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- The CLO (Chief Learning Officer) Function - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Ruth KustoffDoes your organization need a CLO? Before you can answer, you need to understand the role and responsibilities of a CLO. Based on this, you can then determine if not having a CLO, is limiting your ability to definitively identify and meet long term learning needs. Do you know, there is a ...
Views: 1360 - Creating a Best Practice Learning and Development Organization - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Ruth KustoffIntroduction In today's changing business environment and challenging economy, what's the best way to get the most of out learning and development activities? Often, L&D is the first area to get "cut" since it's not directly a profit center. However, the value of learning programs is ...
Views: 3422 - When's The Best Time to Train? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Ruth KustoffWhen is it the best time to create and deliver new training programs? For many organizations, there is confusion around how to determine where training fits in, who is responsible for it, and what training is needed. This article briefly outlines what a strategic focus on training is, and how it ...
Views: 907 - The Value of a Web-based On-boarding Program - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Ruth KustoffIntroduction This article examines the value of on-boarding programs. It outlines the benefit of a web-based on-boarding program to the new hire and the organization. As available employee resources lessens due to retiring baby boomers, lower birth rates, and skill gaps in working age new ...
Views: 1418 - Multi-generations at Work - Where the Sum is Greater than its Parts - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Ruth KustoffThis article briefly explores the workplace phenomenon of 3 generations working side-by-side. It identifies some of the differences between us, in how we work and learn, and in our motivations and ambitions for career advancement. These differences, like any, can pose challenges in working ...
Views: 1196 - The New Performance Evaluation - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Ruth KustoffToday's evaluation process, or more specifically, the actual performance review, should not be an anxiety causing, once a year meeting between employee and manager. If your organization continues to employ the old school philosophy and practice of employee evaluations, it's time to shift your ...
Views: 960 - What is Organizational Innovation? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Ruth KustoffDefining Innovation Organizational innovation refers to new ways work can be organized, and accomplished within an organization to encourage and promote competitive advantage. It encompasses how organizations, and individuals specifically, manage work processes in such areas as customer ...
Views: 3399 - What Is Corporate Storytelling? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Ruth KustoffCorporate storytelling is becoming a new essential leadership skill. It can be used in training and development or succession planning. Through narrative stories, storytelling shares a story about a business challenge, success or experience, while imparting the values and skills of the ...
Views: 1091 - The New Learning Paradigm - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Ruth KustoffThe Changing Structure of Organizational Learning Organizational learning is moving away from being solely focused on programming issues and learners’ needs. It is becoming an interdependent environment that must respond to new talent identification needs. As talent is drained from the ...
Views: 1379 - e-learning Development: A Primer - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Ruth KustoffIs e-learning for me? Are you currently deciding if e-learning development is what your organization needs? Is the organization thinking of designing or procuring custom-built e-learning? In either case, deciding to undertake a custom e-learning development project can seem daunting. However, if ...
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