Critical Thinking in Modern Business Training

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Developing Critical Thinking SkillsDr. Allen Partridge | Sr. eLearning Evangelist



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Partridge, A. R. (2017, January 17). Caveat Auditor; The role of critical thinking in business training. Retrieved from Elearning Industry: https://elearningindustry.com/caveat-auditor-role-critical-thinking-modern-business-training

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Chen, D., Moskowitz, T. J., & Shue, K. (2016). Decision-Making Under The Gambler's Fallacy. Cambridge, MA: NBER Working Paper Series.


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http://www.p0qp0q.com/gamblersFallacy05/





Lawrence, J., & Chester, L. (2014). Engage the Fox. Austin: Greenleaf Book Group Press.


Do you collect?

How do you select?

Is every item equal?


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How common are training programs in 2017?


What areas do you currently cover in employee training?

Answer Options Response Percent

New hire orientation 85.5%

Sexual harassment 75.0%

Safety/Hazardous materials 65.2%

Emergency procedures 64.0%

Discrimination 63.4%

Respectful workplace 56.9%

Workplace violence 55.3%

Attendance 48.9%

Family Medical Leave Act(FMLA) 37.0%

Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA) 32.6%

Ergonomics 23.7%


What kind of training do you deliver?


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Management Employees

Which of the following professional development topics are covered in your training for employees and management?


How is your training delivered?


Answer Options Response Percent

In-person presentation by your staff 80.9%

Print materials 73.0%Video/DVD-based materials 44.6%

Online training provider 41.5%

In-person presentation by experts from outside the company

38.4%

Outside conferences/seminars 34.7%

Telephone/audio seminars 18.0%

Mobile/tablet-based materials 10.6%

What platforms do you use to deliver training?



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Which of the following training topics is most needed in your organization?


Do your learners use informal resources?


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70.0% 67.0%

26.2%

8.7%

19.4% 16.5%

How do you encourage employee engagement in social learning?



Yes21.5%

No65.8%

We do not, but we will in the next

12-18 months

5.5%

Don’t know7.1%

Does your organization use social learning in its training programs?


Do your employees effectively utilize social learning offerings?

Yes56.4%

No, it is mainly a dis-traction for them

13.6%

No, very few em-ployees

engage in social

learning30.0%


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Personalized

Personalized Training


Yes51.2%

No39.9%

We do not, but we will in the next 12-18 months

4.2%

Don’t know4.6% Do you use

personalized training?


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69.0%

37.6%33.5%

26.4% 24.8%

9.5%6.2%

Which personalization tools does your organization use in its training?


http://www.elearninglearning.com/2017/trends/?open-article-id=6252692&article-title=9-top-elearning-trends-of-2017-from-49-experts&blog-domain=elearningart.com&blog-title=elearningart

Article from eLearning Art: 9 Top eLearningTrends as picked by 49 industry experts








How do you curate your collections?


How do you expect others to curate?


If people are collecting their ownInformation about how best to learn a new skill or do a new task, howwill you ensure it follows a path thatis best for your organization?


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