Uruguay

Mercedes Viola mercedesviola@4d.edu.uy

Knowledge Economy
Production and Management of Knowledge Knowledge Productivity gather Powerful Learning Environments apply
generate

disseminate

Learning Organizations
Knowledge generation Knowledge appropriation

Knowledge exploitation

day to day work environment

powerful learning environment

English - the Language of Business

active participation in knowledge production

exchange

enrich

generate

produce

members of global teams global initiatives global projects

What do we do now?
EFFECTIVE AND POWERFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES

instructions
goals process

actions and interactions

motivation concerns expectations

COLLABORATI ON

Strategists
Help structure the future vision Help the company define the strategy to achieve the goals Bridge the gap between the vision and the everyday operations

What our Clients Expect from Us

* Ability to understand their particular needs, interests and areas of opportunities. * Ability to develop a successful learning experience. * Ability to understand their businesses.

* Learn English and learn about the world in English.

* A strategy that combines language learning with the learning of other competences needed for their jobs. * A personalized learning strategy. * Embedded learning into their day-to-day activities. * A facilitator with coaching skills.

Platform & V Environment

workspaces network forums

chat links share docs videos

calendar virtual rooms

Simulations

Coaching
its based on trust

helps people develop their abilities

helps people develop their talent is a good listener

A Coach

asks the right questions gives supportive feedback

Summarizing

Powerful & Effective Learning Experiences

REFERENCES:
*Kessel, J. (2001). Learning in Organizations: a corporate curriculum for the knowledge economy. Futures: journal of policy, planning and futures studies. *Jennings, Ch. (2010) Less is more: A different approach to L&D in a world awash with information. www.trainingzone.co.uk *Cross, J. 2007. Informal Learning: Rediscovering the Natural Pathways that Inspire Innovation and Performance. Pfeiffer. *Quinn, C. (2009). Social Networking: Bridging Formal and Informal Learning. Learning Solutions Magazine. *Drucker, P. (1977) Management, London: Pan. *Senge, P. (1994) The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook: Strategies and Tools for Building a Learning Organization. *Smith, M. K. (2001) 'Peter Senge and the learning organization', the encyclopedia of informal education.
www.infed.org/thinkers/senge.htm

*Starr, J. (2003)The Coaching Manual Pearson Education *Weigend, A. (May 2009). Social Data Revolution. Harvard Business Review.

THE KNOWLEDGE WE SHARE, THE ROLE WE FULFILL

Thank you very much for your attention. If you have any questions, feel free

Mercedes Viola mercedesviola@4d.edu.uy