At my college, ballroom dancing was the largest club on campus. But ask as I might, I could never find a single student whod admit even a passing interest in the rumba. Lets cha-cha forward some 20 years: Government managers who... More »

Government , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Change Management , Economy , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Innovation , Jobs , Trends

The learning profession has a history of dancing around the subject of informal learning. You might think, "We've been talking about it forever and have even dabbled in it. Our worlds aren't crumbling. I am really busy and don't have the time or the energy to get involv... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , Economy , Engagement , Informal Learning , Innovation , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Social Learning , Trends

High-tech measurement firm Agilent relies on developing great leaders and managers to equip the company for long-term success and expedited growth. More »

Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Change Management , Economy , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Innovation , Leadership Development , Measuring and Evaluating

From fighting terrorism abroad to managing the economic recovery here at home, the U.S. government has taken on more new roles and responsibilities in recent years than ever before in its history. Thats translating into expanded... More »

Government , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies , Workforce Development

Assessment , Designing Learning , Engagement , Leadership Development , Management Development , Measuring and Evaluating , Social Learning , Innovation

The word "innovation" is surrounded by a great deal of buzz in today's tough economic climate, with many analysts upholding "creative new ideas" as a way to survive and thrive during this recession. But as Michael J. Moscynski, a vice president with Juran Institute, wri... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning , Innovation