Commentary & Opinion

Journalists Need Training, Too
GateHouse is one of the latest media companies to seek out training support from The Poynter Institute.

The Week That Was
These were the top five stories from the week of Jan. 22.

Stepping Back Into a Contributor Role
Blogger Ed Cohen has been on all sides of the learning equation as teacher, corporate practitioner and consultant. Now he’s branching into a new role as an individual contributor at Amazon.com.

LGBT Professionals Are Moving Up
Stanford’s LGBT Executive Leadership Program will help to advance leadership development for LGBT executives.

A Second Language Looks Fabulous on Your Brain
Put aside how anguish-inducing learning a new language in adulthood can be. Your brain will thank you for it.

Is Your Learning Binge-Worthy?
With a growing number of sources, learning is no longer appointment TV.

Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work
Goal setting, diagnosis and matching can help you achieve even stubborn goals.

The Art and Science of Relationships
In a fast-paced world, sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down and get to know the people around you.

How to Manage Learning Better in 2016
Have you established your plans for the year? Are they aligned with established business goals and existing resources? If not, plan to do better.

The Week That Was
These were the top five stories from the week of Jan. 8.

3 Ways to Flip the Classroom
Classrooms can be a place of enablement, not just where information is shared.

Specification or Personalization?
Weave design knowledge into a world of learning choice.

Going Beyond Can Make You Fall Behind
Self-defeating habits are the hidden costs of doing more with less.

Let Goldilocks Help You Develop as a Leader
An intrusive, rather presumptuous fairytale character she might be, but Goldilocks knew the power of evaluation and choice.

Tough Decision to Make? Look to the Honeybee for Guidance
Believe it or not, insects make high-stakes decisions too. Their approach to problem solving may seem counterintuitive to traditional business practice, but don’t discount the power of the honeybee.