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Designing Cost Effective Games at UCF

The University of Central Florida has had a long history of partnering with the military with corporations. Dr. David Metcalf discusses how UCF has helped develop some of the next generation learning solutions.

Rock 'n' Roll, Roller Coasters, and Second Life

I’m a big believer 3D simulations and gaming is the technology that has the potential to transform how people learn, and that massive adoption is just around the corner.

Is Your L&D Function Adding Business Value?

How can you really know if your L&D programs are highly relevant to business success or are just considered “nice-to-have"? Answering these 5 questions will give you a good idea of how much value the organization "perceives" your function provides.

Driving Learning Strategy

Even though the learning function was always a strategic player at HSBC, it required a step back to look at the larger vision to determine if funds and resources could be spent better in other areas. HSBC's Regina Nowlan believes that it is up to learning professionals to define the learning strategy and alignment to business strategy.

The 1 Secret Every Learning Organization Should Know

Think about how clear the goals are in The Wizard of Oz. If you get to Oz with the witches broom, Scarecrow gets a brain, Tin Man gets a heart, Lion gets courage, and Dorothy gets a trip back to Kansas. No, it isn’t easy and yes, there will be obstacles, but achieving the desired goals is well worth the risks and sacrifices made. Here is 1 secret that every learning organization should know.