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E52 Farhan Quasem: Leveraging Community To Create Effective Learning Experiences

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Mar 13, 2025
Farhan Quasem draws on 12 years of experience in innovation and digital solutions to delve into the vital role of community in enhancing learning experiences. He shares how cultural diversity impacts education and the overlooked sensory dimensions, particularly smell, that enrich learning. Farhan emphasizes the importance of authenticity in community building and advocates for project-based assessments to strengthen knowledge. With insights on playful communication and audience understanding, he redefines effective learning strategies to foster engagement and growth.
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INSIGHT

Community Learning

  • Community learning is crucial because humans thrive in tribes and individual learning has limitations.
  • Learning from peers in a community setting helps overcome individual biases and accelerates knowledge acquisition.
ANECDOTE

Toast Focus Groups

  • At Toast, Farhan used focus groups with top customers, observing their interactions and feedback.
  • This experience highlighted the power of community and cohort-based learning, leading to better solutions.
ADVICE

Community Engagement

  • Be authentic and vulnerable in online communities, sharing your true self and asking questions.
  • Be approachable and accessible to others, fostering connections and offering support.
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