When implementing an LMS for the first time, your team members, as well as other internal partners (Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, and so forth) can anticipate a learning curve. Be aware that many factors influence the time and complexity of i... More »

Learning Technologies

Managing the Learning Function , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Intermediate-level Content

Back in the old daysabout 20 years agopeople were discouraged from taking care of personal issues at work. At the same time, they were expected to just do their jobs, without making decisions or brainstorming better ways to do things. Both of those mindsets are long gon... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Engagement , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Trends

Knowledge management systems that consistently yield the most effective results for their organizations typically have a few factors in common. More »

Learning Technologies , Learning & Development

Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Training and Development - General

Sustainability is a hot topic these days. Leaders tout green initiatives. Politicians, actors, and CEOs are now ersatz environmentalists. Perhaps your organization recently jumped on the bandwagon, trying to focus your goals in an eco direction. Suddenly you are trying ... More »

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

Business Impact , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Trends

Organizational development and human resources personnel complement one another during times of change, with OD providing a big picture view and HR taking on front-line challenges. When I left a Fortune 100 company in the middle 1990s, one of my colleagues commented, "W... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Change Management , Global Workforce Development , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Training and Development - General