Strategic Planning Primer

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Consultants perform a unique service to organizations. In spite of being outsiders, or often because of it, consultants can provide an objective point of view and cost-effective expertise. This is never more evident than in strategic planning. Hiring a consultant is an ... More »

Priorities, Priorities, Priorities: The Time Is Now

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Bob Hewes

We all know it is important to focus on our priorities. We hear all the time: Spend your time on the important things, spend time on your highest-impact activities, and work smarter not harder. We know this, but it is becoming ever more difficult to accomplish. Why? Mor... More »

HTML5: Game Changer for E-Learning?

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Without boring you to death on the details of HTML5, I will say that it will likely be a game changer for the learning industry for a number of reasons: HTML5 improves video and audio quality extensively. As a result, your social learning/social media experience has jus... More »

Common Features of a Virtual Classroom Software Program

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Cindy Huggett

Lets review the common features available in most virtual classroom software programs. Well briefly discuss each tool, its common uses for virtual training, and any unique characteristics to be mindful of when using it. This is not an exhaustive list of all featuresjust... More »

Find Your Value

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What can our real value beto the companies we work for, to our clients, and to the learning profession? I believe that our real value lies in our relevance. We are relevant when we serve as a means to achieving a particular purpose. In most companies, that's spelled out... More »