Traditional blended learning design involves classes, where a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is replaced by web-based online learning.  This is no longer the case.  In today’s world, blended learning is much more strategic and broadly applied, because of the growing and diverse number of learning assets that are available.
 

The Performance Excellence Network is pleased to welcome Rich Braden, Global Leader of Training and Development, Honeywell Connected Building Technologies, to our January 11 PEN breakfast: “Blended Learning in a Global, Multi-National Company.”

Rich will discuss how blended learning has evolved over the years and how it is used as an instructional strategy in a global Fortune 75 company.  Use cases will be presented, and Rich will explore how these concepts can apply to any organization’s development strategies.

The discussion is at Metro State University in the Student Center (details provided at registration). Continental breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:00 with the presentation from 8:00 to 9:00 am. No cost for members; $30 for non-members. To register, contact Brian Lassiter at [email protected].

Livestreaming and video-on-demand are now also available ($20 for members, $40 for non-members; discounted annual subscriptions are available and Premium/Sponsoring Members are free). Please contact [email protected] for more information and for the link to register for livestream or on demand.

Discussion topics will include:

¨ The evolution of blended learning and its implications and benefits to performance design and improvement

¨ Understanding the economic implications to using blended learning.

¨ Relevance of traditional classroom instruction as an anchor for blended learning design.

¨ Appreciating the dynamics and limitations of blended learning.

¨ Design, delivery, and change management implications to digitally anchored blended learning.

¨ Blended learning use cases in a global Fortune 75 company.

Learning take-aways:

¨ 5 key questions to ask stakeholders to determine the macro design criteria for a blended learning project.

¨ 3 new strategies that will positively impact your approach to blended learning in the future.

About the Presenter:

Richard Braden leads the global training department for Honeywell International – Building Solutions, headquartered in Golden Valley, MN. Rich has led training departments in the financial services, online media, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries.

In addition to his training operations experience, Rich has held leadership positions in sales and marketing in the pharmaceutical, PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management), and specialty pharmacy industries. He has served on three non-profit boards and is an active volunteer in Crossroads Career Network, a faith-based leadership program for professionals in career transition.

Rich holds BS and MEd degrees from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He is certified in lean six sigma and human factors from Honeywell International.

Rich and his family reside in Shoreview, MN. His favorite pastimes include camping and outdoor activities, watching movies, community service, hanging out with family and friends, and networking