Chapter 1. New Rule, Old Rules, What Rules to Apply

Today’s business operates in a real-time world where innovation rules, competitors appear from all corners, and knowledge provides more leverage than capital. The old rules no longer apply. Traditional approaches to training the corporate workforce are time-consuming and excruciatingly slow. Old-style, trickle-down training with its one-style-fits-all approach simply cannot keep pace. That is what makes e-learning so exciting to so many people.

E-learning keeps people at the top of their game. It leverages technology in new and powerful ways to develop enthusiastic and skilled people. At some companies, e-learning has radically improved productivity, fueled innovation, reduced administrative ...

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