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December 13, 2005 "Innovating Strategic Frameworks for Learning Processes." Conf. Call
On Dec. 13th, Tuesday,8:30am, PST, in the morning session of "Innovating Strategic Frameworks for Learning Processes" seminar you will hear a variety of talks - as a catalyst for discussion. We are looking forward to your ideas and feedback on how to assemble these talks or others into a book, our website or set of tools to support the development of the strategic value of learning in your organization or company. We have assembled a variety of thought leaders from IBM, Genentech, SRI, Bechtel, Xerox, ASTD and a number of universities including: Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, Univ. of California, Berkeley, Santa Clara University, Univ. of Delaware, Marriott School of Management - BYU, and Stanford. During the morning session: some of these thought leaders will be presenting talks focusing on the various dimensions of the topic like: linkages to business processes, valuation of learning processes, innovation development and strategy processes. For the sessions that occurred earlier we will send you abstracts of the talks via email. Please plan on joining us on the phone: 1-866-703-9405 PIN: 910728, Int'l Paid access: 1-865-297-1124 PIN: 910728

November 3, 2005 9am, PST, "Trends in Learning Value, a Research View", Brenda Sugrue, ASTD
We are pleased to announce that Brenda Sugrue, Sr. Director of Research at ASTD, will present, "Trends in Learning Value, A Research View", the latest in research on trends in learning metrics, frameworks and services, plus a look at benchmarking corporate results in workplace learning and performance. Brenda is a leader in the field of learning, workplace performance research and observer of trends in corporate training, recently appearing in a CLO magazine teleconference on strategies for learning and other major industry conferences. Date: November 3, 2005, Thursday Time: 9am, PST Location: no onsite meeting, conference call only Phone Line: 1-866-703-9405 PIN: 91078 PPT Slides: Will be sent a few days prior to her presentation to our member list, if you are not registered with LEG, please go to the LEG web site and register: http://www.learningeconomics.org Learning Economics Group - (LEG) mission is to lead innovation, research, and support forums about learning economics for industry professionals, about the strategic development of learning globally and linkages with business processes. Learning Economics: is the study of the strategic value of learning, both formal and informal and its economic impact on an organization. Looking forward to your participation at our meeting! Tom Hill hill.thomas@gene.com

June 30, 2005, 9am PDT "Winining Strategies to Deliver eLearning Solutions", Karen Johnson, Xerox
We are pleased to announce: Karen Johnson, Global eService Learning Strategy and Development Mgr, Xerox, will be presenting a talk on: "Winning Strategies to Deliver eLearning Solutions", she will discuss successful strategies for aligning your organizational culture to your elearning objectives, implementing a successful knowledge management strategy and how to establish evaluation initiatives to empower your programs. Karen K. Johnson, Phd, PMP is the Global eService Learning Strategy and Development Manager for Xerox Corporation. She has been with Xerox for 29 years . She has a background in eLearning, B2B Marketing, sales, sales training, marketing, and marketing communications. She has also served as the Xerox Program Manager for numerous customer symposiums and events. She is currently focusing on the global implementation of custom eLearning content development with employees and external customers. She earned her Doctorate in Instructional Technology from the University of Southern California in 1995 and her PMP, Project Manager Certification from Project Management International in 2003. She frequently speaks on eLearning and virtual training strategies at conferences such as ASTD, TechLearn, Marcus Evans Seminars, The Conference Board, and The eLearning Guild. Date: June 30, 2005, Thursday Time: 9am PDT (California, USA) Place: Conference Call (no onsite meeting) Conference Line: 1-866-703-9405 PIN: 910728, Int'l Paid access: 1-865-297-1124 PIN: 910728 PPT Slides: Sent via email just prior to the meeting, and posted to the LEG site

Enterprise Learning Summit - May 22-24 - Discount for LEG Members
LEG has entered into an arrangement with Marcus Evans to offer LEG members a discount to the Enterprise Learning Summit, La Quinta, CA. May 22-24, 2005. I will be speaking at this conference on the strategic value of learning and business processes, other speakers are from major corporations in a variety of industries who are running elearning programs. This conference last year was a 'must attend' event, I'm still dialoging with elearning managers I met there last year. LEG members receive a special discount price of $613.00 for the conference accommodations and meals. Regular price is over $1100, you'll just need to fill out a qualification form - as this is an invited only seminar. Looking forward to seeing you there! Here's the URL for more information: http://www.elearning-summit.com/

Feb. 10, 2005, 9:30am PST "Refining the Strategic Role of Learning", Tony O'Driscoll, IBM
"Research Questions - Refining the Strategic Role and Value Proposition of Learning, by Tony O'Driscoll of IBM. Tony has just joined the Innovation and Services Research group at IBM's Almaden Lab, in San Jose. He is a Learning Strategist at IBM, looking at value propositions, learning processes and the characteristics learning as a strategic component in the corporate innovation model. Date: Feb. 10, 2005, Thurs. Time: 9:30am PST (change) Conference Call Line (change): 1-866-639-4716 PIN: PIN 2850225

Jan. 13, 2005 "Business Value of Knowlege Flow", Susan Conway, IWPI
Susan Conway, Director of the Information Work Productivity Institute, making a presentation on "Information Viscosity and the Business Value of Knowledge Flow". The IWPI is sponsored by: Accenture, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Microsoft and Xerox. Plan on joining us for Dr. Conway's discussion on business value, the viscosity of information flow, measuring operational impact, enabling change and learning. read more...

Marriott School of Management, BYU & LEG Announce Research Program
PROVO, Utah — December 10, 2004 — The Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management and LEG join in announcing the founding of the Learning Economics Research Program at the Rollins eBusiness Center at the business school. The LERP will focus on developing original research progams into the field of learning economics, provide students with opporunties to perform research, conduct seminars and forums and develop tools and benchmarks for professionals in the field of learning economics.

December 9, 2004 "Aligning Learning with Business Objectives" Nick Van Dam
Dec. 9th, 8am PST, Nick Van Dam, CLO, Deloitte, presented issues, challenges, practices and methods based on case work in consultanting and his work in regard to aligning learning processes with business objectives read more...

Nov 17, 2004 Joint LEG-ELF Meeting Summary
Joint LEG/ELF Meeting - Topic: "The Business Case for Learning - Tips, Hints, What Works, What Does Not Work" Presentations by learning professionals from Shell, Bechtel, Reuters and Altus shared with us recent presentations to management making their case for elearning/learning initiatives, projects or programs. In addition, they will discuss what worked about their approach and what did not - which offers insights into issues for framing future research, and forums on learning valuation and learning economics. Prior to these presentations, Eilif Trondsen and Tom Hill framed the discussion and observations on trends on learning alignment to business objectives from the point of view of the SRI Learning on Demand Program and Learning Economics Group. read more...

Oct. 14, 2004 - Prof. Nile Hatch - Meeting Summary
Prof. Nile Hatch, Professor of Organizational Leadership and Strategy, Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University, presented frameworks on innovation, learning, and measurement in creating a sustainable competitive advantage for corporations. Prof Hatch has completed extensive research on innovation, the learning curve and business process linkage in high technology industries. read more...

Sept. 9, 2004 - Mark Daly - Meeting Summary
Mark Daly, Learning Valuation Assurance Advisor, Shell, Oil and Exploration Group discussed his perspective and experience in developing learning valuation programs, business processes and programs. Issues of effectiveness, efficiency, provisioning and gaining the involvement and input of key stakeholders were reviewed. read more...

July 8, 2004 - David Greene, Phd - Meeting Summary
Title: "Considerations of Intangible Value" David is an Applied Theorist, IBM Extreme Operation, Austin, Tx. David Perry Greene discussed development of frameworks used in gaining agreement on intangible asset valuation, real options, hedging and other market oriented models and their use in valuation of learning in the business. read more...

June 10, 2004 - Jeff Kelley - Meeting Summary
Jeff Kelley, Managing Principal of Capital Works, LLC and co-founder of Transform Partners, spoke regarding approaches he and his colleagues apply in identifying and representing the dimensions, dynamics and drivers of learning in the context of intangible and tangible capital effects. For a summary of his talk, PPT slides, and audio recording of this presentation click on 'read more'. read more...

May 13, 2004 - Dr. Daniel Blair - Meeting Summary
Dr. Danel Blair, Human Performance Consultant, ASTD Fellow share the results of his ASTD research survey work, "Review of ASDT WLP Scoreboard Project." Daniel outlined the need for a communication framework, gols for the the work, the challenges and frameworks for the research agenda. Click on read more for a detailed summary and the slides. read more...

April 7, 2004 - Kick Off Event -Meeting Summary
Our Kickoff Meeting primarily focused on sharing ideas, and getting to know the interests and expectations for Learning Economics. We had participants from corporations, academia, research institutes and consulting to form the Learning Economics Group (LEG). Several members voiced the urgent need for this effort. read more...

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