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At its core, online learning can be tricky. The main elements of traditional live learning, lectures and tests, don’t translate entirely well to an online setting. Students generally attend lectures to learn the material, take tests to measure knowledge, and then receive a degree as certification of their education. altMBA, an online alternative MBA program founded by Seth Godin, takes online learning in the opposite direction by omitting lectures and tests altogether and focusing on learning through experiences. altMBA students learn in small cohorts, review their peers’ work, and turn peer feedback into “reflective scripts” to aid their growth. Coaches also lead the workshops and engage with students on both individual and group levels. Godin focuses on enrollment over compliance and experiences over lectures, and aims to transform “a new generation of online learning.” Peer interaction, self-reflection, and coaching? We think we’ve found a new kindred spirit.

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Nichole Marconi

Nichole Marconi is a seasoned B2B SaaS leader who has spent more than 25 years helping organizations drive growth through their digital presence. With roots in B2C, ecommerce, and SaaS, she’s built a career around translating technology and products into stories people actually care about. Thanks to Nichole’s background across a range of industries, she brings a unique perspective to the topics today’s L&D and HR practitioners care about most. With a Bachelor of Arts from Goucher College and a background in team sports (she’s a Goucher Athletic Hall of Fame member), Nichole has a uniquely human understanding of effective leadership and teamwork. She has led teams of all sizes: from three-person creative groups to fifty-member global departments. Her leadership style is grounded in clarity, accountability, and trust. Nichole’s decade of leadership experience demonstrates that she cares deeply about manager enablement and is a trusted voice on this topic.

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