An activity stream is a list of recent activities performed by an individual, usually captured within a social networking site. More »

Learning Technologies , Learning & Development

E-Learning , Social Learning , Designing Learning , Competencies

From its humble family origins during World War II to its spike in popularity during the 1970s, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has enjoyed a mostly unchallenged place in the sun. Many in learning and development tout its capability to provide deft insight into p... More »

Learning & Development

Competencies , Training and Development - General

In December, the department issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update the rules for the National Apprenticeship System. The voluntary, industry-driven training program was created in the 1930s to promote the establishment of registered apprenticeship programs and... More »

Government , Learning & Development

Career Development , Competencies , Global Workforce Development , Integrated Talent Management

Every manager who abruptly halts a conversation to race off to the next meeting should be advised to brush up on emotional intelligence. Adele Lynn, a Pennsylvania-based author and consultant, advises clients that if they feel rushed during a particular day they are mor... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Competencies , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development , Management Development , Skills Gap