Learned disabilities: How to Re-invent your training system and revise its real lessons

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Performance ImprovementVolume 38, Issue 1 p. 1-9 Commentary Learned disabilities: How to Re-invent your training system and revise its real lessons Diane M. Gayeski Ph.D., Diane M. Gayeski Ph.D. Diane Gayeski develops approaches to communication and learning in organizations. Through her OmniCom Associates, she helps clients to assess their current systems and technologies for training and collaboration and to develop innovative and distinctive ways to improve performance. She is also a professor in the Department of Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design at Ithaca College. Diane is widely acknowledged for her leadership in developing more strategic and integrated roles for professionals in training and corporate communications. Recent projects include leading the strategic planning for training in one of the world's largest insurance companies; conducting seminars on new media, leadership development, and performance technology for First Chicago NBD Bank, Johnson Controls, and General Electric; and developing rapid online learning system prototypes for the U.S. Department of Labor and Johnson Controls. Through a grant provided by ISPI, she's researching best practices in moving from training to performance improvement that will be documented in a research digest and an ISPI conference presentation. And she's in the midst of writing her 10th book—this one designed for executives—to convince them of the need for new mindsets and roles for learning and communications. This article is an excerpt from one of the chapters, and she welcomes the opportunity to present these ideas to decision-makers in organizations to get their feedback. In her spare time, Diane enjoys working on her “place”—a combination residence and world headquarters for OmniCom that's built on the foundation of two 1850s stone barns, including gardens, a tree-house, a stream, and a frog-filled pond. In nice weather, she can often be found (laptop and clients in tow) on or in Lake Cayuga. Evan Williams—her 12-year-old son and junior partner—is collaborating with her on the new book, helps to present workshops, and is slowly improving Diane's ice skating performance. Diane is on sabbatical from Ithaca College this year and may be reached through OmniCom Associates by phone: (607) 272-7700 or by gayeski@omnicomassociates.comSearch for more papers by this author Diane M. Gayeski Ph.D., Diane M. Gayeski Ph.D. Diane Gayeski develops approaches to communication and learning in organizations. Through her OmniCom Associates, she helps clients to assess their current systems and technologies for training and collaboration and to develop innovative and distinctive ways to improve performance. She is also a professor in the Department of Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design at Ithaca College. Diane is widely acknowledged for her leadership in developing more strategic and integrated roles for professionals in training and corporate communications. Recent projects include leading the strategic planning for training in one of the world's largest insurance companies; conducting seminars on new media, leadership development, and performance technology for First Chicago NBD Bank, Johnson Controls, and General Electric; and developing rapid online learning system prototypes for the U.S. Department of Labor and Johnson Controls. Through a grant provided by ISPI, she's researching best practices in moving from training to performance improvement that will be documented in a research digest and an ISPI conference presentation. And she's in the midst of writing her 10th book—this one designed for executives—to convince them of the need for new mindsets and roles for learning and communications. This article is an excerpt from one of the chapters, and she welcomes the opportunity to present these ideas to decision-makers in organizations to get their feedback. In her spare time, Diane enjoys working on her “place”—a combination residence and world headquarters for OmniCom that's built on the foundation of two 1850s stone barns, including gardens, a tree-house, a stream, and a frog-filled pond. In nice weather, she can often be found (laptop and clients in tow) on or in Lake Cayuga. Evan Williams—her 12-year-old son and junior partner—is collaborating with her on the new book, helps to present workshops, and is slowly improving Diane's ice skating performance. Diane is on sabbatical from Ithaca College this year and may be reached through OmniCom Associates by phone: (607) 272-7700 or by gayeski@omnicomassociates.comSearch for more papers by this author First published: 07 February 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/pfi.4140380102 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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