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Training Industry Quarterly electronic magazine is the training industry's only peer-planned and peer-reviewed magazine, helping senior workforce development leaders in their mission to deliver learning initiatives that align with and support the strategic goals of organizations in today's global marketplace. Training Industry Quarterly ezine publishes quarterly, with new issues each January, April, July and October.
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Read the Summer 2010 Feature Articles Now:
Cover Report:
By Karl M. Kapp and Tony O'Driscoll
Learning in Virtual Worlds
Training is on the verge of another technological leap forward, as access to and support for immersive, virtual worlds is building, providing a level of authentic learning that prepares professionals for daily business challenges and opportunities. In this article, we’ll examine one such implementation of a 3-D virtual immersive environment to show you how what once was science fiction is becoming today’s business fact. Read More
Tactics:
By Beth N. Carvin
Mentoring Mistakes: 10 Program Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
The best predictor of success for any learning initiative is to make sure all the bases are covered from the beginning. That’s certainly true of mentoring or coaching programs, which can be crucial for knowledge transfer and the ongoing advancement of the business. In this article, we spotlight some common mistakes that can sabotage mentoring efforts, and roll out some strategies that can make a collaborative environment even more productive. Read More
Strategies:
By Mark Allen, Ph.D.
The Next Generation of Corporate Universities
Corporate universities are continuing to evolve to be more strategic entities. Technology is extended the reach and adding more flexibility, leading to increased globalization and more accurate evaluations and assessments of organizational readiness and strategic learning. In this article, we’ll look at the expanded reach of corporate universities, at the increased potential for impact they provide and at the creative solutions they offer to develop talent and support the organization. Read More
Solutions:
By Nicole Smack
Business Alignment: Beyond Fast-Food Training
Instead of being parts of strategic discussions about how to align training to business strategies and take the organization to the next level, many training departments find themselves merely reacting to requests. What’s worse, some of those requests might come from the wrong people, meaning the strategic impact of training is severely damaged. Perhaps not surprisingly, education can be the solution. This article will offer some solutions to help ensure learning is valued, supported and welcomed at the strategic table. Read More
CaseBook:
By Tim Sosbe
Jiffy Lube University: Oiling the Engine of Business
The Jiffy Lube oil-change franchise prides itself on fast, reliable service. Since its inception three years ago, Jiffy Lube University has become a focal point for everything from orientation to leadership development, delivering 758,000 hours of training last year alone. In this article , we map out the journey of professional development at Jiffy Lube, a trip that started with culture creation and ended with organizational impact. Read More
