Assessments and competencies are core elements of most training programs, but recent neuroscience research suggests that these elements may be detrimental to the improvement of organizational performance. New “affirmative” models of learning that use “... More »

Learning & Development , Human Capital

Assessment , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Training and Development - General

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

The 2008 global financial crisis forced many organizations to rethink the way they manage and develop talent. After organizations responded to the initial crisis by making significant cost and headcount reductions, many talent management professionals scrambled to demon... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Assessment , Business Impact , Curriculum Alignment , Economy , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Trends

National social services agencies are dealing with the implications of the changes in federal and state Welfare to Work (WTW) program regulations brought about through the 2005 Deficit Reduction Act (DRA). The policies put in place by the new regulations have created an... More »

Career Development , Government , Human Capital

Assessment , Career Development , Career Planning , Economy , Jobs , Measuring and Evaluating

Jim Donaldson, CEO of XYZ Company, a multi-divisional corporation, struggled with his predicament. As a result of the economy, his company was going to have to restructure to consolidate departments, layoff staff, and redefine jobs. His employees were concerned, anxious... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Assessment , Business Impact , Change Management