iBi - April 2010

The challenges that exist in training today are very different from those of the past, and this will continue to result in significant changes.

Organizational learning programs have enhanced both the workforce climate and the educational experience at Illinois Central College.

Across the region, we have seen thousands of workers impacted by a number of major layoffs.

Here are three strategies to consider when developing your company’s training and education plans for your employees.

What would happen in the Batman movies if the famous crime-fighting superhero was no longer available to protect Gotham City from its criminal underworld?

In today’s complex business world, the challenges of managing, hiring and developing people in the workplace can be almost overwhelming at times.

Leadership is like a table. If it's good, you don't really notice it is there. If it is bad, you will really miss it because there is no supporting structure for the daily workings of the team.

If you search for “team development skills” on Google, you will pull up nearly 44 million sites; “communication skills” will draw 62 million choices!

The ability to recruit, develop, motivate and retain good performers is key to sustaining a competitive advantage for businesses in the long term.

Busy, working adults need education and training that is flexible, that works into their hectic schedules but still provides an engaging learning experience.

As we talk about the training and development of our regional workforce, it is essential that we think about our youth—they are our future leaders.

Participants may have different motivations for participating, yet this collaboration validates Stephen Covey’s claim that “all of us are smarter than any one of us.”

Virtual worlds are being increasingly used to help organizations teach and train their workforces.