An effective way to show the value of a training initiative is through return on expectations (ROE). When done properly, it cannot fail. Nearly every goal-setting philosophy begins with a clear vision of the desired end result. While this principle is quite simple and e... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

The field of employee learning and development has grown exponentially in the past decade. According to the ASTD 2010 State of the Industry Report, U.S. organizations spent approximately $125.88 billion on employee learning and development in 2009 - a $65 billion increa... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Trends

We spent a good portion of 2010 examining how workplace learning fits into the Web 2.0 phenomenon, and those learning professionals who hadn't ventured into this arena began dabbling in social media tools to find new ways to deliver learning and development solutions. More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Business Impact , Delivering Training , Economy , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General