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For most of us, the idea of a classroom brings to mind a familiar image with a teacher at the front of the room and a class full of students eagerly (or sometimes not so eagerly) waiting to learn. From one generation to the next, the classroom concept hasn’t changed very dramatically. Teachers provide live instruction coupled with limited hands-on practice in the classroom. Additional practical exercises are assigned as homework that the students dutifully complete outside of class on their own without assistance or anyone to consult when they struggle. The model has been applied universally from elementary classrooms to senior-level leadership courses, and, despite dramatic advances in technology, the model persists. In the professional learning and development world, most courses, even t ...

Budgets are limited. Productivity is critical. Now more than ever, organizations are seeking sustainable alternatives to in-person events. Virtual events offer a new way forward, providing a participant experience that mirrors that of traditional events. So is a virtual event the best solution for your organization? The answer depends on your goals and objectives. If your agency wants to offer learning, workshops, seminars, jobs fairs or expos that are effective and efficient, then hosting a virtual event is a viable way to go. Still not convinced? Here are the top four benefits to going virtual: Accessibility: Access content and functionality anywhere, anytime, including via mobile devices Availability: Archive content to provide ongoing engagement, even after an event ends Cost effective ...

Effective leaders directly impact employee engagement, making employees want to stay and do good work. Learn more about transforming IT organizations.      

Employees have different expectations about accessing information, and successful organizations have found innovative ways to share information across multiple platforms to accommodate the 24/7 lifecycle most employees live in. Learn more about investing in employee communications.