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The Promise (and Perils) of Open Collaboration

Companies like IBM and P&G have prospered by opening their borders, but there are cautionary lessons from the quality movement of the 1980s. The biggest obstacle presented by both approaches is that they require companies to make deep changes in the way knowledge is controlled and shared. Companies that implement these changes successfully will command an enormous and lasting edge over rivals that do not.

To read the full analysis:
http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09302

The new Management development group started at Turnberry yesterday. The  ethos of the group is to develop projects which will improve business, stimulate energy and challenge the business to be the  best in the business! We need a name for the group and we have asked the team to suggest names.

So far we have Elite, Talkberry, Turnberry Matters and one other that we can’t print! Please suggest your names here on the blog and we will reveal the prize next week. Closing date is 27^th of January

In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists. 

Eric Hoffer, Author, 1902-1983

The thought matters quote to start this year just about sums it up. Continuous personal development is essential. Those who are engaging in learning at the moment are better placed to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by todays business climate. Those who are basking in the glow of a well earned qualification more than 5 years old must now consider their next step in their learning journey.

I’m sure most of us would agree that continuous professional development works. What we are looking for are real examples of this working. What has training done for you last year and what are your plans now? We’d love to know!

It’s that time of year again. People start  talking New Year resolutions and we aren’t any different. Only we are talking learning resolutions. What do you want to do? Where do you want to be this time next year? What skills do you need? What do you already have?

It’s been a tough year with the recession and organisations have slimmed down and gotten fitter to face the challenges of the coming year.  We believe that those organisations and individuals who will do well are those who have taken the opportunity to get fit themselves. So, my question is…..what are your learning resolutions for 2010?

The Modern Apprenticeship awards were held at the Radisson Hotel, Glasgow this year. We were guests of our clients, Buchanan Clark and Wells. Don Waring (HR manager ) and Jackie Sharp (HR Director) hosted the table and they were worthy finalists in the large employer category. BCW are innovative in their approach to learning and development and have been strong supporters of modern apprenticeships as a way of developing their teams and evaluating that input.

Training Matters have worked in partnership with BCW for some 7 years and are looking forward to working with them again in 2010 . Well done everyone who attended the event. BCW were beaten to 2nd place by worthy winners Scottish Gas. This however has only made them more determined to be finalists next year and win!

This is a real example of how the modern apprenticeship method works for businesses and individuals. We’d like to hear how it’s worked for people out there and in particular where it has improved business performance.