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News
CEdMA (USA) Conference a Resounding Success (Oct 09)
See
the October 16 Press release.
©2009 TrainingIndustry Inc
Worldwide Training Industry News (Oct 09)
Abstract News
©2009
Information Inc
IT Training Press Releases (Oct 09)
Industry News Headlines from CLOmedia (Oct 09)
E-Learning Market Update from Kineo
(Oct 09)
plus referenced
Ambient Insight Executive Summary (Oct 09)
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Reviews and Current Trends
Learning Executives Confidence Index
3Q09 (Oct 09)
The confidence of
learning executives (LXs) continued to increase in the third quarter
of 2009, after significantly rebounding earlier in the year,
as reported by Chief
Executive Magazine and The Conference Board.
©2009 ASTD
CLO Business Intelligence Board on the training outlook for 2010
(Nov 09)
The most recent survey
on how CLOs are outlooking 2010.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Economic impact on Training Investments (Nov 09)
A recent survey of
chief learning executives reveals the impact of the recession on
budgets and future investment plans.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Trends, Topics and Tools to Stay Ahead of the Curve (Oct 09)
How are the world’s leading organizations developing their people
and honing employees’ skills? What is the role of the Learning &
Development function today and how will that change in the future?
futurethink asked today’s leading thinkers in the area of Learning &
Development to share perspectives on where things stand today — and
where they are going in the future. The findings may surprise you.
©2009 futurethink
Cream of the Crop (Oct 09)
The ASTD BEST Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate
enterprise-wide success as a result of employee learning and
development. These award-winning companies have made a strong
investment in learning, created a safe and engaging learning
environment, and used new and innovative technologies to design and
deliver learning.
T+D,
©2009
ASTD
e-Learning in 2009 - what happened? (Oct 09)
Experts, visionaries,
and skeptics had plenty to offer about the state of e-learning this
year. LX Briefing, ©2009
ASTD
10 Tools for (20)10 (Oct 09)
Once again this
year, there are a number of tools appearing for the first time on
the list, so in this article I am going to highlight briefly 10 of
these new tools that I think are useful, innovative, cost effective
and certainly worth considering for 2010.
©
Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies,
2006-2009
Catching the Google Wave (Oct 09)
Google Wave has generated much discussion among educators and
trainers in the last five months, as the potential of this
communication platform has begun to be known. Here, you can learn
what the status of Wave is, where its current strengths and
weaknesses are, and how it may be useful in the design, development,
delivery, and management of e-Learning.
©2009 eLearningGuild
The LMS Market - Hotter than Ever (Oct 09)
In the last 60
days I’ve had the opportunity to attend five major industry events
which cover corporate learning: user group meetings at Plateau,
Saba, SumTotal and Taleo and the HR Technology Conference. While all
this travel has taken a toll on my sleep, it did reinforce the
tremendous importance of corporate learning technology.
Josh Bersin Blog,
©2009 Bersin and Associates
In some classrooms, books are a thing of the past (Oct 09)
The digitization of books is having a positive financial effect on
learning. Increasingly, school boards are eliminating the need for
expensive paper-based textbooks and adopting all-digital content for
their classes. In a state such as California, the move from
paper-based to digital books translates into a saving of hundreds of
millions of dollars for schools and learners.
©2009
Washington Post
Comparing tools for cross-organizational collaboration (Oct 09)
Some companies
would like to experiment with close collaboration across
organizational boundaries (discussing information), so
here is a comparison
of tools.
©2009 Future Workspaces
Why Email No Longer Rules (Oct 09)
This articles focuses on the decrease use and importance of email as
a communication tool - overshadowed by more collaborative and social
media formats.
Wall
Street Journal,
©2009
Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
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Training
Manager/Director Development
A Two-Way Street (Oct 09)
Exploring the recruitment-development
continuum.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
The Checklist for Modern Enterprise Learning (Oct 09)
Staying current in
fast-changing markets.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Tapping Into Research for Innovation (Nov 09)
How can the CLO
conduct company research that will serve as a sustainable driver of
innovation?
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Whose Learning Are You Responsible For (Oct 09)
Responsibility
extends beyond the enterprise.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Web 2.0 and Change Present Challenges to Many Learning Executives
(Oct 09)
Jay Cross, champion of
informal learning, Web 2.0 and systems thinking, talks about the
changing role of the CLO. LX Briefing, ©2009
ASTD
So You've Decided to Hang up your Shingle (Oct 09)
Been
laid off? Tired of the corporate uncertainty and constant worry
about whether or not you’re going to have a job by the end of the
quarter? Think there is a nice severance package in your future?
These thoughts may lead you down the path to considering working
from your new office – your home office.
T+D,
©2009
ASTD
Short-Term Assignments - Training on the Fly (Oct 09)
One of the many
challenges for learning executives in
multinational organizations is to bring contract employees
up to speed quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Story Listening - A Skill for Leaders (Nov 09)
There are two sides to every story.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Learning From Stories of Happiness (Nov 09)
Engaging talent through
the power of narrative.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
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Selling and Marketing
Education
Creating a Business Development System That Works Like a Charm!
(Oct 09)
A well thought-out
business development system (BDS) should predictably and
consistently get you in front of the right people at the right time
with the right message. But that’s only half of it. Knowing what to
say to convert interest into new business and actually delivering
what you promise is the other half.
Links+,
©2009 ASTD
How to Boost Business Revenues with Learning 2.0 Portals (Oct 09)
Learning 2.0 portal investments can vary in size depending on many
factors, with six-figure outlays being common. Using the ROI rule of
thumb that worked for a large technology company's $100 million
learning organization, divide your total opportunity cost by 5. If
the result is a six-figure dollar amount or more, it's a good
indication that a 2.0 portal proposal for your organization aligns
with industry benchmarks.
©2009 Expertus
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Learning Methods and Media
It's Story Time (Oct 09)
Great storytelling skills can be learned. Training designers and
facilitators know that a good story is priceless in practice.
T+D,
©2009
ASTD
Five Ways To Provide Microlearning (Nov 09)
New opportunities arise
from digital information.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Revolutionizing e-Learning - Innovation through Social Networking
Tools (Oct 09)
Many e-Learning practitioners are looking for examples of ways in
which instructional designers are using social media. There are
already a number of innovative applications that are publicly
available. Here we show you a selection of the best uses to date of
social networking, along with new tools, lessons learned, and
research on what’s next.
©2009 eLearningGuild
Raptivity E-Learning (Oct 09)
Raptivity has been around for a while. Kineo took another look at it
this month.
©2009 Kineo
Compliance e-Learning - Best Practice (Sep 09)
This guide focuses the intention, method and design approach for
compliance e-learning.
©2009 Kineo
Doing More With Less - Really (Nov 09)
Maximizing
virtual learning.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
21st Century Learning Management (Sep 09)
On 25th
September, The eLearning Network held their “Next Generation
Learning Management” Event. A Cross section of eLN members; private
and public sector users, LMS And content vendors as well as
consultants and other users attended. All attendees took part in an
activity to identify what was required in an LMS that was fit for
the 21st Century. The Activity was carried out in World
Café style, and the subject was covered from the perspective of
learners, businesses, L&D Departments and IT. This Is the output of
that activity.
©2009 The eLearning
Network CIC Ltd
The Evolution of the LMS - From Management to Learning (Oct 09)
How are traditional Learning Management Systems (LMS) dealing with
the challenges posed by a participatory Web 2.0 world, where open
source education systems, user-generated content, and myriad online
content and process management systems are challenging the LMS's
centrality in eLearning?
©2009 eLearningGuild
Interview with Ellen Wagner (Oct 09), co-author of this
report
©2009 Kineo
Implementing Social Media Effectively - Addressing the Critical
Organizational Challenges (Oct 09)
Everyone wants to get into social media it seems. And, organizations
are no different. But, the truth is that simply having the social
media available is no guarantee it will be used. And, even if it is
used, merely having it is no guarantee that it will deliver the
business impact envisioned. Organizations must address the critical
organizational challenges.
©2009 Lance Dublin
Social Media in Learning (Oct 09)
A frequent question on
Twitter and LinkedIn is, “Do social media have a place in learning?”
Many trainers think the answer is, “No.” Read this article to learn
why that’s the wrong answer, and how to implement social learning in
your e-Learning designs! The Social Web changes the roles of
instructional designers and trainers as it changes strategies for
e-Learning. Here are the issues, and questions to ask during design.
©2009 eLearningGuild
Culture Change and Learning Online - Online Social Networks Enable
Individuals (Oct 09)
It’s not
possible to introduce social networks for e-Learning without
considering their effect on an organization’s total business
process. Social networks are a disruptive process, and managers of
e-Learning initiatives would do well to keep this in mind. Implement
wisely, and in collaboration with the executive team. Read on to
understand the dimensions of this job!
©2009 eLearningGuild
PREP for Web Conferencing Success (Oct 09)
How to ensure a smooth delivery of your web conference by using the
PREP model for web conferencing.
Links+,
©2009 ASTD
Voice-Over Audio Narration for e-Learning (Oct 09)
This short post promotes the benefit
of hiring professional voice talent for online narration
(e-learning, marketing presentations, and so on).
©2009 Ridge View Media
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Case Studies and Projects
They All Shine On (Oct 09)
Maximizing on its innovative culture, Sun Microsystems finds the
balance between the knowledge that people need and the ease and
freedom that they want.
T+D,
©2009
ASTD
Turnaround at NetApp U (Oct 09)
In just over a year on
the job, Sundar Nagarathnam has turned
NetApp University from an afterthought into a valued,
integrated asset to the
global data storage and management company.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Learning is Center Stage at CSC (Oct 09)
“I want to be the leading edge for my organization,” says this
company’s CLO. From all accounts, she is.
T+D,
©2009
ASTD
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Measuring Education Value
Improving the Measurement of Sales Readiness Initiatives (Jun 09)
What is required to measure the true impact of training? This white
paper provides fresh insights into the measurement techniques and
organizational enablers that allow learning organizations to
confidently measure their impact on business outcomes. Based on
recent research in the sales readiness arena, the paper also
describes five perceptions that prevent some companies from
measuring better.
©2009
Capital Analytics, Inc. and Bellevue University’s Human Capital Lab
Simplified ROI - Measuring What Matters Most (Nov 09)
Measuring the
impact of learning and development on business results doesn’t need
to be a daunting task. By asking a few key questions and tapping
into existing metrics, we can demonstrate credible return on
investment in learning initiatives.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Emerging Issues in Measurement (Nov 09)
In response to
rapid change, L&D measurement is transforming. To stay ahead of the
curve, learning practitioners must familiarize themselves with
current trends.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
It's Time for Measurement Strategy (Nov 09)
The biggest barrier
to success is simply getting started. But by taking straightforward
steps, learning practitioners can create a measurement process that
delivers long-term value.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Same Model, New Challenges (Nov 09)
Evidence and implementation in today’s
business.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Use All Four Levels of Evaluation Results (Oct 09)
The Kirkpatrick Four Levels have been
around for 50 years now, and most learning professionals think they
have a good handle on them. Whether they successfully apply all four
levels is another story, however. The goal of this article is not to
enhance your Kirkpatrick trivia knowledge, but to help you do a
better job of creating and demonstrating the value of your efforts
to the business.
©2009
The Kirkpatricks
The Kirkpatrick Model - Past, Present and Future (Nov 09)
Since it was first
developed in the 1950s, the Kirkpatrick Model has helped learning
practitioners understand and measure the impact of their workforce
development initiatives. And as times have changed, so has the
model.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
The father of the Four Levels (Nov 09)
Don Kirkpatrick,
creator of the Kirkpatrick Model, looks back on his life in learning
and the impact of his work on the evaluation of learning and
development.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
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Processes/Managing
Costs/Outsourcing
The Evolving Role of Strategic Learning BPO Partnerships (Sep 09)
Effective learning
business process outsource relationships require experienced
partners who have expertise to analyze, transform and continually
improve a corporation’s learning processes and capabilities. This
requires a multifaceted approach with clear decision making, rapid
transitions and measurable business results that are obvious to
stakeholders across the organization.
Human Capital
Insights,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Training Outsourcing Shines in Today's Economy (Sep 09)
The economic
downturn is giving the training outsourcing industry an
unprecedented opportunity to rise above its perception as a
cost-cutting measure and show its greater value. With organizations
in a state of uncertainty and flux, training outsourcing delivers
the kind of flexibility businesses require to create staffing models
that serve them well in good and bad economic times.
Human Capital
Insights,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
Get Lean, Get Aligned, Get Going (Sep 09)
What you
actually spend to deliver training might surprise you. If you do
know the number, are the benefits your company reaps worth the
investment? Get to know the telltale signs of inefficient training
execution. Learn about emerging trends for reducing costs and
streamlining operations. Find out what learning executives
identified as their biggest training execution challenges.
Understand the steps you can take now to build a leaner,
higher-performing training function - one that is scalable,
technology-empowered and supports strategic business goals.
Human Capital
Insights,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
UK Learning Outsourcing Survey 2009 (May 09)
The organisational desire
to cut supplier costs has made 'supplier management' the current
focus area for learning outsourcing, according to managed-learning
specialist KnowledgePool. Their research indicates that 77% of
organisations currently outsource some aspects of their learning
provision and 5% outsource all learning activities.
©2009
KnowledgePool
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Training Professional
Topics
The Four Questions All Trainers Should Ask Themselves (Oct 09)
If you’re new to training, a subject
matter expert that needs to train others, or a trainer who is
looking for more effective approaches to learning, here is an
outline of the most important questions you should ask yourself
before your next training session.
Links+,
©2009 ASTD
Speaking Visually - 8 Roles for Pictures in Presentations (Oct 09)
Including pictures in presentations is a simple and powerful way of
expanding your expressive potential as a speaker. Pictures
communicate at levels beyond the descriptive possibilities of words
and bathe the brain in much desired visual stimulation. At the same
time, not all pictures are created equally. Choosing the right
images, and using them in the right ways, can greatly impact your
presentation effectiveness. ©2009
Aspire Communications
Crossover Careers for Technical Professionals (Nov 09)
Dou you have a career contingency plan? Consider e-learning.
CertMag,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
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Education Administration
Going Global (Oct 09)
Is shared services the
answer?
Chief Learning Officer,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
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Skills Gap/Technical
Certification
The Open Group - Testing your IT Street Smarts (Nov 09)
The
Open Group's certification programs place the emphasis firmly on
actual experience. CertMag,
©2009 Media Tec Publishing
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Webinars and Podcasts
How to Generate Clients Through Building Your Trainer Network (Oct
09)
Listen to why it makes sense to build your network of freelance
trainers, how to use social networking to find and build
relationships with other trainers, what forums and groups you should
be using, how to use forums and groups to build awareness of what
you do, and how to develop powerful off-line networks.
©2009
The Trainers Training
Company Ltd, 16 Oct 09
Building communities of learning with Moodle (Oct 09) -
charts
here
Over
the last 10 years we have seen a dramatic increase in blended
learning, which has typically been the combination of ILT,
eLearning, coaching and informal learning. In the last 2-3 years,
we have seen an increase in virtual training - synchronous training
delivered through web technologies. This session will discuss how
building communities of learning through Moodle can result in a more
connected group of learners where learning continues to take place
well after the actual "training events" have occurred. Examples of
how Moodle has been successfully used at LSI will be included.
CEdMA Virtual Classroom SIG, 13 Oct 09
How to Make the Most of your Training Resources (Oct 09)
During challenging economic times, training and professional
development is often one of the first places to be impacted by
budget cuts. However, there are ways to provide learning
opportunities that are valuable to the learners while also being
cost effective.
Training Industry Webinar, 8 Oct 09
How Personal Branding Can Build Your Training Business (Sep 09)
Listen to what personal branding is and why freelance trainers
should bother with it, how to differentiate yourself from the rest
of the trainers out there, proven strategies for developing and
promoting your personal brand, and three actions that you can take
to implement your brand straight away.
©2009
The Trainers Training
Company Ltd, 30 Sep 09
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