471: Social Learning Objects: From Content to Collective Learning

Most learning businesses are rich in content, but far fewer are intentional about which pieces of content sparks collective learning? In this episode, Leading Learning Podcast co-hosts Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele explore the concept of social learning objects: shared artifacts that anchor attention, create common language, and turn individual consumption into collective learning. Social learning objects can take many forms—frameworks, visuals, podcasts, standards, events—but what matters is that they’re generative rather than inert. Jeff and Celisa discuss what makes a social learning object effective, why simplicity beats complexity, and how questions, visuals, and intentional design can dramatically increase learning impact. They also consider what social learning objects make possible for groups, communities, and learning businesses operating in increasingly uncertain environments. Show notes and a downloadable transcript are available at .

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471: Social Learning Objects: From Content to Collective Learning is an episode from Leading Learning by Jeff Cobb and Jim Thompson.

This episode is 23:10 long.

This episode was published on Feb 3, 2026.

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