The Elasticity of Training

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Carol Decker

One of the most mindful discussions of our time is that of the world economy. During recessionary eras, expenditures become hard fought for and the pressure for increased revenue becomes more intense. The training field is no stranger to the negative effects of hard eco... More »

A Performance Consulting Approach to Helping Small Business Owners

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Jeff McElyea

In my work I meet many small business owners (SBOs) who are very skilled at their crafts but who lack a broad understanding of how to build and operate a business. Consequently, their companies are profitable enough to remain open, but do not generate a livable income. ... More »

Getting to ROI through a Performance-Centered Framework

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Ron Drew Stone

As we go about the business of identifying performance needs and designing, developing, and delivering training for clients, we focus on the learning requirements. After all, we are the sponsor of learning, and the champion, the steward, the expert in learning and train... More »

Elements of a Successful Mentoring Program

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Heidi Kromrei

Mentoring programs can be an important part of the human performance technologists toolkit. The history of mentoring may have its beginnings in Greek mythology when Telemachus left his son in the care of a wise man named Mentor. Defining what mentoring is, and what it i... More »

Take the ‘Micro’ Out of Management

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Melissa Westmoreland

You know that moment when a boss appears to be bearing down on you, nitpicking, or just plain in your business? Your insides tie into knots and you feel your blood pressure rise. Inside your head, a voice screams, Why dont you just leave me alone and let me do my job?! ... More »