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Making the Case for Employee Development

The Plan “Employee Development” The idea of an individual development plan is a great way to ensure that one is prepared for other positions in the company and increases the ability to move into jobs that may not yet exist. … Continue reading

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High-Tech Training

When reviewing some of the more popular technologies incorporated within many training approaches, some can be seen as more effective then others when it comes to addressing particular learning styles. For the purpose of this post I will be discussing … Continue reading

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The Truth About Training and Development

http://Traininganddevelopmentpitch.mp3 The three key points that I believe are connected to training and development are: 1. Provide and equip employees with the necessary skills that are required within the duties of many jobs 2. Provides employees with the necessary tools … Continue reading

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The Truth About Training and Development

http://Traininganddevelopmentpitch.wav The three key points that I believe are connected to training and development are: 1. Provide and equip employees with the necessary skills that are required within the duties of many jobs 2. Provides employees with the necessary tools … Continue reading

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Analyzing Scope Creep

When having to address scope creep which involves the change in a project’s scope after a project has started is often a situation that many project manager’s experience. Typically, the scope of the project expands as a result of additional … Continue reading

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The Art of Effective Communication

When reviewing some of the communication channel used in today’s business operations, email, phone and face-to-face communication are the most used means. These communication channels can often provide easy solutions in a business setting, but which one should be used … Continue reading

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Perceptions of Distance Learning

            E-learning is a growing field with much potential to optimize learning and training in varied and divers contexts. The reason that I decided to enrol in this program is because I felt it is important to experience first handily … Continue reading

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From Traditional to Blended Learning

This weeks post consists of the best practices that should be utilized throughout the conversion of classroom content into distance learning interactive content. The scenario provided for this assignment consists of a training manager that has been frustrated with the … Continue reading

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Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro

Example 2: Interactive Tours A high school history teacher, located on the west coast of the United States, wants to showcase to her students new exhibits being held at two prominent New York City museums. The teacher wants her students … Continue reading

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Distance Learning Mind Map

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