Social Learning Meets Informal Learning
Improve employee productivity and business collaboration through
social learning and informal learning techniques
Stay Above the Competition with Social LearningWith the ever-changing economy, the rise of social media, and the influx of Web 2.0 technologies, we must adapt our approach to learning in a whole new way. Social software has blazed the trail in the corporate world, igniting a shift toward social learning and business collaboration. In order to enhance learning and empower employees it remains critical for organizations to stay on top of the learning edge by implementing social learning technologies and crowdsourcing techniques.
Social software and Web 2.0 tools such as discussion forums, wikis, blogs, photosharing, social bookmarking, and real-time chat, provide employees with endless outlets to communicate and share ideas. By providing both formal and informal learning, we enable the efficient transfer of knowledge between employees.
Social learning provides the following benefits:
- Promotes business collaboration and informal learning environments in which multiple groups share ideas, opinions, and knowledge.
- Breaks down communication barriers that often emerge between different groups, time zones, and locations.
- Enables employees to share their unique expertise with one another through crowdsourcing, thus enhancing the skills of colleagues.
- Enhances the transfer of knowledge throughout corporations.
By creating more efficient ways for the workforce to connect, communicate and share through social learning, you have happier, more engaged employees. That gives businesses more ways to promote valuable creativity, innovation and cooperation and to more effectively compete in today’s diverse global market.
Social Learning News Feed
Jan 05, 2012
As more brands set out to expand their online business strategies, it may help for them to observe what steps other companies are taking to engage customers on interactive platforms like Facebook.
Jan 04, 2012
Businesses and professionals across many industries recognize the benefits of implementing a social media strategy, from improved corporate development strategies to more social learning opportunities.
Jan 03, 2012
There are several reasons why people connect with businesses via social media, from an interest in learning about new promotions to the desire to show fan support, according to the results of a recent study, Practical Ecommerce reported on January 3, 2012.
Dec 30, 2011
In the past, customers who were unhappy with a product or service would make a phone call or write a letter to the business they received it from.
Dec 29, 2011
With a new year comes a chance for companies to make changes to their online marketing strategies and gain the social learning opportunities they seek.
Dec 28, 2011
As businesses plan for the year ahead, they may want to reevaluate their corporate development strategies – especially those related to social media.
Dec 27, 2011
Brands that are looking for ways of attracting new customers may want to target users of mobile phones and social media, as new research reveals that both are popular around the globe, WebProNews reported on December 26, 2011.
Dec 23, 2011
In addition to providing opportunities for companies to develop their corporate development strategies, engaging individuals on social media platforms allows organizations to provide enhanced customer service experiences to their consumers.
Dec 21, 2011
On December 20, 2011, Business Review USA highlighted the results of a recent survey that was conducted by market research platform AYTM.
Dec 20, 2011
For many brands, building up a strong fan base on Facebook is becoming more important to their corporate development strategies as consumers from around the world flock to the website.
