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

Curriculums benefit business in many ways. They are a major contribution to employee productivity and retention. Curriculums add value by reducing training costs and achieve performance goals by setting a true expectation for an employee to transfer learning to the job.... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Competencies , Credentialing , Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

E-Learning projects are different than traditional learning projects. In general, the key word that describes this difference is MORE. An e-learning project is actually two projects: a software project combined with a performance enhancement ("training") project. That m... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

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

Organizations that have a presence in multiple parts of the world struggle with the idea of a corporate diversity initiative and how to make it work in the varied cultural environments they work in. The concerns I receive calls about are U.S. HR or training people who w... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Learning & Development

Global Workforce Development , Intermediate-level Content , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures