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Extending Reach and Ensuring Effectiveness of Leadership Development: The Role of Technology-Based Learning

Overview Leadership is an important element of organizational success. So, it is not surprising that many companies look for ways to extend the benefits of leadership development to more employees. Technology-based learning approaches such as online courses, books and video programs can be used effectively to develop employees at all levels.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	SkillSoft	File Format	PDF
Date Published	August 2007
Format	White Papers
Topics	Online - Distance Education, HR, IT HR - Staffing - Training, Resources Mgmt., Training

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Cloud Computing: Save Time, Money, and Resources

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Protecting the Security of Education Records

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Kindergarten Achieves Greater Collaboration in the Classroom Within Limited IT Budget

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Tags:
online - distance education

ServiceU Video: Reliable Service

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Publisher:
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Tags:
application security tools

Microsoft denies SP2 flaw is a danger

Responding to a Russian security company's claim that it found a way to beat a protective element of Microsoft's Windows XP Service Pack 2, the software giant on Tuesday said it does not believe the issue represents a vulnerability.

Channel:
Security Strategy

Leader: Why teach students malware techniques?

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Channel:
Malware
Tags:
spyware,
hacker,
antivirus

Should all your staff have a security qualification?

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Channel:
Security Strategy

Universities blamed for games industry skills crisis

says UK developers can't get the staff as dedicated video games courses are failing to equip university grads with the right skills for the workplace. Of the 81 courses on offer in the UK, only four are accredited by government body Skillset...

First students graduate from IT 'business' degree

Several IT employers, including British Airways, BT, Ford, Fujitsu, IBM and Unilever actively support the degree - by providing input such as lectures, short courses or work placements, or attending networking events with students.

Skills gap plugged by latest IT degree?

In addition, students will also need to attend four three-day residential courses per year where they will take the HP element of the course. Professor Andy Smith, head of the School of Computing at TVU, said in a statement: "The number of school...

Channel:
Skills & Careers
Tags:
degree,
hp,
skills

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