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News
ASTD Learning Executive Confidence Index, LXCI (Nov 08)
ASTD has
created the ASTD Learning Executive Confidence Index (LXCI) to
assess the outlooks and expectations of learning executives for the
next six months on a 100-point scale, modeled after the CEO
Confidence Indices reported by Chief Executive Magazine and The
Conference Board.
©2008 ASTD
From ASTD's The Buzz -
Worldwide Training Industry News (Nov
08)
Abstract News ©2008
Information Inc
Quick News Digest from IT Skills Research
(Nov 08)
Industry News from IT Skills Research
(Nov 08)
Market Monitor 2008 Q3
(from IT Skills Research) - Nov 08
© IT Skills
Research Programme 1998-2008, last modified 11 Nov 08
IT Training Press Releases (Nov 08)
Industry News Headlines from CLOmedia (Nov
08)
E-Learning Market Update
from Kineo (Oct 08)
E-Learning Market Update
from Kineo (Nov 08)
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Reviews and Current Trends
Investment in Learning Remains Strong (Nov 08)
The 2008 ASTD State of the Industry report shows sustained support
for corporate learning.
©2008 ASTD
Weather this Storm, Prepare for the Next (Oct 08)
Companies that treat their people well, even during difficult times,
will be the long-term winners. Training Industry Quarterly,
©2008 Training Industry
Reshaping the Learning Function to Think and Act Globally (Oct 08)
To best serve the business, learning must be globally integrated and
strategically designed. Network orchestration may hold the key to
creating your organization's future in a flat world.
Training Industry Quarterly,
©2008 Training Industry
2008 ASTD State of the Industry Report (Nov 08)
ASTD's 2008 State of the Industry Report offers a realistic
view of the value placed on workplace learning and performance among
organizations today.
©2008 ASTD
Gauges and Drivers - 2008 Industry Report from Training (Nov
08)
The faltering US economy
is taking its toll on training organizations. Average training
organizations, which include training budgets and payroll, fell 11%
over the last year, according to Training Magazine's
exclusive analysis of employer-sponsored training in the USA.
Training,
©2008 Nielsen Business Media
Training Technology in Action (TIA) Achievers (Nov 08)
Winners of the second
Training Technology in Action (TIA) awards implement bright
ideas with demonstrable returns. Check out the winning projects and
tips for success from their creators.
Training,
©2008 Nielsen Business Media
CertMag's 2008 Salary Survey (Dec 08)
This year's salary
survey features data compiled from 35,079 respondents in more than
100 countries.
CertMag,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
DevLearn 2008 - Learning 2.0 On the Ground (Nov 08)
Here is
a summary of the
conference, with many links to videos and other content for those
who could not be there.
©2008 eLearningGuild
Autumn 2008 market watch - open source adoption (Nov 08)
Every month sees major
new implementations of open source solutions. Here we look at some
of the news from the past quarter on who’s using what and where, and
review the key findings from a number of research reports on open
source adoption across Europe.
©2008 Kineo.com
New Investment Priorities Emerge in Technologies and Services (Nov
08)
As organizations and their learning functions tighten their belts,
they’re going to get much more selective about how they spend their
money.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
Out of chaos, order (Nov 08)
The
Jan 08 Learning Technologies event introduced so many new learning
technologies - impressive but bewildering. Now, we are starting to
see order out of chaos.
Learning Technologies,
©2008 Principal Media
The Importance and Growth of Customer Training (Oct 08)
In these tough economic
times, many organizations are relying on the customer to help hold
things together. That means that customer training is more than it's good business. Training Industry Quarterly,
©2008 Training Industry
Optimizing Customer Training - Growth, Impact and Tools (Sep 08)
This survey asked
leaders in customer training where they think it is heading in 2009.
©2008 Expertus
Customer Care Remixed (Nov 08)
Organizations rethink customer care, with an emphasis on training
customers.
T+D Magazine,
©2008 ASTD
Robots in the Room (Nov 08)
What if you started a
new job, and you find out your trainer is a robot? But not even a
real-life robot, a robot avitar in Second Life!
T+D Magazine,
©2008 ASTD
What's in a Job (Nov 08)
Recent college graduates prioritize workplace culture in seeking out
employment opportunities.
T+D Magazine,
©2008 ASTD
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Training
Manager/Director Development
Samples and Competitive Pilots (Nov 08)
Learning leaders have an opportunity to take a
smarter, evidence-based approach to both evaluation and design
choices.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
Are You a Learning Leader? (Nov 08)
Are you a learning leader? Never mind that you work in the learning
function. What we’re getting at are your personal learning habits,
mindset and disposition.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
Informal Learning - Embracing Web 2.0 (Oct 08)
The lion's share of
learning is conducted outside formal settings, so learning leaders
often must harness the power of the unknown. Today's technology
makes real performance possible.
Training Industry Quarterly,
©2008 Training Industry
Five Key Actions from Implementing Strategy (Nov 08)
There are several ways to address the issue of weak
linkage between activities and the business' strategy. Here are five
best practices for executing strategy.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
Crunch time - the case for corporate training in an uncertain
economic climate (Nov 08)
In
the face of the credit crunch, organisation's are naturally looking
to do more with less and reduce non-core spend.
Learning Technologies,
©2008 Principal Media
The Seven Deadly Sins of the Learner's User Experience (Oct 08)
There can be significant
costs from deploying technologies that don't solve business problems
and cause confusion for the learner.
Training Industry
Quarterly,
©2008 Training Industry
Prime Time for Temps (Nov 08)
Contingent staffing isn’t just for the reception desk any more.
T+D Magazine,
©2008 ASTD
Whom Do You Serve (Nov 08)
In the real world of “selling up, selling down” our
training services, how well do we know those we serve, and how often
do we engage in open debates about learning with them?
Chief Learning Officer,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
Learning from Sport (Nov 08)
Much wisdom can be gleaned from the statements of
(American) football's great coaches who spent so much of their time
doing what we do: developing others.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
Training's Directory of Products and Services 2009 (Nov 08)
Warning 8Mb
This is a "Yellow Pages"
of industry products and services and features an alphabetized index
of companies and contact information, plus a list of companies
organized by category.
Training,
©2008 Nielsen Business Media
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Selling and Marketing
Education
No articles this month.
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Learning Methods and Media
Strike the Work-Learning Balance (Nov 08)
The key to work-learning balance is figuring out how to balance
formal learning experiences with actual application of new skills
and knowledge.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies for Learning (Oct 08)
Technology is advancing
at a rapid pace, and training is keeping pace with that change.
We'll help you prepare for what's possible now, and get set for
what's on the horizon. Training Industry Quarterly,
©2008 Training Industry
Blended Learning is Bunk - Informal Learning is the Future (Nov 08)
Jay
Cross, the man who coined the term 'e-learning', believes the web is
revolutionising the way we learn, with the explosion of online
communities. Cross believes the era of traditional course-led
training is coming to an end and that informal, social learning is
the way forward. Mike Levy interviews the guru of new learning
approaches.
©2008
TrainingZONE
Informal Learning - the Next Big Thing (Nov 08)
Richard Straub explores the rise of informal learning in a culture
of change, and considers the new tools and attitudes that will shape
the future of learning.
©2008
TrainingZONE
Content Creation Strategies (Dec 08)
Effective strategies for
the creation and localisation of rapid e-learning in large
multinational organisations.
©2008 Mohive
Five reasons to invest in rapid e-learning (Oct 08)
Kineo sets out a simple
case.
©2008 Kineo
Effective e-Learning - Ten Top Tips (Nov 08)
Dr Jo Cheesman provides essential pointers for getting the most out
of e-learning.
©2008
TrainingZONE
When It Makes Sense to Pay for Professional Narration (Nov 08)
Your
rapid e-learning software makes it easy to record your narration.
Most of the time that works for you. However, there are times when
recording your own narration doesn’t make sense. Let's look at when
it makes sense to consider professional narration for some of your
e-learning courses.
Rapid E-Learning
Blog,
©2008 Creative
Commons
Get to Know Your Learners and Avoid These Pitfalls (Nov 08)
It's
important to meet the need of learners and understand their world.
Rapid E-Learning
Blog,
©2008 Creative
Commons
How to Get the Most Out of Your Slide Notes (Nov 08)
PowerPoint’s notes section can be used as a way to
capture knowledge, hold a transcript, or even as a glossary. Let's
look at how to get the most out of your notes.
Rapid E-Learning
Blog,
©2008 Creative
Commons
Tools for E-Learning (Nov 08)
Each month Learning Circuits links to offerings from a new
suite of tools. Learning Circuits,
©2008 ASTD
Achieving "Portal-topia" (Oct 08)
Learn about the six considerations needed to achieve successful
integration and to optimize the value of your learning portal.
©2008 TrainingIndustry
Open Source Learning Management Systems - A Primer (Nov 08)
Mark
Aberdour, Kineo Open Source CEO, provides an overview of the rise of
Moodle and the wider open source learning management systems market.
Learning Technologies,
©2008 Principal Media
Moodle - A Low-Cost Solution for Successful e-Learning (Nov 08)
Not
too long ago, Moodle was a little-known content and learning
management application supported by a tiny community. In the last
two years, it has enjoyed tremendous growth, starting in the
education community but now spreading to small- to medium-size
businesses. Should you be looking for ways to put this Open Source
Software to work, this article gives you plenty of help in answering
that question.
©2008 eLearningGuild
Product review - Dokeos (Nov 08)
While Moodle is
the number one open source LMS by a long way there are other open
source LMS solutions worthy of consideration. We take a close look
at Dokeos, which we believe ups the stakes in terms of reporting and
usability. It may be just the thing you need if you want to forego
the complexity of Moodle and just want a rapid LMS rollout.
©2008 Kineo.com
Build a SCORM 1.2 Conformant Course with Lectora 2007 (Nov 08)
Because many developers
need to create courses that will integrate seamlessly with an LMS,
this article focuses on some tips and tricks for making
SCORM-conformant content with Lectora. If you are working in Lectora
for the first time, you definitely should take advantage of the
information here!
©2008 eLearningGuild
Learning, Animated (Nov 08)
Developing training using simulations, games, or virtual worlds has
become a very real part of the learning process.
T+D Magazine,
©2008 ASTD
Energizing Virtual Instruction (Nov 08)
Here are some ideas that will enable you to duplicate anything you
can do in a physical classroom in this virtual environment, and a
bit more.
Learning Circuits,
©2008 ASTD
What Things Cost (Nov 08)
A computer-based simulated environment in which multiple users can
interact.
T+D Magazine,
©2008 ASTD
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Case Studies and Projects
Strategic Conversation Drives New Vision (Nov 08)
CSC's CLO describes how
the organization brings learning together with the strategic mission
and some of the challenges ahead for the global IT company.
Learning Executive, Issue 4,
©2008 ASTD
Aligning Learning with Business (Nov 08)
Ingersoll Rand’s successful formula calls for engaging leaders in
the learning organization and being rigorous about the business
strategy.
T+D Magazine,
©2008 ASTD
Learning Portals - EMC Paves the Way for Higher Training Revenue
(Nov 08)
When
it comes to training, nothing frustrates learners more than
difficulty in finding and registering for the courses they need.
That was one of the challenges facing EMC Vice President of
Education and Performance Tom Clancy and his team, who were
determined to run their company’s learning organization more like a
business to support EMC’s product sales.
Human Capital
Insights,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
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Measuring Education Value
Adaptive and Interactive Assessments with E-Learning (Nov 08)
Adaptive and interactive assessments are well-researched and
effective methods for making tests more accurate, efficient, and
valid.
Learning Circuits,
©2008 ASTD
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Processes/Managing
Costs/Outsourcing
Choosing a Strategic Sourcing Model for Localization (Oct 08)
If you’re
responsible for your company’s localization efforts, you may be
caught in the same conundrum as many of your counterparts—you need
to make big decisions about how to best structure your localization
program and team, but it’s tricky to match your ever-changing needs
with the right solution. And what’s more, you don’t really have time
to sort it out. Download this paper to learn best practices on
choosing a strategic sourcing model for localization.
©2008 Jonckers
Seven Ways to get the Most from your Training Dollar (Oct 08)
The bottom line: do
what you do best and let others do what they do best.
Training Industry
Quarterly,
©2008 Training Industry
Rewards and Relationships - Mitigating Risk through Strategic
Learning Outsourcing (Nov 08)
During cycles of economic turbulence, companies typically move to
reduce the scale and scope of their expenditures. Budgets get
smaller, while strategies for growth or expansion are put on hold.
This pattern becomes even more extreme the more acute the financial
crisis, such as the heightened volatility of financial markets we
are witnessing now.
Human
Capital Insights,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
Raytheon Leader Assesses Training Outsourcing Market (Nov 08)
Dave
Letts is a 30-year veteran of the human resources field. Since 2001,
Letts has been president and general manager of Raytheon
Professional Services (RPS), a subsidiary of Raytheon Company that
provides outsourced training services to learners in 78 countries
and 28 languages. Reflecting on his experience leading RPS’ 900
learning professionals who deliver services in some of the world’s
largest and longest-running training outsourcing engagements, Letts
shares his insights about the market.
Human Capital
Insights,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
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Training Professional
Topics
Can you hear me at the back - Practical tips for projecting your
voice (Nov 08)
Voice
projection is simply the ability to speak loudly and clearly. An
ability that is just as important in the training room or when
making a presentation as it is for actors on a stage. Jodie Hawkins
says master the techniques and you will never need to ask 'Can you
hear me at the back?' again.
©2008
TrainingZONE
Rapport with Your Audience - the "Like" Link (Nov 08)
Connections create credibility. To put it simply, people are much
more apt to believe you if they like you. Haven’t you observed
speakers who had great messages but who lost your respect because of
their arrogance? On the other hand, how about those poor ramblers
who had tremendous difficulty organizing their thoughts and feelings
but whose words moved you because you liked them personally? ©2008
Dianna Booher
How to Give an Effective and Powerful Short Presentation (Nov 08)
You've been asked to speak for five to ten minutes on your specialty
and/or passion. You may be part of a panel with each panel member
given a specified time limit. Or, you may be one of several
presenters at a specialized conference and each of you will share
part of a keynote address. Or, you may have been asked to open a
conference session with a few words on the major topic. I feel that
giving a short, five to ten minute, presentation is one of the most
demanding and difficult assignments. In this article, I will share
tips of how to deal with and ways I have dealt with this challenge.
Powerful Presentations,
©2008
Creative Keys
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Education Administration
No articles this month.
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Skills Gap/Technical
Certification
The Total Cost of an IT Education (Dec 08)
Pursuing an IT Education
is increasingly essential, but as belts tighten, students must
accurately weigh the costs and benefits to maximize their
investments.
CertMag,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
Cisco Updates Provide Up-skilling Required in Today's Networking
Space (Dec 08)
Cisco’s newest associate level certification, Cisco Certified Entry
Networking Technician (CCENT), validates the skills required to
successfully install and verify small routed and switched networks.
CertMag,
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
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Webinars and Podcasts
Creating an Effective Learning Environment through the Use of
Technology (Nov 08)
Is your organization
challenged with delivering effective learning and connecting your
organizations learning initiatives with tangible results? Is
customer and channel satisfaction critical to your business success?
Hitachi Data Systems explains how they got where they are today.
©2008 Media Tec Publishing
An Interview with Jay Cross on Implementing E-Learning (Nov 08)
If you need more tips on
how to do e-learning right, talking to Jay Cross can’t hurt. Jay
Cross invented the term ‘e-learning’. Kineo asked him to share some
pearls on how to implement e-learning successfully. Quote of the
session: “Life’s a beta”. So stop testing and start doing.
©2008 Kineo
Baking QA into e-Learning Development from Step 0 (Nov 08)
- Charts only
here.
In many eLearning groups, Quality Assurance (QA) is an event that
takes place after a course is developed to tie up loose ends. Sure
to be controversial, this presentation will examine the theory that
rather than being an after-development event, QA should drive every
step of the eLearning development process, *including* the decisions
around which tools to use to create eLearning in the first place.
What can eLearning managers learn from Lean Manufacturing? Can
limiting your options enhance creativity? These and other questions
will be addressed in the context of VMware's eLearning development
process.
e-Learning SIG,
©2008 CEdMA
ASTD 2008 State of the Industry Report (Nov 08) - Charts
only
here.
This is
a discussion of the 2008 ASTD State of the Industry report with its
author, Andrew Paradise, PhD, and a senior learning professional who
utilizes this critical industry information extensively within her
organization, Nancy Heinsz of Boeing.
©2008 ASTD
Show Me the Money - Moving from Impact to ROI (Nov 08)
"Show me the money."
There's nothing new about the statement, especially in business.
Organizations of all types want value for their investments. What is
new is the method that organizations can use to get there. Patti
Phillips, Ph.D., President of the ROI Institute discusses the
high-level considerations most organizations face when thinking
about developing a strategy to measure the Return on Investment
learning programs.
©2008 KnowledgeAdvisors
Trends and Technology in Testing and Assessment (May 08)
- Charts only
here.
Today, many L&D and HR
organizations struggle with how to measure the value of the
investments they make in their people. Be it training,
skill/competency management, benefits, recruiting or any
intervention that affects the people performance within your
organization, it can be a daunting challenge to understand if
current tools and strategies are having the desired impact. This
webinar is designed to provide you with practical and implementable
ideas on how to maximize your resources and human capital
performance.
©2008 KnowledgeAdvisors
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