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Book SynopsisRobin Hoyle has worked in training and development for 28 years, designing award-winning courses across the public, private and voluntary sectors. His company Learnworks designs blended learning programmes in the areas of leadership, sustainability, commercial governance and marketing. He has trained thousands of trainers on every continent. Robin is the Chair of the Annual World of Learning Conference and has been nominated twice for Outstanding Contribution to the Training Industry at the World of Learning Awards. He is the author of Complete Training: From Recruitment to Retirement, also published by Kogan Page.
Trade Review"Although I have some 40 years' experience of learning and development, I continue to learn a great deal from Robin Hoyle. He has that unique gift for explaining things in a way that we can understand and relate to. I especially admire his forthright 'tell it like it is' approach." * Colin Steed FLPI, Chief Executive, Learning and Performance Institute *
"Robin breaks down the myths and jargon that annoyingly frequent the L&D profession into highly readable sections balanced with humour and candour. Never short of an opinion, at times controversial, Robin conveys a genuine and authentic view of the way we learn in the 21st century workplace." * Jonathan Satchell, Chief Executive, Learning Technologies Group plc *
"Never dull, this is essential reading for anyone concerned with improving the capability of modern organizations. It is a well-researched work of reference and a good read - an uncommon combination." * Professor Lord Patel of Bradford OBE, Chairman, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *
"Whilst informal learning cannot be 'managed' in the traditional sense, in the context of today's fast changing workplaces, it needs to be actively encouraged, facilitated and supported by today's learning professionals. Robin Hoyle's practical advice shows you how!" * Laura Overton, Founder, Towards Maturity *
"Thank you, Robin, for attempting to herd the informal learning cats and provide us with some ways to re-shape our future as learning professionals." * Clive Shepherd, Founding Director, The More Than Blended Learning Company *
"This is an excellent read for those wanting to develop an informal learning culture in their organisation, plenty of detail and references for those wanting to explore even further and a useful overview for those reflecting on their current learning culture." * Kate Brookes, Chartered Management Institute book reviewer *
Table of Contents
- Section - ONE: Making sense of informal learning at work
- Section - 01: What is informal learning?
- Section - 02: A model of informal learning
- Section - 03: The capability contract
- Section - 04: Formal training and the budget paradox
- Section - 05: Informal doesn’t mean unmanaged
- Section - 06: Informal learning and culture
- Section - TWO: Liking ain’t learning: the rise of social and the impact of technology
- Section - 07: Liking, learning and looking up the answers
- Section - 08: Is there hope beyond the social media hype?
- Section - 09: Smarter social tools?
- Section - 10: Social networking skills for learning and collaboration
- Section - 11: Learning from academia: MOOCs and the flipped classroom
- Section - THREE: Learning as you work, working as you learn
- Section - 12: Integrating learning into work
- Section - 13: Measuring and evaluating
- Section - 14: The informal learning action plan
