Learning unlimited
Subtitle: transforming learning in the workplace
By: Alastair Rylatt.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 2001
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
Subjects: Organizational learning; Knowledge management
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Previous ed.: Australia : Business +, 1994.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: i'ART 1: Developing A True Commitment To Change; title: 1. NEW MINDSETS FOR WORKPLACE LEARNING; title: Unleashing our true potential; title: New doctrines to inspire transformation; title: Summary; title: 2. LEADERSHIP AND THE LEARNING AGENDA; title: Being a successful change agent; title: The key ingredients of leadership; title: Demonstrating our commitment to learning; title: Taking the time to nurture ourselves; title: Creating an excellent image; title: Summary; title: 3. MEETING THE DEMANDS OF CHANGE; title: Learning and chaos; title: Balancing organisational and individual perspectives; title: Major trends affecting workplace learning; title: Understanding job fit and personal growth; title: Facing up to our responsibilities; title: Summary; title: 4. CHAMPIONING KNOWLEDGE WORK; title: Securing a strong future; title: Moving past the smokescreen; title: Discovering wisdom; title: Stimulating knowledge flow; title: Alignment with leading-edge management technology; title: Summary; title: 5. HELPING THE WOUNDED LEARNER; title: Removing the hurt and the struggle; title: Rebuilding learner confidence; title: Understanding mental diversity; title: Summary; title: PART 2: Proven Implementation Strategies; title: 6. IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING BUSINESS; title: REQUIREMENTS; title: Start by talking smart; title: Broadcasting the felt need for change; title: Evaluating workplace learning transformation; title: Quantifying results; title: Summary; title: 7. GAINING AND MAINTAINING POLITICAL SUPPORT; title: Accepting the inevitability of politics; title: Knowing your principles and values; title: Tapping into the informal network; title: Adapting your influencing strategy; title: When should you stop being adaptable and versatile?; title: Lobbying powerful stakeholders; title: Getting decision makers to show commitment; title: Developing a marketing plan; title: Summary; title: 8. EMPOWERING OWNERSHIP FOR LEARNING; title: Putting the power into empowerment; title: Developing a new role for the training function; title: Managing the dynamics; title: Informed consultation on planning and decision making; title: Participation in the budgeting cycle; title: Ensuring accountability via performance management; title: Summary; title: 9. STAMPING OUT PRACTICES THAT ALIENATE; title: LEARNING; title: Cleaning up destructive behaviour; title: Finding a solution; title: Building trust; title: Updating the integrity of systems; title: Aligning human resource systems; title: Creating a thirst for sharing knowledge; title: Summary; title: lt IiINCHMARKING BEST PRACTICES; title: Pursuing the dream of excellence; title: Getting the basics right first; title: Making sense of the process; title: Setting ethical ground rules; title: Summary; title: STIMULATING COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING; title: Why bother?; title: Understanding the fundamentals; title: Ingredients of a competency standard; title: Rising above the ordinary; title: Summary; title: 12. ACCESSING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY; title: A new world order in workplace learning; title: Overview of digital technology; title: Considerations for people with disabilities; title: Timeless advice on implementation; title: Trends and predictions; title: Summary; title: 13. EMBRACING TEAM LEARNING; title: The 'prize jewel' of workplace learning; title: Establishing a strong foundation; title: The finesse of best practice team learning; title: Ground rules and constructive behaviours for team learning; title: Summary; title: 14. CELEBRATING LEARNING; title: The magic of sharing discoveries; title: Choosing the right way to celebrate; title: Using the power of story and metaphor; title: Summary; title: 15. BUILDING LEARNING COMMUNITIES; title: Reaping the benefits of the new millennium; title: Sparking human spirit; title: Sustaining successful relationships; title: Finessing virtual communities; title: Summary; title: 16. PERFECTING ON-THE-JOB LEARNING; title: A solid foundation; title: Action learning; title: Identifying learner motivation; title: Stretching the comfort zone; title: Effectively using learning resources; title: Summary; title: 17. GETTING RESULTS FROM TRAINING; title: Taking a broader view; title: Fostering lifelong learning; title: Transferring learning to the job; title: Identifying high-leverage training options; title: Being an outstanding trainer; title: Training and e-learning; title: Summary; title: 18. PROMOTING MENTORING AND COACHING; title: Taking an active approach; title: Mentoring as an agent of change; title: Transforming people by coaching; title: Overcoming common challenges; title: Summary; title: 19. REVITALISING AND EXPANDING YOUR; title: KNOWLEDGE POOL; title: Stimulating the business brain of your organisation; title: Successfully targeting workplace learning activities; title: Strategies for revitalisation and expansion; title: A vision for the future: emerging areas of opportumity; title: Summary; title: PART 3: Moving To Action; title: 20. A SMORGASBORD OF ACTION-PLANNING; title: ACTIVITIES; title: How to use the activities; title: Appendix 1 The Benefits Of Competency-based Learning; title: Appendix 2 Intelligent Implementation Of A Digital Infrastructure; title: Appendix 3 Tips For The One-to-one Coaching Session; title: Appendix 4 Powerful Questions For One-to-one Coaching Sessions; title: Bibliography; title: Index.