IP Library Granted Patent US 7,371,070
Granted Patent B2
US 7,371,070 · App. 10/729,761 · Granted May 13, 2008

Operationalizing a learning solution

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Patent No.
US 7,371,070
App. No.
10/729,761
Granted
May 13, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A learning solution context is specified in terms of formal and informal learning within zones of interaction. Solution components of purpose/outcome, measurement, technology/infrastructure, resources, and process are specified and selected to align each to the solution context providing an optimal learning solution for a particular client.

Claims (11)

1. A process for defining a learning solution, comprising the steps of:

providing a learning solution context as a circular diagram having specific radial width for zones and an inner circular wedge area defining a ratio of formal to informal learning for each of said zones; and

defining the content of each of a plurality of solution components to align with said zones and said circular wedge area for each of said zones of said solution context.

2. The process of claim 1 , wherein said zones represent types of interaction.

3. The process of claim 1 , wherein said solution components comprise purpose/outcomes, measurement, technology/infrastructure, resources, and process.

4. The process of claim 3 , wherein said purpose is a business purpose comprising increasing sales or decreasing errors.

5. The process of claim 3 , wherein said outcomes comprises employee compliance with regulations, certification in a profession, or performing new procedures.

6. The process of claim 3 , wherein said measurement includes calculating a return on investment for learner performance.

7. The process of claim 3 , wherein said technology/infrastructure includes network, hardware, and software, for access and delivery of learning experiences.

8. The process of claim 3 , wherein said resources comprises processes for adapting source material from content and curriculum publishers, scheduling space and equipment, assigning trainers, locating mentors, or licensing software.

9. The process of claim 3 , wherein said process comprises new governance committees, incentives to encourage new behaviors, or responsibilities for updates.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 1, 2016
From: MIDWAY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LLC
To: SERVICENOW, INC.
Reel/Frame 038324/0816 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 5, 2016
From: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
To: MIDWAY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LLC
Reel/Frame 037704/0257 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 19, 2004
From: HAMILTON, CHARLES A.; MORARIU, JANIS A.; O'DRISCOLL, TONY M.; SHARPE, JAMES J.; SIDLAUSKAS, MARK F.; THUKRAL, INDERPREET S.
To: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 014444/0630 →