Blending Formal and Informal Learning

Skillsoft

Over 80% of learning that happens in organizations is informal, with just 20% occurring via formal methods. Claire Schooley, Senior Analyst at Forrester Research explains how organizations with the best learning cultures blend both for optimal results. More »

SumTotal Talent Expansion

SumTotal

SumTotal's Talent Expansion is a whole new approach to discovering, developing and unleashing the hidden potential within your workforce - because you want your people to be great at what they do, not just record what they do. More »

Why Organizations Use Competencies

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William J. Rothwell

Knowledge of competencies and competency modeling is increasingly important for workplace learning professionals tasked with learning results. Most front-line learning and performance professionals and their managers have encountered competencies or competency modeling ... More »

Making Business Decisions: The Heart and the Head

Jay Cross

Jay Cross examines decision making on learning at work, and gives the lie to some myths about the use of business metrics. To earn a seat at the table where the business managers sit, you must speak the language of business behave like an officer of the corporation thin... More »