From the monthly archives:
June 2012

The Week That Was

on June 28, 2012 · Comments · in The Week That Was

Take a break from Independence Day firework shopping to check out these top five stories from CLOmedia.com for the week of June 25. 1. Make Learning Small, Medium and Large: Learning professionals should take a cue from coffee houses and cafes and devise fresh and agile language to describe the size and depth of each [...]

The Key to Successful Reporting Initiatives

on June 26, 2012 · Comments · in The Business Of Learning

The key to any successful reporting initiative is strong sponsorship and personal involvement by the head of the function. This is true for a simple reporting initiative or a larger, more complex one like the Talent Development Reporting principles (TDRp) that we have been discussing. Sponsorship will determine if the initiative is funded and staffed, and if it is [...]

Start Planning for 2013 Now!

on June 21, 2012 · Comments · in The Business Of Learning

Wednesday was the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer has officially begun and for those of you with calendar-year fiscal years (January through December) 2013 may seem like a long way off. Truth is that it will be here before you know it. This is especially true for those of you whose fiscal year [...]

The Week That Was

on June 21, 2012 · Comments · in The Week That Was

While most people have been basking in the heat for weeks, the official start to summer is finally here. Take advantage of the longest day of the year with these top five stories from CLOmedia.com for the week of June 18. 1. Leverage Mentoring to Teach Entry-Level Workers Soft Skills: Gen Y is most receptive [...]

Redefining the Social Employee

on June 18, 2012 · Comments · in Social Workforce

Back in the day, and by day I’m referring to PI (pre-Internet), the social employee was someone who knew how to network, to dialogue and to get things done without the aid of online systems or tools. Remember Sally? She knew everyone and anyone who she met in the elevator. In the cafeteria there wasn’t [...]