Measurement
The overall performance of a business can be measured in a number of ways. Its success can be evaluated based on the organization’s training and learning programs, and its ability to adapt to change.
How Strong Engagement Scores May Spell Trouble For Organizations
High levels of engagement could actually be damaging for organizations and their employees if one-dimensional engagement surveys mask the types of engagement at play within an organization, according to a recent study.
How to Predict Learning’s Value: The PE Model
A disconnect exists between what the CEO needs to make valid decisions and what learning leaders present. One answer resides in the Predictive Evaluation model.
Are You Using Gaming for Learning?
Games are ubiquitous online, and they’re not just for kids. With the right mechanics and strategy they can significantly increase learning engagement and retention for adults.
Learn From Failure
Learning leaders should not be scared of failure — they should embrace it. Not doing so could quell the potential for innovation and increased performance.
Study: Majority of European Employers Cut Skills and Training Investments
Also, the survey of 500 senior decision makers from European businesses, government agencies and civil society organizations found that just 18 percent of companies and bodies plan to increase spending on skills and training over the next year.
Survey: Lack of Communication Top Management Mistake
Forty one percent of CFOs said lack of communication between staff and management is the most frequent misstep companies make in managing their teams, according to a recent survey. Lack of recognition and praise was cited by 28 percent of respondents.
The State of Measurement: Progress Continues
Learning organizations that can demonstrate the impact of learning initiatives can expect to have greater influence when needed.
Study: Self-Promoters Six Times More Likely to Derail
Recent “Pulse on Leaders†studies have identified several leadership behaviors that increase the potential for the risk of being demoted, fired or performing below the level of expected achievement.
CAEL Supports Leadership Summit, Efforts to Promote Skilled Workforce
Among the STEM stakeholders who have signed on to get behind the Summit is the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). As one of the conference’s Co-chairs, CAEL will seek to provide topical input, expertise and support throughout the summit
How to Develop Mental Toughness in Leaders
Business leaders, much like athletes, need to be psychologically ready to play. Mentoring and coaching can help them cultivate this trait.
Benefitfocus and SuccessFactors Partner to Provide Cloud HR Services
Through this alliance, Benefitfocus and SuccessFactors will partner for benefits management and human resource management, respectively.
SAP Announces $450 Million in Additional Spending in Middle East and Africa
The plan includes recruiting more than 500 additional employees, opening several new offices and expanding the company's partner ecosystem and the SAP University Alliances program.
The Value of Virtual Reputation
The popular gaming mentality can translate into virtual knowledge sharing, but only if learners trust the experts they find online. Reputation is key when there is no handshake.
Learning: A Love Story
Looking to keep the love burning past Valentine's Day? Instead of incentives and pay, use career development to boost worker engagement and drive higher job satisfaction.
Use Games for Learning Without Breaking the Bank
You don’t need to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to incorporate game mechanics into learning. There are many simple ways to apply games to engage your workforce.