Suite Synchronicity

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David Wentworth

An ASTD/i4cp study of the CEO-CLO relationship finds that implementing a learning strategy that supports the business strategy is critical to moving the learning function from the perceived "order taker" to a valued partner. More »

Strategic Planning for the Instructional Designer

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Bruno Neal

Help forecast challenges and provide solutions by getting involved early in decisions related to the scope of design projects. Today you woke up with your mind full of ideas, almost mentally rehearsing your speech for the big event. After months going through instructio... More »

Social Media Basics for Frontline Workers

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Richard Jaenke

When implementing social media strategies for training, don't leave your frontline workers behind. As learning professionals, nearly every day we hear about exciting new ideas or applications concerning the use of digital media and collaborative tools in the workplace. ... More »

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 »

Burned Out and Fed Up? Maybe All You Need Is a Break

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Catherine Allen

A sabbatical may be just the thing to help you recharge and reconnect. Are you feeling greater stress and finding that you are sick more often? Do you long for a week, or even a weekend, where work does not interfere with your life? Has the stress of disgr... More »