This document discusses implementing shared Knowledge Playlists to support continuous learning in organizations. Knowledge Playlists are compilations of free or low-cost information resources, groups, and activities on a given subject area. They provide benefits like being freely available, providing a low-cost alternative to formal training, and being dynamic. The document provides steps to create Knowledge Playlists, which include selecting a subject area, finding relevant sources, and sharing the playlist with colleagues. This allows organizations to break down knowledge silos and create an environment of shared learning.

1. Do-It-Ourselves (DIO) Continuous Learning
KNOWLEDGE PLAYLISTS
Jessica Bantom

2. Simple fact: To compete, you have
to stay on the ball

3. But there are often setbacks in
acquiring the knowledge we need,
especially in smaller organizations:
- Tight budgets
- Limited resources

4. - Limited internal structure to
support training
- Resistance from management to
invest in learning for awareness
vs. necessity

5. And it’s often the case that a few
individuals complete training but the
entire organization never benefits

6. Solution: Implement shared
Knowledge Playlists of curated
information across your
organization

7. A Knowledge Playlist is a
compilation of information
resources, groups, and activities
on a given subject area (ideally free
or low-cost)

8. Benefits:
- Freely available (post internally for
all staff)
- Low-cost alternative (time and
money) to formal training
- Dynamic

9. Sample: Snapshot 1

10. Sample: Snapshot 2

11. How to Start

12. Step #1: Select a specific subject
area

13. Identify a specific subject area (e.g.,
Design Thinking, Data Analytics) or
role (e.g., Communications
Specialist, Business Analyst) of
relevance to your organization
Step #1: Select a specific subject area

14. Step #2: Find the sources

15. Search for organizations, online
resources, groups, and courses
that provide the latest information
and engaging activities that promote
learning – at minimal cost and in a
just-in-time timeframe
Step #2: Find the sources

16. Associations & Businesses:
- Conferences (attend virtually)
- Service/Solution providers in your
industry (often provide free
webinars)
Step #2: Find the sources - Organizations

17. Cast a wide net:
- Google Alerts – have relevant
news and updates delivered to your
inbox regularly
- Social media – identify who to
follow and on what channels
Step #2: Find the sources - Online

18. Mingle with the people:
- Explore and attend relevant local
Meetups
- Identify active Alumni networks
Step #2: Find the sources - Groups

19. A little class goes a long way.
Search for courses through:
- Coursera
- Lynda.com
- LinkedIn Learning
- Alumni Career Services
Step #2: Find the sources - Courses

20. Step #3: Share the wealth

21. In a document as simple as a
Google doc, list all of the compiled
information and share your
Knowledge Playlists with
colleagues
Step #3: Share the wealth

22. Give others in your organization
access to add new resources and
recommendations
Step #3: Share the wealth

23. Share events or activities of interest
with like-minded colleagues and
invite them along
Step #3: Share the wealth

24. Use as onboarding or training
tools when an employee starts a
new role or project
Step #3: Share the wealth

25. Use for professional development
planning
Step #3: Share the wealth

26. Help your staff “test the waters”
before committing time and
money to a multi-week course or
program
Step #3: Share the wealth

27. BONUS: Get more mileage out of
learning experiences by sharing
outputs (e.g., handouts,
takeaways) across the entire
organization just like you would
share a playlist
Step #3: Share the wealth

28. Result: Break down knowledge
silos and hoarding – create an
environment of shared learning
Step #3: Share the wealth

29. There’s more than enough to go
around!

30. Need some help getting
Knowledge Playlists going for your
organization?
Contact me at:
jbantom@metaphaseconsulting.com