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

While much of the nation has been fighting to survive the recession, Booz Allen, a strategy and technology consulting firm, has faced a different challenge: unprecedented growth. With an increased focus on business delivery and utilization, new hires need to be equipped... More »

Career Development , Human Capital , Learning & Development

Advanced Level Content , Career Development , Career Planning , Coaching and Mentoring , Designing Learning , Engagement , Simulations and Serious Games , Social Learning , Training and Development - General

The computer games industry has seen explosive growth in recent years. Energized by the virulent nature of social networks and the increasing capabilities of mobile devices, gaming is bigger than Hollywood. The fundamental premise behind most gaming experiences is the j... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Simulations and Serious Games

CEO Doug Conant makes nourishing the lives of customers and employees a top priority. And training and developing all employees, regardless of level, is the key. More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Career Development , Change Management , Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development

Imagine yourself in a virtual classroom. The instructor puts an image of a game of cricket on the screen and says, "Sometimes dealing with pressures at work may feel like a game of 20/20 limited cricket, where you are chasing a score of 220 and it's the last over. You h... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Innovation , Students , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures