Have you ever sought something so desperately only to find that it was right under your nose the whole time? Well, believe it or not this is the case with discovering top talent! You may have already hired them. In fact, they could be waiting for a promotion or new challenges to reach their full…
PhysiÂcist and saxÂoÂphonÂist Stephon AlexanÂder has argued in his many pubÂlic lecÂtures and his book The Jazz of Physics that Albert EinÂstein and John Coltrane had quite a lot in comÂmon. AlexanÂder in parÂticÂuÂlar draws our attenÂtion to the so-called “Coltrane cirÂcle,” which resemÂbles what any musiÂcian will recÂogÂnize as the “CirÂcle of Fifths,” but…
It’s that time of year again — the time for making New Year’s resolutions! It can be tempting to set big, life-changing goals. But the loftiest resolutions are usually the first to be abandoned. This year, let’s resolve to make resolutions we can keep. Every major accomplishment requires a smaller first step. You can’t run…
Select The Correct Statement! What Do You Think The Correct Answer Is? Welcome to Bad Qs, the bar where your choice always matters! You may have seen this funny multiple-choice question as an ice-breaker within learning geek meetings. I’ll come back to the solution at the end of this article. But for now, let’s look…
L&D Is A Strategic Partner That Fuels Innovation Does your current L&D structure align with your business needs and objectives? Whether you’re thinking about a centralized, decentralized, or hybrid approach, you should weigh the benefits and challenges that may be involved. This guide can help you rethink L&D operating models to maximize training impact and…
When Should You Use A Project Proposal Template? Let’s start simple. What is a project proposal? It is a document that highlights the whole spectrum of a new project you want to kickstart. It is the detailed framework that allows company decision-makers and external stakeholders to understand a project and whether they will pursue it….
How taking one course paved the path toward a master’s degree In today’s ever-changing world, the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey, and Steve Reeves’ educational path is proof. At 67 years old, Steve is an inspiration, showing that age is no barrier to learning. His story that culminates with the University of Illinois…
Facilitating The Future In the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it’s natural to wonder how the role of facilitators fits in. With AI technologies increasingly becoming part of our professional and personal lives, many might assume that AI could replace traditional facilitation roles. However, the truth is that the role of the facilitator…
By Mashrur Khan and Alexandra Urban Coursera is dedicated to providing an exceptional online learning experience tailored to the individual needs of our learners. With this goal in mind, we created Coursera Coach, our AI-powered learning assistant rooted in pedagogical and tutoring best practices. Coursera Coach offers interactive guidance to help learners master course concepts…
Practical Strategies For Effective Employee Training And Development Employee training and development offers opportunities that help individuals learn new skills and extend their knowledge. However, employers and employees often share the responsibility of employee Learning and Development. Investing in training programs helps organizations improve their employees’ current job performance, fill skill gaps, and prepare them…
