White Papers

Information and views related to the learning solutions industry

1. Mobile Learning - Here and Now Technological developments and the increase in the mobile device penetration among the population have led to sustainable changes in all spheres of our lives – radically changing the way we live and learn. This point of view paper takes a comprehensive look at Mobile Learning – starting with the basics and delving deeper into the nuances of mLearning design. Besides this, the paper also highlights a framework for evaluation, identifying three core areas – Usability, Technical, and Functional, which are handy while considering varied mobile devices available. It addresses key trends occurring in Mobile Learning space and its rapid growth across businesses, globally. Download point of view paper
2. Do You Need Games in your Elearning Mix? Are games going to work for us? What type of game should we go in for? How do we go about it? This white paper on adopting Digital Game–based Learning (DGBL) provides answers to some of these basic questions. It provides background information on the imperative of using games in the workplace, for which audience, and where to begin; it gives a comprehensive overview of different types of games that can be used for organizational learning, and for what purposes they are effective. It also briefly touches upon the issues that are typically associated with game development. Download white paper

Information and views related to the training and development industry

1. Companies with the Best Talent Win How Learning & Development Is Vital to Strategic Management Sustainable advantage comes from leveraging employee talent. Employees who are engaged and participate in organizational activities and decisions can be the differentiating factor in today's market. Companies which can recruit, grow, and manage top talent will have the edge. Read about effective strategic talent management approaches and solutions that can help you achieve this. Download white paper [PDF - 957 KB]
2. Training in Troubled Times Delivering on ‘What’s to Follow’ with Training Learning and development budgets are often cut during tough economic times, as organizations tend to focus on core production areas. However, top tier companies invest in training as a strategic measure towards building capability and innovation. Read how you could protect your training budget during a recession. Download white paper [PDF - 959 KB]
3. Why Employee Development Matters Creating Strategic Advantage through Your People Employee knowledge is a vital organizational resource. It is important to have strategies in place to utilize, upgrade, and enhance this knowledge. Read about the design of effective employee development programs. Download white paper [PDF - 461 KB]
4. Leadership in Crisis How to Maximize Leadership Development and Succession Planning Quality of leadership can make or break a company. Turning star performers into effective leaders necessitates leadership development programs linked to succession planning, so that both leadership skills and knowledge of organizational values, strategies, processes, and products are developed. Read how to define and implement an effective leadership development program in your organization. Download white paper [PDF - 635 KB]

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