What constitutes a Social Learning Culture? I've often thought of social learning as a very culture dependent phenomenon. A few weeks back I read an interesting article by Thierry de Baillon, his conclusion being - we don't need more social platforms, we need more human companies. A lot of social software marketing seems to suggest that the tools will change the world. Unfortunately, as we've seen on several occasions, usable tools have nothing to do with adoption.
On the other hand, I also see quite an amazing culture at ThoughtWorks. We don't have the richest infrastructure, yet we seem to juice out our humble tools. Adoption doesn't seem to take forever - it seems like you can take just about any tool, paste it on this company, and things will just work! At ThoughtWorks, no question is taboo. Questions for you to ponder over: Does your company leadership actively encourage questioning?
When I joined the company a few years back, I used to get a really common answer for every question I asked. Where Social Learning Thrives. Where Social Learning Thrives This article was co-authored with Steve LeBlanc, one of my favorite collaborators. Social learning is not just the technology of social media, although it makes use of it. It is not merely the ability to express yourself in a group of opt-in friends. Social learning combines social media tools with a shift in the corporate culture, a shift that encourages ongoing knowledge transfer and connects people in ways that make learning a joy. Social learning thrives in a culture of service and wonder. If a culture is focused on service, the most pressing question is, “How can I help you?”
Yet in most classrooms, young people are prevented from helping each other learn and succeed. Part of why we are not better at helping one another learn and grow is that our attention is spread thin. Social learning is accelerated when we give our attention to individuals, groups and projects that interest and energize us. Think of asking someone out. For Sharing. Entri | Free & Simple Collaborative Document Sharing Tool.
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