Dr. Ryan Meers

About me

I have a passion for education and especially for ensuring that all of us continue to apply what we have learned. I am excited about the opportunity that the Lounge provides for all of us to discuss how we are applying what we have learned & to share those great ideas.

I have had a varied background from secondary education to corporate training & now working in the career college sector. But while I have moved in different circles it has always been surrounding my passion of education. I look forward to our conversations.

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http://www.maxknowledge.com/faculty.php?id=11172

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Reasonable Goals

Lou, this is a good point & one reason I encourage the more personal goals to be developed through a process of shared goal setting. You are exactly right, that members must feel connected to the goal & outcome if it is to be motivating to them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Real Meaning of Diversity?

Doug, yes & it really teaches us to understand the different approaches & viewpoints that exist & demonstrate greater patience with these. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Virtual Team Coach

kevin, I agree with you on this statement. That daily interaction is missing & so a virtual team takes much more intentionality in our work with them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Skilled Persuader

MariaElena, empathy is a key part of listening & a skill that can be fostered & developed & really must be if we are to be successful. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Skilled Persuader

MariaElena, yes, there is no replacement for good, strong homework, research & follow through. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Coaching Process

Jason, this is an excellent description of what coaching should be. I don't want to provide the path & answers for my folks, but support them in discovering their own way. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

Lynn, this is a powerful tool that will help your employees to be able to connect their work with the overall mission of the organization. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

David, and this is also great preparation for their future careers as many of them will be working in teams & designing & delivering presentations of many kinds. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

Robert, and this helps us to see that learning can actually be fun & when they see this they will continue to pursue learning. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Donald, yes, another approach (tied to this) is to present the "big ideas" of the course. These are the key concepts that the students should be learning throughout the course & can help provide a road map for them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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