January 2009 Archive

DELIVERING TRAINING

E-Learning No How

By Mark Simon

Many perfectly good e-learning lessons have wilted and died for reasons unrelated to the design and content. Know the most commonly encountered mistakes in e-learning implementation and how to avoid them.

DELIVERING TRAINING

Immersive Learning Seeks a Footold

By Paul D. Harris

Proponents say immersive learning and other Web 3D technologies represent the biggest communications advance since the Internet was formed. Organizations make headway in exploring the possibilities along the cutting edge of learning in 3D.

COACHING

The Great Mentor Match

By Beth N. Carvin

Xerox’s Women’s Alliance rethinks the old methods for shaping mentor programs, and cracks the code for fostering great relationships using online tools.

FACILITATING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

Overcoming Culture Fatigue in Government

By Pat Galagan

Government leaders in recent years have made strides in creating successful transitions and positive cultural shifts. Break free from the bureaucracy to incite real change.

DESIGNING LEARNING

A New Mindset for a New Mind

By Paul G. Whitmore

New information on neurons, holons, circuits, and transmissions gives an enhanced understanding of how our
brains work, and what the ramifications
are on learning.

FACILITATING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

Big Plans…Small Office

By Daria Chernovitskaya

Small organizations face common challenges that are frequently ignored by the community of organizational development and training professionals.

Long View//

Daniel Goleman

Psychologist
Co-Chairman, The Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations
Rutgers University
Williamsburg, Massachusetts

INTELLIGENCE//

Middle Manager Muddle

Stresses faced by middle managers are still an unknown quantity.

RE:SEARCH//

I Work, Therefore I Am

A European consulting study highlights the importance of self-connectedness for workers.

Trends//

Not Your Father’s MBA

What fresh ideas about MBA programs are rising to the surface in this tough economy?

FUNDAMENTALS//

More Than a Merge

Successful blended learning means thinking ahead and knowing the modalities thoroughly.

DEVELOPMENT//

Innovation Generator

Methodically generate bold ideas that you can bank on.

LEARNING BLUEPRINT//

Accelerating Expertise With Scenario-Based Learning

Mapping the ins and outs of designing and implementing SBL.

Editor's Note//

Letter from T+D's editor

Training in the New Administration

Books//

Strengths Based Leadership

By Tom Rath and Barty Conchie
(Gallup Press)

Read all January book reviews.

Career Path//

Your path in 3D

From the moment you enter the career marketplace to find a new job, on through working your Web savvy once you get there, knowledge about virtual worlds is gaining importance along the career path.

Workplace Rx//

Keep the Questions Coming

When faced with a human performance improvement problem, asking questions may be more important than prescribing a speedy diagnosis.