I N THIS I S S U E THOUGHT LEADERS 3 PERSPECTIVES By Ken Taylor Informal learning allows learning leaders to think unconventionally about the learner experience. 9 GUEST EDITOR 11 SCIENCE OF LEARNING 13 By Kacie Walters 15 51 Fostering meaningful relationships can drive professional growth. By Srini Pillay, M.D. Formalizing learning creates a relevant and self-directed learning experience. PERFORMANCE MATTERS By Julie Winkle Giulioni 53 BUILDING LEADERS By Sam Shriver and Marshall Goldsmith Reflection and percolation are making a huge impact on leadership training. WHAT'S NEXT IN TECH By Stella Lee, Ph.D. Integrate informal learning into your learning ecosystem to create a holistic experience. SECRETS OF SOURCING By Doug Harward L&D is missing a major opportunity to optimize informal learning. 55 LEARNER MINDSET 56 CLOSING DEALS 57 COMPANY NEWS Accidental learners turn everyday experiences into learning opportunities. By Michelle Eggleston Schwartz Having fun can improve knowledge retention and recall in adult learners. INFO EXCHANGE 44 CASEBOOK 46 GLOBAL OUTLOOK Fujitsu's experiment uncovers effective peer coaching tips to improve alignment between teams. Authenticity is the key to successful collaboration among multicultural teams. CONNECT WITH US |6 1 (866) 298-4203 Emerging technologies are supporting the future of the worker, not just the future of work. Keep up with the latest in the training industry by reading news from the last quarter. editor@trainingindustry.com TrainingIndustry.comhttps://www.twitter.com/trainingindustr https://www.linkedin.com/company/training-industry-inc-/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Training-Industry/188504131192964 https://www.trainingindustry.com/ https://www.trainingindustry.com