The only thing predictable these days is unpredictability. Change is all around us, and the pace of change is accelerating. Many companies and businesses that were once robust and thriving find themselves in financial freefall. Organizations with storied histories such ... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Innovation , Integrated Talent Management , Managing Organizational Knowledge

Using Web 2.0 tools to make reading and research more effective. It is clear that learning professionals need to look for better ways to take responsibility for our own learning. Here's a look at how we can take advantage of some of the relatively recent Web 2.0 tools t... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Informal Learning , Innovation , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Social Learning , Training and Development - General , Trends

What does it take for individuals and organizations to be truly successful in the current era of "affluence, automation, and Asia?" Daniel Pink's A Whole New Mind directly addresses that important question and explains some of the changes occurring in our society and or... More »

Human Capital

Asia Pacific , Business Impact , Competencies , Innovation , Managing Organizational Knowledge

I feel truly privileged to have worked with some great people over the years. From both the vendor side and the supplier side, I have been inspired by and have learned from talented, smart, and driven folks. But I am still amazed by two things: first, otherwise savvy or... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Human Performance Improvement , Innovation , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Training and Development - General

Chapter: Partnering to Achieve Measurable Business Results in the New Economy Background First Union is the nations sixth largest bank holding company, and it serves more than 16 million customers. It has the third largest branch network and a footprint that spans from ... More »

Sales Enablement , Senior Leaders & Executives

Assessment , Business Impact , Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Competencies , Designing Learning , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Innovation , Integrated Talent Management , Managing Organizational Knowledge