Since the current economic crisis began, we have seen many IT workers and end-users lose their jobs. Organizations re-structure, outsource, and are expected to accomplish their business goals with less resources. The unfortunate reality is that we are in the midst of a ... More »

Human Capital , Workforce Development

Management Development , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General , Trends

An open, accelerated flow of information is fostering greater collaboration and improving performance across all levels of government. A revolution is happening in government as the result of a new generation of government employees, the rise of Web 2.0 technologies, an... More »

Government , Learning Technologies

E-Learning , Informal Learning , Innovation , Mobile Learning , North America , Social Learning , Training and Development - General , Trends

As of yet, there are few schools, certificate programs, or even seminars available to provide step-by-step instructions for conducting educational sessions in 3D virtual immersive environments. Absent those formal, standardized guidelines here are lessons learned from v... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games , Social Learning , Students , Trends

At a recent learning conference, managers of two insurance companies and a technology company shared 10 ways that organizations measure impact of training. Wed like to report each of the companies has a strategic, scientific way of doing so, but that would be a stretch.... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating

In Talent Management, contributor Nigel Paine paints a portrait of an exciting new world of work: "Most industrial economies will have extraordinary numbers of people working in areas that involve breakthroughs, are breathtaking, and are astonishing. Hundreds of thousan... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Beginner Level Content , Integrated Talent Management , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General