The other day I was talking to a well-known, award-winning CLO, who said he absolutely refuses to get involved with any of the new social media. Facebook? LinkedIn? Twitter? Nope, he wants nothing to do with any of it. His excuse? No time for it. He's got more important... More »

Human Capital , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Informal Learning , Innovation , Managing the Learning Function , Social Learning , Training and Development - General , Trends

Oregonians have an independent streak. It's been that way since pioneers voted to make the state part of the union more than 150 years ago. Even the state's motto, "She flies with her own wings," gives outsiders a hint that Oregonians like to do things their way. It com... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , E-Learning , Managing the Learning Function , North America , Training and Development - General , Trends

Despite the uncertain economic conditions that recently plagued both the private and public sectors, the 2010 State of the Industry Report demonstrates a continued dedication to workplace learning and development in a variety of organizations worldwide. Although organiz... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Business Impact , E-Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General , Trends

Do the words "social media" excite you or scare you? If it's the latter, then you had better find a way, quickly, to overcome your fears, because if you don't, the workplace will leave you behind. The ASTD Research report, "Transforming Learning With Web 2.0 Technologie... More »

Learning Technologies , Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Delivering Training , Engagement , Social Learning , Trends , Designing Learning , Innovation , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

It rings true in every industry and every company. People are overwhelmed by information but starved for time. Boston-based State Street Global Advisors envisioned a learning model where its customers could easily access the exact information they need, when they need i... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Innovation , Managing the Learning Function , Trends