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First NameLast NameTwitter handle (if you have one)Name of BookAuthor Why I recommend
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"""Learning on DemandReuben TozmanThe next generation of content for learning
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"""Interface Design for LearningDorian PetersNice integration of learning technology and usability
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ClarkQuinnquinnovatorDesign for How People LearnJulie DirksenGreat overview of learning and designing for same
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"""Informal LearningJay CrossGot concrete about how we can do much more than courses
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"""Beyond eLearningMarc RosenbergSparked the "beyond the course" movement
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"""Innovative Performance SupportCon Gottfredson & Bob MosherMost thorough book on Performance Support
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"""Social Learning HandbookJane HartDetailed view of social learning
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"""New Social LearningTony Bingham & Marcia ConnerMakes the case for social learning
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"""Flat ArmyDan Pontefract Detailed model for managing in a learning organization
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"""Design of Everyday ThingsDon NormanA book *everyone* who designs for people has to read
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BrianWashburnflipchartguyHow to be a Presentation GodScott Schwertly
Fun writing style, well-organized, specific tips to improve presentation design, prep and delivery
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JeffHadenJeff_hadenThe Talent CodeDaniel Coyle
We're all trying to learn new skills and improve old skills. This is a great book to help do just that.
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Jeff HadenJeff_hadenSo Good They Can't Ignore YouCal Newport
Improving your feedback loop. Sometimes following your passion isn't good enough, you have to develop skills.
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ShannonTiptonstiptonThe Power of HabitCharles DuhiggLot's of A-HA moments within this book, really changed how I think.
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ShannonTiptonstiptonIn Search of ExcellenceTom Peters
Every leadership book you've ever read in the last 20 years is because of Tom Peters. I've highlighted the hell out of it.
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ShannonTiptonstiptonExecutionRam Charan
We can have the best plans, but if we can't execute them they're stuck in the mud.
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TriciaRansomtriciaransomThe Art of Explanation Lee LeFevre
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Tricia RansomtriciaransomDon't Make Me ThinkSteve Krug
simply written and pure common sense such as "if it's short, it's more likely to be used."
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PeterRussianpete_russianTurn the Ship AroundDavid Marquet
Re-thinks the whole leader-follower model in a brilliantly accessible and helpful story
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HeidiHarris-MatthewsEngageJeanne O'Neal Blackwell
reminds you to really see the learners in the room and how to create training that results in improvement.
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LarryStrainingLarrystraining
Creative Training Techniques Handbook:
Bob PikeIt covers a lot of topics and is a great resource for any new trainer.
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GregOwen-BogerThe Orderly ConversationDale Ludwig
Resource for business presenters. Presenting not as a speech but a method of communication
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DougShawdougshaw1The Year Without PantsScott Berkun
Great leadership lessons learned inside a really cool company - and good humour in the writing too
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DougShawdougshaw1Creativity Inc.Ed Catmull
Well written book about how to create the time and space for people to be creative. Nice top tips section in the back too.
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DougShawdougshaw1101 Things to Learn at Art SchoolKit White
Illustrated book with 101 neat creative points in it - aimed at artists but great for L&D people too.
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DougShawdougshaw1Steal Like an ArtistAustin KleonShort and sweet - another brief and heflpul creative tome
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DougShawdougshaw1Orbiting the Giant HairballGordon MacKenzie
Fantastic read about how to lead and be creative in a big organisation. Beatifully illustrated, stunning book.
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ShannonTiptonstiptonShow Your WorkJane Bozarth
Great resource, how to help workers share and find information that crosses departments and organizational silos
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ShannonTiptonstiptonThe Doodle RevolutionSunni Brown
How the art of doodling can help all of us think and do better in whatever fields we pursue
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JamesTyerjimbobtyer
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life
Marilee Adams
How changing the questions we ask can affect our mindset to be a learner. I found this really useful in helping me ask better questions in many situations (one, for example, working with SMEs)
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PeterRussianpete_russianLeaders Eat LastSimon Sinek
No new theories but plenty of science on the role of the leader. Brilliantly simple stuff
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MathiasVermeulenmathvermeulenRevolutionize L&DClark QuinnSimply a must read for all L&D professionals!
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MathiasVermeulenmathvermeulenLearning EverywhereChad UdellLots of great insights on mLearning
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MathiasVermeulenmathvermeulenGamification of LearningKarl Kapp
Great book with lots of ideas and good practices on how to apply gamification in your L&D approach
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JeffGrannjeffgrann
Knowing What Students Know: The Science and Design of Educational Assessment
Robert Glaser (Author), James W. Pellegrino (Editor), Naomi Chudowsky
Ambitious vision for a measurement basis supporting educational assessment practices. 13 years old and still ahead of its time.
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DavidRubelidrubeliLearning as a Design ScienceDiana Laurillard
Laurillard is an academic author, but her framework is a key resource for designing formal online and face-to-face learning experiences.
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HelenBlundenActivateLearnThe Cluetrain Manifesto
Rick Levine; Christopher Locke; Doc Searls; David Weinberger
My first exposure to networks and the future of business...in 2000 - an oldie but a goodie
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BlundenActivateLearn
The Handbook of Human Performance Technology
James A. PershingThe massive reference guide to human performance in organisations
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BlundenActivateLearnLive and Online: Virtual ClassroomsJ. HoffmanGreat resource for activities for live online learning
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KellySmithkelly_smith01Figuring Things OutZemke & Kramlinger
Survey of task analysis/needs assessment - pre-web but comprehensive dated language
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Checklist ManifestoGawande
Using checklists for support performance support healthcare and other industries
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JerryWinanslearndevbsuTaking People WIth YouDavid Novak
Author is CEO of Yum! and he truly GETS the value of training and encouraging employees! Book summarizes the training program he delivers.
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PaulGrivellGlobal Education Inc Stephen Ball
A sharp and timely critique of neo-liberalism's impact on education. 'L&D industry' indeed...
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