Nancy Rubin, Author at TalentCulture

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Nancy Rubin

Nancy Rubin, Ph.D. is an expert and recognized thought leader in instructional design, technology and curriculum. She is strongly committed to educational excellence and creating a positive learning experience in the online environment. She has presented at many conferences, has been published in educational journals, and is the Associate Managing Editor for the Journal of Literacy and Technology, an online peer-reviewed international academic journal exploring the complex relationship between literacy and technology in educational, workplace, public, and individual spheres. She was selected as a 2012 Top 20 Most Influential Tweeter in Learning Technology.

Nancy Rubin

Nancy Rubin, Ph.D. is an expert and recognized thought leader in instructional design, technology and curriculum. She is strongly committed to educational excellence and creating a positive learning experience in the online environment. She has presented at many conferences, has been published in educational journals, and is the Associate Managing Editor for the Journal of Literacy and Technology, an online peer-reviewed international academic journal exploring the complex relationship between literacy and technology in educational, workplace, public, and individual spheres. She was selected as a 2012 Top 20 Most Influential Tweeter in Learning Technology.

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How Do You Embrace Culture Change In Your Company?

Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts. ~Arnold Bennett Change is hard. We all know that. Changing anything in an organization can seem like a daunting task; changing the culture of an organization can seem like an impossibility. Fear not. Others have done it and so can you. This week on #TChat guest, Tim Kuppler, co-founder of The Culture Advantage and CultureUniversity.com, will share his experience on the subject. Changing an organization’s culture is one of the most difficult leadership challenges according to Steve Denning, author of The Leader’s Guide to Radical Management:

#TChat Preview: How Employee Assistance Programs Engage And Nurture Talent

Leaders With Authenticity Spark Company Electricity

Authentic Leadership, this week’s #TChat topic, became popular after Bill George published his book, Authentic Leadership, in 2003. In his book George challenged a new generation to lead with authenticity. Authentic leaders demonstrate a passion for their purpose, practice their values consistently, and lead with their hearts as well as their heads. They establish long-term, meaningful relationships and have the self-discipline to get results. They know who they are. While you probably don’t have time to read the book before #TChat on Wednesday, I do encourage you to read this article, “Discovering Your Authentic Leadership,” written by Bill George and a

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Applicant Assessments: Testing The Waters

How do you know if a candidate is really ready to take on a job? Testing may be the fastest path to a reliable answer.

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Telecommuting Tools: What’s Your Plan?

Virtual teams make great business sense. But before you unleash your workforce, it pays to develop a coordinated technology plan.

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Gut Check: Leadership and Emotion #TChat Recap

What sets great leaders apart from the rest? What role does emotional intelligence play — and can those skills be learned? The #TChat crowd weighs in

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HR Generalists: Tricks of the Trade #TChat Recap

In an age of HR specialization, how can one-person departments succeed? Suggestions from the #TChat crowd…

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Mobile Hiring Hits The Fast Lane #TChat Recap

We know that mobile tools are rapidly transforming recruitment. But what about the rest of the hiring process? #TChat talks about why employers need to get ahead of the curve

Recruiting: Going Mobile By Demand? #TChat Recap

Is mobile recruiting here to stay? How can employers make the most of this opportunity? Highlights from our community events

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It’s All Good: Employees Are People Too #TChat Recap

Are employers unintentionally losing competitive steam by overlooking talent that lives at the margins? Could a more inclusive world of work boost innovation?

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Game On! Playing To Business Strengths #TChat Recap

How are employers pushing the “gamification” envelope to improve hiring and management decisions? See highlights and collected resources from a week of playful #TChat events

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Violence On The Job: It Pays To Prepare #TChat Recap

What can we do to make business environments safer for all? Workplace violence prevention and recovery experts discuss with our community

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Intrapreneurs: Creating Value From Within #TChat Recap

How can companies retain their most innovative employees? And how can those smart minds succeed? It starts by creating value for others

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Quantum Change: Embracing Innovation #TChat Recap

Are new technologies emerging so rapidly that organizations can’t keep pace? What’s ahead in HR innovation and how should we prepare?

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Communities of Practice and Purpose: #TChat Recap

Digital communities: Why are they a challenge for businesses to create and maintain? How can enterprise organizations up their community game?

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Office Space: Work in Progress #TChat Recap

How does workspace design affect workforce engagement and organizational performance? See what our talent-minded “world of work” community says…

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1+ Million Ways to Bridge the Skills Gap #TChat Recap

How can we prepare tomorrow’s workforce to meet employer expectations? There’s unlimited potential to make an impact. It can start with any one of us, on any day. Ideas for action…

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On the 2-year anniversary of TalentCulture’s #TChat weekly Twitter Chat events, we looked back at the meaning of social and collaborative learning, and considered the road ahead….