Training Outsourcing: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

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Roger Blair

Over the years, providing high-quality training to employees has been somewhat problematic to many companies. While the need for well-trained people is obvious, many companies don't do a consistently good job of creating training internally. Others, however, have built ... More »

Getting a Seat at the Table: Interview with Theresa Hummel-Krallinger and Jim Yoacham

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George Hall

Training expert, Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, and former senior executive, Jim Yoakum, draw from several decades of experience to define just what skills are needed to "get-a-seat-at-the table," and how these skills can be developed. Hummel-Krallinger and Yoakum sound a c... More »

ROI Network Update: Check Out These Upcoming Events

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Dara Dirth

It's time to come together to learn the latest techniques and trends, share your successes and failures, and refine your skills and knowledge! Check out this article to learn how you can tailor your professional experience with the following programs: Measuring & Ev... More »

A Systems Approach to Measuring Leadership Development

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Ted Middelberg

In the February 2006 issue of Chief Learning Officer, the American Management Association's Executive Vice President of U.S. Management Education noted, "Today's chief learning officers have a goal to provide relevant, effective, efficient, and measurable training." The... More »

Measurement, Evaluation, and Cultural Issues

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Rodrigo F. Lara

From a macro to a micro perspective, measurement and evaluation efforts always deal with cultural issues. When we think from a macro perspective, we perceive differences between one country and the other. For example, in the Latin American culture, there is no "measurem... More »