High performance occurs when people are focused on and execute against the organization’s strategy. Many companies have a well-designed strategy but do not achieve the level of performance they desire. A winning strategy poorly executed rarely produces desired results. We have identified five common impediments to superior organizational performance.

You’re tasked with improving the performance of an experienced group of managers who have untapped potential. You think about training and question whether a sophisticated team of employees would really benefit from a day or two of traditional training. In addition, your training department is just too busy; you have a short time line and a limited budget.

If you find yourself facing a similar dilemma, you may want to consider action learning.

It’s inconspicuous. It’s subtle. It’s the silent killer. Hypertension or high blood pressure affects millions of people throughout the world. Unfortunately, many don’t know they have it because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. People feel fine – until it’s too late and they have a cardiac event.

Deciding on e-learning: When is it right for you?

E-learning is a popular learning strategy and as learning consultants one of the questions we often hear is, “When is self-paced e-learning the right choice?” In a sea of choices ranging from classroom-based learning to Web 2.0 technologies, it can be difficult to choose the right delivery approach.

 

Although there are several factors to evaluate when considering e-learning, it is often helpful to start with the “Five Cs”: Workforce Characteristics, Consistency, Content Stability, Course Objectives, and Comparative Cost.