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Complex Adaptive Learning: A New Paradigm for Organizational Learning
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This program includes an on-demand recorded webcast, available for access any time.
Traditional learning and development models are based on a deep-seated and often unquestioned assumption – that individuals, families, communities, and societies function in linear ways. As a result, we plan an intervention, implement it, and expect our desired outcome to emerge. If – and more often, when – it doesn’t, we blame the materials, the training, or the people, change something, and try it again, often with the same results.
Complex systems – human systems – are non-linear; that is, they don’t operate in strict “cause and effect,” “do this and that is guaranteed to happen” ways. Rather they operate over time in larger patterns, patterns that can be identified, analyzed, and influenced – though not necessarily with the results we intend.
Complex Adaptive Learning (CAL) is a organizational change model that integrates Human Systems Dynamics (HSD), adult learning theory, brain science, and contemporary change management to offer a different way to “learn to fish.” It focuses on patterns. The information processing patterns of the fisherman. The eating patterns of the fish. The patterns of the weather, water, and fauna. The patterns of information sharing that occur between fishermen.
CAL focuses on the learning process itself – the patterns of learning -- as much as the subject being taught. This isn’t to say that content doesn’t matter – it does – but CAL’s point of view is that is that the pattern of learning (“learning how to fish”) is ultimately more useful in this age of rapidly expanding knowledge and technology than the subject matter (“the fish”) being taught. Complex Adaptive Learning views learning – whether by individuals, teams, functions, organizations, communities, or societies as a complex process – one governed by different principles than are typically associated with traditional training and development.
Your Presenters:
Denise Easton is a co-founder of Adaptive Patterns Consulting.
Ms Easton received a certification in Human Systems Dynamics and has focused her research and work on the synthesis of chaos, complex adaptive systems and learning theories to practical applications for organizational development and management practice. She has guided numerous clients in the integration of HSD and technology driven engagement.
In 1999, Denise, founded ULiveandLearn, a leading digital learning development and business strategy firm and is regarded as an industry expert and is a frequent speaker and panelist on the topic of technology and effective learning program development. She has been actively involved in consulting emerging businesses in the areas of organizational strategy, marketing, business development, and product development. She is working with Nibi Software, a provider of next-generation collaborative learning solutions, to develop a branding, marketing strategy and business development strategy.
Ms. Easton serves as on the board of Nibi Software, a provider of next-generation collaborative learning solutions and is leading their branding, marketing strategy and business development strategy. She is also theInnovate-Ideagora section co-editor of the peer-reviewed e-journal Innovate and a network board for the Human Systems Dynamics Institute.
Lawrence (Larry) Solow is a co-founder of Adaptive Patterns Consulting.
Larry’s interest in complexity, learning, and change dates back to 1991 when he presented a case study on complex change at Harley-Davidson at the first annual Chaos Network Conference in Washington, DC. He authored Chapter 9, “A Comprehensive Approach to Organizational Learning: Total Learning Architecture” in Warren Wilhelm’s book, “Learning Architectures: Building Organizational and Individual Learning.” Mr. Solow was certified as a Human Systems Dynamics Professional (HSDP) in 2008.
Mr. Solow is the president of 3-D Change, Inc. For more than 25 years, he has helped clients navigate complex change by strengthening and aligning their people, processes, and strategy. He creates customized solutions that are practical, user-friendly, and grounded in state-of-the-art theory and practice.
Larry earned a graduate degree in Organizational Communication from Temple University following his BA degree in Human Communication from Rutgers University. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt and has presented at ASTD, SIETAR, IQPC, IAF, SHRM, Project World, Project Summit, Chaos Network, and other major professional conferences.
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Presented By:
Adaptive Patterns Consulting
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Program Fee:
Free
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Program Schedule:
Tuesday November 17, 2009
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Eastern time
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