A number of misconceptions exist about the role of learning content in talent management. Belief in these misconceptions can thwart organizations from realizing the power of learning to transform how they operate. The Skillsoft whitepaper “Five Fallacies about the... More »

Learning Technologies

Integrated Talent Management , Managing the Learning Function , Intermediate-level Content

In their book, Blue Ocean Strategy, W. Chan Kim and Rene Mauborgne say that most companies exist in a red ocean of competition but would succeed far more by creating blue oceans of uncontested market space. The same change can be made in our workplaces. Yes, obj... More »

Human Capital

Change Management , Engagement , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function

A few months ago, I was challenged with the task of defining our companys core beliefsnot the what of what we do, but the why. I watched a fascinating video on TED.com by Simon Sinek, How great leaders inspire action. The lecture discussed the importance of iden... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development

The field of training and development is at a crossroads. On one hand, employees can now access most educational information instantaneously and at no cost. Go to Google and type in How to raise penguins. Youll find more information about raising penguins than y... More »

Career Development , Human Capital

Career Development , Career Planning , Competencies , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development

Back in the old daysabout 20 years agopeople were discouraged from taking care of personal issues at work. At the same time, they were expected to just do their jobs, without making decisions or brainstorming better ways to do things. Both of those mindsets are long gon... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Engagement , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Trends