T&D articles from April 2003

T&D archives from April 2003

Woo then with money.(which employment benefits entice workers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Woo Them With Money According to CFOs, the best way to entice talented workers from other suitors is by sweet-talking them with a higher starting salary. telecommuting and/or 33 percent flexible work schedules don't...

War of the words. (Front Page).(Editorial)
April 1, 2003... "War for talent" has become--what exactly? A cliche? Almost a dirty saying since Malcolm Gladwell's article "The Talent Myth" in the New Yorker? Or is it still viable, still relevant? It doesn't really matter, does it? Whatever words or...

Developing the next generation.(demand for skilled knowledge workers is an ongoing challenge for organizations)
April 1, 2003... In many parts of the world, the demand for talented workers is an ongoing challenge for organizations. Recently, I spoke to 1000 Japanese human resource development managers at the HRD 2003 Japan Conference and Exposition, and they echoed...

Correction.(company WorklLife Benefits was incorrectly printed as WorklBenefits )(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2003... Regarding "Generation Sandwich" [Intelligence, February], in the first paragraph, the company WorklLife Benefits was incorrectly printed as "WorklBenefits."

Why women don't rule: men still far outnumber women in corporate management and executive positions. New research proposes why.
April 1, 2003... The good news: Women are making definite strides in the world of business. The bad news: Women still number far fewer than men in the high-powered positions. In the United States, the number of women holding corporate officer positions at large...

E-News.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... How many people are learning online? That's what a new study by Babson College and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation will attempt to measure. Babson associate professor I. Elaine Allen says the question may seem simplistic but because the field is...

Training course of the month.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Loyalty Factor, a training and consulting firm in New Hampshire, offers a Teaching Techies to Talk training course for tech-support workers at such companies as IBM and Eastman Software. Techies take personality tests, practice listening...

New legislation provides training dollars to unemployed.(Back to Work Incentive Act )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... A top job-training initiative included in President Bush's economic stimulus package was introduced as the Back to Work Incentive Act (HR 444) by Representative Jon Porter (R-NV). Under the act, Personal Reemployment Accounts would be created...

Not your usual team training: seven steps to turn team training into true tandem training.
April 1, 2003... As training professionals, we have been on both sides of the training room. We've been trainers and the ones being trained. Think back to your first experience when you either trained with a partner or were taught by a pair of trainers. If it...

Spam wars.(an increasing number of computer users are trying to rid the world of spam)
April 1, 2003... There's a war being waged. It's a battle for your in-box, a battle against spam, and it's being fought by people just like you. Well, almost. An increasing number of computer users are taking it upon themselves to rid the world of spam--or...

Employee bill of rights: a fantasy alternative to value statements. (Concept).
April 1, 2003... Employees have a right to expect the following. The business has the right to expect them to be honest, innovative, accountable, and compassionate in carrying out their responsibilities. A. This is our reality: 1. We are in business....

Enterprise E-Learning.(Braxton develops and adopts e-learning strategy)
April 1, 2003... Interoperability? Infrastructure? What are those? Here's how Braxton (formerly Deloitte Consulting) went from pilot to permanent in a sweeping e-learning effort that put all of the pieces together. This article is part 1 of a five-part...

The tides of talent: a slew of studies points to some surprising deciding factors that make the best employees leave or stay.
April 1, 2003... Every day when you arrive at work there are people you wave to, friends and colleagues you chat with, and many others with whom you exchange polite greetings. Some you know well, others are simply familiar faces, and many you don't recognize at...

From assets to investors.(how to foster loyalty and commitment in your workplace)
April 1, 2003... It's time to view employees more as investors in your organization rather than its assets. That's just one epiphany of 25 global talent leaders who convened in Los Angeles to discuss, debate, benchmark, and collaborate on the timely topic of...

ASTD 2003 features more of what you want to see! (ASTD 2003 International Conference & Exposition).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Iinspiration. Motivation. Great ideas. All week long! Legends: You Told Us What You Wanted... This year, the ASTD International Conference & Exposition offers more of the things you told us you wanted! More sessions, on more of the...

Connect with colleagues at ASTD 2003 & online.(ASTD 2003 International Conference and Exposition)
April 1, 2003... Networking is the Heart of ASTD 2003 At the ASTD 2003 International Conference & Exposition, you can take your choice of 300 sessions and events on virtually every topic related to workplace learning. You'll see case studies, best...

Get Results! Customize your conference experience with an optional certificate program.(ASTD 2003 International Conference and Exposition)
April 1, 2003... New! Training Certificate Program Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the leaders...whether you're just starting out in training or you want to brush up on the newest techniques. Hands-on and practical, the program is based on...

Becoming a facilitative leader: the path to positive outcomes can be counterintuitive.(includes leadership quiz)
April 1, 2003... Leaders often help create the consequences they try to avoid. They seek high-quality decisions, but find out that information was not shared with them. They seek commitment from others, but get compliance or resistance. They ask the people who...

Brand: You; how to build a personal brand to differentiate yourself and create demand for your services. .
April 1, 2003... In the past, workers and suppliers were valued for their seniority with a company and their loyalty to it. But times have changed. Now, businesses are in a constant state of reorganization in response to the rapidly changing demands of the...

Rapid adoption, globalization: a vendor-provided case study.(Blackboard's approach to developing learning systems)
April 1, 2003... Responding to the rapid global adoption of its e-learning software, Blackboard Inc. entered into an expansive partnership with Welocalize to implement an enterprise-wide globalization plan related to the Blackboard Learning System. Focused on...

Will enterprise software companies take over e-learning? .
April 1, 2003... "This concludes the formal part of our presentation. John and I would be happy to answer any questions," I said at the end of our last public earnings call, the customary close that invites industry analysts and shareholders to query me and my...

Building an inventive organization.(Book Review)
April 1, 2003... Finally! A book on creativity in the workplace that targets the people who can make a difference. Creativity, Inc. reaches the fundamentals of creativity and the impact of innovation in the workplace, but it's directed toward upper-level...

On the night stand.
April 1, 2003... I fool myself into believing that I am not reading more than one book at a time by keeping work-related books in the top drawer of my nightstand. Luckily, it's a large drawer. Bight now, it's so crammed with books about famous leaders--Welsh,...

Speedy delivery. (Ingear).
April 1, 2003... Enjoy wireless high-speed data and voice delivery with Sprint's PCS connection card. Weighing in at 1 ounce (minus the separate battery pack), this card is an easy way to soup up your PDA or notebook. Monthly service charges run US$100 for...

Olympic recorder. (Ingear).
April 1, 2003... When you're at a loss for words, try a picture. The W-10 digital voice recorder is equipped with a built-in digital camera. A 16MB memory capacity lets you record up to 180 minutes of audio or 250 images with 24-bit color. Connection to a PC is...

Grand Clie. (Ingear).
April 1, 2003... It may cost more than some PCs, but measure this PDA's price against its list of features and US$800 begins to look like a bargain. A 200MHz processor and Palm 05 5.0 keep it current internally, but its top-notch 2-megapixel camera,...

More to the point. (Ingear).
April 1, 2003... A brushed-steel finish highlights impeccable ergonomic design in a remote pointer that's as polished as your PowerPoint presentations. Icon-studded control keys let you manipulate slides by feel, and a 50-foot RE wireless range lets you make...

Clown.(short film adapted for use as a training video)(Video Recording Review)
April 1, 2003... I'm not sure what it is about the topic of diversity that inspires creativity and provokes course designers to avoid the safe, conventional formulas common with other training topics. Consider Blue Eyed, Jane Elliot's tough classroom simulation...

Situational leadership. (Online).(Element K have put together an e-learning-based leadership course )
April 1, 2003... The folks at Element K have managed to put together an e-learning-based leadership course that not only provides all the bells and whistles, but also presents sound fundamentals in an easy-to-follow, media-rich format that won't leave users...

Crewse: it isn't always smooth sailing. (Working).(employment on cruise ships)
April 1, 2003... True Tales From the Workplace Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work on a cruise ship? Me, too. The closest I've come--so far--is recently being a passenger on a cruise to the Caribbean (Don't cry for me, dear readers!) ...

ASTD 2003: buyer's guide. (A - C).(Directory)
April 1, 2003... 3D Group 3101 Telegraph Avenue, 1st Floor Berkeley, CA 94705 510.525.4830 x207 510.704.1694 Fax www.3dgroup.net 3D Group is dedicated to helping small and large organizations utilize modern research methods to make...

ASTD 2003: buyer's guide. (D - J).(Directory)
April 1, 2003... Development Dimensions International (DDI) 1225 Washington Pike Bridgeville, PA 15017.2838 412.220.2953 412.257.3916 Fax www.ddiworld.com Since 1970, Development Dimensions International has worked with some of the...

ASTD 2003: buyer's guide. (L - R).(Directory)
April 1, 2003... Lee Dubois Technologies Suite 501 635 Ashcraft Circle Pawleys Island, SC 29585 800-658-0055 808.921.2199 Fax www.leedubois.com "Your selling is different" We finally got it! After 30 years of being one of...

ASTD 2003: buyer's guide. (S - T).(Directory)
April 1, 2003... Saba 2400 Bridge Parkway Redwood Shores, CA 94065 650.581.2500 650.696.1773 Fax www.saba.com Saba (Nasdaq: SABA) is the leading provider of Human Capital Development and Management (HCDM) solutions. Saba offers...