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The Effect of Linux Deployment on Enterprise Learning
Much is said in enterprise-learning circles about change management, and we all know that when you make a change in your organization, whether it’s an acquisition or merger, the rollout of a new suite of products or services or the introduction of new practices or technologies, you’ve got to get your people up to speed…
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The Home Depot: Building Continuing Education
As the world’s largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot is certainly no stranger to the concept of construction. The 1,504 Home Depot stores throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico (including the Expo Design Center brand) dai
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Whirlpool: Innovation and Organizational Learning
Three years ago, Whirlpool Corp. launched a global innovation initiative to differentiate itself from its competitors by delivering unique products and solutions to make customers’ lives easier. This initiative was far from simple sloganeering. The initia
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SSM Health Care: Learning and Retention
SSM Health Care (SSMHC) is one of the largest Catholic health systems in the country, with 19 acute care hospitals in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, in addition to rehabilitation and pediatric services, long-term and residential care faciliti
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Learning in the Large Enterprise: Centralized vs. Decentralized
The debate over the centralization versus decentralization of operations within a large enterprise is a never-ending one. It is an age-old battle of standardization versus autonomy, corporate efficiency versus local effectiveness and pressure on costs and
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Evaluating E-Learning: A Lesson From Pharmaceuticals
“You should be shot,” declared Bob. My presentation was on how to sell e-learning to upper management, and the real-world case study I presented emphasized some dramatic, multimillion dollar cost savings. “E-learning should not be about cost savings,” Bob
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Insight on Valuation
Valuation is an art, not a science. There is not an exact formula or method to arriving at a valuation figure. Analysts have many tools at their disposal, which give way to wide ranges of opinion. There is cash flow, net asset value, earnings, total enter
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Developing a Successful Expatriate Program
Today, companies are increasingly dependent on international markets for higher revenues. More and more, companies with a serious international focus and a solid global strategy are seeking effective ways to expand their global operations, including expatriate programs. By providing the right support, human resource professionals can ensure the success of these programs. Support can take…












