This document summarizes Dr. Simon Duffy's presentation on overcoming barriers to change and technological diffusion. Some key points:
- He created individual budgets in 1996 in Glasgow to allow more flexible support for people. This led to better outcomes with no additional costs.
- He later established In Control to pilot individual budgets in the UK, which gained government support. By 2013, the government expected all social care to use individual budgets.
- For change to happen, ideas must be made practical and attractive to join rather than being mandated or regulated heavily from the top-down. Innovation thrives when barriers are reduced.
- The social sector is essential for social innovation and exercising active citizenship. It provides
Beyond Braindead Innovation: Moodling up from Cottage to CorporateMark Brown
This document summarizes a presentation about moving digital learning strategies "from Cottage to Corporate." It discusses how most new educational technologies reinforce traditional outcomes and promotes a "beyond braindead innovation" approach. This involves focusing on policy, pedagogy, and infrastructure to infuse disruptive digital learning tools throughout the learning experience both on and off campus. It provides Massey University in New Zealand as a case study, highlighting how they implemented Moodle across 4000 online environments. The presentation argues for developing a unified digital learning culture and platform to promote learning without limits. It emphasizes the importance of having the right people to lead such initiatives and notes how strategies must be full of doubts as well as certainties.
Update on launch of the Digital & Creative Career College, one of the first three Career Colleges to launch in the UK in September 2014.
Based within the campus of Oldham College in Greater Manchester, the DCCC works with industry to help students develop skills for success in digitally driven industries.
MANAGING MULTI-GENERATIONS IN THE BARBADIAN WORKPLACE –
The Silent Crisis & New Strategies of Human Relations Management
For the first time since World War II, we are experiencing in the Western World
the interesting phenomenon of having four generations in the workplace sitting
and working side by side. In some cases, the baby boomers are working next to
their children and grandchildren of generations X and Y.
This phenomenon has attracted a lot of attention on the part of HR practitioners
in the USA but little research has been done to date in the Caribbean. This paper
will therefore seek to address a similar phenomenon taking place in the
Caribbean through the writer's own experience while serving on the Management
Team of a local statutory corporation.
The findings, though preliminary, are oft times humorous but can serve as a
linchpin to help us better understand the root cause of many of today's personnel
issues within the workplace. The paper further suggests that identifying this
phenomenon is a first step to creating solutions that cut across the needs of
these four generations.
Best practices for_scaling_java_applications_with_distributed_cachingyamingd
This document discusses best practices for scaling Java applications with distributed caching. Some key best practices include: scaling out by adding more cache servers to increase capacity and availability; designing applications for scalability from the start; optimizing applications before adding caching; automating problem detection; and only moving to a distributed cache after fully exhausting opportunities for vertical scalability on individual servers. A distributed cache provides greater capacity but at the cost of additional complexity and slower performance compared to a local cache.
This document summarizes Dr. Simon Duffy's presentation on overcoming barriers to change and technological diffusion. Some key points:
- He created individual budgets in 1996 in Glasgow to allow more flexible support for people. This led to better outcomes with no additional costs.
- He later established In Control to pilot individual budgets in the UK, which gained government support. By 2013, the government expected all social care to use individual budgets.
- For change to happen, ideas must be made practical and attractive to join rather than being mandated or regulated heavily from the top-down. Innovation thrives when barriers are reduced.
- The social sector is essential for social innovation and exercising active citizenship. It provides
Beyond Braindead Innovation: Moodling up from Cottage to CorporateMark Brown
This document summarizes a presentation about moving digital learning strategies "from Cottage to Corporate." It discusses how most new educational technologies reinforce traditional outcomes and promotes a "beyond braindead innovation" approach. This involves focusing on policy, pedagogy, and infrastructure to infuse disruptive digital learning tools throughout the learning experience both on and off campus. It provides Massey University in New Zealand as a case study, highlighting how they implemented Moodle across 4000 online environments. The presentation argues for developing a unified digital learning culture and platform to promote learning without limits. It emphasizes the importance of having the right people to lead such initiatives and notes how strategies must be full of doubts as well as certainties.
Update on launch of the Digital & Creative Career College, one of the first three Career Colleges to launch in the UK in September 2014.
Based within the campus of Oldham College in Greater Manchester, the DCCC works with industry to help students develop skills for success in digitally driven industries.
MANAGING MULTI-GENERATIONS IN THE BARBADIAN WORKPLACE –
The Silent Crisis & New Strategies of Human Relations Management
For the first time since World War II, we are experiencing in the Western World
the interesting phenomenon of having four generations in the workplace sitting
and working side by side. In some cases, the baby boomers are working next to
their children and grandchildren of generations X and Y.
This phenomenon has attracted a lot of attention on the part of HR practitioners
in the USA but little research has been done to date in the Caribbean. This paper
will therefore seek to address a similar phenomenon taking place in the
Caribbean through the writer's own experience while serving on the Management
Team of a local statutory corporation.
The findings, though preliminary, are oft times humorous but can serve as a
linchpin to help us better understand the root cause of many of today's personnel
issues within the workplace. The paper further suggests that identifying this
phenomenon is a first step to creating solutions that cut across the needs of
these four generations.
Best practices for_scaling_java_applications_with_distributed_cachingyamingd
This document discusses best practices for scaling Java applications with distributed caching. Some key best practices include: scaling out by adding more cache servers to increase capacity and availability; designing applications for scalability from the start; optimizing applications before adding caching; automating problem detection; and only moving to a distributed cache after fully exhausting opportunities for vertical scalability on individual servers. A distributed cache provides greater capacity but at the cost of additional complexity and slower performance compared to a local cache.
The Battle at Louisburg was a conflict between the French and British over power and land in Nova Scotia and the Ohio River Valley from 1754 to 1761. The French started it by refusing to give up control of the strategic fortress at Louisburg, which was the gateway to the St. Lawrence River. After James Wolfe took command of the British forces, they were able to conquer Louisburg from the French in July 1761, gaining control of the area. The British victory resulted in their gaining control of the mouth of the St. Lawrence River and weakening French power in North America.
Benchy, python framework for performance benchmarking of Python ScriptsMarcel Caraciolo
Benchy is a lightweight Python framework for performing benchmarks on code. It allows generating performance and memory usage graphs to compare different code implementations. Benchmarks can be written as objects and executed via a BenchmarkRunner to obtain results. Results are stored in a SQLite database and full reports can be generated in reStructuredText format. The framework aims to provide an easy way to integrate benchmarks into the development workflow.
O documento apresenta Python e 10 motivos para conhecer a linguagem, incluindo que é fácil de aprender, multi-paradigma, e usada por empresas como Google, Dropbox e Mozilla. Também discute como Python é expressiva e integra-se com outras linguagens como C/C++, .NET e MATLAB. Redes de apoio à comunidade Python no Brasil também são apresentadas.
The Surf Life Saving Association of Wales (SLSAW) aims to prevent drowning through lifesaving and competition. It currently has 2500 members across 26 clubs in Wales. Training is delivered manually by club trainers with testing done in beach environments. SLSAW plans to develop an e-learning system to provide more consistent, accessible training given the geography of Wales. The initial system will include online learning modules, tests, and materials for surf lifeguard and junior surf lifesaver awards. This is hoped to improve consistency, interaction, pass rates, and retained knowledge to produce better lifeguards. In the future, the system may expand its content to other awards and open materials to other organizations and schools.
The document describes weatherQube, a low-cost Wi-Fi weather station sensor that allows users to monitor weather data from anywhere in real-time using their computer, phone or tablet. It uses temperature, barometer and humidity sensors to gather data, which is sent via Wi-Fi to the cloud and presented on a website or mobile apps. The weatherQube device costs around 30 Euro to produce and will retail for 60-70 Euro. It is being developed by serial entrepreneur Marco Magnocavallo through his company.
Charla impartida en la Facultad de Tecnología de la Universidad de Sucre, Bolivia a alumnos de informática con el fin de explicar el beneficio para su aprendizaje y posterior carrera profesional que significaría para ellos unirse a una Comunidad de desarrollo de Software Libre.
The document outlines an IT user apprenticeship program that provides classroom training over 11 days to develop skills in programs like PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and Access. The training leads to a Level 2 Diploma for IT Users and covers key skills like communication, applying numbers, and employment rights. The apprenticeship is free for EU citizens aged 19 or over who are employed but do not have a university degree or higher qualification.
Hispanics are increasingly going online, with over 29 million expected to be online by 2012. They are connecting twice as fast as the general population and are early adopters of mobile technology. Hispanics spend significant time and money online for entertainment and to connect with others. While about half prefer Spanish online, most want culturally relevant content in their language. They outpace others in creating and sharing user-generated content. To effectively reach Hispanic consumers, brands must understand Hispanic culture and provide engaging, multimedia content that facilitates connection.
Learning Pool Finance: E-learning for budget managersPaul McElvaney
The Learning Pool Finance document describes an online learning platform developed for employees in the public sector. The platform provides e-learning courses focused on finance training, which is important for budget managers and financial control. The initial courses include a 3-hour course called "A Year in the Life of the Budget Manager" and a 1-hour course called "Local Government Finance Explained". The e-learning courses are designed to be accessed flexibly and provide an engaging learning experience through activities, videos, and interactive exercises. Subscription pricing is based on the number of learners and ranges from £3,000 to £6,000 per year.
Slides supporting a free webinar on how to successfully tap e-learning, to help individuals, teams & organizations. Lays out the process, especially the challenges. An A/V recording (slidecast) will be available soon.
Maximising User Engagement from Sheffield City Council's James HirdPaul McElvaney
To maximize user engagement, provide incentives for continued participation, keep content fresh and creative to avoid boredom, and foster a sense of community and belonging by highlighting achievements and making users feel part of a group.
1. The document discusses several social networking services (SNS) including their founding dates, user numbers, and characteristics over time.
2. It also briefly covers SNS on mobile phones and the potential for SNS to integrate applications from other companies.
3. Twitter is analyzed in more detail including its growth rate and business model of providing an open API and targeting advertising.
This document discusses training in tough economic times and outlines principles for effective training delivery during a recession. It recommends embracing technology and collaboration to achieve more with less, provide fast access to learning 24/7, be flexible and scalable, and reduce costs through measures like eliminating travel. It also discusses change management approaches like defining a clear vision and communicating details to empower stakeholders and build momentum for cost-saving initiatives.
The document discusses predictions for the year 2012 related to technology, the Olympics, and changes in the workforce. It then summarizes findings about the current state of learning and development in organizations. Key predictions for 2012 include that most people will carry personal wireless devices, job tenure will continue to decrease, and the aging workforce will require more training delivered to older age groups. The document advocates for simplifying learning goals, growing self-directed learners, and focusing training spending effectively.
The Battle at Louisburg was a conflict between the French and British over power and land in Nova Scotia and the Ohio River Valley from 1754 to 1761. The French started it by refusing to give up control of the strategic fortress at Louisburg, which was the gateway to the St. Lawrence River. After James Wolfe took command of the British forces, they were able to conquer Louisburg from the French in July 1761, gaining control of the area. The British victory resulted in their gaining control of the mouth of the St. Lawrence River and weakening French power in North America.
Benchy, python framework for performance benchmarking of Python ScriptsMarcel Caraciolo
Benchy is a lightweight Python framework for performing benchmarks on code. It allows generating performance and memory usage graphs to compare different code implementations. Benchmarks can be written as objects and executed via a BenchmarkRunner to obtain results. Results are stored in a SQLite database and full reports can be generated in reStructuredText format. The framework aims to provide an easy way to integrate benchmarks into the development workflow.
O documento apresenta Python e 10 motivos para conhecer a linguagem, incluindo que é fácil de aprender, multi-paradigma, e usada por empresas como Google, Dropbox e Mozilla. Também discute como Python é expressiva e integra-se com outras linguagens como C/C++, .NET e MATLAB. Redes de apoio à comunidade Python no Brasil também são apresentadas.
The Surf Life Saving Association of Wales (SLSAW) aims to prevent drowning through lifesaving and competition. It currently has 2500 members across 26 clubs in Wales. Training is delivered manually by club trainers with testing done in beach environments. SLSAW plans to develop an e-learning system to provide more consistent, accessible training given the geography of Wales. The initial system will include online learning modules, tests, and materials for surf lifeguard and junior surf lifesaver awards. This is hoped to improve consistency, interaction, pass rates, and retained knowledge to produce better lifeguards. In the future, the system may expand its content to other awards and open materials to other organizations and schools.
The document describes weatherQube, a low-cost Wi-Fi weather station sensor that allows users to monitor weather data from anywhere in real-time using their computer, phone or tablet. It uses temperature, barometer and humidity sensors to gather data, which is sent via Wi-Fi to the cloud and presented on a website or mobile apps. The weatherQube device costs around 30 Euro to produce and will retail for 60-70 Euro. It is being developed by serial entrepreneur Marco Magnocavallo through his company.
Charla impartida en la Facultad de Tecnología de la Universidad de Sucre, Bolivia a alumnos de informática con el fin de explicar el beneficio para su aprendizaje y posterior carrera profesional que significaría para ellos unirse a una Comunidad de desarrollo de Software Libre.
The document outlines an IT user apprenticeship program that provides classroom training over 11 days to develop skills in programs like PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and Access. The training leads to a Level 2 Diploma for IT Users and covers key skills like communication, applying numbers, and employment rights. The apprenticeship is free for EU citizens aged 19 or over who are employed but do not have a university degree or higher qualification.
Hispanics are increasingly going online, with over 29 million expected to be online by 2012. They are connecting twice as fast as the general population and are early adopters of mobile technology. Hispanics spend significant time and money online for entertainment and to connect with others. While about half prefer Spanish online, most want culturally relevant content in their language. They outpace others in creating and sharing user-generated content. To effectively reach Hispanic consumers, brands must understand Hispanic culture and provide engaging, multimedia content that facilitates connection.
Learning Pool Finance: E-learning for budget managersPaul McElvaney
The Learning Pool Finance document describes an online learning platform developed for employees in the public sector. The platform provides e-learning courses focused on finance training, which is important for budget managers and financial control. The initial courses include a 3-hour course called "A Year in the Life of the Budget Manager" and a 1-hour course called "Local Government Finance Explained". The e-learning courses are designed to be accessed flexibly and provide an engaging learning experience through activities, videos, and interactive exercises. Subscription pricing is based on the number of learners and ranges from £3,000 to £6,000 per year.
Slides supporting a free webinar on how to successfully tap e-learning, to help individuals, teams & organizations. Lays out the process, especially the challenges. An A/V recording (slidecast) will be available soon.
Maximising User Engagement from Sheffield City Council's James HirdPaul McElvaney
To maximize user engagement, provide incentives for continued participation, keep content fresh and creative to avoid boredom, and foster a sense of community and belonging by highlighting achievements and making users feel part of a group.
1. The document discusses several social networking services (SNS) including their founding dates, user numbers, and characteristics over time.
2. It also briefly covers SNS on mobile phones and the potential for SNS to integrate applications from other companies.
3. Twitter is analyzed in more detail including its growth rate and business model of providing an open API and targeting advertising.
This document discusses training in tough economic times and outlines principles for effective training delivery during a recession. It recommends embracing technology and collaboration to achieve more with less, provide fast access to learning 24/7, be flexible and scalable, and reduce costs through measures like eliminating travel. It also discusses change management approaches like defining a clear vision and communicating details to empower stakeholders and build momentum for cost-saving initiatives.
The document discusses predictions for the year 2012 related to technology, the Olympics, and changes in the workforce. It then summarizes findings about the current state of learning and development in organizations. Key predictions for 2012 include that most people will carry personal wireless devices, job tenure will continue to decrease, and the aging workforce will require more training delivered to older age groups. The document advocates for simplifying learning goals, growing self-directed learners, and focusing training spending effectively.
The proces approach Small and Medium Enterprises [SME] development - NigeriaPeter Senkus
The document discusses using a process approach to develop small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. It outlines the following process:
1) Analyzing relevant inputs like Nigeria's demography, innovation levels, economic problems, and global trends.
2) Defining actions like using process frameworks, business models, and tools to address problems and align with trends.
3) Anticipating outputs such as eliminating problems, designing a sustainable society based on SMEs, and adapting to world trends.
The overall goal is to create a happy, stable society by encouraging citizens to start self-sustainable family SMEs and cooperatives to generate jobs and balanced economic development.
1. The document evaluates the Groce Conduct program from November 2012 to August 2013.
2. The program engaged 200 participants and exceeded its targets for accredited outcomes, recorded outcomes, and participants entering education and employment.
3. It provided training in social, personal, and vocational skills to help hard-to-reach individuals gain employment, specifically those who are long-term unemployed, ex-offenders, or young offenders.
The document discusses sustainability after school and the importance of entrepreneurship and professionalism. It defines sustainability as reserving resources for future generations without harming the environment. Professionalism involves characteristics like appearance, reliability, competence, and accountability. Developing multiple streams of passive income is important for financial security. Passive income sources require little effort but continue generating income, like renting property or investing. Both advantages and challenges exist with multiple income streams. Business ideas can come from customer needs, interests, travel, research, and developing new perspectives. Overall sustainability involves meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
CPA Congress Melbourne 2015 - Day One Wrap Up CPA Australia
The document provides summaries of presentations from a conference on October 12, 2015 in Melbourne. It summarizes talks on the Australian and global economic outlook, the future of the accounting profession, cybersecurity risks, tax reform, building organizational resilience, and creating an ethical corporate culture. Key points from each session are highlighted around issues like economic growth forecasts, technological trends impacting business, and strategies for leadership and reform.
This document provides information from a conference on Scottish letting and real estate. It includes the conference date and location, sponsor information, and a schedule of sessions on topics like employee retention, cyber security, and selling a letting agency. Summaries of some sessions are also provided on communication, learning and development, and retaining employees. The document encourages attendees to visit exhibitor booths and provides contact information for Landlord Accreditation Scotland.
Ron young 2 5 nov km in public sector chuncheon ro koreaRon Young
This document discusses knowledge management (KM) strategies and practices in public sector organizations in Europe. It covers KM frameworks and initiatives in the European Union, UK government, UK National Health Service, and BBC. The document emphasizes that effective KM involves capturing, sharing, and applying knowledge to innovate and improve operations. Case studies show how organizations implemented KM programs through activities like knowledge assessments, communities, expertise directories, and measuring improvements.
What is Corporate Social Responsibility? Why CSR? How can you effectively deliver CSR...? etc. Enjoy this CSR Presentation we did in 2012 at le Bistro Latin in Douala.
This document discusses benefits realization management and outlines some key challenges and best practices. It notes that benefits realization is one of the most difficult practices to embed in organizations and that $96 million is wasted for every $1 billion invested in projects. It emphasizes that projects are investments that stakeholders expect returns from. The document discusses timing of benefits realization, communicating wider benefits beyond just financial returns, understanding stakeholder needs, mapping benefits, and ensuring the right benefits are targeted to avoid unintended consequences.
This document discusses factors that improve productivity. It identifies five main elements: managerial and financial controls, Lean processes and operations, labor productivity and cost controls, asset productivity, and continual improvement. Other factors that can impact productivity include scale, markets, external factors, accurate information, process measurements, team structure, departmental methods, motivation, terms and conditions of work, materials utilization, and total procurement costs beyond price alone. Lean thinking emphasizes reducing waste and matching outputs to customer demands to boost productivity.
To get more for less is the Philosophers' Stone – for managers, politicians and economists. This book explains the practical steps that operational managers can take to improve productivity in all types of business and in the public and not-for-profit sectors. It brings together good practice from different managerial disciplines and pays particular attention to the theory and application of lean in manufacturing, services and administration.
Collinson Grant has helped lots of firms renew themselves. Our work has gone under many descriptions: improving gross margins, restructuring, cost reduction, applying lean techniques, and turning around performance. We have helped managers achieve results quickly to respond to changes in the market and the activities of competitors, or to restore profitability and satisfy the demands of investors. Our basic goal remains unchanged: to achieve better financial results by improving effectiveness, removing wasted effort, and making fundamental improvements in productivity to help cope with new, more challenging circumstances. Find out more at www.collinsongrant.com or email pmackenzie@collinsongrant.com
Innovation for CFOs and COOs (Course Ideas + Course introduction)Bryan Cassady
Ideas for an executive education course in Innovation for CFOs and CXOs.
Why an Innovation course for CFOs and COOs ?
Less than 4% of board members have experience in marketing or innovation. I believe CFOs and COOs would be best people to lead a systems driven approach to Innovation at the board level
What is in this presentation
1. A brief description of the course and course objectives
2. An outline for the first 3 hours of a 3 day course
3. The last slide is a summary of the course and how value can be captured
For clarity, notes have been added to several slides that would not be in the course slides.
Keywords
CFO, CXO, Innovation, Executive Education, Bryan Cassady, Deming, Agile, Design Thinking, Scrum, Innovation Engineering
MACPA Spring 2016 Professional Issues Update - Business & Industry EditionTom Hood, CPA,CITP,CGMA
What are the latest trends and issues facing the CPA profession? What is the future of finance and accounting in an age of exponential change? What is the future of the profession and what is the MACPA doing about it?
Tom Hood, the second most influential person in the CPA Profession and CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs attempts to answer these questions and offer his perspective in this special update for MACPA members only focusing on CPAs in business industry, government and NFP.
BIFM Event at the University of Bolton 25 June 2015Whitbags
BIFM Lancashire and Manchester Group event at University of Bolton looking at "Can FM deliver social and economic benefit in the communities in which we work"
Apc 2012 Education 3bn Opportunity Ray Fleming Upload Versionrayfl
At the Microsoft Australia Partner Conference 2012 I hosted a session about the Education market in Australia. These are the slides - you should have been there for the context! Well, there\'s always APC 2013 in Cairns.
CPA Congress Melbourne 2015 - Day Three Wrap UpCPA Australia
Andrew Miller recently stepped down as Chief Executive of Guardian Media Group after transforming the company's business model. He drove costs down and reinvested savings while shifting the company's focus from print to a global digital brand. The Guardian now embraces digital and social media and has become a leader in global, open, and interconnected journalism.
The document summarizes the UK government's growth strategy, which involves establishing economic stability, developing a convincing narrative, and launching a long-term plan. Key measures affecting education and skills include expanding apprenticeships, reforming the vocational qualification system, and increasing work experience opportunities for young people. Measures for employers include increasing apprenticeship places, rolling out an enterprise allowance program, creating enterprise zones, and developing a network of local enterprise partnerships and technology innovation centers.
eBook Download Corporate Financial Management, 6e Glen Arnold, Deborah Lewis.pdfStudentSupport6
This document provides an overview and summary of the textbook "Corporate Financial Management" by Glen Arnold and Deborah Lewis. It discusses the content covered in the textbook, which includes topics such as investment appraisal, risk and return, sources of finance, corporate value, and managing risk. The textbook is now in its sixth edition and uses real-world case studies and examples to explain financial concepts. It is intended to be comprehensive yet accessible for anyone studying corporate finance. A code and access card may be required to access the online homework system MyLab Finance, which provides additional resources to support learning.
The document discusses a project to develop an electronic licensing system for Hackney carriages. It outlines the background and licensing request, and describes the solution created and demo, along with positive results and unforeseen benefits. The final section briefly discusses future plans.
The document discusses generational differences between Baby Boomers and Generation Y in the workplace. It provides perspectives from Anne-Louise Clark, a Baby Boomer, and Rahima Shariff, a member of Generation Y, at three points in Rahima's first job: before starting, after one month, and after six months. It also outlines some of the key differences between how each generation seeks fulfillment and opportunities at work according to research. Both generations express learning more about working with those from other generations over Rahima's first six months on the job.
1. The document discusses how to create bespoke e-learning content and the role of instructional design.
2. It provides examples of instructional design principles like using scenarios, interactivity, and feedback to help learners practice skills.
3. The document shows how to apply action mapping to design e-learning by identifying goals, actions, and necessary knowledge.
The Newport City Council implemented an online performance management system to conduct employee appraisals. The system included online training courses for managers and forms to collect completed reviews. After the first year of using the system, completion of employee appraisals increased authority-wide by 65% and the Corporate Services department achieved a 92% completion rate. Managers are now more regularly having performance conversations with their employees and competency frameworks are becoming more embedded in the review process.
Cardiff Council Academy provides training to staff at different levels, including Foundation, Practitioner, and Expert levels. Training is also available in specialized virtual zones like the Virtual Area and through accelerated programs like APL/Fast Track. The Academy aims to develop staff skills and expertise through a structured multi-level training system.
UNISON in Wales provides lifelong learning opportunities to over 100,000 members across various sectors through several learning projects funded by the Wales Union Learning Fund. These projects aim to support basic skills in the workplace, promote lifelong learning through roadshows and courses, and help union learning reps. While distance and time off from work pose issues, UNISON developed an online basic skills awareness module on its learning pool site to facilitate large-scale learning. Future plans include branch training, certificated courses, and modules on supporting dyslexia and e-learning to further learning opportunities for members.
Learning Pool Webinar: Brand new new authoring tool templatesPaul McElvaney
The document introduces the new features of Authoring Tool Version 6 including new transition effects, templates like a missing words quiz and jukebox multimedia, enhanced drag and drop interactions, accessibility improvements, and a timeline multimedia template. It concludes by announcing an upcoming demonstration of these new features.
Learning Pool webinar: Engage more to learn morePaul McElvaney
The document discusses Learning Pool's online community for public sector professionals. It notes that over 7,500 people from over 80% of councils are members. Members can connect with like-minded individuals, share best practices and resources to avoid duplicating work, and form partnerships. Tips are provided for getting the most out of the community, including checking in regularly, asking questions, welcoming new people, and starting or joining conversations.
Totara is proposed as a learning management solution for Wendy Henry's organization to improve learning and performance management processes. It would consolidate learning records, enable managers to more easily track team development, and give learners more control over their plans and evidence. The benefits include automated practices, reduced costs, improved appraisals, a learning content repository, and more efficient processes. A phased implementation strategy is recommended to prepare the environment and roll out aspects gradually that engage users and promote improved processes over the technology.
Learning Pool Webinar: Creating, editing and using imagesPaul McElvaney
This document provides an overview of a webinar on creating, editing, and using images in PowerPoint. The webinar will cover how to build an image from scratch in PowerPoint using drawing tools, create a collage image using an online tool called Picnik, add text and frames to images, change image layouts, and save final images. Resources for further learning are also listed.
The document discusses managing stress and provides information on stress, its causes, symptoms, and strategies for coping with stress. It defines stress and differentiates between eustress (positive stress) and distress (negative stress). It then outlines common sources of distress and symptoms before detailing approaches for identifying the sources of stress, changing what you can, utilizing internal and external resources to build resilience, and creating a vision of effectively handling stress. Recommendations are provided for relaxation techniques, lifestyle behaviors, and books on managing stress and developing resilience.
Learning Pool: Work life balance 1 the secrets to building confidence resili...Paul McElvaney
In the first part of Learning Pool's Work/Life Balance webinars, let Life Coach Tracy Dempsey show you how you can successfully build confidence, resilience and motivation.
This document discusses DLE samples. DLE stands for Deep Learning Engine and samples are examples that demonstrate how the Deep Learning Engine works. The samples help users understand the capabilities of the Deep Learning Engine and how they can utilize it for their own applications.
Learning Pool Webinar: Designing Great DLE CoursesPaul McElvaney
This document summarizes best practices for designing an online course in a digital learning environment (DLE). It covers creating course categories and courses, adding resources and activities, and maintaining consistency, using images and help text, giving courses descriptive names, and providing a logical flow from beginning to end. The webinar aimed to provide guidance on effective DLE course design and structure to tell a clear story and support learner comprehension.
Learning Pool Customer of the Year Awards 2011Paul McElvaney
This document outlines the winners of various awards presented at an event in 2011, including:
- Customer of the Year 2011: Wigan Council
- Most Enthusiastic Newcomer 2011: Stuart Gilbert, Blackpool Council
- Most Aspiring E-learning Graduate/Trainee 2011: ArujHaider, Westminster City Council
- Best Use of Learning Pool Technology 2011: Norfolk County Council
- Learning Pool Ambassador 2011: Bill Heasman, Devon County Council and Pete Veasey, Leicester City Council
- Overall Customer of the Year 2011: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Project Management Semester Long Project - Acuityjpupo2018
Acuity is an innovative learning app designed to transform the way you engage with knowledge. Powered by AI technology, Acuity takes complex topics and distills them into concise, interactive summaries that are easy to read & understand. Whether you're exploring the depths of quantum mechanics or seeking insight into historical events, Acuity provides the key information you need without the burden of lengthy texts.
Webinar: Designing a schema for a Data WarehouseFederico Razzoli
Are you new to data warehouses (DWH)? Do you need to check whether your data warehouse follows the best practices for a good design? In both cases, this webinar is for you.
A data warehouse is a central relational database that contains all measurements about a business or an organisation. This data comes from a variety of heterogeneous data sources, which includes databases of any type that back the applications used by the company, data files exported by some applications, or APIs provided by internal or external services.
But designing a data warehouse correctly is a hard task, which requires gathering information about the business processes that need to be analysed in the first place. These processes must be translated into so-called star schemas, which means, denormalised databases where each table represents a dimension or facts.
We will discuss these topics:
- How to gather information about a business;
- Understanding dictionaries and how to identify business entities;
- Dimensions and facts;
- Setting a table granularity;
- Types of facts;
- Types of dimensions;
- Snowflakes and how to avoid them;
- Expanding existing dimensions and facts.
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5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
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Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
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11. Recommendations Fraser of Allander Institute ( FAI) Scenario 1 "up to 126,000 economy wide job losses by 2014-15 comprising up to 90,000 in the public sector and 37,000 private sector job losses." Scenario 2 “reduce jobs in the public sector by the slightly lower number of just under 78,000 while private sector employment rises by nearly 14,000.”
12. Local Government Frozen council tax – rapid thaw “The Scottish Government and Parliament should consider the option of discontinuing the current council tax freeze, which does not appear sustainable in the projected economic environment.” “find savings… new approaches need to be considered, including service redesign, more joint working and collaboration“ Audit Scotland
13. Recommendations "The 32 Scottish local authorities run virtually identical back office services - finance administration, HR, payroll, procurement, revenues & benefits etc.” “Despite much talk of shared services, there has been only modest progress towards any sharing of significant back office services between councils" COSLA SOLACE
14. Recommendations “The Panel believes that the challenges arising from the projected financial outlook should act as a stimulus for the public sector to review its current delivery models, including consideration of alternatives.”
15. Recommendations “The Panel believes that any reduction in the level of absence has the potential to contribute to greater public service efficiency ………….. ………should identify clear targets for reducing absence, ultimately to a level equivalent to the private sector average.”
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17. 7 evils of training delivery 1. Cognitive overload2. Tyranny of time3. Tyranny of location4. Low retention5. High cost6. Non-scalable 7. LOW USE OF TECHNOLOGY
18. 7 principles of training delivery in recession 1. Achieve more with less optimise limited budgets and time2. Fast access to learning available 24x7 at point of need3. Flexible respond quickly to organisation’s needs4. Raise productivity skills & knowledge when needed5. Reduce carbon footprint reduce travel & meeting costs6. Scalable learners/resources/experts 7. EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY
20. Great divide Identify and develop champions Adopt blended learning Simple and small steps Easy access to shared content Explain the benefits Provide training Share successes Involve everyone
21. Change management Kotter’s 8 steps Urgency Guiding team Vision Communicate Empower Short-term wins Build momentum Nurture new culture
22. Change management Kotter’s 8 steps Urgency - CUTS Guiding team – COSLA, SOLACE Vision – COMMIT TO COST SAVINGS (ROI) Communicate - Empower – COLLABORATION Short-term wins - ABSENTEEISM Build momentum - COMMUNITY Nurture new culture – BURN BRIDGES
23. 7 scientific reasons for using technology 1. Motivation 2. Timeshift 3. Self-paced/cognitive overload 4. Media mix: episodic/semantic 5. Learn by doing 6. Spaced practice 7. Collaboration
25. 2. Timeshift Tyranny of time: 1. Agricultural timetable 2. Hour of learning 3. Fixed length courses 4. No recording and distribution Timeshift don’t timetable
39. Transformation research Carol Twigg $8.8 million Pew grant 30 community colleges, colleges and universities Is it cost-effective? YES Are we seeing better learning? YES Can drop-out rates be reduced? YES
40. Transformational success: 1. Concentrate on large enrollment courses 2. Improvements apply to many types of courses 3. Don’t fiddle, redesign the whole course 5. Don’t stay with unaltered concept of classroom instruction 4. Don’t bolt on new technologiesto existing system 6. Move students from passive, "note-taking" role to an active-learning orientation 7. Move from an entirely lecture-based to a student-engagement approach