The Learning Advantage takes you on a discovery tour of three internationally recognized companies (Accenture, Microsoft, and Caterpillar), and a single, large department within the U.S. Department of Labor and how they successfully blended organizational strategy and technology-based learning initiatives that resulted in measurable, bottom-line results. Editor and distance learning expert, Karen Mantyla, demonstrates through these case studies how the blending of technology, learning, and strategy creates the ultimate win-win scenario for organizations, while ensuring that training and learning budgets stay intact and the value of learning remains strong. Bonus: access to a downloadable, interactive exploration of the Microsoft’s X-Box 360 launch case study including examples of Microsoft’s innovative technology-supported learning efforts.
Table of Contents
Ch. 1: The Real Value of Learning
Ch. 2: Transforming Learning at Accenture
Ch. 3: Blending Technology, Learning, & Strategy-The Ultimate End Game
Ch. 4: Strategic Application of Distributed Learning and ROI at Microsoft
Ch. 5: Selecting the Right Blend of Learning at US Department of Labor
Ch. 6: Learning Styles that Drive High Impact Learning
Ch. 7: Managing Learning to Ensure Strategic Alignment with the Business
Ch. 8: The Case for Learning and Strategic Alignment
Ch .9: The Future of Learning and Human Resources
Ch.10: Creating Value for Your Organization
Bibliography/Index
Editor:
Karen Mantyla is President of Quiet Power, Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based distance-learning training and professional development consulting company. She has more than 25 years of specialized experience in the development and implementation of workplace education programs. She works as a consultant and executive coach and is author of two other books, Distance Learning and Blended Learning: The Power is in the Mix, both published by ASTD Press. Mantyla resides in Gainesville, VA, USA.
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Table of Contents
Ch. 1: The Real Value of Learning
Ch. 2: Transforming Learning at Accenture
Ch. 3: Blending Technology, Learning, & Strategy-The Ultimate End Game
Ch. 4: Strategic Application of Distributed Learning and ROI at Microsoft
Ch. 5: Selecting the Right Blend of Learning at US Department of Labor
Ch. 6: Learning Styles that Drive High Impact Learning
Ch. 7: Managing Learning to Ensure Strategic Alignment with the Business
Ch. 8: The Case for Learning and Strategic Alignment
Ch .9: The Future of Learning and Human Resources
Ch.10: Creating Value for Your Organization
Bibliography/Index
Editor:
Karen Mantyla is President of Quiet Power, Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based distance-learning training and professional development consulting company. She has more than 25 years of specialized experience in the development and implementation of workplace education programs. She works as a consultant and executive coach and is author of two other books, Distance Learning and Blended Learning: The Power is in the Mix, both published by ASTD Press. Mantyla resides in Gainesville, VA, USA.
