"If the decision is made using numbers on a balance sheet the obvious
choice would seem to be “e-learning”. The direct cost of distance
learning is generally lower than a classroom instructor-led course
(average 40%-60% less) and there’s no travel expenses (mileage, hotel,
etc.). The choice though is not as simple as the expense. Like any
business decision, the cost is an influence, but there are other
components in the equation that require consideration. In this article
we’ll take a look at some of the components, both positives and
challenges, of e-learning and classroom instructor-led training and
present you with the information to help you make an informed business
decision."
FYI, There was an article in today's Wall Street Journal by Erin White, Age is as Age Does: Making the Generational Gap Work for You, about how some managers are making use of a variety of different strategies pertaining to multi-generational composition of today's workforce.
The article cites the example of an eastern regional sales manager for NovoNordisk AS, who "has embraced an increasingly popular management theory: To improve productivity, treat workers of different ages differently."
The article goes on to cite how he persuaded his employer to let young sales rep drive Jeeps while keeping traditional sedans for others or highlighting sales results by team over individual performance so 20 somethings feel part of a group effort, but also "appealing to the competitive street in older reps" by singling out top performers, reassuring "one worried 30-year veteran" by telling him, "Your an expert in what you do." And it seems like its translating into results because sales numbers are going up.
Jim Kissane, a noted Workforce Development expert, has a post up on his blog about adult learning styles... I thought is was good information, so here you go.....
The next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series is up! This week's word is "Structural Capital".
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The next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series is up! This week's word is "Critical Success Factors".
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