The (Emerging) Science of Learning Organizations | Benjamin Riley | TEDxWilmingtonED

Both a confession and origin story, Benjamin Riley, executive director of nonprofit Deans for Impact, explains how the same essential elements of a teacher-preparation program -- modeling, practice, feedback, alignment -- apply to any improvement-minded organization.
Benjamin Riley is the founder and executive director of Deans for Impact. Prior to founding Deans for Impact, Ben conducted research on the New Zealand education system, worked as the policy director for a national education nonprofit, and served as deputy attorney general for the State of California. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and J.D. from the Yale Law School. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx