The company created a Live Work training program to teach safety procedures to live-work personnel and to build a good safety attitude to achieve a zero-accident rate. A blended approach with state-of-the-art technology and training methodology encouraged an interactive... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development

Competencies , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Training and Development - General

Based in Portland, Oregon, ESCO Corporation (www.escocorp.com) is a global manufacturer of engineered metal parts and components for industrial applications, including construction, power generation, and aerospace. As part of the company's Engineered Products group, ESC... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Change Management , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Innovation , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

Occupational health and safety are fundamental considerations in all workplaces but are of paramount concern in the construction industry, where accidents can have serious consequences for individuals, their families, and the long-term viability of a company. Mindful of... More »

Learning & Development

Asia Pacific , Competencies , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Innovation , Intermediate-level Content , Measuring and Evaluating , Skills Gap , Training and Development - General

A Fresh Look at Imagery As cognitive psychology explains more of the mystery behind how images work on the human brain, visual learning increasingly is understood as a powerful strategic tool for organizations. At the same time, the digital revolution is connecting a gl... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Training and Development - General

Learning Executive Briefing: How long have you been with JetBlue? Mike Barger: I've been here since the beginning. I was part of the start-up team. That was in late 1998. My principal role was to head the training function. It's also what I did as a Navy pilot. I came o... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Delivering Training , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General