning by Debbie Craig
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Digital, mobile and social media trends
2.3 Understanding today’s learner
2.4 Paradigm shift
2.5 Conclusion

Chapter 3: Insight into Accelerated Learning in South African organisations by Debbie Craig
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Challenges or opportunities
3.3 Learning methodology trends
3.4 Examples of Accelerated Learning programmes
3.5 Leaders as learning champions
3.6 Learning involvement in change
3.7 Leadership skills needs
3.8 Key messages
3.9 Conclusion

PART 2: Whole Brain, Whole Person Approach to Learning

Chapter 4: Unique learning profiles by Debbie Craig
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Some basic principles
4.3 Learning = Change
4.4 Sub-conscious influences
4.5 Learning influences
4.6 Creating your own learning profile
4.7 Conclusion

Chapter 5: Neuroscience of learning by Natalie Cunningham and Debbie Craig
5.1 Introduction
5.2 What is neuroscience?
5.3 Learning and neuroscience
5.4 Workings of the brain
5.5 The learning cycle
5.6 Attention and memory
5.7 The emotional and social brain
5.8 Brain deception
5.9 Environmental factors
5.10 Conclusion

PART 3: Creating a Learning Culture

Chapter 6: Creating a learning culture by Debbie Craig
6.1 Introduction
6.2 A tale of two companies
6.3 A learning culture framework
6.4 Embarking on a culture transformation journey
6.5 Conclusion

Chapter 7: Learning through coaching by Natalie Cunningham
7.1 Introduction
7.2 What is coaching?
7.3 Why coaching?
7.4 How do we go about coaching?
7.5 Conclusion

Chapter 8: Learning through authentic conversations by John Gatherer and Debbie Craig
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The context of the problem
8.3 The imperative for holding authentic conversations
8.4 Towards a culture of healthy conflict
8.5 The learning imagery of holding authentic conversations
8.6 The learning process of initiating and holding authentic conversations
8.7 Conclusion

PART 4: Designing Accelerated Learning Programmes

Chapter 9: Learning architecture by Debbie Craig
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The challenge
9.3 A framework
9.4 Understand – the strategic priorities and capabilities
9.5 Design – the performance and competency standards
9.6 Analyse – the proficiency levels and the needs
9.7 Develop – organisational and individual plans
9.8 Conclusion

Chapter 10: Learning design by Kerryn Kohl
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Learning design for Accelerated Learning
10.3 Design in practice
10.4 Retention of learning
10.5 Steps in the design process
10.6 Methods and tools
10.7 Conclusion

Chapter 11: Gamification in learning by Darryn van den Berg
11.1 What is gamification?
11.2 Foundation principles driving the success of gamification
11.3 Building a gamification strategy
11.4 Gamification mechanics
11.5 Examples of gamification
11.6 Gamification lessons
11.7 So what does all of this mean, and how can you apply it?
11.8 Conclusion

Chapter 12: Learning assessment by Kerryn Kohl
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Levels of assessment
12.3 Strategic considerations in assessment decisions
12.4 Designing assessment to be incorporated into Accelerated Learning programmes
12.5 Assessment methods
12.6 Assessment dilemmas
12.7 Assessing the overall value of the ALP
12.8 Conclusion

PART 5: Making it Real – Case Studies of Accelerated Learning

Chapter 13: How to guide – Learning to accelerate change by Kerryn Kohl
13.1 Introduction
13.2 A new perspective
13.3 The learning landscape and audience
13.4 The learning design
13.5 Alignment with learning design principles
13.6 Conclusion

Chapter 14: Case Study: Breakthrough Learning for talent pools by Debbie Craig
14.1 Introduction
14.2 What is Breakthrough Learning?
14.3 Why Breakthrough Learning?
14.4 Setting up the programme
14.5 High-level design
14.6 Programme outline
14.7 Selection of programme participants
14.8 Assessments
14.9 BL launch workshop
14.10 BL learning modules
14.11 BL project work
14.12 Learning portal
14.13 Final presentation and celebration dinner
14.14 Final wrap-up: ensuring results and sustainability
14.15 Conclusion

Chapter 15: Case Study: Creating a culture of effective decision management by John Gatherer and Debbie Craig
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Context and rationale for effective decision management
15.3 Background to the case study
15.4 The company business case for decision management
15.5 The learning themes and outcomes
15.6 A robust process for WISE decisions
15.7 Accelerated Learning principles
15.8 Conclusion

Bibliography
Searchable Terms
Endorsements from people who have read this book
AUTHORS’ NOTE

This book started as an idea, developed into a plan, expanded in content mind-maps, and then evolved into a collaborative project involving the creativity, energy and effort of many. We have constantly been amazed at the power of collaboration when one holds a vision in mind but lets go of one’s own personal attachment as to how this vision can be achieved. This means staying open to ideas, exploring different approaches, following up on opportunities, learning from everyone, sharing widely, communicating often, accepting and responding to feedback, and allowing the process to FLOW.
The book and the wider learning community took on a life of their own and became a true example of Accelerated Learning in Action over about nine months. It appears before you in its current and evolving form. We hope that you join us on this Accelerated Learning-and-sharing journey and participate fully in the many suggested activities; rabbit-holes of additional learning nuggets; and shared resources to further your own understanding of learning how to learn for yourself and for others.
We hope that you share what you learn with your organisation, colleagues, family and community. We encourage you to share successes, case studies and lessons learnt with our online community through www.accelerated.co.za .

Debbie Craig and Kerryn Kohl
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Heartfelt thanks and mountains of gratitude and appreciation go to the following people for their support and contribution to this book:
• Kerryn – for the original idea and for partnering me on the journey as co-author and committing to the end despite bringing a third child into the world in the same period. • Darryn – for your amazing energy, creative ideas and courage to reinvent the boundaries of book writing and gamification. • Natalie – for being a true collaborator and expert contributor and in working together so seamlessly despite some tough life challenges. • John – for being such a committed and generous business partner, for your passion for learning, for your constant wisdom, and, of course, for your contribution to the book. • Andrew – for your ever-present support in life and in business, particularly through the final weeks of long hours of writing and editing and listening equally to my joys and frustrations along the way. Thanks also for bringing your researcher strengths to bear and for the many hours and days of referencing, researching and editing. • Tuppy – for being my other pair of hands and your selfless, reliable support in helping to co-ordinate so many aspects of my life, my business and this book. You are truly appreciated. • Knowledge Resources – thanks to Wilhelm, Cia and team for being fantastic partners, collaborators and publishers, and for all your ideas and assistance in mak