Training Industry Blog

As EMC’s learning leader, Tom Clancy leverages skills and language he learned from his business background. While making a connection with a learner on any level is a good start, Tom is urging people to over-achieve as a matter of habit. When you exceed any set of expectations, you’re not only more likely to make an impact, but your work becomes a competitive differentiator.

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The overall business of IT training is huge and moves fast. Any of us that have spent any time in the industry knows that. When it comes to educating the end-user, there is certainly no lack of books, webinars, white papers, and conferences that end-users can participate in to help stay current. But, when it comes to the task of keeping the IT Training professional current, I find there is a need for useful information; and hence the reason for this blog.

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ACS was acquired today by Xerox, the global leader in document management solutions. ACS is one of the Top 20 Training Outsourcing companies in the world. This deal, valued at $6.4B brings a powerful brand into a market still seeking validation. Is this deal good for the training outsourcing market? What does it mean for consumers?

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You’ve heard the cautionary tales about bringing your work home with you. Sometimes, that’s a good thing though. Consider Tom and Milynda Weis, two married learning leaders deep in the heart of Texas who work toward very similar goals in very different industries. Learning may be a family affair in this case, but everyone is benefitting. Two teams of associates have access to two talented leaders who share and share alike.

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One of the newest learning technologies to be launched within organizations is the use of virtual 3D worlds; also known as Virtual Immersive Environments (VIEs). These are environments in which the learner creates an avatar—a three dimensional figure—and interacts within a virtual 3D world. One such example is Second Life on the consumer side and ProtoSphere on the corporate side.

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Communications is an important element in workforce education. We have a strong need not just to communicate the availability of learning, but also the outcomes, methodologies and motivators that fuel workforce development. At Newell Rubbermaid, a company that’s built on the prospect of keeping things fresh, newsletters fuel learning by communicating opportunity, rewarding results and charting change.

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Does your training organization operate under a supply based business model or demand based business model? Well one of them may be wrong for your company. As we are all searching for ways to ensure a high return on investment, learn what business model may be best for your company.

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I was struck by a series of observable events in the public arena recently involving both formal and informal leaders. These events highlighted for us the true essence of leadership, an attribute too often falsely equated with glamour. These events cause us to be reminded that leadership was founded instead upon the character we develop and demonstrate as we progress through the ups and downs of life’s journey. The first instance involved ...

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So you want to start a training company? The recent economy has made entrepreneurs out of a lot of training professionals hoping to create their own business and become independent. Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with quite a number of training professionals who have decided that now is a good time to start their own training business. Kudos to all of them for their courage and initiative! But let’s be clear – starting a training company is not for the meek and mild! My experience has taught me that there are some fundamental things you must do to be successful. Here is my list of the Top 10 Things You Must Do to Start a Training Company.

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