Articles by Lee Maxey

Consider the Unconsidered Worker
In the struggle for talent, education is key.
Educating for a Fluid Future
While the nature of work is changing, educational preparation lags behind.
Too Little Progress
More is needed to fulfill the promise of microcredentials, writes columnist Lee Maxey.
Diversity is Learning’s Business
Learning about one another can be uncomfortable but it’s worth the effort. Seek out schools that instill a sense of ethics in the workers of tomorrow.
Bridging the Last Mile to Close the Skills Gap
The world is moving too fast for companies to succeed for long with a traditional skills development approach.

Listen to Learners’ Needs, Not What They Say
Do you know what your learners really want?

An Investment in MOOCs Pays Off in Talent
Schools are bridging the gap between corporate and employee needs.

Teachers, Thinking and Learning in 2017
Change is coming. Don’t cling to the status quo.

Are You Taking Time for a Second Look?
Second-chance employees can still make a good first impression.

Are You Taking Learning Personally?
Debating merits of in-person or online education misses an important question.

Using MOOC Data for Your Benefit
Work with universities’ MOOC data to help your learning team.

A Reason to Identify and Connect Talent
Partnerships produce the skills and jobs everyone wants