An Analysis of E-learning

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Vanda Vieira

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a central role in the European Union. To ensure these essential entities continue to flourish, they require special economic and social policy considerations, namely, access to education and continuing vocational training. More »

Review: Interact Now

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Mary Keith Resseau

In the genus of synchronous tools, Interact Now is a different species. Formerly known as iLearning, and then Capstar, Interact Now joined the Thomson NETg fold in 2004. The product was initially developed as a synchronous learning platform in support of a satellite-bas... More »

Establishing an Effective Cross-Cultural Training Program and Measuring the Benefits

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John G. Schieman

We live in an age of globalization. Corporations are outsourcing manufacturing and services around the world to wherever it makes sound economic sense. Fortune 500 companies increasingly rely on international teams to "get the job done." Many of these teams are virtual,... More »

Leading Virtual Teams

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Skip Ward

You are in Nashville and send an email to your team members in London and Singapore at the end of your day. You jump out of bed at 2 a.m. to see if there is a reply. Dedication! Or, you are up at 4 a.m. to cover a lunch-hour conference call meeting in Europe. You set a ... More »

Getting People to Be a Team

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Iqbar Noor

Great teams are a pleasure to work with. They deliver great results, excite people to perform at peak levels, and become memorable role models for others. In a great team there is a collective push for excellence, for finishing, and for finding solutions to obstacles th... More »