LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRENDS FOR 2017 AND BEYOND
Rapid changes in technology, a significant increase in the use of smartphones and mobile devices, and constantly evolving social media have changed the way people learn. Continue reading
EVALUATING LONG-TERM TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS
At some point in our careers, most of us have participated in a professional development training program. Your courses may have been face-to-face instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, web-based training or a blended training program. Whatever the format, it’s very likely you completed one of the several types of evaluations based on the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model. Continue reading
CREATING A CULTURE OF LEARNING
While some professionals are working on new degrees and certifications, many of us―who are long past our cap and gown days―may not consider ourselves students anymore. In reality, we’re learning all the time: reading articles, talking to colleagues, retweeting, leaving comments, listening to podcasts…the amount of information we absorb is incredible. How can your organization… Continue reading
AN INCREASING VETERAN WORKFORCE WILL CHANGE THE WAY ORGANIZATIONS DO BUSINESS
Civilian agencies and public sector companies will see the way they do business change as our veteran workforce continues to grow. The needs of veterans and their families change on an ongoing basis, and employers—all employers—will need to embrace these changes. Organizations must ensure that they stay on top of this changing veteran landscape and… Continue reading
FLIPPING LEARNING ON ITS HEAD
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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… Continue reading