Informal learning; rediscovering the natural pathways that inspire innovation and performance.(Brief Article)(Book Review) From: Reference & Research Book News | Date: February 1, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Book News, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

9780787981693

Informal learning; rediscovering the natural pathways that inspire innovation and performance.

Cross, Jay.

Pfeiffer

2007

292 pages

$50.00

Paperback

HD58

Cross discusses informal learning, which he argues is the way that workers learn most of the time. He describes the definition of the concept, how it benefits organizations, and why learning ecosystems are better t...

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