Social learning presentation for NZATD, 10th June

‘Social’ Technology and learning

Presented by:

Amanda Sterling

The here and now

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The world is changing

• Technology as a connector• Meaning is more relevant• Changing demographics• Workforce is more transient• The people cloud• Relationships as competitive

advantage

Social media is…

“any online platforms for networking or sharing information or opinions, for example Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or blogs, but not email’.

CIPD, 2013

• Create meaningful connections between people• Aids external collaboration• Supports two-way communication • Enables us to become more innovative and

responsive to change.

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The research

Social Technology, social business. CIPD research paper 2013.

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The research cont….

• 76% of employees are using social media for personal use.

• They are using it to connect, collaborate, network, read blogs, comments, articles, share knowledge, learn more about areas they are interested in.

BUT• only 26% of them are doing this for work.Social Technology, social business.

CIPD research paper 2013.

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The research cont….

• 53% of ‘senior managers’ are actively using social media.

• They are using it for networking (52%), commenting on forums (41%) and to post blogs or articles (27%).

OPPORTUNITY• Already using it to connect and communicate

externally imagine if they focused these skills internally? Social Technology, social business.

CIPD research paper 2013.

How you can use it

• To support face to face learning

• Social learning courses • A culture of learning

Examples… to support f2f

Examples… Social learning courses

Examples… a learning culture

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Get involved

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Levels of social• Ground zero: Lurker

o Read ideas, suggestions, opinions

• Level One: Socialo Share ideas, suggestions, opinionso Broadcast to the community

• Level Two: Connectedo Ask questionso Discover common areas of interesto Challenge ideaso Collectively brainstorm

• Level Three: Learning and problem solvingo Implementing solutions in your organisationo Feedback loopo Continuous improvement

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• Authentic• Curious• Tactical• Positive

Courtesy of @Perrytimms, Adjusted Development

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“Connecting HR professionals from NZ and around the world to

collaborate and share knowledge”

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#NZLEAD

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Global learning communities

#TCHAT

#NZLEAD#CONNECTINGHR

#LRNCHAT

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Next level…..

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What makes a difference

• Passion• Connection• Skill

Where do you start?• Get involved in social communities• Try a few things and share your learning• Look at where social media is already

being used in your organisation• Engage your leadership in conversations• Build a business case, develop a plan &

start with baby steps

People resources you should check out

• Jane Hart, www.c4plt.co.uk• Harold Jarche, www.jarche.com• Jane Bozarth,

www.bozarthzone.blogspot.co.nz

Thank you…

@sterling_amanda

+AmandaSterling

learningtoflynz

Amanda Sterling

[email protected]

www.nzlead.com