The Business Leader's Bottom Line

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Ajay M Pangarkar

The most relevant, expensive, and challenging resources for leaders to manage are people. So why is it that training and development are so often at the top of the list for expense reduction? More »

The Subject Matter Expert's Role in Training and Instructional Design

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Chuck Hodell

Recognizing that SMEs exist in all disciplines—and that a content expert is the same as a graphic artist or pro­grammer working on a project—opens unlimited avenues of cooperation and com­munication. More »

Gamification A Book Report

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Ryann K. Ellis

Gamification is one of the hottest new strategies in business, and for good reason—it's helping leading companies create unprecedented engagement and learning with customers and employees. Here’s a rundown of some recent releases on gamification, as well as ... More »

Blinded by Success

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steven snyder

Executives facing new situations often turn to strategies and tactics that proved successful in the past without questioning whether those strategies are appropriate for the new circumstances. This “experience blind spot” can be perilous for executives who a... More »

Finding Your Power in the Collaborative World: A Guide for Introverts

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Devon Miller

Introverts have many strengths. You need to embrace the benefits of this unique personality trait. More »