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

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

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

The human resources organization development & training (OD&T) department uses a variety of training delivery methods to offer educational opportunities to 20,000 employees across the greater Houston metropolitan area. Memorial Hermann Healthcare System emphasiz... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Engagement , Informal Learning , Social Learning

With all the training modules and technologies now available, organizations need to strategically decide which approach best meets their overall learning goals as well as the individual objective goals for a particular course. Blended learning is a combination of learni... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Informal Learning , Training and Development - General