One challenge of working in the training field, especially in manufacturing, is that our function is often viewed as an expense. In the current economy with plant closings and layoffs, that is not a good place to be. Calculate what you cost your employer on an annual ba... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Delivering Training , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating

It is no surprise that organizations have been and will continue to lay off training staff - to reduce overhead. While these individuals added value to an organization when it was financially stable, many training projects are deemed nonessential to an organizations vib... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Delivering Training , Economy , Managing the Learning Function , Trends