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To prepare for Industry 4.0, educational institutions, employers, and policymakers must collaborate to bridge skill gaps, promote lifelong learning, and create adaptive workforce development strategies. Attend this free Industry 4.0 training to see how you can bring these skills into your classroom or manufacturing training facility.

Jacqueline Houtekier, a graduate of the LCD Practicum, went on to create a book club at her local ATD chapter. We want to give her a big THANK YOU for spreading the model! On LinkedIn, she says: One of the best things you can do for your career is to be adaptable and change the way you approach creating learning experiences for those around you. Adopting the Learning Cluster Design methodology has been such a stretch assignment for me as a seasoned L&D professional, but has also increased the access to learning opportunities for our staff at Deere Employees Credit Union! I look forward to helping others discover the advantages of this methodology and discuss how it can solve current learning challenges. We've had folks promoted just at the moment they learned the model. Coincidence? We think not. When you get a new competency that is not technical but strategic, that sets you apart real fast. Especially in the learning field. Why? Because traditionally, we don't have a strategic competency in our toolkit! We have ways to build one specific course or class or training stakeholders ask us for. We don't have a way to challenge stakeholders and the organization to align learning better to the organization. Until now - the Learning Cluster Design model, since 2015, has helped organizations around the world become strategic business partners. Get the word like Jacqueline did and then spread it! Upskill in the model today. We have async DIY and live Done With You courses to help you deliver a learning cluster and learn the model at the same time! 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬: https://lnkd.in/eFCsaAZ4 #learningclusterdesign #modernlearning #trainthetrainer #instructionaldesign #learningleaders #learningstrategy

Students in OM 4095: Field Studies in OM put the experience in experiential learning! Most of the class time is spent outside of Lindner Hall and onsite at area companies, where they get a detailed look into the operations and manufacturing spaces of our employer partners. Read on for our students’ takeaways on this unique course: https://bit.ly/45PRokq Isabel Besse, Jeff Wall, Stephanie Adamec, Ruth Seiple, Sachin Modi

As a leader in quality and reliability engineering, you know the value of not just solving problems, but solving the right problems efficiently. Our Apprentice-level courses are designed to transform your team's approach to tackling hidden cause problems using real-world examples to bring our problem-solving frameworks to life. Boost Your Team's Problem-Solving Skills with Shainin's Red X Apprentice Courses ❌𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Tailored for manufacturing performance or product performance. ❌𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Designed for groups of 6+ from the same company, enhancing shared understanding and application. ❌𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Learning materials provided in advance, with guidance on project selection available. ❌𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Each team gets a dedicated coach, ensuring successful skill implementation at your facility. ❌𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Teams work on real projects, applying what they've learned for tangible results (ROI) and certification. Transform your team into a problem-solving powerhouse! Click to explore our course catalog and start your journey to operational excellence today: https://lnkd.in/g_Vdj66K #ProblemSolving #TeamGrowth #OperationalExcellence #manufacturingperformance #productperformance #ShaininRedX #TrainingandDevelopment

I'm so excited to share that I've completed the #CornellUniversity #SystemsThinking Certificate program 🙌 This 12 weeks virtual program, with 6 courses, has taught me so much about how to think about complex problems in a more holistic and systemic way. I'm planning to integrate the following lessons into my daily life and work: 1️⃣ #MultivalentThinking: This is the ability to see multiple perspectives on a problem. It's important to be able to see the big picture and the interconnectedness of different parts of a system. 2️⃣ #Metacognition: This is the ability to think about your own thinking. It's important to be able to reflect on your own biases and assumptions so that you can make better decisions. 3️⃣ #VMCL (Vision, Mission, Capacity, and Learning): This is a framework for thinking about complex problems. It helps you to identify the vision for a solution, the mission for achieving that vision, the capacity you need to achieve the mission, and the learning you need to acquire the capacity. 4️⃣ #DSRP (Distinctions, Systems, Relationships, and Perspective): This is another framework for thinking about complex problems. It helps you to identify the distinctions that are important to the problem, the systems that are involved, the relationships between the systems, and the perspectives that are needed to understand the problem. 5️⃣ #MindMapping: This is a visual thinking tool that can be used to brainstorm ideas, organize information, and solve problems. It's a great way to capture the complexity of a system and to see the interconnectedness of different parts. For this, the course allowed me to use this free tool for practicing: Plectica LLC I'm grateful for the opportunity to have learned from such amazing instructors and to have connected with such a supportive #eCornell community. I'm excited to continue applying what I've learned to make a positive impact wherever I am. Cornell University eCornell Matt Romkey, EdD, MBA Henry H. Ngan, MBA, CPA Li-Shan Tao Matt Chadsey Derek Cabrera Laura Cabrera

With enormous anticipation, the date for our next KAI accreditation course has been officially announced! Between April 15th to 26th, a two-week version of the course will take place, online with blended learning (35 instructional hours). This is being hosted with/by the Center for Cooperative Problem Solving at Virginia Tech). The KAI is used widely to help organizations (commercial and not-for-profit): • Create inclusive (and cognitively diverse) workplaces • Develop outstanding team collaboration • Create environments for optimal cross-functional problem-solving • Reduce absenteeism through improved wellbeing and engagement • Place the right person in the right role for best career development • Generate new products • Perfect processes and ensure compliance. Our practitioners come from a wide range of industries where controlling costs, creating break-through concepts & products and retaining key personnel is critical. We work in every sector, from healthcare to education, agriculture to defense, and from entrepreneurship to retail. Please click on this link to the visit the Virginia Tech website, learn more about the course and register your place: https://bit.ly/3TpAshV #accreditation #practitioner #academicexcellence #industryleaders #problemsolving #thinkingstyle #thinkingskills

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Advance Your Career in Learning & Development with Austin Peay's Online Instructional Technology Master's Program! Sharpen your skills in designing, developing and implementing innovative digital learning solutions. This program is ideal for educators, trainers and instructional designers seeking to leverage technology for effective learning. Watch the YouTube video to discover why you should enroll! #InstructionalTechnology #EdTech #AustinPeay #TNTeachers

Share the knowledge with your team and secure a discount! Explore the five distinct strands offered at the 806 Learning Summit: CONNECTING THE DOTS below: Transformational Leadership: Discover the power of transformative leadership to inspire change, foster innovation, and cultivate a culture of growth. Instructional Leadership: Explore methods to amplify teaching effectiveness, harnessing the latest pedagogical approaches, technology integration, and tailored instructional practices to drive student engagement and achievement. Continuous Improvement: Delve into the principles of continuous improvement, honing processes, and fostering a mindset of ongoing growth. Uncover strategies to refine school systems, curriculum, and overall educational practices for sustained improvement. Mental Health/Wellness: Recognize the pivotal role of mental health and wellness in schools and districts. Gain insights into fostering supportive environments, implementing wellness initiatives, and nurturing the mental well-being of students and staff alike. State & Federal Programs Leadership: Navigate the complex landscape of educational compliance effortlessly. Understand the regulatory environment, ethical considerations, and best practices to ensure adherence while maintaining educational excellence. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gNiCm3St Kevin Dougherty Mark Hailey Baxter Khan, MBA Jeff Kubiak Terrie McAden Nicholas Ernst Mark Eckert Joseph Rotondo Ross Roberts

Education isn't just about ticking off qualifications; it's about nurturing skills that truly matter. That's why we are on a mission to cultivate project management, advanced manufacturing expertise and other other key knowledge, skills & behaviours 🛠️ We've dived headfirst into the F1 Stem internal challenge, where teams of students are not only sharpening their skills but also gaining real-world industry insights. 👀 here is our first prototype #lookInnovativeEducation #ProjectManagement #AdvancedManufacturing #F1StemChallenge CECAMM The Isle of Wight College