We use mobile devices to access email and voice mail, check out local traffic, and find the nearest shopping mall. So why not use those same devices for learning? E-learning brought us anytime, anywhere learning. Mobile devices bring us access to everywhere, all-the-tim... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , E-Learning , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Mobile Learning , Training and Development - General

In the early 1990s, I worked in the "educational services" department of a very large computer company. We delivered a lot of training to both customers and employees. At the end of each quarter, we would gather for a pep rally, at which time our vice president would di... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Career Planning , Curriculum Alignment , Integrated Talent Management , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Skills Gap

The financial downturn has predictably led to some hesitation in upfront communication between employers and employees, but the tide of accountability is turning, and executives are innovatively tackling the problem. Sixty-five percent of companies plan to increase thei... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Social Learning

When a trainer introduces a course or workshop outline, he provides a snapshot of what will be covered, including the learning goals, timeline, activities, assignments, and other pertinent information to the participants. According to Pat McLagan, trainers can help lear... More »

Learning & Development

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

As leaders struggle to ensure the long-term viability of their organizations in a volatile economy, a recent study from the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) reports that a glaring gap exists between the leadership skills organizations have now and the ones they will... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Skills Gap , Social Learning