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Greetings,
We are pleased to unveil our new design for the newsletter. Based on input from a number of our loyal readers, we have updated the format and made things easier to view and access. Plus, we think it looks cooler.
A special THANK YOU to the readers who took the time to respond to our survey in last month's issue. As promised, we are providing you with highlights from the survey. I trust you will find the information useful as you set a course for training in your organization for 2003 and beyond!
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As always, thank you for your involvement and continued dedication to training!
- John Quincy, Editor
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The Value of Performance Simulations
By James J. L'Allier, Ph.D.
Your business might be at risk due to training that may not deliver all of the skills that your employees need and assessments that may not always test whether they have acquired these skills. Simulations can play an important role in reducing this risk.
We all learn by making mistakes. There are many examples from our lives that verify the common sense of this powerful yet simple truism. (LEARN MORE)
Interview: Wayne Cascio on Alternatives to Downsizing
By David Creelman
Downsizing doesn't work. Research shows this but what are the alternatives? Dr. Wayne Cascio has published an important book, Responsible Restructuring, which shows what successful firms do when faced with tough times. (LEARN MORE)
Fast Forward: 25 Trends That Will Change the Way You Do Business
From e-mail to health care, and from artificial intelligence to the end of HR as we know it, here are forecasts of how different the world of workforce management will be 10 years from now.
Workforce-management decisions aren’t made with crystal balls. What they do demand is a clear sense of the landscape on the far horizon. As a human resources executive, you probably know what health care will cost your company next year. (LEARN MORE)
Not Afraid of the Dark: Executive Coaching In Troubled Times
By Carollyne Conlinn
Just as individuals over the course of a lifetime can experience the dark night of the soul, so do organizations. Like the underbelly of an iceberg, the dark side lurks, and actually holds up the visible expression of the organization. For many spirited accomplishments, such as increase in market share, or innovation, there is a potential counterpoint and soulful response. Many eloquent writers have explored the subject of the dark underbelly of organizations, and have provided useful lenses for analyzing and making sense of it. (LEARN MORE)
The Skills Challenge of Today’s Mobile Workforce
By Alan Bellinger
One of today’s big growth areas is the combination of mobility and working-from-home employees. The explosion in communications and the wealth of new devices make both mobility and home working a realistic way to improve both company productivity and morale. And that’s fine for the business, but it plays havoc with skills. (LEARN MORE)
What's New?
The recently concluded ASTD Conference and Exhibition in San Diego was a big hit for those who attended. WorkplaceXpert is pleased to provide a quick summary of the event and highlights for our readers. Click here for the recap
Congratulations to WorkplaceXpert subscriber, Jill Drummond of Scottsdale Arizona. Jill, a training director at a non-profit organization, won the TrainingXpert Sweepstakes, which includes the following.· InFocus X1 projector · LearningWare wireless gameshow system · Encounter Collaborative web conference for 100 people · 1 year subscription to Janus from HRD Press · SMART Interactive Whiteboard · Bob Pike Group training tools · Free registration to Online Learning 2003 and Training 2004 That's a combined value of $15,439.50! Congratulations Jill!
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