Infotopia: How Many Minds Produce Knowledge Cass R. Sunstein Oxford University Press (USA) We admit it's the title of this book that got us interested. Information? Utopia? We all understand the power of knowledge and information, and more than a few authors have killed... More »

Learning & Development

Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Economy , Global Workforce Development , Informal Learning , Leadership Development , Training and Development - General , Trends

One of the greatest challenges of managing training is partnering with the entire business enterprise to ensure alignment, commitment, support, and results. Given the global nature and decentralized culture of Caterpillar, addressing this challenge was a daunting task. ... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Change Management , Designing Learning , Engagement , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

As Andrew Paradise, ASTD research analyst, notes in the 2007 report: benchmarking research matters. "This is important data that helps you understand whether the level and types of investments you are making are on par with similar organizations," he writes. "And most i... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Economy , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General , Trends

One of the biggest challenges in HR and training today is the development of an integrated systems strategy. Many companies have a tapestry of systems, often including legacy HR management systems (HRMSs), learning management systems (LMSs), and recruiting systems - as ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Career Development , Career Planning , Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Competencies , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Skills Gap , Training and Development - General