Managers: The Forgotten Training Partner

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Barbara Carnes

As I think back over my more than 30 years in training and development, a lot has changed, and a lot of really positive things remain the same. But one thing hasn't budged - how the trainee's manager fits into the picture. Here's a typical scenario: A manager approaches... More »

Shooting Web Video for Training

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Jonathan Halls

As video cameras become more affordable and easier to use, more trainers are looking to add video production skills to their professional toolkits. They are focusing on producing what I call didactic video - that is, video content designed to help people learn. Many tra... More »

Whole Brain Thinking: Ignore It at Your Peril

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Ann Herrmann-Nehdi

Thirty years ago, a high-potential manager in a training class at General Electric's corporate university listened as my father, Ned Herrmann, then head of GE's management education, discussed research he was developing on how the brain affects day-to-day operations. St... More »