learning
Mastering Learning as a skill
As we come to the close of the 1st quarter in 2017, we have been exposed to a multitude of publications around top skills and/or top jobs for 2017. Here are some stand-outs from my perspective : LinkedIn data reveals the most promising jobs in 2017 Monster’s 5 new collar jobs you could land […]
Quality training with ultimate flexibility: Statistics 2016 and what they tell you for you 2017 Learning Approach
I would like to share two statistics about satisfaction with Digital Learning: And two quotes from students: “Having access to high quality lectures and lab exercises on demand is amazing. I don’t have the ability to take enough time off from work to take classes like this in person, so having them available as a […]
Use Storytelling when developping eLearning – and implement what is already a success for CMOs
As IBMer we started some years ago to discover that storytelling is a very valuable approach in various areas, from Management to Sales and Marketing. I was now surprised to find multiple articles around this, including an article around eLearning and the value of Storytelling for learners – and on the other hand an interesting […]
Learning is personal…
In the past, people were trained to do their jobs once and this would last them for as long as they stayed in the same job. Over time, as job roles morphed and new technologies were introduced, training became essential to keep people knowledgeable, skilled and up to date. Let’s fast forward to today, where people are constantly changing […]
Millenials + Gen X: Are Learning Differences between Generations A Myth?
Compared to differences between generations there are probably few questions in learning and development where people have expressed so many different opinions. Where does that leave learning and development professionals when it comes to figuring out what matters in designing workplace training? Linda Warren summarized in a good article the University Studies dealing with this […]
Skills are amongst 3 top priorities for CIO
Overall it seems we’re having a positive outlook for the overall IT Training Market: According to IBMs CIO Study CIOs “focusing on three goals, in particular: enhancing their organizations’ intelligence and insight, digitizing the front office and strengthening the IT department’s skills”. The study also reveals many more details around the areas to focus on: […]
IBMs Global Training Partners shifting focus to Digital Learning: Global Knowledge
One of our Training Partners is currently pushing fast forward into the space of Digital Learning, continuing to lead in the market the trends in Learning. Global Knowledge states in their recent announcement “While instructor-led experiences remain relevant to companies and employees alike, IDC’s market forecast for IT Education Services shows an increase in digital […]