Articles by David Vance
Communicating With the Boss About Impact
Because of the structure and mission of the learning organization, frequent and transparent communication up and down its ranks is vital to its overall effectiveness.
Getting in Sync With the Business
In today’s climate, the learning department must shed its insularity to become fully entwined with the business.
The Home Depot: Accelerated Leadership
A study sponsored by UNICON measured and found an exceptional return on investment for an accelerated leadership program designed for Home Depot.
Defining and Achieving Training Value
In the knowledge economy, companies are spending huge amounts of often unaccounted-for money trying to run the training engine with the hope of improved performance.
Leading in the Digital Age
Communication is crucial to being an effective virtual leader in today’s globalized corporation, according to a recent survey from the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL).
Education, Not Information: Getting Your Employees to Invest in 401(k) Plans
Many companies offer the benefit of a 401(k) plan, but few provide the education necessary to motivate workers to invest in this savings vehicle.
Sun’s Karie Willyerd: Weaving a Web of Learning
Sun Microsystems Vice President and Chief Learning Officer Karie Willyerd took a somewhat unconventional and roundabout road to her current role.
U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command: Improving Global Training
Providing basic and advanced training for every member of the Air Force, AETC required a highly scalable, flexible and interoperable solution.
Instead of Changing With the Times, Shape the Future
Leaders must take control of changing times by strategically transforming the organization.
Survey: Coaching Contributes Little to Job Satisfaction, Performance
A majority of mid-level employees are dissatisfied with the results of coaching by managers, according to a survey by BlessingWhite.
Sharnell Jackson: Efficiency and Technology Maven at Chicago Public Schools
Employing instructor-led, self-paced and blended learning, the Chicago Public School system uses high-tech learning tolls of all types. At the helm of this plethora of learning technology is Sharnell Jackson, the system's first chief e-learning officer.
TEDS White Paper Outlines Strategy for Yielding Measurable ROI on Learning, Performance
TEDS, originator of the only fully integrated enterprisewide talent management solution, has released its latest white paper, "Making Sense of Talent Management."
Survey: Trainers Feel Forced to Minimize Employees’ Time Off Job
Development professionals are reporting more reliance on e-learning, shorter classes and on-the-job training, according to a survey by Novations Group. Further, the 2,046 HR and training and development executives surveyed for the Boston-based global cons