In the world of physics, a tipping point is considered the point at which an object is displaced from a state of stable equilibrium into a new, different state. In sociology, a tipping point refers to an event in which a previously rare phenomenon becomes dramatical... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Designing Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating

In Latin educare to educate means to draw out. But it seems as if education and training are often more focused on a top-down teaching approach where information is disseminated, than a true drawing-out process in which participants discover the learning through a proce... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Measuring and Evaluating

Keeping a results-based evaluation and return-on-investment process on track is one of biggest implementation challenges for evaluation professionals. In many ways, its equivalent to training for a marathon. You start small with manageable goals, stretch your muscles, c... More »

Learning & Development

Advanced Level Content , Assessment , Business Impact , Human Performance Improvement , Measuring and Evaluating

The use of a 360-degree assessment for each learning participant is a fundamental building block of the entire program. But what about the use of other assessment instruments within the program? There is certainly no lack of assessment instruments on the market. Along w... More »

Human Capital , Workforce Development

Assessment , Career Development , Career Planning , Leadership Development , Management Development , Measuring and Evaluating