Role of Learning Professionals Changed in 2011

Paula Ketter

Another year has flown by, and when we examine learning and development in 2011, we find two trends that stand out among the many that are trying to find their place in this field. Collaboration and self-service learning—the major trends that found a strong footho... More »

Managing Performance

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Paula Ketter

That development - discovering and analyzing performance gaps, planning for future improvements in human performance, and designing and developing cost-effective solutions to close performance gaps - lies with middle management. Managers play a crucial role in human per... More »

Lacking the Tools to Succeed

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Paula Ketter

This month's issue of T+D tackles a critical issue that has been magnified during this economic recession and one that many believe will intensify in the coming years: the growing skills shortage in the U.S. and global job market. "In the recession, the economy goes to ... More »

Keep Learning Relevant

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Paula Ketter

With a 10 percent reduction in his company's workforce in late 2008, Stanley Works Chairman and CEO John Lundgren turned his concentration to keeping his employees "motivated, energized, engaged, and focused on company goals." The tool maker posted a better-than-expecte... More »

Formalizing Informal Learning

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Paula Ketter

Data from a 2008 Bersin & Associates study of more than 800 HR and learning professionals supports the need for informal learning strategies in today's challenging business climate. The study reports that 80 percent of all corporate learning takes place through on-t... More »