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Posts Tagged ‘education’

Focus On Retention Not Dropout Re-engagement

Jun 02, 2010 | 1

The more I think about it the more I am convinced that the management principles of education and employment should be strategically aligned. From the LMS to motivation, acknowledgment of learning styles to flexibility and accountability to disciplinary action, school is preparation for the rest of life which is in large part WORK so what's the deal? Why is it so different and wouldn't a more seamless approach to the transition out into the real world be a heck of a lot better?…

Talent as a Commodity

Sep 05, 2009 |  

It's easy to think that the dollars spent on the diploma on the wall, the initials after a signature, the ability to command a six-figure salary or inherited social stature make one more valuable. In the end, whether we choose to acknowledge it or not, we're all just sack of bones with the same postmortem value.…

I’m Recruiting You!

Aug 23, 2009 |  

To what length would you go to achieve a goal? How willing are you to do whatever it takes to accomplish a mission? Today I met with about 100 Army National Guard and Reservists to discuss their benefits under the new GI Bill. You know what? I was impressed. Now I'm recruiting you to go out and hire one (or more) of them. Here's my pitch...…

DSL™ — The New Professional Credential

Aug 08, 2009 | 5

Oh yeah, it's an alphabet world out there in employmentville. They have certifications and licenses and initials to go with them for everything it seems. Human Resources, Project Management, Physicians, Attorneys, everyone who studied something seems to have a set after their name. There's a new kid in town, DSL is the new professional credential.…