Here are the building blocks for learning processes, which deliver better, more lasting results than classic instructor-led training. One of the constant trends in the training world is a consistent desire of training professionals to prove training's worth to the organ... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Designing Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating

Return on expectations (ROE) is rapidly sweeping the learning and development industry. The reason is quite simple: when used properly, it never fails to show the value of training in the terms desired by key stakeholders. This is because ROE is designed and executed in... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Designing Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

In the early 1990s, I worked in the "educational services" department of a very large computer company. We delivered a lot of training to both customers and employees. At the end of each quarter, we would gather for a pep rally, at which time our vice president would di... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Career Planning , Curriculum Alignment , Integrated Talent Management , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Skills Gap

There is no stakeholder in the learning and development process more important than the CEO of an organization. In the August 2009 issue of T+D, we examined the results of a significant survey of CEOs. This study revealed what CEOs want and do not want for measures of s... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating

In a knowledge economy, an organization's ability to quickly adapt to changing realities is critical to its success. To facilitate the upkeep of knowledge and skills, workplace learning professionals seek innovative training design models and delivery methods so they ca... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating