Role of the Training Department in International Joint Ventures, Mergers, and Acquisitions

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With an estimated failure rate of 50 to 70 percent, international joint ventures (IJVs) are inherently unstable endeavors. However, the advantages of successful international joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions are significant enough that an increasing... More »

Adult Learning Versus Workplace Learning

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Adult learning has historically referred to educational opportunities outside the workplace, yet the same methods and models used in adult learning should remain applicable inside organizations. Workplace learning cant be complete without a segment that adheres ... More »

Aligning Learning and Development with Compensation and Rewards

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Ensuring the alignment and integration of learning and development with compensation and rewardsand other management policies, processes, and practicesis an important aspect of effective talent management. There is, first, a need for horizontal alignmentensuring... More »

Considering Culture in Training and HPI Solutions

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Training or nontraining solutions begin with a needs analysis where the designincluding content, material, delivery, and methods of implementationare decided. In many cases, decisions regarding the solution are made at corporate headquarters, without taking into... More »

Driving Through the Mentums

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Everybody gets stuck. It happens to organizations as well as individuals. It doesnt matter how exciting the change effort is, or how many people are on board. Enthusiasm flags. Internal change leaders flame out. Efforts start to wander off strategy. The prob... More »