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Competency-Based Learning: How to Bridge the Skills-Gap

Association eLearning

Here are some statistics: According to a 2013 Talent Shortage Survey conducted by ManpowerGroup, – 39% of U.S. According to a 2014 Gallup survey , only 11% of business leaders believe that college graduates have the necessary skills and competencies to succeed in the workplace. – Increasing their overall relevancy.

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The 5 Critical Steps To Establishing Business Mentoring Programs In The Workplace

TalentLMS

Business mentoring programs are one of the keys to running a successful business. For promising employees, getting involved in mentoring programs can do nothing but wonders. What is a business mentor? A business mentor is a more experienced, and usually a more senior, colleague. Click To Tweet.

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Bridge the Skills-Gap with Competency Based Learning

Association eLearning

According to a 2014 Gallup survey , only 11% of business leaders believe that college graduates have the necessary skills and competencies to succeed in the workplace. According to a 2013 Talent Shortage Survey conducted by ManpowerGroup, 39% of U.S. It starts with providing your members with mentors in their field.

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Best of Training Industry's 2013 findings

Training Industry

In 2013, Training Industry’s studies focused on a variety of topics, ranging from onboarding and knowledge transfer to the use of virtual environments in leadership development. designing learning programs that align with business objectives) as critical for exceptional training organizations. Strategic Alignment.

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Mentoring in the Cloud at Cardinal Health

CLO Magazine

One of the biggest challenges associated with mentoring programs is keeping executives and employees invested. When she was hired in 2013, one of her first mandates was to breathe new life into the mentoring culture. That’s one of the key benefits of formal versus informal mentoring programs, she said.

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Best of Training Industry 2013 findings

Training Industry

In 2013, Training Industry’s studies focused on a variety of topics, ranging from onboarding and knowledge transfer to the use of virtual environments in leadership development. designing learning programs that align with business objectives) as critical for exceptional training organizations. Strategic Alignment.

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Study: L&D Spending Soars in 2013

CLO Magazine

Overall spending on training increased 15 percent to $1,169 per learner on average in 2013, according to a new study. 4 Research and advisory firm Bersin by Deloitte announced on Tuesday new research showing that overall spending on training increased 15 percent to $1,169 per learner on average in 2013. Oakland, Calif. — Feb.

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