January 2020

Succession planning is a bit like shooting skeet, in that you have to aim ahead of where the target is moving if you want to be able to hit it. Article Author:  Robert Barner, Ph.D. If there is one function that represents the “holy grail” of talent management, I believe it is succession planning. Increasingly, […]

A case study from the insurance industry demonstrates the challenges of combining soft skills training with e-learning. Article Author:  Dr. Benjamin Garner, Associate Professor, Mike Cottrell College of Business, University of North Georgia In October 2018, I met with three insurance agents to discuss my new training program to improve employees’ soft skills. I hoped

If you blame others and make excuses when things go wrong, rather than immediately focusing on your role in the problem and what you can do to contribute to the solution, then you arre acting like a jerk at work.  Article Author:  Bruce Tulgan, Founder and CEO, RainmakerThinking, Inc. You know you are acting like

All of us are in a position to influence someone. Here are three things do to become a more influential servant-leader. Article Author:  Jason W. Womack, MEd, MA As you reflect on professional and personal goals this year, be deliberate about the projects you will work on and contributions you will make. Reading “Servant Leadership

Find out about the latest advances in training technology. Article Author:  Lorri Freifeld Pixvana, an extended reality (XR) platform and solutions provider specializing in corporate learning and training, and evo, a retailer of action sports lifestyle gear, partnered to create an interactive XR training experience to better onboard seasonal warehouse workers at evo’s 170,000-square-foot warehouse.

The tech industry will lead in onboarding and professional training in 2020, according to executives from BenchPrep, a cloud-based learning platform for nonprofits, corporations, and training companies. Article Author:  Edited by Lorri Freifeld As we ring in the new year, executives from BenchPrep, a cloud-based learning platform for nonprofits, corporations, and training companies, offer their predictions on trends

The latest products and services launching in the training industry. Article Author:  Lorri Freifeld Udemy, a global marketplace for learning and teaching online, unveiled Learning Paths, a new feature for Udemy for Business customers to curate customized learning experiences. Learning Paths also leverage Udemy’s proprietary insights engine to deliver course recommendations. Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., a

The latest training industry mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and more. Article Author:  Lorri Freifeld Allen Interactions Inc., a custom learning solutions company, acquired Problem Solutions, an information technology and services company. Based on unique performance and barrier analysis techniques, Problem Solutions designs and creates standards, architectures, systems, tools, and products that feature intuitive user interfaces and

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans would rather stay at a job they disliked than go out and interview for a new one, according to a study of 2,000 respondents conducted by OnePoll on behalf of MOO. Article Author:  Edited by Lorri Freifeld Nearly half of 2,000 Americans would rather stand in line at the Department of

We can look forward to seeing greater traction with virtual reality (VR) in training toward the end of 2020 or possibly the year after. Article Author:  Zvi Guterman, CEO, CloudShare What does 2020 have in store for trainers and learners? Hands-on training experiences in real-world scenarios are one of the most effective ways to learn. Add