As training and development professionals we realize that training is not a cure-all, so we shouldn’t say yes to all training requests. But how do we determine when to say no? More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Managing the Learning Function , Designing Learning , Delivering Training , Training and Development - General

Ensure your training program is relevant and timely by focusing on its end before you even begin. In his book, Identifying and Managing Project Risk, Tom Kendrick writes that project failure can be attributed to one of three causes: The project was actually impossible, ... More »

Learning & Development

Managing the Learning Function

Without lengthening the workshop, trainers can easily incorporate movement into standard activities such as discussions in pairs and group activities. The first step toward using movement in a workshop is setting up the room. Make sure chairs and tables are set up to fa... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Engagement , Managing the Learning Function , Students , Training for Multiple Cultures

Framing results solely based on Donald Kirkpatrick's four levels of measurement doesn't clarify the business value of training. For example, if measurement for a course on diversity calls for 2,000 managers to successfully complete a one-day course, then upper managemen... More »

Learning & Development

Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General