Don't Train: Engage

As I reread sections of Grown Up Digital, the connections/applications to the Working on the Work framework really capture my attention. My experience in Leadership Academy required that I be familiar with the WOW framework and how learning organizations function. I had previously commented about making a connection between the importance of relationship and getting to know your who. Tapscott reminds us that we need to get the relationship part right first, then use technology for creating a customized learning environment.

I made another connection to WOW as Tapscott uses the word (engagement) to discuss the net generation in the workforce : "Engagement is the mystery ingredient required to free the power of human capital and transform performance." (page 177). He goes on to discuss how net geners think work and learning, collaboration and fun should be the same thing; therefore organizations must retool in order to address things like training/professional development, workday and workplace parameters, and work-styles. Sound familiar?

I wonder if others are seeing these connections to the Working on the Work framework and learning organizations? Share what you think.