The document discusses the importance of recognizing prior learning (RPL) and the use of e-portfolios in workforce development, addressing challenges such as skills shortages and the need for effective talent management. It outlines strategies for developing and retaining employees, fostering leadership, and leveraging technology for improved performance management. Additionally, it highlights various global initiatives and tools that support RPL and e-portfolios to enhance employability and productivity in the workplace.

1. RPL in Workplace Learning International Update WPLAR Conference“Reframing Manitoba's Workforce: Uncovering Hidden Skills”December 2, 2010

2. Learning AgentsAccelerated learning systemsE-learning resources & servicesLearning community supportConsulting

3. Business drivers for changeGlobal competition: products and servicesFlat world, rapid innovation, continuous improvement (“lean thinking”)Human capital needsSkills shortagesDemographic shift, technological change, soft skills deficitsWorkforce adjustment (up and down)Succession: finding future leadersChanging Technology and the InternetInternal software tools and business methodsWeb 1.5: the Google effectWeb 2.0: social softwareImage is creative commons GISuser.com

4. Key questionsWhere do I find good people?How can I retain good people?How can I develop our people to become happy, productive employees?How can I buildeffective teams, and an effective company as a whole?Where do I findfuture leaders? How do I prepare them?

5. Soft skills deficitsSource: CIPD 2010

6. Leadership development needsWorkforce.com

7. The workplace learning paradoxJay Crosshttp://www.leader-values.com/Content/detail.asp?ContentDetailID=135

8. The power of informal learning

9. Changing models of learningBersin & Associates © July 2009Bersin03 p4

10. Changing models of learninghttp://www.jarche.com/2010/11/from-learning-to-working-technologies/

11. Undesirable metrics & examplesCost of a bad hireCost of losing a good hireBefore and after…Waste in training and developmentEstimated untapped human capitalExamples of poor succession

12. How to intervene?A decision treehttp://www.jarche.com/2010/04/instructional-or-formal-whatever/

13. How to intervene?More technology creeping inPerformance Management SystemsTalent Management SystemseRecruitment tools(Resume proc., ATS)

14. (Onboarding tools)HRIS/payrollhttp://www.jarche.com/2010/04/instructional-or-formal-whatever/

15. How to intervene?An integrative technologyePortfolioPerformance Management SystemsTalent Management SystemseRecruitment tools(Resume proc., ATS)

16. (Onboarding tools)HRIS/payrollhttp://www.jarche.com/2010/04/instructional-or-formal-whatever/

17. Process overview

18. Sourcing - just use Google?Sourcing on a BudgetGlenn Gutmacher 2007Arbita02

19. Applications to mine the InternetArbita01 p2

20. Orientation/onboardingemeraldsoftwaregroup.com

21. RetentionHRTalentPro01 p9

22. Performance managementSet career and learning goals aligned with needs of job, companyAnalyze current competencies vs. learning needs, identify gaps, opportunitiesDevelop learning strategies to close gaps & meet goalsTrack progress to goalsSet new goals

23. Talent management, succession planningIdentify high potential employees earlyDevelop individualized strategies for retention and developmentTrack individual progress through learning and career advancement, fill their leadership learning gapsAggregate the stream of future leaders in dashboard views for strategic management

24. Case studyThe New Face of Talent Management (ASTD 2009)ASTD01 p7

25. Human Capital Management A competitive marketplace

26. Human Capital Management …but consolidating

27. Workplace RPLWhat is Recognition of Prior Learning?A workforce development strategy based on:authentic and transparent assessmentdocumentation of relevant skills and knowledge, regardless of where they were acquired.RPL can help:Capture and recognize verified skills and knowledgeDocument skills & competencies required in the workplaceProvide practical assessmentsthrough demonstrations, interviews, work samples, portfolios and formal testing. Document evidence of skills & learning: to assist workers in finding and keeping employmenttransition through their workplaces and to other jobswplar.ca

28. Employee development by RPL (Australia)Wendy Perry & Associates Pty Ltd. 2008WPAA01

29. ROI of workplace RPL Productivity Tool (Excel)35:1n=24610:1

30. ePortfolio: key tool for RPLePortfoliosand resumes(Courtesy FuturEd)

31. ePortfolio: product andprocessA system to manage informal learningAssessment of/for learningReflection, self-assessmentTransferring skills, making transitionsCoaching, collaborative learningLearning plansKnowledge ManagementFuturEd 2004

32. The “e” factorAdvantages and opportunitiesInformation ManagementCollecting, archiving, making different versionsMeasureabilityFrameworks, rubrics, summative trackingInteroperabilityCommunication with other ICT systems via APIs, open standardsSharing“One to many”, digital copies, links to specific pagesMultimediaVideo, audio, digital images, online presentations…and scanned docsInternet skillsOnline research: documents, networks, Internet literacyCollaborationEasy to add comments, edit, mentor, coachPersonal Learning EnvironmentIntegrated learning environment, professional network, digital identity

33. ePortfolio: Human Capital tool For individual & employer http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/infokits/e-portfolios

34. ePortfolio examplesTheo Ramsey – Technical sergeant > managerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT1XYjZcmckMichael Woolley – Industrial mechanichttp://michaelwoolley.efoliomn.com/presentationMichal Kopera – Engineering PhDhttp://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/pg/students/esrgaeKevin Fisher – Accountanthttps://www.innovatecv.com/cv/share/24/do-not-reply@innovatecv.comSarah Stewart – Nurse/educatorhttp://sarahstewart-eportfolio.wikispaces.com/CompetenciesTed Johnson - Senior VP/Chief Marketing Officerhttp://tedjohnson.efoliomn.com/HomeMark Farand – Executive Directorhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ox9FR2iFkSee more at: http://bit.ly/ePortfolio_examples

35. RPL and ePortfolio around the worldUK: NVQ, WBL, PDP, CPD...

36. National, regional initiatives Careers Wales Onlinehttp://www.careerswales.com

37. Competency Atlas http://www.competentieatlas.nl/percolab CAPLA Nov 2009National, regional initiatives The Netherlands

38. EuropeEuroportfolio, Europass CV, Language Passport

39. United StateseFolio Minnesota, Pennsylvania, “World”

40. CanadaEmployability Skills 2000+, Essential Skills

41. Web 2.0, social software“Publish yourself”

42. LinkedIn Example

43. Talent acquisition & Web 2.0Bersin04 p8

44. Learning Forum London 2010European Institute for E-learning (EIfEL)http://bit.ly/LFL2010proceedingshttp://www.epforum.eu/

45. General impressionsTechnologyOpen SourceMahara/Moodle/Sakai/Drupal/WordPressOpen StandardsLeap2A, Europass, HR-XML, XCRIWeb 2.0, social softwareYouTube, Twitter, DeliciousMashups and “combo platters”Mahoodle, Gahoodle,Mobile applicationsALPS, others

46. General impressionsEmployability and workplaceSchool to workUniversity of Newcastle, AustraliaAccrediting workplace learningEuropean Initiative for the Promotion of Informal Learning (EIPIL)Professional accreditationHealth professionsWorkforce Adjustment, regional strategiesLimburg Province, The NetherlandsAdult employabilityCareer Portfolio Manitoba

47. Internet of SubjectsPAOGA

48. ePortfolios for Health Increasing uptakeContinuing Professional Development (CPD)RevalidationPharmacy, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing...SkilSure in Ontario6 regulated health bodiesRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandRoyal College of Surgeons of England

49. Royal College of Surgeons of IrelandDetail

50. ePortfolios for Health Reflection on action

51. EuropeEIPIL-PAN, ALPS

52. AustraliaFlexible Learning FrameworkGen Y vs. Gen X & Boomershttp://epcop.net.auwww.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/e-portfolios

53. A plethora of ePortfolios…

54. Open Source/Web 2.0 growing…

55. The “Mahoodle” ecosystemBlended learningSynch/asynch, in class/online

56. Exposition

57. Assess for comprehension

58. Build knowledgeINSTRUCTOR LEDExport artefacts(learning products)“Single Sign On”Other artefactsSubmit for recognitionLinks to artefacts & views; assignments, evidence for outcomesUSER DRIVENMahara tools:Blog, forum, viewsHuman capitalEmployabilitySkills transferKSA asset buildingCollect, Select, Reflect…Artefacts, commentary, dialogueNetworksPeers, mentorsOther Web 2.0 tools:

59. CanadaCareer Portfolio ManitobaAdults in transitionCommunity basedOpen source, open standardsLife stories and assessmentSocially awareGlobally inspired...locally relevant

60. Career Portfolio Manitobahttp://careerportfolio.mb.ca