by Kevin Wheeler | May 13, 2011 | Bold HR Ideas
Corporate learning is going through profound changes as the need for fast, anytime learning grows. The paternalistic models that have served for a hundred years are not able to provide flexible, fast learning. They are dependent on knowledge staying static for a long...
by Kevin Wheeler | May 12, 2011 | Bold HR Ideas
“Our true “core competency” today is not manufacturing or services, but the global recruiting and nurturing of the world’s best people and the cultivation in them of an insatiable desire to learn, to stretch and to do things better every day.” -Jack Welch, Former...
by Kevin Wheeler | May 9, 2011 | Bold HR Ideas
Empire Avenue was never intended to be a “serious game” in the sense that games designed purposely for learning are. Rather it was just put together by some young Canadian guys as a fun way to figure out what a personal brand might be worth. What they ended up with is...
by Kevin Wheeler | May 4, 2011 | Bold HR Ideas
It seems like every organization is using social media to attract and engage interesting and qualified people in their opportunities. While they call this “community” building, I am not sure that is the best term. A standard definition of community is, “A group of...
by Kevin Wheeler | Mar 30, 2011 | Bold HR Ideas
One of the greatest myths in recruiting is that interviewing is the best way to assess people. Numerous vendors provide interview training and promise that if you conduct interviews well you will select people who will perform better and stay longer. If you conduct...
by Kevin Wheeler | Mar 3, 2011 | Bold HR Ideas
I spoke at the Global Learning Summit in Singapore last week where I listed the trends that I see emerging around the world that will have wide-ranging effects on corporate learning. I was controversial and tried to offer a different slant on what is emerging as best...
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