Change can be scary. If you agree, then 2010 has been a "scary" year. Along with the challenges of the economic recession, social media tools exploded onto the scene, five generations in the workforce created a whole new workforce dynamic, and talent retention and engag... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Delivering Training , Economy , Engagement , Informal Learning , Social Learning , Training and Development - General

For U.S. businesses, maintaining a competitive edge (or even just staying in business at all) is as complex as the rush of economic news stories bombarding us each day. Faced with keeping up with shorter information and product cycles, businesses require more effective,... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies , Sales Enablement

Business Impact , Delivering Training , Informal Learning , Social Learning

Let's be honest. The days of giving a sheepish grin when someone asks if you're "on Facebook" are long gone. This is a new era, and social media is the new telephone. Like it or not, welcome to the age of cyber communities. Welcome, not merely to lounges or coffee shops... More »

Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Delivering Training , Engagement , Informal Learning , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Trends

An interview with Edward Scannell, Director, Center for Professional Development and Training More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General , Trends

It is virtually impossible to ignore the potential of social media for any business operation. The main reason for the excitement is the fact that social media is engulfing the population at phenomenal rates. While it took radio and television 38 years and 13 years, res... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Business Impact , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Trends