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An Attitude of Gratitude

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Brian Summerfield, Managing Editor, Chief Learning Officer magazine

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Editor's Blog: How to Build Better Blended Learning Programs

In our January issue, we have a feature on the subject of how learning leaders can assemble an accessible, cohesive blended learning suite. Here’s a sneak preview of the piece, courtesy of the article’s author, GP Worldwide Senior Vice President Eric Rodgers: Six Tips for Successful Blended Learning 1. Don’t skip the front-end analysis. It’s crucial to your success and will save you money in the long run. 2. Choose the right media and modes. Based on your target audience,… Continue

Posted on December 10th, 2008 at 4:54pm —

Editor's Blog: ‘How’ Matters

One of the more interesting and ambitious books to cross my desk lately is How by Dov Seidman. The appeal of Seidman’s work is that he’s taken such a sweeping view of the business world in his explanation of how we think, behave and govern — as individuals and organizations — influences our achievements in the marketplace. According to him, the continued success of any organization is not necessarily the result of its ability to develop a product or service faster or cheaper. Competing c… Continue

Posted on December 4th, 2008 at 3:45pm —

Editor's Blog: An Attitude of Gratitude

With all the dire economic reports churning through the news cycle lately, it’s easy to forget that in spite of all the problems we face, we still have much to be thankful for. Most of the people reading this still have good jobs at good companies and perform work that makes a difference in the lives of others. With Thanksgiving coming up this week, I thought it might be nice if we all shared something that we’re thankful for in our professions. What people, solutions or ideas really help you i… Continue

Posted on November 20th, 2008 at 10:09am — 1 Comment

Editor's Blog: Corporate Learning Across the Pond

I got a question from Martyn Bullard, an “early adopter” of our recently launched CLO-Network and the head of IS learning and development for the EMEA region of law firm Mayer Brown. He’s working on a dissertation for his MBA that asks whether “the concept of chief learning officer as practiced in the U.S. [is] transferable to the U.K.,” and he wanted my — ahem — “expert” advice on this subject. Now, I’m just a humble journalist, but I managed to cobble together a few thoughts based on the many… Continue

Posted on November 12th, 2008 at 4:24pm —

Editor's Blog: Best of the Network

As many of you already know, we unveiled our new CLO-Network, a virtual meeting place for our readers, at the beginning of last week. The results thus far have exceeded our already lofty expectations: After just a few days, we’ve had more than 700 members join, with participants hailing from Mumbai to Minnesota, from London to New Zealand. Additionally, CLO-Network members have started more than 20 discussions on topics ranging from LMSs to next-generation leadership development. We’re thrilled… Continue

Posted on November 5th, 2008 at 10:50am —

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At 7:39am on June 17th, 2009, Praveen Gupta said…: Hi Brian, So it is all your doing! Great idea to create the CLO network. I am interested in institutionalize education in innovation that I have developed with IIT, Chicago. Love to talk to you about it at your convenience. - Thanks, Praveen

At 2:21pm on February 5th, 2009, Novlette said…: Hi Brian: thanks for your invitation. How do you conduct at Training Needs Assessment and at what point do you cite an impact? Grateful for any comments.

At 4:10pm on January 4th, 2009, Dennis Mixer said…: Sorry about the redundant questions, Brian. I found the information about subject focus calendar and submission guidelines. Helps to look first.

At 2:17pm on December 31st, 2008, Alan A. Malinchak said…: Brian - still unable to locate the July 2007 issue link? any suggestions?

At 3:10pm on November 9th, 2008, Martyn Bullard said…: thanks for your invite Brian. I work for the Chicago based law firm, Mayer Brown in London as head of IS learning and development for EMEA.

I have been an avid reader of CLO magazine for 2-3 years and was pleased to see the CLO social network with a few familiar names.

thanks for your invite...
Martyn
p.s. I've sent you an email too...

At 4:58pm on November 3rd, 2008, Michelle Moore said…: Hi Brian--
Impressive recall--that CLO Academy was a long time ago!

Things are going well--thanks for asking. :) The company is growing rapidly, I continue to learn all the time, and have had many adventures! I actually had the opportunity to travel to Hyderabad, India to conduct training this past January--that was a trip!

Hope all is well with you!