All Learning Is Self-Directed: How Organizations Can Support and Encourage Independent Learning SYNOPSIS
This book will show the reader how training groups (trainers, training managers, other training decision makers) and their organizations (leaders and other decision makers) can provide the support and encouragement necessary for the independent learner to be successful. The book includes practical "learning assignments" at the end of each chapter that the reader can use to put the author's advice to practical use.
This book will challenge you to:
Develop new strategies to deal with the increasing number of independent learners in organizations
provide guidance not abandonment to employees transitioning to independent learning and to evaluate how technology is used to enhance independent learning
create a positive learning environment that emphasizes the importance of learning from the top to the bottom of the organization
manage knowledge in a comprehensive way to facilitate and encourage independent, self-directed learning
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Diane M. Gayeski, Ph.D.Principal, OmniCom Associates and Professor of Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design at Ithaca College
This book presents a unique and powerful set of recommendations about the technology, management approach, and organizational culture that are necessary to provide a solid foundation for self-directed learning in the workplace. Tobin provides both a critical assessment and an inspiring vision of this powerful trend in our industry.
— Diane M. Gayeski
John Cone Vice President, Dell Learning Dell Computer Corporation
At a time when technology is making it possible for people everywhere to take charge of their own learning, Tobin's book is an important reminder that companies cannot abdicate their responsibilities to the process. The 'what ifs?' are thought provoking and the learning assignments in each chapter not only model the new paradigm of learning; but offer practical actions that can be taken right away.
— John Cone
Mark S. Koskiniem Vice President, Human Resources Buckman Laboratories International, Inc.
This book should be required reading for all training professionals. Chapters 6 and 7 in particular address some of the most pressing questions facing CEO's and training departments alike; that is, what is the role of technology and how do we balance the use of available training methods to improve the company's bottom line results? Daniel Tobin once again provides worthwhile tools and observations that allow the reader to make intelligent decisions for their company.
— Mark S. Koskiniem
ACCREDITATION
Dan Tobin is the dean of Getronics Virtual University. He is also the president of Corporate Learning Strategies, an independent consulting organization dedicated to helping HR and training organizations align their work more closely with their companies' strategic business directions and expand their repertoires from traditional training activities to a more encompassing model of employee and organizational learning.
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