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April 2009

Training+Development

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Culturally Accessible E-Learning:

An Overdue Global Business Imperative

By Andrea Edmundson

Companies readily embrace e-learning to train globalized workforces, but fail to recognize the impact of cultural differences on the success of their programs. Leaving out cultural analysis or failing to recognize cultural differences can endanger the success of globalization efforts.

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	MANAGING THE LEARNING FUNCTION Learning Eye to Eye: Aligning Training With Business Objectives By Elaine Biech Workplace learning and performance professionals know that training is more than just something nice to do. Aligning training with broader business goals is crucial for building trust and strengthening the bottom line.
	MANAGING THE LEARNING FUNCTION Learning in a Down Economy By Andrew Paradise and Jennifer Mosley Findings from a recent ASTD research report reveal how many organizations are now looking to the learning function for solutions when they face difficult economic conditions.
	IMPROVING HUMAN PERFORMANCE Human Potential Untangled By Kevin J. Sensenig Successful engagement and getting the most out of workers’ potential means removing obstacles and acknowledging and showing appreciation for hard work and unique strengths.
	DELIVERING TRAINING A New Era for Accessibility By Paul Harris A wave of computer-based technologies will soon help millions of people with disabilities communicate, learn, and become more productive workers. Learning professionals are invited to catch this global tide.

	MANAGING THE LEARNING FUNCTION Culturally Accessible E-Learning: An Overdue Global Business Imperative By Andrea Edmundson Companies readily embrace e-learning to train globalized workforces, but fail to recognize the impact of cultural differences on the success of their programs. Leaving out cultural analysis or failing to recognize cultural differences can endanger the success of globalization efforts.

	Long View// Doug Lynch ++ Vice Dean, Graduate School of Education University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Doug Lynch knows how to put innovation into lifelong education. he founded Corporate Learning Services—an advisory program for large organizations such as American Express and JetBlue Airways on developing corporate universities. At Penn, Lynch created the first doctoral program of its kind for work-based learning executives as part of the Wharton School. At the Graduate School of Education, Lynch encourages use of video and virtual open houses to broaden learning opportunities. ++ Extra Content - Only Online!
	Economy Watch// Letter from Jennifer Homer & Michael Ferraro Training Stimulates Economic Recovery
	Economic Case Study// Memorial Hermann Employs Web-Based Training to Remain Financially Viable One department is able to reduce meetings and increase productivity by placing research papers in the PiL library.
	INTELLIGENCE// Canada’s Lagging Productivity A new survey points to rough spots in Canada’s training hours and incentive plans.
	RE:SEARCh// Salaries on the Chopping Block 2009 budgets reveal curtailed salary increases for half of U.S. companies.
	Technology// Learning 2.0 and Workplace Communities Social media and formal learning meet face to face as new learning communities take shape.
	FUNDAMENTALS// Information Overload: Taking Control of Content Intelligent CMSs help take the thorns out of data management.
	LEARNING BLUEPRINT// Give Your Training a Visual Boost You don’t need to be an artist to inject successful, meaningful visual elements into your training.
	DEVELOPMENT// The Results Eradicator Procrastination is the habit we love to hate. Knowing its foundations can help you beat it once and for all.
	Editor's Note// Letter from T+D's Editor New World Skills
	Books// Road Warrior By Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey, and Jeff Wolf Insight Publishing, 74 pp., $19.95 Read all April book reviews.
	Career path// Interview: Necessary Measures Rob Hileman is a learning professional who managed a smart job search in a tough economy. Rob spoke with career coach Marshall Brown about how he was able to stay afloat and find a great job after being laid off.
	Workplace Rx// Training With the Punches A food service and transportation company is forced to revamp a training initiative when the declining economy deals an unexpected blow.
	Workplace Rx// It Starts at the Top ++ A grocery store chain realizes the beneficial impact of performance measurements on retention. ++ Extra Content - Only Online!

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