Learning 2.0 has officially arrived. However, there's debate over whether it's a legitimate evolution of existing e-learning paradigms, a convenient way to group learning-enabling technologies together under one umbrella, or a cynical attempt to distance ourselves from ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Trends

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

Until recently, there was limited understanding of the scope and detrimental impact of workplace violence. Traditionally, organizational leaders have held a not-in-my-back-yard mentality, thinking, "Our people aren't violent. That wouldn't happen here." From disgruntled... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Training and Development - General , Trends , World Events

Coaching has become a key element in most leadership development initiatives. Once conceived of as training reserved for only a few individuals at the apex of the organization chart, it is available to a much broader segment of the leadership team. A growing body of emp... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Coaching and Mentoring , Human Performance Improvement , Training and Development - General , Trends

By taking a phased approach to community building in asynchronous online training programs, you can increase traffic and build loyalty for your initiative, product, or brand. Community building is a matter of course in the sphere of synchronous online training. Guided d... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Beginner Level Content , Engagement , Informal Learning , Social Learning , Trends