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Diversity, the Learning Culture, and the Bottom Line

18 May 202112 April 2022Educationby

As the makeup of organizations and the workforce continues to change, it has become more and more apparent that an organization’s capacity for change and innovation, and ultimately its bottom-line performance, is what allows it to survive in the long-term. This capacity is greatly impacted by all types of diversity and inclusion and the learning culture, and is further mediated by psychological safety and transformational leadership, creating an even stronger link between the elements. It is not enough to simply appreciate these competencies at a superficial level; organizations must take the time to ensure their members understand each component and apply them with purpose. In doing so, organizations demonstrate their attentiveness to their members and customers while simultaneously illustrating their flexibility and safeguarding their future.

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Breast Is Best?: A Critical Analysis of A Personal Experience

19 February 202112 April 2022Education, Lifestyleby

Like probably every mother who has ever breastfed or plans to breastfeed, I held the espoused theory that "Breast Is Best" - because it was natural, helped you bond with your baby, and reduced the risk of morbidity and mortality and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), among other benefits. I also incorrectly assumed that it was easy, and that mothers who chose not to did so for selfish reasons. Oh, how wrong I was!

The Value of the Learning Culture
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The Value of the Learning Culture

22 November 202012 April 2022Educationby

To create an effective learning culture, I believe that four main factors should be considered: 1) The balance between exploration and exploitation, 2) Survival anxiety (vs. learning anxiety), 3) A growth mindset (vs. a fixed mindset), and 4) Psychological safety.

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Learning Processes and Mechanisms in the University of Utah Department of Surgery

1 November 202012 April 2022Education, Medicineby

At a basic level, organizational learning describes the creation, retention, and transfer of knowledge within an organization. This is achieved at the University of Utah's Department of Surgery via formal and informal learning, and through the use and support of Senge's five disciplines and Smerek's thinking dispositions. By creating this type of learning culture, the University of Utah benefits from increased efficiency, productivity, profit, and employee satisfaction; decreased turnover; and a culture of inquiry and sharing.

Young student is studying in the public library, She is taking notes on a notebook and using a laptop.
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Adult Education: Reflections, Applications, and Philosophy

6 March 202012 April 2022Educationby

Since the inception of adult education as a professional field of practice in the early twentieth century, educators have produced several orientations, theories, and philosophies on adult learning, and have wondered how best to apply these in their teaching environments. While theories may be universally recognized, one's own orientations and philosophy is what drives an educator's teaching habits and how they regard their learners.

Adult Learning Theory: A History and Application of Self-Directed Learning in Medical Education
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Adult Learning Theory: A History and Application of Self-Directed Learning in Medical Education

16 February 202012 April 2022Educationby

Adult learning theory is intrinsically rooted in humanistic psychology, or humanism, one of the "traditional" learning theories, made popular by humanists such as Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers in the mid-1900s. However, it wasn't until the late twentieth century that the first systematic formulation differentiating between children and adult learners was proposed by Malcolm Knowles in the United States.