We’ve probably all heard the expressions “a new broom sweeps clean” and “don’t reinvent the wheel,” but all too often, we do not heed this advice. More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

As 2012 begins, evaluation professionals can play a key role in helping organizational leaders recognize and capitalize on economic, technological, and demographic trends that are transforming todays workplace. Several significant trends and implications for evaluat... More »

Learning & Development

Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

The human resources and training departments are common partners in corporate initiatives. It is also not uncommon for marketing and sales to join forces to meet certain business objectives. However, most companies overlook the culture benefits that come when traini... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Delivering Training , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

Involving business leaders in learning is not a new idea. In fact, a variety of best practices can be used to align learning solutions with business priorities and leaders, including governance boards and leaders serving as teachers. Some learning professionals are at t... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

Because the agreement is the culmination of the contact phase, it is tempting to gloss over finalizing the agreement. This is especially true when consultant and client know each other and have worked together before. Nevertheless, many internal consultants who were int... More »

Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General