Business english training the knowledge we share, the role we fulfill

Mercedes Viola

mercedesviola@4d.edu.uyUruguay

Knowledge Economy

Production and Management of Knowledge

Knowledge Productivity

gather generate

disseminateapply

Powerful Learning

Environments

Learning Organizations

Knowledge generation Knowledge appropriation

Knowledge exploitation

day to day work environment

powerful learning environment

English - the

Language of Business

active participation in knowledge production

members of global teams

global initiatives global projects

exchange enrich generate produce

What do we do now?

EFFECTIVE AND POWERFUL

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

instructions actions and interactions

goals process motivation

expectationsconcerns

COLLABORATION

Help structure the future vision

Strategists

Help the company define the strategy to achieve the goals

Bridge the gap between the vision and the everyday operations

What our Clients Expect from Us

* Ability to understand their particular needs, interests and areas of opportunities.

* Ability to develop a successful learning experience.

* Ability to understand their businesses.

* Learn English and learn about the world in English.

* A strategy that combines language learning with the learning of other competences needed for their jobs.

* A personalized learning strategy.

* Embedded learning into their day-to-day activities.

* A facilitator with coaching skills.

Platform & V Environment

network

chatforums

share

links

docs

videos

calendar

workspaces

virtual rooms

Simulations

Coaching

it’s based on trust

helps people develop their abilities

helps people develop their talent

is a good listener

asks the right questions

gives supportive feedback

A Coach

Summarizing

Powerful & Effective

Learning Experiences

REFERENCES:*Kessel, J. (2001). Learning in Organizations: a corporate curriculum for the knowledge economy. Futures: journal of policy, planning and futures studies. *Jennings, Ch. (2010) Less is more: A different approach to L&D in a world awash with information. www.trainingzone.co.uk

*Cross, J. 2007. Informal Learning: Rediscovering the Natural Pathways that Inspire Innovation and Performance. Pfeiffer.*Quinn, C. (2009). Social Networking: Bridging Formal and Informal Learning. Learning Solutions Magazine. *Drucker, P. (1977) Management, London: Pan. *Senge, P. (1994) The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook: Strategies and Tools for Building a Learning Organization.*Smith, M. K. (2001) 'Peter Senge and the learning organization', the encyclopedia of informal education. www.infed.org/thinkers/senge.htm

*Starr, J. (2003)The Coaching Manual Pearson Education*Weigend, A. (May 2009). Social Data Revolution. Harvard Business Review.

THE KNOWLEDGE WE SHARE,THE ROLE WE FULFILL

Mercedes Viola

mercedesviola@4d.edu.uy

If you have any questions, feel free…

Thank you very much for your attention.