Elearning takes a hit but Collaborative Techniques Thrive

Jan. 20, 2009 - PRLog -- This is due to the economic climate that is present at this time with budget and manpower cutbacks imminent.  With training budgets down and layoffs within learning & development departments mounting one most consider how companies are delivering their training in this environment.  One may assume that they would be moving more of their programs online as a cost saving tactic but Bersin’s report reveals different.

Training and Learning and Development departments have modified their training delivery methods and have moved away from elearning.  This is somewhat ironic since many companies originally turned to online learning as a cost saving exercise in comparison to the traditional classroom learning.  In recent times companies have found that the investment in learning technology, content, and internal staffing adds up, and so they are switching to coaching, collaborative programs, and other less costly methods.

The popularity of social networking tools such as communities of practice, wikis, and blogs is evident in today’s working environment with companies recognising the benefits of group exercises and facilitated communication improving not just the learning experience, but also social connections with the company.

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