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Innovation in action: Value prior learning, no matter where that learning happens

Christensen Institute

This piece is authored by Becky Klein-Collins, VP of research and impact at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) , an organization that’s been a leader in advocating for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) for nearly 50 years. Click here to learn more about CAEL and its mission. Why shouldn’t that credit count?

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Building and refining the interfaces in learning ecosystems (Part 4)

Christensen Institute

For learning ecosystems to become viable alternatives to schooling for more families, they need “orchestrator” organizations to knit together learning experiences from diverse providers. The pandemic sparked unprecedented interest in new models of learner-centered education, such as learning pods and microschools. Key Points.

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3 education innovations to watch in 2024 (hint: it’s not just about skills and AI)

Christensen Institute

Innovations making career-connected learning more student- (versus employer-) centric. With that in mind, I’ll be watching innovations that put students at the center of career-connected learning. Most career-connected learning models are over-indexed on employer demand and under-indexed on students’ needs.

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How HR Impacts Corporate Innovation

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It starts with the policies and approaches of which employees can take advantage. For example, an HR department might institute a life-long learning policy. This is a bit different from tuition remission, although this is also an excellent policy for encouraging innovation. Encouraging Innovation.

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How to Teach Innovation

Idea to Value

But this does not always have to be the case when it comes to learning. Training need not be confined to purely necessary courses and qualifications. Creative courses can also spill over into your employees’ work. You can also extend peer-to-peer teaching to personal development courses. Teach Something Creative.

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Thriving in the Face of Toxicity: Transforming Work Environments for Success

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Authoritarian leadership styles, inconsistent policies, and a lack of empathy can all create an environment that feels hostile to employees. Learn about strategies for improving workplace morale. Delve deeper into this topic with toxic workplace culture. This not only motivates individuals but also strengthens team bonds.

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Mastering the Art: Using Organizational Culture for Business Agility and Resilience

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Such an environment is conducive to rapid experimentation, learning from failures, and pivoting when necessary—all of which are crucial for sustaining competitiveness in a dynamic business landscape. This may include revising policies, rethinking reward systems, and realigning organizational structures to support the desired behaviors.

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