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Reflections on 10 Years of Consulting

Experiencing eLearning

In August 2011, I wrapped up my last project at Cisco and formed my LLC. However, even after 10 years of consulting, it still feels like the right fit. The Ups of Consulting. I have a low tolerance for boredom, which is one of the reasons I love this field, and consulting in particular. The Downs of Consulting.

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The Importance Of Accessibility Consulting

Hurix Digital

Accessibility is a concept that determines if a software product or service or a website can be used by everyone, including those with disabilities and those who use assistive technologies and devices like screen reader software, speech recognition software etc. and compliance services. . Incidental (e.g. sleep deprivation).

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Among industries, a greater number of technology companies and business services/consulting firms spent money on these tools. The figure was highest among large businesses, 42% of which spent money on informal learning during the year. In dollar figures, spending is minimal. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Is Your Measuring Stick Allowing You To Manage For The Better.

Dashe & Thomson

by Guest on April 2, 2011 in performance support Lynn Cases is a Senior Training Consultant for Dashe & Thomson. Lynn Cases, Senior Training Consultant Blog this! She currently leads training at General Mills for Standard Desktop Applications, SharePoint, and New Hire Orientation. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Embracing Innovation in Learning | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

This reminds me of a session I attended on emotional intelligence at the eLearning Guild ‘s Learning Solutions 2011 conference last month. During that 4 hour hangover period, our decision making abilities, concentration, productivity and attention to detail are pretty much kaput. How could that be a bad thing? Yes, it could.

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The Temporary Staffing Revolution | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Because of the vast range of services we provide as a management consulting firm, we’re something different to every client. Some see us as instructional designers, some as technical writers, others as change management consultants, and still others as a supplemental staffing agency. Crafting the appropriate message is a balancing act.

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Re-evaluating Evaluation | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

My thinking about training evaluation was turned on its head by a presentation at the February 2011 MNISPI meeting by Beth McGoldrick of Ameriprise’s RiverSource University. Company executives are typically interested in the bottom line, not how well their employees apply the learning from a training class.

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