Dear Readers,

In our fast-paced world of continuous learning, companies are challenged to ensure their employees and managers continue to learn. Increased job demands, time pressures and limited resources require trainers to be vigilant in creating and delivering development programs that meet their organization’s needs.

The articles selected this month offer ideas and strategies on rediscovering the essence of learning while being accountable, flexible and technologically adept and creative.

We trust you will value the articles as well as the link to the "Making Conflict Management a Strategic Advantage" white paper from CPP, Inc., as well as our monthly product review presented by Training Media Review.

Rediscovering the Essence of Learning
By Alan S. Gregerman

Our companies and organizations need every employee to be brilliant to unlock and deliver compelling value for those we serve. They don’t need the CLO and learning department to be average. In fact, they can’t afford it. They need us to come up with new ideas, products, services, solutions and ways of doing business that will enable our customers to achieve their most critical business objectives. Learn More

In Learning and Networking With Blogs
By Tony Karrer

Blogs are emerging as powerful learning and networking tools. Most people have heard the terms “blog” and “blogger,” but often, they associate them with a stereotype perpetuated by the media that portrays them as unreliable, rogue sources of information. The reality is that blogging is a significant learning and social networking tool that can help individuals, groups, and organizations learn in new, interesting ways. Learn More

In Converting Data to Monetary Value
By Patti Phillips

For some evaluators, the act of converting data to monetary value inspires fear, misconception, and bewilderment. But remember, all data can be converted to monetary value. You just need to know what techniques are available to you. Many organizations have standard values to measure turnover, productivity, and quality. If a measure has a monetary value developed and accepted by the organization, there's no reason to reinvent it. Standard values are generally grouped into three categories: output to contribution, cost of quality, and employees' time. Learn More

Overcoming Roadblocks to Successful Change
By Ron Rosenberg

If we know where to go, why is change so difficult? There are a variety of obstacles that companies may need to overcome and that may hinder their efforts to achieve successful change. These roadblocks are as diverse as the companies they come from. Step-by-step you can begin to make progress in your change efforts by understanding the capability of your organization to support its change initiatives. Learn More 

Why It Makes Sense To Involve As Many Senses As Possible
By Deborah Spring Laurel

The Chinese philosopher Lao Tse understood how learning occurs hundreds of years ago when he so wisely said:  “Tell me, I may listen. Teach me, I may remember. Involve me, I will do it.” It has been proven that the more senses that are engaged in the learning process, the greater the likelihood that new learning will be retained. The more we involve learners, the more senses are engaged, thereby increasing the probability that they will learn, retain, and apply what they have learned.  Learn More

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