What do Fortune 500 companies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the United States Army have in common? Each has determined that online training is effective, efficient, and able to meet their unique training needs. Why have these leading institutions arrived at this conclusion and how can it benefit you? Time & Location Are Irrelevant First, […]
The Latest Talent Acquisition Trends Are Changing Everything
In spite of the fact that the U.S. still has a fairly high unemployment rate, it can be a challenge to recruit high-quality candidates with the training and skills companies need. Things are changing so quickly in some fundamental areas, such as technology, the economy and health care laws, that finding, assessing and hiring candidates […]
Has the Internet Affected Education Beyond Repair?
During the 1980’s, the first glimpses of what would become the Internet of today began to emerge in the form of bulletin boards and online services. Back then the Internet was more of a novelty than anything. My, how things have changed. Today the Internet is a tool most of us can’t do without. In […]
Do Sustainable Growth Strategies Have a Place in Your Business?
In order for your business to grow at a steady pace, your management teams need to understand what the business objectives are for the long term and how to meet the goals of the business. If your company sharpens up their agendas for sustainability, you will see growth in your future years. The value of […]
3 Easy and Fun Conference Call Ice Breakers to Get You Going
Have you ever conducted or been a part of a conference call? If so, then have you ever heard about conference call icebreaker game sessions? Well, these games are an important tool that should be used before any conference call to get everyone relaxed and working well together. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of […]
Quick Review of the Top 3 Job Search Engines
I haven’t looked for a job in almost a decade, and I am completely amazed by the number and quality of sites that are out there. These job search engines are amazing in that they deliver such variation, quantity, and really capability to anyone that’s looking for a job. Having great tools is a very […]
Why Having Performance Evaluations for Consultants Is A Profitable Idea
One day, at least two lifetimes ago, somebody where I was consulting handed me a wall sign that said: “A consultant is a person who borrows your watch to tell you what the time is.” Those who have spent years at business consulting will tell you that this is an evidence of black humor. I […]
Own Your Training Program Objectives And Get Growing, Now!
My advice is to get out of any training program what it is worth to you and your future. You sign up for and commit yourself to development through training. What got you to the starting day of the training program is irrelevant. Now that you’ve signed up, you’ve enlisted in a program that is […]
How To Change Your Life And Grow Your Future?
It wasn’t too long ago that I spent way too much time playing video games. I mean we’re talking two, three, four hours a day. It would be, you know, whether it’s on the PlayStation or on the computer, or online it didn’t matter as long as I was playing. It all boiled down too: […]