
The Learning Advantage
Blending Technology, Strategy, and Learning to Create Lasting Results
Karen Mantyla(Author)
ASTD Press
Will be published approx. on 13. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-56286-503-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Learning Advantage takes you through a discovery tour of three internationally recognized companies (Accenture, Microsoft, and Caterpillar), and a single, large department within the U.S. Department of Labor and how they successfully blended organizational strategy and technology-based learning initiatives that resulted in measurable, bottom-line results. Editor and distance learning expert, Karen Mantyla, demonstrates through these case studies how the blending of technology, learning, and strategy creates the ultimate win-win scenario for organizations, while ensuring that training and learning budgets stay intact and the value of learning remains strong. Bonus: access to a downloadable, interactive exploration of the Microsoft's X-Box 360 launch case study including examples of Microsoft's innovative technology-supported learning efforts.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
United States
Publishing group
American Society for Training & Development
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 254 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-56286-503-0 (9781562865030)
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Person
Karen Mantyla is President of Quiet Power, Inc., a Washington, D.C. based distance-learning training and professional development consulting company. She has more than 25 years of specialized experience in the development and implementation of workplace education programs. She works as a consultant and executive coach and is author of two previously released books, Distance Learning and Blended Learning: The Power is in the Mix, both published by ASTD Press. Mantyla resides in Gainesville, VA, USA.
Content
Ch. 1: The Real Value of Learning; Ch. 2: Transforming Learning at Accenture; Ch. 3: Blending Technology, Learning, & Strategy-The Ultimate End Game; Ch. 4: Strategic Application of Distributed Learning and ROI at Microsoft; Ch. 5: Selecting the Right Blend of Learning at US Department of Labor; Ch. 6: Learning Styles that Drive High Impact Learning; Ch. 7: Managing Learning to Ensure Strategic Alignment with the Business; Ch. 8: The Case for Learning and Strategic Alignment; Ch. 9: The Future of Learning and Human Resources; Ch. 10: Creating Value for Your Organization; Bibliography/Index.