A financial institution realizes that no one cookie-cutter model exists for the perfect learning function. More »

Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development , Managing the Learning Function

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

Underlying its core mission is a belief in the best of human nature, including people's ability to accomplish great things and find deep meaning in relationships. This belief has always shaped Hallmark's policies, which place people - both within and outside the organiz... More »

Human Capital , Workforce Development

Assessment , Engagement , Management Development , 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