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

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

In 2004, Langham Place Hotel boldly opened a luxury, five-star hotel in an older, rundown part of Hong Kong. To attract business to this unconventional location, the hotel offered a range of hi-tech facilities, including wireless broadband Internet connectivity througho... More »

Learning & Development

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Innovation , Measuring and Evaluating

Fortune magazine has again ranked QUALCOMM as one of the Best Companies to Work For. The company ranked 14 on the recently released 2007 list, improving on its no. 23 ranking a year ago. In 2005 and 2006, the company was recognized by ASTD as one of a handful of compani... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Designing Learning , Engagement , Training and Development - General