That’s why we have to think knowledge management (KM). Knowledge management isn’t just for large organizations. And they will want that knowledge. If you’re looking for a way to start a discussion about knowledge management in your organization, the Association for Talent Development (ATD) offers the book, “ Knowledge Management Basics ”. One of the most important tools we can give employees is called knowledge. MORE

Having a strong onboarding program is one way to retain key talent. Onboarding (sometimes called orientation) is the process of new employees acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to be effective contributors. In 2014, Claudette Nunez, director of employee development and training at New York Community Bank (NYBC), and her team decided to focus on improving onboarding. Mindtree: Developing New Employees' Skills With Residential Learning. MORE

Whether this takes the form of frequent, short-term job-rotations… or clearly defining development plans and progression time horizons for all colleagues, I think setting targeted pass-through rates is a great way to develop talent pipelines for succession at all levels of the organization (and this process also helps contribute to a robust knowledge management system for operationally critical roles). …Not the Solution.” MORE

With fewer opportunities to bring in new talent, departments are paying special attention to retaining high performers and developing current employees to ensure their organizations continue to succeed and thrive. Tune Into the Data As government leaders attempt to strategically allocate resources to development, it's important to understand the long-term impact of all efforts. An election year in the U.S. MORE

When launching their knowledge-management initiatives, organizations often resemble oil-extraction companies. They start to drill their knowledge wells and rub their hands in anticipation of the upcoming boost to their business. However, knowledge management often turns out to be even harder than real oil extraction from the entrails of the Earth. That is, even with such a sustainable resource as knowledge, few companies succeed in making a good use of it. MORE

Mentorship has long been considered a powerful way to build trust and connection, expand knowledge, and enable high performing employees to reach their full potential. knowledge management and transfer (37%). Mentorship programs build an untapped talent base,” Smith explains. “By MORE

A modernized apprenticeship model could be just the learning & development boost your organization needs. With roots in the Middle Ages, they served as a way to develop young craftsmen, who provided labor for master craftsmen in exchange for room, board, and training. 4 And as Boomers retire, their years of knowledge and experience are also leaving the workforce. 5 There’s a talent retention component to this as well. MORE

As the aging Baby Boomers exit the workforce, they will take with them a great deal of skill, knowledge, wisdom, institutional memory, relationships, and the last vestiges of the old-fashioned work ethic. This will require HR to dedicate substantial resources to support knowledge-transfer and what we call “wisdom transfer”. Employers in every industry will be struggling to attract, motivate, and retain the best talent. Managing people is going to keep getting harder. MORE

Learning Management System (LMS) Software Definition. Learning management systems (LMSs) are software platforms for instructors to manage and organize educational courses online and provide students a single location for all course material. To qualify for inclusion in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, a product must: Deliver online course content to learners. The HR TechStack for Learning Management Systems. DiscoverLink Talent. MORE

The Association of Internal Management Consultants (AIMC) says that an internal consultant provides various client support services within the enterprise. First , it doesn’t matter how smart or knowledgeable you are or how much experience you have or bring. MORE

Prospective employees see career development as among the most important reasons to sign with —and stay with — with your organization. And, while you may think you are offering top-notch learning and development programs, they don’t think you are doing such a great job. Surveys show that workers and employers don’t agree on how well organizations are meeting employees’ development expectations. Employee development. Leadership development. MORE

Four HR leaders share how their approaches to mentoring programs are solving talent challenges. In this environment, career development is no longer a perk reserved for certain high-ranking positions—it is an expectation. They can bridge the gap between individual and organizational needs, providing connection and development opportunities to both the mentor and mentee; improving job satisfaction and retention; and solving talent challenges along the way. MORE

A modernized apprenticeship model could be just the learning & development boost your organization needs. With roots in the Middle Ages, they served as a way to develop young craftsmen, who provided labor for master craftsmen in exchange for room, board, and training. 4 And as Boomers retire, their years of knowledge and experience are also leaving the workforce. 5 There’s a talent retention component to this as well. MORE