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To help promote both self-directed learning and collaboration in a structured environment, organizations should consider offering one platform for both activities to take place. This means combining reputable content, collaborative tools, and a network of colleagues —both inside and outside of the business—into a central, searchable location.

When learning is tailored to an individual’s strengths and is focused on his or her success, the learner is more likely to actively engage in his or her education.

Ultimately, the viability of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) will depend on the quantity of learners who are interested in taking them and instructors who have content to share through this channel, not on completion percentage, attrition rates, or any other questionable statistics.

Be clear about what you would like to accomplish with your coach. Take the time to find a good one. And be ready to own 75 to 80 percent of the work in a coaching relationship.

The 7MWW is a seven-minute pre-recorded live video sent to the entire sales organization every Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. CT and posted to the internal company portal.

These myths prevent employees at all levels from taking more responsibility for their relationships with managers.

Videos—even good ones— that follow the traditional “lecture-style” formats may not be effective for many employees.

The ability to train employees in an entrepreneurial venture starts with the tone set by the leader. When we learn to train ourselves first as the leader, we set the tone for learning and growing among the entire team.