The Expertise Economy
How the smartest companies use learning to engage, compete, and succeed

Kelly Palmer has effectively written a book format informercial for her company, Degreed, which is a platform to curate digital credentials of online learning, including certificates from various Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and other “badges”. The content of the text is elementary and ulti......more

This book covers the latest and most salient tendencies on L&D from forward-thinking companies and research. Here I highlight some of its most valuable insights. 1. We learn best when we find ourselves in an enjoyable environment, when we have intrinsic motivation to learn, and when we identify what......more

The world is in rapid change, often shifting in the most unexpected directions. Something reflected in the current political and financial climate. Businesses that don’t adapt could find themselves left behind and in trouble. The Expertise Economy, by Kelly Palmer of LinkedIn, Degreed and Yahoo, and......more

Kelly Palmer was LinkedIn’s chief learning officer and is on Degreed’s executive team. David Blake is co-founder and executive chairman of Degreed. This book makes some interesting suggestions about establishing on-going learning to ensure that companies stay ahead of the curve and don’t suffer a sk......more