How Does Social Learning Measure Up?

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Gene Pease

Measurement is convenient for the learning function when visible metrics such as revenue or time-to-quota are clear markers of the success of a learning initiative. Unfortunately, not every program or initiative deployed has such easily aligned metrics, and there can be... More »

Instructional Systems Design in an On-Demand World

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Laleh Patel

The learning environment is changing fast. Business operations are expanding globally, learners are emerging from increasingly diverse backgrounds and cultures, and technological advancements are constantly changing how learning occurs. Instructional systems design (ISD... More »

Six Trends That Will Change Workplace Learning Forever

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Paula Ketter

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 »

The Rise of Social Media

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Laleh Patel

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 »

Business Networking Can Be Taught

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William Byham

For years, people in business bragged about the size of their rolodexes, which contained the names and vital information about people who could provide business-related information and share business contacts - the crucial data needed to make good decisions, avoid pitfa... More »