With Saint Patrick’s Day tomorrow, it’s tempting to start thinking about luck. Who gets it and why? How come some people seemingly stumble into winning situations every time? We all know “that person” — the one for whom casinos and lottery tickets were made. They always seem to win without... more
What makes a great leader? While there is no one single answer to that question, there are some things successful leaders have in common. Great leaders are secure in their role and in their ability to do their jobs. They communicate well with their teams and mentor their employees. They... more
At recent learning conferences and L&D industry articles, the term “emotional intelligence” has popped up quite frequently. In the learning world, we have lots to say about measurable skills, meeting compliance check boxes, and other tangibles, but where does this soft competency of emotional skill fit into the mix when... more
It’s inarguable that the past few years have revealed rapid changes in corporate learning. Forces such as accelerated speed-of-business, new technologies such as Augmented Intelligence, and an increasingly mobile and dispersed workforce have forced many companies to reassess and change their former game plans. We’ve seen the shift from strictly,... more
As we look forward to sponsoring and participating at NRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show next week, it raises some interesting questions about how Retail training differs from other industries — particularly in light of the unquestionably dramatic changes that the industry has undergone in the last several years. The NRF event... more
Did you know that fewer than half of companies say their L&D strategy is effective in helping them achieve their business goals? A bit surprising, isn’t it, especially when driving business goals is one of the main reasons the L&D strategy should even exist. Consider these numbers from the Brandon... more
It’s the holiday season, so hotels, cruise lines, and other event and lodging businesses are abuzz with travelers seeking the perfect seasonal stay. To make their holiday bright (and have them return next year) everything needs to be right, from the lights to the trees to the kids activities to... more
Learning and development is in the middle of an exciting transformation. New technology, the changing nature of work, and an influx of millennials into the workplace mean companies have to move away from a training culture — in which companies serve specific training to employees — to a culture of continuous... more
Finding information on the internet is not a problem. In fact, Domo has just released their fifth annual infographic looking into the world’s data generation and online behavior, called “Data Never Sleeps 5.0.” You can check out their infographic from 2016 here to compare. In general, the Internet population has grown by 7.5 percent... more
(This event was originally recorded on Wednesday, November 8, 2017) It’s always a plus to get off to a good start! This is true in many areas of life, but certainly applies to any software implementation. Faster time-to-value means that you can start generating ROI sooner and that your organization... more
