Archive for July, 2010

(DIS)•Honesty

| Posted in Leadership Blog
Good leaders understand the power of honesty.  They work to share information and provide feedback to their direct reports, colleagues and superiors. This type of transparency promotes collaboration and a sense of team cohesion. It also provides a mechanism to hardwire desirable behaviors and an opportunity to correct “missteps.” In fact, without honesty teams and work groups would not be able to develop the level of trust necessary to sustain satisfactory productivity. But, what should… Read More

Technology-Based Learning

| Posted in Leadership Blog
In a study of more than 230 organizations, Novations Group found that companies are relying more on technology-based learning methods both in response to budget constraints as well as changing learner preferences (i.e. younger generations have a preference for accessing learning on-demand and in bite-sized formats). While the shift from traditional to technology-based classrooms has reduced travel and overall cost-per-employee expenses, they also require more pre and post-work, greater use of assessments and shorter programs.… Read More