Corporate crises have been in the news far too much in the 21st century, but the tale of Satyam Computer Services and its CEO sent shivers through the IT world. Satyam's learning organization had the unenviable task of communicating with a workforce that had no real exp... More »

Global Human Resources Development

Business Impact , Change Management , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Economy , Jobs , Training for Multiple Cultures

With more than 17,000 employees in multiple lines of business in 40 countries around the globe, Mercer approaches talent management systematically in an effort to develop talented individuals to meet current and future business needs. Deborah Wheelock, head of global ta... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Business Impact , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Global Workforce Development , Managing the Learning Function

In particular, one of the most important changes taking place is the formalization of informal learning. Today's high-impact training programs go far beyond instructor-led events and include self-study materials, social experiences, performance support, mobile learning ... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning , Innovation , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

For Northrop Grumman, a diverse set of business units - each with its own L&D organization - work together to create an enterprise-wide brand of leadership development, as well as more innovative and cost-effective ways of shaping and executing learning processes. N... More »

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

Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Global Workforce Development , Leadership Development , Training and Development - General

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