Social Software
80% of learning happens informally and Orbital RPM offers consulting on tools that facilitate this exchange.
From true collaboration to searching, updating others to keeping in touch, advancements in technology are providing tools that favor people’s informal approach to learning.
The advent of the Internet ushered in a wave of productivity and access to information that took the world by storm. Websites, email and networks allowed people to find information and communicate in ways never before imagined. As with the first version of anything, though, users have begun to experience limitations from the initial products of the information age and have developed the new and improved versions.
The next iteration of the Internet has been dubbed Web 2.0 and Orbital RPM offers consulting on how best to integrate these tools into your organization:
| Social Networking Software | keep people connected and interacting |
| Blogs | the latest in keeping others updated and informed |
| Wikis | enable true collaboration and knowledge management |
| Podcasts | savvy yet simple technology to engage, inform and entertain |
| RSS feeds | allow everyone to receive information customized to their needs |
| Tags | optimize searches with a new method for finding information |
Orbital RPM only uses technology as a catalyst and support for learning and development – not the primary driver of it. With the right application and combination of these tools, informal learning in organizations is enabled and supported. Orbital RPM helps organizations determine which tools are most suited for their needs and how to implement them.
Aware that new tools can be intimidating, we specialize in working with a wide-array of vendors and brands. Not aligning with specific software allows us to maintain our open-source approach and focus more on the process that leverages the benefits of any software. If you are currently using or have purchased a software package meant for learning and development we can help optimize its use.
Similarly, if you are looking for the right software for your needs we can provide unbiased insight on the options in the market. Orbital RPM can help at any point in the procurement lifecycle by working with user groups, determining required functionality and facilitating implementation. Orbital RPM can also leverage our relationship with various vendors to help evaluate and select the system that is right for your organization.