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Word of the Day: discern

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Word of the Day: discern

The word discern has appeared in 183 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on May 31 in “Quiet, Please: You Are Not Alone in Your Garden” by Margaret Roach:

When we slow the pace and cultivate stillness, there is the chance to see such things, or learn to identify bird songs. Perhaps we’ll get so connected that we can eventually discern the subtle difference in sound between a snake moving through the leaf litter and an Eastern towhee or another sparrow kicking it up, or a squirrel diving in head first.

Can you correctly use the word discern in a sentence?

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If you want a better idea of how discern can be used in a sentence, read these usage examples on Vocabulary.com.

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The Difference Between AI, Machine Learning, & Deep Learning — Explained

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The Difference Between AI, Machine Learning, & Deep Learning — Explained

In the past eight months since ChatGPT debuted, AI has gone from a futuristic concept saved for sci-fi plots to a catch-all term for any technology with extraordinary capabilities. 

As a developer or code dabbler, you might be well aware that AI is a nuanced topic, and that there’s a difference between AI, machine learning, and deep learning. If you didn’t know, that’s also completely reasonable — even experts have a hard time agreeing on definitions for these terms. 

Being able to distinguish between the different systems that often fall under the umbrella term of AI is more than just a flex to use when a conversation turns to the topic of AI. It’s a crucial step towards being an informed developer and thoughtful AI practitioner today. Here are the similarities and differences between AI, machine learning, and deep learning that you need to know about.

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What is artificial intelligence?

It’s challenging to nail down a definition of artificial intelligence because it’s tough to define intelligence. AI is its own kind of intelligence: “AI refers to intentionally-constructed systems that interact dynamically with the world, typically driven by some kind of large data model,” says Ada Morse, Codecademy Instructional Designer in Data Science. 

It’s easy to identify AI systems in our daily lives. Computer vision in a self-driving car detects objects and its surroundings so it can make decisions about where to go. A recommender system analyzes data about the TV shows you’ve streamed and produces suggestions for what to watch next. Virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri pick up the words you say and deliver a response. 

A common misconception that people have about AI is that these systems and algorithms can understand, think, or reason. AI is trained to be really good at a particular thing we optimize it for, so it has a very specific type of “intelligence,” Ada says. “Human beings, while we can specialize in things and there are subjects we might be more naturally prone to, our intelligence is more general.” Whether or not an AI system could replicate the broad capabilities of human intelligence (often referred to as “artificial general intelligence” or AGI) remains to be seen. 

That said, AI is not entirely artificial either, because several human decisions have to be made behind the scenes to make AI do what we want it to. “We often think that because it’s an algorithm it’s entirely artificial, and therefore somehow has the purity of mathematical knowledge, versus messy human decisions,” Ada says. “It’s really a combo, which is why ‘artificial intelligence’ is such a weird term.”

What is machine learning?

Machine learning is the process of algorithmically detecting patterns in datasets and constructing a model (accurate or inaccurate) of some aspects of reality. Machine learning algorithms are used to train computers to perform lots of tasks in our daily lives. For example, the autocorrect feature on your smartphone is a kind of machine learning called natural language processing, which predicts what words you intend to type next. Your bank likely uses machine learning to determine whether your credit card transactions are accurate or a sign of fraud. And your email inbox uses machine learning to determine which emails to flag as spam.

This chart shows the input and controls that make up an AI system. As you can see, it takes a combination of human decisions and labor, data, real-world input, and algorithms to build an AI system. Want to learn more? Click the chart to check out all of our AI courses and paths.

To recap: AI is an entire system that interacts dynamically with the world, and one component of an AI system might be a machine learning model or algorithm. But a machine learning model on its own doesn’t make up the entirety of an AI system. An AI system includes hardware and software inputs (like computer vision sensors) as well as human-defined controls and fine-tuning that determine how it learns from and interacts with the world. Some AI systems have even used non-machine learning models from fields like game theory. 

Want to dig in and learn more about how to make the right machine learning choices? In our beginner-friendly path Machine Learning and AI Fundamentals, you’ll build a solid foundation in data literacy and Python and start writing practical code to solve data problems. 

What is deep learning? 

Deep learning is machine learning, where the algorithm is a structure called a neural network. Neural networks are also trained on datasets, and when they encounter novel situations or scenarios, they can make predictions based on that previous dataset. If you know some Python, NumPy, and machine learning basics, you can create a neural network in our path Build Deep Learning Models with Tensorflow. 

The idea of “neural nets” that can replicate the behavior of neurons in the human brain was first introduced way back in 1944. Nowadays modern neuroscience casts doubt on the idea that perceptrons, the artificial models of biological neurons that simulate decision-making, are a proxy for biological neurons. Nevertheless, the analogy has stuck. Deep learning includes multiple layers of neural networks (hence why it’s called “deep”). Thanks to the advancement of high-speed processors, neural networks have the essential computational capabilities to seamlessly merge into our everyday human experiences. 

AI refers to intentionally-constructed systems that interact dynamically with the world, typically driven by some kind of large data model.

Ada Morse

Codecademy Instructional Designer in Data Science

ChatGPT, for example, uses a complex deep learning model to predict what words come next and generate human-like text. In healthcare, deep learning models are used to detect abnormalities in medical scans and predict health outcomes. And even in gaming, deep learning is used to enhance graphics and develop non-player characters (NPC) that exist in a game but aren’t controlled by a human.

When we encounter deep learning in our daily lives the output is often so accurate and complex that it can seem convincingly human. “If you talk to some modern day practitioners of AI, they’ll sort of make the assumption that AI is identical to deep learning — in part because of this false analogy that neural networks are somehow doing something that’s closer to human intelligence than other algorithms,” Ada says. 

So, why does this matter?

The difference between AI, machine learning, and deep learning goes beyond terminology. According to Ada, the way we utilize and integrate AI into our lives, as well as how we regulate it as a society, will become a critically significant issue in tech and the world in the years to come.

As a developer, you need to understand the limitations and risks of AI so you can thoughtfully choose the right AI solution for a product you’re building. By gaining a deeper understanding of how the AI tools you employ actually work, you can exercise a greater sense of responsibility in utilizing this technology.

To use a coding analogy: If you’re using a Python function without understanding its inner workings, it’s possible that you’ll misuse it and introduce bugs into your code. “It’s the same just on a bigger level for AI,” Ada says. 

Want to start learning the skills you need to be an informed AI practitioner? Check out our free course Intro to ChatGPT to learn about the advanced AI system generating the hype. To get hands-on practice building chatbots, try Build Chatbots with Python or Apply Natural Language Processing with Python. Or if you’re interested in working towards a career in these exciting fields, you can take our career path Machine Learning/AI Engineer to learn the tools of the trade and create projects that you can use in your portfolio. And be sure to read more articles about the age of AI on the blog.

Word of the Day: composure

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Word of the Day: composure

The word composure has appeared in 81 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on June 28 in “Simone Biles Signals a Return to Elite Gymnastics” by Jeré Longman:

She withdrew from the team finals and did not compete in the individual all-around competition. Biles said at the time that she was shaking and unable to nap, describing herself as not being in the proper “head space” to continue and concerned with injuring herself. “It just sucks when you are fighting with your own head,” she said.

She remained determined, though, and on the final day of the gymnastics competition in Tokyo, Biles gathered her composure and with a modified routine won a bronze medal on the balance beam. “I wasn’t expecting to walk away with a medal,” she said at the time. “I was just going out there doing this for me.” She added: “To have one more opportunity to be at the Olympics meant the world to me.”

Can you correctly use the word composure in a sentence?

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The Word of the Day is provided by Vocabulary.com. Learn more and see usage examples across a range of subjects in the Vocabulary.com Dictionary. See every Word of the Day in this column.

Word of the Day: recusant

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Word of the Day: recusant

The word recusant has appeared in three articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on June 20 in the Opinion essay “The Only Show I Watch Is About So Much More Than Sports” by Matthew Walther:

As a self-conscious recusant from the so-called prestige TV revolution, I take a certain knowing delight in telling people that the only show — broadcast or streaming — that I watch is “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed,” a daily morning talk program on FS1, Fox’s national sports channel.

“Undisputed” is not a name to conjure in the world of middlebrow television criticism. But for the 200,000 or so Americans who tune in each morning at 9:30 (6:30 in the Los Angeles studio where it is recorded), watching Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe debate sports — and, occasionally, with a candor rarely found in other forums, politics — is almost as important as drinking coffee.

Can you correctly use the word recusant in a sentence?

Based on the definition and example provided, write a sentence using today’s Word of the Day and share it as a comment on this article. It is most important that your sentence makes sense and demonstrates that you understand the word’s definition, but we also encourage you to be creative and have fun.

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If you want a better idea of how recusant can be used in a sentence, read these usage examples on Vocabulary.com.

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Announcing new job-relevant content from Akamai, Cisco, HRCI, and MedCerts, helping expand career opportunities for learners worldwide

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Announcing new job-relevant content from Akamai, Cisco, HRCI, and MedCerts, helping expand career opportunities for learners worldwide

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera

More than 10 new industry partners joined Coursera over the last year, further expanding our catalog of expert-taught courses that help learners prepare for the next step in their career journeys. This past quarter alone, new partners Akamai, Cisco, HRCI, and MedCerts each launched their first content on Coursera, all available to learners globally today. We’re excited to highlight the following job-relevant offerings from these industry leaders, designed to equip learners with tech, business, and healthcare skills.  

Introducing entry-level certificates from Akamai and HRCI

Learners of all backgrounds – no college degree or prior industry experience required – can take an entry-level Professional Certificate on Coursera to prepare for an in-demand career within just a few months. Akamai and HRCI created the following entry-level programs, designed to help equip learners with key tech and business skills. 

Customer Consulting and Support Professional Certificate from Akamai – Learners can complete this program in about six months with eight hours of learning per week. Upon completing all six courses, learners will be prepared for a career in customer consulting and support, having explored skills such as customer engagement and how to bridge gaps between technical and business requirements. 

Network Engineering Professional Certificate from Akamai – This five-course program helps learners build the necessary skills to step into an entry-level network ops role. Designed to be completed in about five months with eight hours of learning per week, the certificate covers topics such as basic Linux, network concepts, database queries, Python scripting, and IT security fundamentals. 

“Akamai is excited to be partnering with Coursera to offer a certificate program that provides opportunity for people who have passion and interest in a technical career,” said Aliyah Torrance, Director, Talent Acquisition at Akamai.

Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate from HR Certification Institute (HRCI) – Upon completion of this five-course program, learners will be ready to kickstart their HR careers. The certificate explores employee recruitment and onboarding, tools for employee engagement, core legal and ethical factors in HR, and how to create policies and procedures that align with organizational goals. It can be completed in about five months with six hours of learning per week and has been specially optimized for mobile.

“For 50 years, HRCI has been the premier credentialing organization for the human resource profession,” said Amy Dufrane, CEO of HRCI. “As such, HRCI understands what today’s emerging HR professionals are looking for—and what the industry demands of them. Through this partnership with Coursera, we are providing learners with access to the resources needed to take their careers to the next level.” 

Expanding access to in-demand tech skills with Cisco

Two new Specializations from Cisco draw from its deep technical knowledge and are designed to help learners build beginner-level skills in the areas of network automation and cyber ops.

Network Automation Engineering Specialization from Cisco – This five-course Specialization can be completed in about three months with five hours of learning per week and explores concepts including the basics of NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, and YANG modeling, plus how to script security topics with Ansible and Python. 

Cybersecurity Operations Specialization from Cisco – This Specialization comprises seven courses and is designed to be completed in about three months with two hours of learning per week. It covers foundational topics such as network security, cryptography, and ethical hacking. 

“As businesses accelerate digitalization, the need for skilled professionals in network automation and cybersecurity continues to grow,” said Par Merat, VP of Cisco Learning & Certifications. “We are excited to partner with Coursera to connect millions of learners worldwide with learning opportunities that foster these essential skills. Offering Cisco’s high-quality specializations on Coursera helps learners accelerate their journey towards a Cisco certification, advance their career, and gain the necessary skills to support their career goals in the future.”

Teaching learners critical healthcare education with MedCerts  

Taught by allied health experts, the following two new Specializations from MedCerts teach fundamental, beginner-level healthcare skills.

Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals Specialization from MedCerts –  By the end of this five-course Specialization, learners will have explored anatomical structures and terminology relevant to the human body. It can be completed in about four months with three hours of learning per week.  

Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Specialization from MedCerts – This Specialization comprises three courses and can be completed in about four months with two hours of learning per week. It helps learners prepare for a career in medical billing, covering the language of insurance, revenue cycles, and more. 

“Teaming up with Coursera gives MedCerts a global footprint that significantly expands our reach and visibility,” said Rafael Castañeda, SVP of Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Development at MedCerts. “We’re excited to offer our healthcare expertise to help Coursera offer an affordable and accessible catalog of healthcare Specializations that will drive interest into the allied health world for learners everywhere.”

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Word of the Day: petulance

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Word of the Day: petulance

The word petulance has appeared in seven articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Sept. 5 in “John McEnroe Gets His Revenge” by Matthew Futterman:

He also brought to the court the petulance and nastiness, the relentless attacks on chair umpires and equipment that have become so integral to the modern game, whether it was Serena Williams threatening to shove a ball down a linesman’s throat during her 2009 U.S. Open semifinal against Kim Clijsters or Nick Kyrgios’s tireless tirades at Wimbledon this year.

The tennis gods blessed him with limitless talent. But they also saddled him with a mind prone to the anguish of tennis in a way that many top professionals now openly discuss. There have been therapists who have tried to help McEnroe explore that struggle, sometimes by his own choosing, sometimes at the direction of the legal system, with varying degrees of success, he said.

Can you correctly use the word petulance in a sentence?

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Digest #170: Fun Activities to Reduce Forgetting (and Boredom) over the School Break

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Digest #170: Fun Activities to Reduce Forgetting (and Boredom) over the School Break

The time between the end of a school year and the start of a new one can feel long and from a memory perspective considerable forgetting occurs. Engaging children and young people with different activities can help to counteract forgetting and boredom. In today’s digest, we highlight different activities and free resources.

 

1.      Primary games & Secondary games, BBC Bitesize 

BBC Bitesize hosts a variety of mini games for children and young people that tap onto different subjects (e.g., maths, history, science…). They are all free to play and children can pick and choose.

 

2.      Fun Learning for Kids &  

The Fun Learning for Kids website features different activity cards that can be printed out and children can work on them at their own pace. There are literacy and numeracy exercises and all of them are nicely formatted to spark interest. 

The OxfordOwl website is similar and features activity sheets for children up to 11 years old. This resource also has a creative writing section and storyteller videos.

Analysis of Generative AI PDF Solutions

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Analysis of Generative AI PDF Solutions

Generative-AI which I have written about many times (and will in the future too, as it impacts our space), continues to be “hot.” The challenges include “quality,” “hallucinations,” “bias,” and “output.” There are a lot of products already out there for someone to choose from, and in this analysis I focused on the whole PDF (and it can include other documents depending on the platform) and the usage of text-based generative AI.

GPT-4 which is the “best,” LLM from OpenAI, now offers plugins (it is still in beta). Since it offers this option, I had to go and hit the test to find out which one does the best job, which one(s) are so-so and if there were any that totally failed with hallucinations? I then selected two standalones (i.e. they are not in the GPT-4 plugins) to see how they stood up.

Since ChatGPT is popular, although there are some early indications that the “novelty,” may be wearing off, it is still very hot with your employees (Congrats!). As such, if someone was to spring for the fee-based GPT 3.5 or GPT-4 (the only one with the plugins), and decided to just go and upload their PDFs, and then extract – well, they might be surprised by the findings. And if you as a learning system vendor is thinking or using GPT Model, and GPT-4 and are exploring adding the PDF extraction angle, then you are in for a real treat.

With the standalones, the ones I tried out are 100% free. One even has a chrome extension (shudders). Anyone who has access to a browser and is searching for a PDF AI offering can find these and many more.

The one – and it is a big one – to remember is that at least for now, when you upload your PDF and seek those summaries, tap into the premise of an answer engine (which reallly is it), that it is 100% text. You won’t see the PDF itself on one side for example, and the text on the other side – i.e. the answers to your questions. You only see the retorts.

The two standalones I tried though, did show the actual PDF on one side of the screen, and then the responses to my questions on the other side, with one offering such suggestions to select to start. Each of them then highlighted the text on the PDF to correspond to the answer, and included the page it came from. Sounds great, but surprise – each ran into issues with that – the highlighted text didn’t align to the question, and twice the page to which is corresponds to (based on the question) was wrong. If someone isn’t paying attention to this, they are going to assume that it is 100% correct, and therein lies the problem with generative-ai in general – it is not infallible.

On the Gen-AI PDF options (all products BTW you can find on the web), the results were all over the map. One of them, based on a question I asked produced a response that was 100% wrong – a total hallucination. Not one item was correct. And it wasn’t a fluke. When I went with a different question, it provided a response that was never mentioned in the PDF – as though it just picked it out of the blue.

The Vendors – With GPT-4 (I used as plugins)

  • AI PDF – The web site, you can do nothing with it. So, no need to add the link.
  • AskYourPDF
  • ChatwithPDF
  • MixerBox Chat PDF
  • Link Reader – The web site of Link Reader is now called something else, like Sider or something like that. But Link Reader is readily available as a plugin, and you can find YouTube videos on how to use it.

Of that list, under “Popular Plugins” – AI PDF, AskYourPDF and ChatwithPDF where in the top list (along with others, that aren’t PDF) – thus think of it, as just popular in general.

The Test PDF

I went with my Learning System Buyers Guide – 18 pages full of very useful information. Easy PDF to upload, and then start right in.

The Questions

I tried to stay consistent here by may have rephrased it, with the same goal. For Link Reader once I saw the first hallucination, I then had to go another step to see if it was a “one-off” or if it happened again, with a very specific and different question – and yeah, it happened again.

What were the questions?

  • Summarize or provide a summary of the Learning Systems Buyers Guide
  • What are the key items around pricing?
  • What are some pricing examples?

With Link Reader – whose big push is to find links that you can click and go to the web, within your documents – and PDFs, I had to really expand out – so I asked what helpful articles are in the buyers guide? There are 17 with links in the guide. Link Reader, the first time around provided seven, of which only two actually existed; and the second time around with the same question – five were provided, only two were in the PDF. It also noted that there were no links in the PDF. I went with a third question asking, “What Skills Based Measurement Platform does he recommend?” – The response was 100% hallucination – more on that later.

What I learned from each of the plugins (excluding Link Reader) was that their responses were not consistent – thus while one provided this type of summary, another went a different way. That’s fine as long as the information is relevant and on-point.

AI PDF

What is great about any of these, okay, I am referring to TextChat responses, is that you do not have to pose your inquiry as a question. You can just ask as a statement. The key though is if you want specifics, you have to go specific; asking for a summary is general – wanting to know pricing around AABD is specific.

Q: Summarize the Learning System Buyers Guide

AI PDF response:

Here’s a summary of the “Learning Systems Buyers Guide” by Craig Weiss:

  • The guide provides insights and knowledge about various learning systems, aiming to help those with limited or zero knowledge about these systems make informed purchasing decisions (Page 2).
  • The guide covers topics such as due diligence, pricing, and the importance of seeing a demo before purchasing a learning system. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding industry terminology and the fact that there are no refunds in the industry (Page 2).
  • The guide discusses the concept of “Learning System Types” and explains that a Learning System is any system or platform where learning/training (via e-learning, aka online learning) is the core of the solution (Page 3-5).
  • The guide provides a list of articles that will help those new to the learning system space or those who want to know more (Page 6).
  • The guide emphasizes the importance of understanding the target audience of a learning system. It breaks down the market share into three categories: Combo (both employees and customers), Customer Focused, and Employee Focused (Page 7-8).
  • The guide discusses pricing models in the industry, particularly the popular “Monthly Active Users” model. It explains how this model works and what to watch out for (Page 9-12).
  • The guide recommends a three-year contract as the ideal duration. It argues that one year is too short to assess ROI, while anything longer than three years is risky due to potential changes in the vendor’s situation (Page 13).
  • The guide concludes by discussing the importance of having a clear use case and business case when choosing a learning system (Page 14).

AI PDF for the plugins, was the only one which provided the page number next to the response. Plus, it was the only one to go chronically number ordered, rather than page four, then page two and so on.

That said, the first bullet point with the page number is wrong. The AI misinterpreted what I actually wrote, which was about buyer guides in general – that you find. The actual text

“I love buyer’s guides. There is something about gaining insight and knowledge around various products or offerings when you either have limited or zero-knowledge about these items, but you want to purchase one at some point.”

Not once does it refer to my guide, but I saw time and time again, various AI PDF programs saying otherwise. Something to recognize when using these offerings – in that if the writer does some generalities, the program can take it as meaning the specific document you are summarizing.

On the page 13, the only reference to the number of years is the last year. The other years and the explanation is is on the previous page. As for the clear use and business case, that starts on page 13.

The summary as a whole is just pulling down a header or extracting a line or two of text. Because you can’t see the PDF at the same time – screen wise, you would need to have both the GPT-4 window open and the PDF one too. Again, this is a downside of using a Plugin with the GPT-4 direct location. If it was to be in a learning system, well, uh, a finagling would need to be done to get it all on the same screen.

When I asked the question around key pricing information, overall, it did a solid job. I found the response to work for anyone who just wanted the highlights if you will. I went one step further by asking for some specific price examples (which is in the PDF). It responded with two examples, then added some more information, which had nothing to do with specific examples.

If you go to AI PDF web site, you can’t test it out there – the site is in beta mode. Thus, it is GPT-4 or nothing to use AI PDF.

AskYourPDF

I had high hopes for AskYourPDF, because it seemed so tantalizing.

Summarize the Buyers Guide oh great AskYourPDF:

The “Learning Systems Buyer’s Guide” by Craig Weiss is a comprehensive resource designed to help individuals and organizations make informed decisions when purchasing learning systems. Here’s a summary of the guide:

  1. Purpose: The guide aims to provide insight and knowledge about various learning systems, especially for those who have limited or zero knowledge about these items but are interested in purchasing one.
  2. Due Diligence: The guide emphasizes the importance of due diligence. It advises buyers to always check out the learning system, ask the right questions, and see a demo. It also warns against assuming that vendors understand industry terminology.
  3. Misconceptions: The guide highlights some common misconceptions, such as the belief that everyone already has a learning system, that everyone knows e-learning, and that talent management is the same thing as learning.
  4. Pricing: The guide notes that pricing can be high for enterprise and large enterprise buyers, especially when procurement is involved. It also discusses the concept of “bundled” and “range/band pricing.”
  5. Formal Proposal: The guide advises buyers to seek a formal proposal from vendors, which should include information about the vendor, a listing of some clients, features/functionality they want to highlight, the benefits of selecting them, and the formal pricing proposal.
  6. RFP/RFI Templates: The guide provides two RFP/RFI templates, one for employees and the other for customer learning/education. These templates can be used to find the right learning system for your needs.
  7. Helpful Articles: The guide provides a list of articles that can help those who are new to the learning system space or those who want to know more. These articles cover topics like learning systems with employees, learning system contracts, decision criteria before buying a learning system, LMS or LXP, and more.

If you start saying, “Hey, there are some similarities,” you would be correct. Both were wrong on “Purpose” to a slight degree. Yes the first part is correct, but the latter doesn’t exist on page two or anywhere for that matter. The rest is spot on. As with AI PDF it offered to answer any additional questions.

What I found most interesting was when I asked for the highlights, it nearly hit the same responses as summary, but with a couple of key differences, the biggest being “RFP Process” which would definitely be of interest to someone. It should have appeared as one of the summary items.

Between AI PDF and AskyourPDF, I liked the latter with the dark bold topic headers but missed the page numbers (although considering AI missed on a couple). Equally for me, the summary with AskYourPDF was better with the summary around specific items that I think many folks would find of interest.

Summary Winner – It was very close, but the bold definitely stood out and the headers; AskYourPDF wins.

Key Pricing Information

AskYourPDF presented six items – with some details. The six included the MAU (Monthly Active User) model, the important of no refunds, “up to”, and pricing difference between Enterprise and High Enterprise. I liked that it included the whole “up to” angle, because it is very relevant, and yes, MAU is by far the biggest takeaway here.

AI PDF also presented six items with a bit more details depending on which of the six. The Enterprise response and never telling your budget were the same as AskYourPDF. MAU was noted by presented differently. Proposal slid in here. Again, with AI PDF page numbers were included.

Key Pricing Information Winner – A close one. I’m calling Tie.

On the provide some pricing examples, AskYourPDF failed. None of the specific examples which had number calculations were presented; rather it was more of insight, which should have been included with the pricing information, albeit two actually appeared in the “pricing information.”

Between AI PDF and AskYourPDF, AI PDF wins this round.

MixerBox Chat PDF

I really hate nag screens, especially when they appear as text at the bottom of each response. MixerBox did this on every response. It was brutal. I refuse to present the information, but did you know that there are more plugins available at MixerBox?

MixerBox Summarize the guide!

The “Learning System Buyers Guide” provides valuable insights into the learning system industry. Here are some key points:

  1. The guide discusses the importance of understanding the vendor’s offerings, including their client list, marketing strategies, highlighted features and functionalities, benefits of choosing them, and their pricing proposal.
  2. It emphasizes the importance of customer support in the industry, suggesting that vendors should provide twice-a-year data on response times, follow-up, and the number of support calls.
  3. The guide introduces the concept of “Monthly Active Users” (MAUs), a popular pricing model in the industry. It explains that MAUs are typically based on one person who logs into the system at least once in a 12-month period.
  4. The guide provides a breakdown of the usage of learning systems, stating that the high range is up to 79% employees vs. 21% customers, with the usual range falling in the 55-65% mark towards employees. Some vendors in this category include Absorb, Learn Amp, Cornerstone, and Fuse.

Please note that this is a brief summary, and the document contains more detailed information. Also, if you’re interested in more tools like this, you might want to check out other plugins by MixerBox in the plugin store. One of them is the ‘MixerBox WebSearchG’ plugin, which lets you browse the internet effortlessly within the ChatGPT interface! For more information, you can visit the website of MixerBox’s plugins: MixerBox Plugins.

Alright, you saw the pitch of the plugin, but wait there’s more – I refuse to show the pitch on other responses.

Overall, the summary failed. An 18-page document, that has info on 17 of those pages, and you give me four points? At least they didn’t give the “lack of experience,” result.

Key Pricing Information

MixerBox did a bit of a better job here – with bolded headers (which it didn’t have for the summary) covering Bundled and Range/Band Pricing. But it missed with zero information around MAU – which is the key dominator in how vendors pitch the pricing aspect. I’m not sure I would put a Proposal here, but AI PDF did the same thing.

On the key pricing examples, MixerBox presented the same two items on Bundled and Range, and then added MAU, but again slide proposals here. The odd thing is that in the document it says, “here are some pricing examples,” and shows numbers. AskYourPDF figured this out, the others didn’t. Yes, you can argue that MB provided examples – by showing the model types, but model types and key pricing info to me are different things.

Current Tally

Mixer failed with summary, did so-so with pricing information, and so-so (I will give into the types), on examples. In other words, of the three, they are dead last. Trust me, they won’t be when this is done.

ChatWithPDF

Summarize CWP

The “Learning System Buyer’s Guide” provides comprehensive insights and advice on purchasing learning systems. Here’s a summary:

  1. Introduction: The guide is designed to provide knowledge about various learning systems to those with limited or no prior knowledge. It emphasizes the importance of due diligence, asking the right questions, and never assuming that the vendor knows the industry terminology.
  2. Learning Systems: The guide categorizes learning systems into three main categories based on their target audience: Employee Focused, Customer Focused, and Combo (both employees and customers). It emphasizes the importance of understanding the focus of a learning system as it can explain why they have certain functionalities and capabilities.
  3. Pricing: The guide discusses the industry’s pricing strategies, including “bundled” and “range/band pricing.” It also introduces the concept of Monthly Active Users (MAU) pricing, where an active user is defined as a person who logs into the system for that month or logs into the system and takes a piece of content.
  4. Contract Duration: It advises against contracts longer than three years due to the risk of the vendor being bought out or making changes to the system that may not align with the buyer’s needs.
  5. Use Case and Business Case: The guide emphasizes the importance of having a clear use case and business case when selecting a learning system. It encourages buyers to provide detailed scenarios of what an end-user will do in the system.
  6. Proposal from Vendor: When seeking a proposal from a vendor, it should be itemized, include setup pricing and support details, and match the agreed duration (e.g., three years).
  7. Negotiation: The guide advises never to reveal your budget to the vendor. The initial price quoted is often a street price or retail, and there’s usually room for negotiation.

The guide is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to purchase a learning system, providing detailed insights into the industry’s practices and what to look out for when selecting a vendor.

Once again, the “The guide is designed to provide knowledge about various learning systems to those with limited or no prior knowledge,” retort appears. To be honest, when I asked for highlights, it was listed a couple that should have been here in the summary. The extraction of lingo as you can see with nearly all of them is my vernacular.

If CWP had used those couple of items found in highlights which could slide into summary, they would lead. That said, still promising.

Key Pricing Information

CWP started strong with the Bundled and MAU, but then went off the rails with the Proposal. There was no mention around Range/Band which would have been relevant far more so, that say negotiation (also presented).

Pricing Examples

CWP listed three and went into a deep dive with MAU far more than the other vendors. Bundled provided the information, although not the specific number example. The last item just didn’t fit here – negotiation.

The Tally – Going into the Final Stretch, it is neck and neck with AI PDF and AskYourPDF in the lead, ChatWithYourPDF just slightly behind and MixerBox being a nag, dead last.

Link Reader

I always talk about hallucinations, and sometimes I see eye rolls as if there isn’t a reason to press this as much as I do. Link Reader validates the whole hallucinations statement.

Link Summarize The Guide

I readily admit that Link started out strong – far better than the others (except the page listed one, only because it provided the page numbers)

The document you provided is a comprehensive guide titled “Learning Systems Buyer’s Guide” by Craig Weiss, who is the CEO and Lead Analyst of The Craig Weiss Group. The guide is intended to provide insights and knowledge about various products or offerings in the learning systems space, especially for those who have limited or zero knowledge about these items but are considering purchasing one.Here are some key points from the guide:

  1. Caveats for Buyers: The guide emphasizes the importance of due diligence when purchasing a learning system. It advises buyers to thoroughly check out the learning system, ask the right questions, and remember that there are no refunds in the industry.
  2. Learning System Types: The guide explains different types of learning systems, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), Coaching Platforms, Mentoring Platforms, Learning Suites, and Talent Development Platforms (TXP).
  3. Pricing: The guide discusses the pricing models in the industry, particularly the Monthly Active Users (MAU) model, which is the most popular pricing model in the industry. It also warns about vendors who might attach a percentage increase in their contract each year under the guise of “inflation or some similar angle.”
  4. Contracts: The guide recommends a three-year contract as the most appropriate duration. It argues that one year is too short to assess ROI, while contracts longer than three years are risky due to potential changes in the vendor’s business.
  5. Use Case and Business Case: The guide distinguishes between a use case, which is what the organization wants to accomplish with the learning system, and a business case, which is what the business wants to accomplish with training/learning.
  6. Demo: The guide emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions during the demo and understanding the vendor’s customer support and service.

The guide also provides links to several articles that can help those new to the learning system space or those who want to know more. The articles cover a range of topics, from decision criteria before buying a learning system to turning training into a profit center.

When you compare this to all the others, you can clearly see the differences, plus some similarities. Overall, though, I felt it did the best job of all of them with this first part.

Link Reader pushes the whole “web links” err links to go the web thing, so I had to bounce right over to test it (and yes step away from the other items).

In the guide, it lists 17 different sites that you can click and go to the article/post. When I asked Link what the helpful articles were (using the exact wordage for that section), the first time it showed seven. The Power of the LMS Sandbox, Learning System Comparison Guide were just two of many that does not exist in my entire guide. One they noted, I gave it credit even though it is not under the helpful articles section but is a link to my Template. Thus of the seven, two were in the helpful articles, and one was pressented elsewhere in the guide. I should add that before it provided this information, it listed this statement:

“The guide provides links to several articles that can help those new to the learning system space or those who want to know more. Here are the articles mentioned:”

Since four do not exist, I think you can see where this is going.

I went ahead and redid it to see if the same thing would happen or if it would correct itself. Nope. Five were presented, including my personal favorites – the comparison and sandbox. Just to verify that there wasn’t an article that perhaps the AI was seeing as an article, I did a search for “sandbox” in the guide. It appears a whopping ZERO times. Once again though the AI saw FindANLMS which notes the text “comparison” of learning systems – as an actual helpful article. Still the results were not promising.

I then went one further step and asked Link Reader the following:

“What is the one skills-based measurement tool he recommends?”

Link Reader gave me a false answer – it said “Skillboard.” However, in the document, under the specific statement of the skills-based measurement platform I recommend it Skills Base. Skillboard never appears in the entire guide.

I didn’t go ahead and seek our pricing summary and examples, because once I experienced the multi-hallucinations, I decided, what’s the point?

Bottom Line

When I compared the standalones – ChatPDF and PDF.AI I ran into similar issues with page numbers being off and missed highlight areas. One produced information that seemed to come out of the blue. That said, because the PDF was visible on the left side, and the highlighting was either Blue (ChatPDF) or Yellow (PDF.AI) they did I think a better job, as a whole. Neither was perfect, and neither would be ones that I would rely on 100% as being exact without verifying everything as I go thru it.

And therein lies the rub.

You must go thru all of them – every one of them to verify that the information is correct. The human element must exist, and I can tell you, a lot of people ignore that and just go with the flow.

In my test, Link Reader generated information that came out of outer space, and with the recommendation, being false. MixerBox, just failed across the board, ChatWithYourPDF, AskYourPDF and AI PDF had hits and misses.

For right now, think of Generative-AI PDF products as more of an answer engine.

With you giving them

A helpful hand. And extra check.

To validate.

Right from Wrong.

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The top 10 skills of 2023 (and how to start learning them)

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The top 10 skills of 2023 (and how to start learning them)

Did you know? Between now and 2027, 60% of workers will need retraining due to global transformation and macrotrends.

That’s one of many findings in the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Future of Jobs Report. It reflects 800+ global employers’ views of skills and jobs over the next 5 years—and it features Coursera data that highlights fast upskilling and reskilling strategies.

The report also identifies the top 10 skills of 2023, and skills that are on the rise.

If you’re ready to get started with any of these skills, you can find options from top universities and companies on Coursera. To help, we identified some top rated programs on Coursera that map back to the World Economic Forum’s top 10 skills of 2023. And even better, all of the courses and programs below are included in Coursera Plus which means you can access all of them for one single price, easily switch between courses to find the right one for you, and earn unlimited certificates. Or, you could ask your manager to bring Coursera to your team with Coursera for Teams!

Let’s get to the top 10 skills of 2023 and how to start learning them

  1. Analytical thinking
    • Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is great if you’re just getting started.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Basic Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Survey Creation, Research and Design, General Statistics, Decision Making, Analysis, and Microsoft Excel
    • Business Analytics for Decision Making from University of Colorado Boulder is great if you’re looking to go a little deeper.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Data Analysis, Research and Design, Business Analysis, Decision Making, Data Analysis Software, Strategy and Operations, Operations Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Optimization, Data Management
  2. Creative thinking
    • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success from Imperial College London is great if you’re just getting started.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Research and Design, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Leadership and Management, Human Learning, Business Psychology, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Brainstorming, Innovation, Communication, Collaboration, Business Analysis
  3. Resilience, flexibility and agility
    • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills from the University of Pennsylvania is great for beginners.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Business Psychology, Communication, People Development, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Resilience, Gratitude, Adaptability, Mindfulness
    • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential from McMaster University is another great first step.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Entrepreneurship, Human Learning, Business Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Lifelong Learning, Communication
  4. Motivation and self-awareness
    • Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker from Macquarie University is a good entry point.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Leadership and Management, Marketing, Communication, Strategy, Brand, Resource, Leadership, Strategy and Operations, Brand Management, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Motivation
    • Self Awareness and the Effective Leader from Rice University is another great option.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Communication, Business Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Resilience, Leadership
  5. Curiosity
  6. Technological literacy 
    • Surviving Disruptive Technologies from the University of Maryland, College Park is a great place to start.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Sales, Marketing, Strategy and Operations, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain and Logistics, Research and Design, Probability & Statistics, Leadership, Innovation, Risk, Statistical Tests, Strategic Planning, Planning, Change Management
  7. Dependability and attention to detail
    • Putting Strengths to Work from ADP, Inc. is made for beginners.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Team Management, Storytelling, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Reflective Learning
  8. Empathy and active listening
    • Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence from Case Western University is built for beginners.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Leadership Development, Business Psychology, Collaboration, Leadership, People Development, Change Management, Mindfulness
    • Conflict Transformation from Emory University is another great option.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Analysis, Communication, Conflict Resolution
  9. Leadership and social influence
    • Leadership Through Social Influence from Northwestern University is a great place to start.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Entrepreneurship, Influencing, Communication, Marketing, Strategy and Operations, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Sales
    • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity from the University of Colorado System is great for all skill levels.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Leadership Development, Communication, Collaboration, People Development, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Business Psychology, Culture, Business Analysis, Diversity (Business), Self-Awareness, Strategy and Operations, Data Analysis, Listening
    • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals from the University of Michigan is great when you’re ready to go deeper.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Leadership and Management, Human Resources, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Business Psychology, Leadership Development, Storytelling, Strategy, Employee Relations, Motivation, Business Communication, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Operations
  10. Quality control
    • Project Execution: Running the Project from Google is a great starting point
      • Skills you’ll learn: Leadership and Management, Strategy and Operations, Communication, Project Management, Business Communication, Collaboration, Writing, Risk Management, Influencing, Storytelling, Project, Strategic Thinking, Leadership
    • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases from the University System of Georgia can help you build more advanced skills.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Organizational Development, Business Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Probability & Statistics, Strategy and Operations, General Statistics, Supply Chain Systems, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Analysis, Process, Project Management, Mathematics, Trigonometric Integral, Project, Lean Six Sigma, Differential Equations, Six Sigma, Planning

What about skills on the rise?

Many are the same as the top 10 skills of 2023, with three additions:

  1. AI and big data
    • The AI For Business Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania can be a great starting point.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Management, Analytics, Fraud Prevention
    • Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics from the University of California, Davis, is another great option for beginners.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Big data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Research Ethics, IBM Watson, Natural Language Programming (NLP), AI Ethics
  2. Talent Management
    • The Leading People and Teams Specialization from the University of Michigan is a great starting point.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Vision Alignment, Talent Management, Goals and Rewards, How to Motivate Employees, Leadership, Goal Setting, Communication, Leadership Development, Onboarding, Coaching, Recruitment, Management
  3. Service orientation and customer service
    • Introduction to Customer Service from CVS Health is a great place to get started.
      • Skills you’ll learn: Active Listening, Task Prioritization, Communication, Time Management

Which course will you try next?

Let us know by tagging @coursera on LinkedIn!

Knowledge Sharing in The Workplace: How to Do it Right

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Knowledge Sharing in The Workplace: How to Do it Right

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, knowledge sharing has emerged as a critical factor for organisational success. Knowledge sharing is crucial for fostering collaboration and innovation in the workplace. By fostering a culture of open collaboration and effective knowledge sharing, companies can tap into the collective intelligence of their employees and drive innovation. This article explores essential strategies to facilitate successful knowledge sharing in the workplace.

What is knowledge sharing?

Knowledge sharing refers to the process of transferring knowledge, information, expertise, and insights from one individual or group to others within an organisation. It involves the dissemination and exchange of valuable knowledge assets, such as best practices, lessons learned, innovative ideas, and experiences.

Knowledge sharing can take various forms, including verbal communication, written documentation, presentations, training sessions, collaborative platforms, and online knowledge repositories. It goes beyond simply sharing information and involves fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement within the organisation.

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Why sharing knowledge in the workplace matters

Sharing knowledge in the workplace is crucial for several reasons:

  1. Fosters collaboration and teamwork: Knowledge sharing encourages collaboration among employees. When individuals openly share their expertise and insights, it facilitates teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation. It brings diverse perspectives together, leading to more comprehensive and effective solutions.
  2. Avoids redundancy and duplication: Knowledge sharing helps prevent the duplication of efforts and resources. When employees share their knowledge, others can benefit from existing solutions, best practices, and lessons learned. It reduces the need to reinvent the wheel and allows for more efficient and streamlined work processes.
  3. Accelerates learning and growth: Knowledge sharing creates a learning culture within the organisation. Employees can learn from each other’s experiences, skills, and expertise. It accelerates the learning curve for new hires, promotes professional development, and enables individuals to expand their knowledge and skills.
  4. Increases productivity and efficiency: When knowledge is readily shared, it improves overall productivity and efficiency. Employees can access the information they need to perform their tasks effectively, reducing time spent searching for information or troubleshooting problems.

How to improve knowledge sharing in your company?

Improving knowledge sharing in your company requires a proactive approach and a supportive environment. Here are some strategies to enhance knowledge sharing:

Encourage and nurture knowledge sharing:

Develop clear policies and guidelines that outline the expectations and processes for knowledge sharing. Communicate these policies to all employees and provide training if necessary. Make sure the policies align with the company’s overall goals and values.

Recognise and reward knowledge sharing:

Establish recognition programmes to acknowledge individuals or teams that contribute valuable knowledge. Incentives and rewards can motivate employees to actively participate and share their insights.

Remove communication barriers between your employees:

Break down silos and encourage collaboration across different teams and departments. Facilitate regular meetings, workshops, or projects that bring employees from different areas together. This cross-pollination of ideas and expertise promotes knowledge sharing across the organisation.

Create knowledge-sharing opportunities:

Foster a work culture that values and encourages knowledge-sharing. Promote open communication, collaboration, and mutual support among employees. Recognise and celebrate individuals or teams that actively engage in sharing their expertise.

Start sharing yourself:

Share your personal experiences about your use of learning management systems, peer-to-peer learning, and other avenues you have utilised and you have found helpful in your professional development journey.

Have your senior employees share their knowledge:

Managers and leaders should actively participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives. When leaders demonstrate their commitment to sharing knowledge, it sets a positive example for others to follow. Encourage leaders to share their expertise, experiences, and insights through various channels.

Formalise a knowledge management process:

Invest in employee training and development programmes that promote knowledge sharing. Offer workshops, seminars, or webinars on topics relevant to employees’ roles and interests.

Use effective knowledge-sharing tools:

Invest in tools and technologies that facilitate knowledge-sharing. Implement collaborative platforms, intranets, or knowledge management systems that make it easy for employees to create, access, and share information. Ensure these tools are user-friendly and accessible to all employees.

How can Alison help your business share knowledge?

Alison can be a valuable tool for businesses looking to share knowledge about Learning Management Systems (LMSs) with their employees or clients. Here’s how Alison can help:

  • LMS courses: Alison offers a variety of courses related to LMSs, including introductory courses, advanced courses, and specific courses for popular LMS platforms. Businesses can leverage these courses to educate their employees or clients about the features, functionalities, and best practices of different LMSs. Learners can access these courses at their own pace and convenience, allowing them to gain a comprehensive understanding of LMSs.
  • Certification: Alison provides certifications for completing their courses. Businesses can encourage their employees or clients to complete relevant LMS courses and earn certifications. These certifications serve as proof of knowledge and can be included in resumes or professional profiles. This helps businesses ensure that their employees or clients have a solid understanding of LMSs and can effectively use them.
  • Customised learning paths: Alison allows businesses to create customised learning paths by selecting specific courses related to LMSs. This enables them to curate a comprehensive learning experience tailored to their specific needs. Businesses can guide learners through a sequence of courses, ensuring they cover the essential topics and gain a well-rounded understanding of LMSs.
  • Training materials: Alison offers downloadable resources, such as e-books, toolkits, and reference materials, accompanying many of their courses. These materials can be valuable assets for businesses to supplement their LMS knowledge-sharing initiatives. They can distribute these resources to their employees or clients to further enhance their understanding and provide ongoing reference materials.
  • Global accessibility: Alison’s online platform is accessible globally, making it suitable for businesses with a distributed workforce or international clients. Employees or clients located in different regions can access the same courses and certifications, fostering consistency in knowledge sharing across the organisation.
  • Cost-effectiveness: Alison’s free courses and certifications make it a cost-effective option for businesses looking to share knowledge about LMSs. It eliminates the need for businesses to invest in expensive training programs or hire external trainers.

Alison’s free learning management system (LMS) is unlike other e-learning platforms. It has over 4000+ courses across a wide range of subjects and industries that you can register for. Here, businesses, schools, and philanthropic organisation can design customised learning paths based on their unique business and personnel needs.

  • Unlimited number of team members
  • Quick and easy set-up time and process
  • Aggregate and individual reporting: set up your group’s training progress with a choice of daily, weekly, or monthly reports, you can keep track of the academic progress your team makes.

Effective knowledge sharing is a key driver of organisational growth, innovation, and competitiveness. By implementing these strategies, businesses can create a culture that values and promotes knowledge sharing. Remember, successful knowledge sharing requires ongoing commitment, support, and the active participation of all employees.

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