I have always hated Internet chat rooms and studiously avoided them. To me, they are chaotic, confusing, and frustrating. I have also accepted the fact that on this question I am probably in the minority. The immediacy of chat can be a significant factor in building onl... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Engagement , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures , Trends

This is the first volume of six in Michael Allen's e-Learning Library, a comprehensive collection of proven techniques for creating e-learning applications that achieve targeted behavioral outcomes through meaningful, memorable, and motivational learning experiences. Th... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Training and Development - General , Trends

Over the years, providing high-quality training to employees has been somewhat problematic to many companies. While the need for well-trained people is obvious, many companies don't do a consistently good job of creating training internally. Others, however, have built ... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General , Trends

Training expert, Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, and former senior executive, Jim Yoakum, draw from several decades of experience to define just what skills are needed to "get-a-seat-at-the table," and how these skills can be developed. Hummel-Krallinger and Yoakum sound a c... More »

Career Development , Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Career Development , Curriculum Alignment , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General , Trends