An important point of reflection for any field of endeavor, and members therein, is: where are we and where do we need to be?  The issue at stake is professionalism; what constitutes an appropriate basis for conducting ourselves as members of the L&D community?  It’s worth reflecting on what constitutes... more

As our news headlines trumpet questions about ethics in workplace behavior and government, it sparks reflection on our own industry. What are our responsibilities? What behaviors should we practice, or avoid? There are several stakeholders we have to keep in mind. First, there are our learners. They are in our... more

Modeling Decisions The world’s changing faster, and our ability to respond depends on our ability to adapt.  It’s become clear that what will make the difference for organizations will be the ability to make decisions quickly in the face of increasing ambiguity.  And I think the answer is mental models.... more

At the recent Association for Educational Computing & Technology conference, Thomas Reeves addressed the topic of conation in his keynote. Conation is an idea that is relatively unknown, yet increasingly of interest. In short, it’s about one’s intention to act (and learn). And that makes all the difference. One of... more