Chief Learning Officer - June 2008 - (Page 9) TABLE OF CONTENTS JUNE 2008 24 ING EARN E L H Features 46 AL GLOBA ER IN T 50 24 Maintaining Consistency in European Learning Bob Little When it comes to developing and delivering learning, Europe’s diversity can be a liability and an asset. But as learning modalities grow in sophistication and flexibility, it’s increasingly viewed as a competitive advantage. 34 ON THE WEB www.clomedia.com Preparing the Next Generation for the Global Age Vivien Stewart The United States’ top business leaders and future workforce are woefully unprepared to meet the challenges of economic globalization. The groundwork should begin in the classroom. Learning in Latin America Agatha Gilmore Operating in Latin America presents unique challenges and opportunities for learning executives hoping to educate their workforces while maximizing value. 40 46 50 Creating a Global Mindset Schon Beechler and Dennis Baltzley Companies that ignore the global mindset do so at their own peril. The ones that most effectively develop this quality in their employees – particularly senior leaders – will have a distinct advantage over their competitors. Centralization and Decentralization: The Need for Coexistence Lindsay Edmonds Wickman To be effective in today’s global business environment, companies are embracing elements of centralization and decentralization that allow them to act quickly at the local level while leveraging best practices at the corporate level. Fantastic Voyage: Journey to the Other Side of the World Brian Summerfield Despite the increasing reliance on virtual modalities to deliver learning to employees around the globe, certain development experiences still have to be conducted in a face-to-face setting. When traveling to far-flung destinations, what should learning professionals expect? Chief Learning Officer • June 2008 • www.clomedia.com 9 http://www.clomedia.com http://www.clomedia.com
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