Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a central role in the European Union. To ensure these essential entities continue to flourish, they require special economic and social policy considerations, namely, access to education and continuing vocational training. More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning Technologies

Economy , E-Learning , Europe , Global Workforce Development , Latin America

In the genus of synchronous tools, Interact Now is a different species. Formerly known as iLearning, and then Capstar, Interact Now joined the Thomson NETg fold in 2004. The product was initially developed as a synchronous learning platform in support of a satellite-bas... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , E-Learning , Global Workforce Development , Mobile Learning , Training and Development - General

We live in an age of globalization. Corporations are outsourcing manufacturing and services around the world to wherever it makes sound economic sense. Fortune 500 companies increasingly rely on international teams to "get the job done." Many of these teams are virtual,... More »

Global Human Resources Development

Asia Pacific , Curriculum Alignment , Europe , Global Workforce Development , North America , Training for Multiple Cultures , Trends

Great teams are a pleasure to work with. They deliver great results, excite people to perform at peak levels, and become memorable role models for others. In a great team there is a collective push for excellence, for finishing, and for finding solutions to obstacles th... More »

Career Development , Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital

Business Impact , Career Development , Competencies , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development

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 »

Career Development , Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Career Development , Curriculum Alignment , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General , Trends