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Webinar
Immersive 3-D, Multi-User Virtual Environments and Simulation-Based Learning
May 22nd, 2008

Breakfast Club
Learning's Value to the Enterprise

Thu September 4th, 2008 7:30 am
AMA Executive Conference Center, New York, New York

CLO Symposium
Measuring Success:
Learning’s Positive Impact on Business

September 24th — 26th, 2008
Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, California

CLO Symposium
Measuring Success:
Learning’s Positive Impact on Business

September 24th — 26th, 2008
Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, California

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In The News

May 2008
Training Programs Falling Short in Knowledge Retention

Lindsay Edmonds Wickman

Many training initiatives are failing to improve performance, as employees are struggling to retain the information presented.


May 2008
HRMStrategies 2008 Conference and Technology Exposition to Provide Education and Networking

MediaTec Publishing

The HRMStrategies 2008 Conference and Technology Exposition aims to provide career enrichment and networking opportunities for seasoned and new professionals alike.


April 2008
Study Shows Sales Performance Improves With Negotiation Skills

Brian Summerfield

Salespeople can benefit from developing their skills in principled negotiation, new research from Wilson Learning Corp. shows.


April 2008
HD Videoconferencing Can Cut Costs and Aids Efficiency

Lindsay Edmonds Wickman

May and June are two of the busiest months for corporate training in the United States. Thus, professional trainers should use tools that provide cost-effective and valuable sessions.


April 2008
Study Finds Curriculums Not Keeping Pace With Workforce Needs

Lindsay Edmonds Wickman

A recent survey found that school superintendents and employers agree that creativity is becoming increasingly important in U.S. workplaces.


April 2008
Hackett Conducting Performance Study in Learning and Development

Brian Summerfield

Global strategic advisory firm The Hackett Group is in the midst of a performance study designed to identify and explain trends in the learning industry.


April 2008
Training Must Mirror an Emphasis on Customer Service Excellence

Lindsay Edmonds Wickman

Organizations must provide training and development opportunities to coach employees on a satisfying customer service experience.


March 2008
Security Advice for Executives Traveling Overseas

Lindsay Edmonds Wickman

Developing a security strategy for traveling should be a priority for companies and their executives, according to Global Security Associates.


March 2008
Survey Highlights Key Aspects of Web 2.0 Business Skills Development

Brian Summerfield

Variety of content, brevity of videos, clarity and simplicity of site design and overall interactivity are the most compelling factors in online, distributed, video-based business skills training.


February 2008
Cognitive Skills That Make Leaders Great

MediaTec Publishing

Why is it that some businesspeople lead so effortlessly, while others struggle trying to find the right ways to create strategy, solve problems, motivate and manage?


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03/24/2008
WellPoint is the nation's leading health benefits company. At WellPoint, we are dedicated to improving the lives of the people we serve and the health of our communities. WellPoint strives to be the most trusted choice for consumers and a leader in affordable quality care with an unyielding commitment to meeting the needs of our diverse customers.

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Columnists

May 2008
Building Exceptional Virtual Learning Teams
by Brandon Hall

In today’s new workplace, virtual teams are the status quo. How can you build an exceptional team in a cross-functional, virtual work environment?

May 2008
Secret Fears of Successful CLOs
by Fred Harburg

We all churn to get things done and strive to look good while doing it. Unfortunately, we often choose to hide our anxieties, even from ourselves.

May 2008
The Importance of Form Factor
by Bob Mosher

I recently had an experience in which I learned a valuable lesson about the importance of form factor, or the literal form learning takes when consumed.

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Business Intelligence

May 2008
Changes in Learning and Development Staffing
by Cushing Anderson

Learning executives surround themselves with talented professionals to accomplish their goals. This month, members of the CLO Business Intelligence Board share their thoughts about staffing trends.

Profile

May 2008
Coaching His Way to the Top
by Agatha Gilmore

Jeff Lamb, senior vice president and chief people and administration officer at Southwest Airlines, is a real team player. He has translated his unique brand of leadership into a development program for more than 32,000 employees nationwide.

Case Study

May 2008
Mission Safety: Virtual Learning Helps Protect U.S. Marines
by Gabe Batstone