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Innovations in the learning space

It is impressive to see some innovations in the learning space. Over the past few months I have had the opportunity to see many different companies founded along these tenets.

There are companies looking at assessments in a different way.

There are companies revolutionizing anytime live training.

There are companies looking at using videos to accelerate learning.

Of course, simulations and gamification companies are been around for a few years now.

And these are just some of the companies I have encountered.

But what is even more impressive is the way that 'anytime' training has taken off. People and companies no longer expect to be trained tethered to a room or a desktop. It has to be whenever the person has time and wherever the person is, regardless of whether one is at office or not.

And of course, learning is everywhere. I learn more from my twitter feed than perhaps any other place at a given time...

Evolving thought...

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