World View: Focus on the Philippines A combination of hard and soft skills training opens doors for a more entrepreneurial mind-set—possibly an answer to the sharp down trend in the global economic climate that threatens the Philippine economy.
Reaching Consensus: Boosting Sales An economic downturn is no reason for salespeople to disparage. The added challenge makes it the perfect time to bone up on lackluster skills.
Maybe ROI Really Is a Waste of Time Perhaps trainers should focus efforts on tracking and managing perceptions and following the broader measures that provide insights into the effectiveness of an organization’s total investment in training rather than those in individual courses.
Editor's Note: Brain Sells If learners don't necessarily know what type of training will engage their brains, what's a trainer supposed to do?
Integration Means Change So you're ready to launch a new e-learning initiative. But just because the technology is in place doesn't mean your employees and your organization are ready. Change implementation is the key.
Last Word: 360-Degree Alignment In the face of the current economic downturn, human resources professionals need to think and talk strategically and introduce top executives in the throne room to 360-degree information regarding how aligned the culture is with its vision, mission, values, and strategic goals.