Cyberwarfare is changing the very nature of armed conflicts. Nations, terrorist groups, hacktivists and criminal organizations are moving beyond the traditional means of destruction into using technology as a method of disrupting systems and networks.
Read moreI always look forward to this time of year when the TechNet Augusta conference rolls around on the calendar. Sponsored by AFCEA, the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, I’m always amazed at the top brass the event attracts. It’s a little muggy this time of year in Augusta but the geek in me looks […]
Read moreFiguring out that Taylor Swift is a bankable artist is easy. The signs are everywhere. But, trying to figure out where your human resources peers stand on a hot topic like skills gaps is harder to decipher. Until now. At this year’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) annual conference our Global Knowledge team conducted a survey to benchmark attendees on how they approach skills gaps, the primary causes for skill deficiencies and their progress towards closing the gaps.
Read moreIt was our first visit to the SHRM annual conference and it certainly won’t be the last. It was refreshing hearing HR and Learning and Development (L&D) professionals completely embracing the learning services and consulting underpinning of workforce management. They welcomed chats and even took surveys. It would be easy to simply stop there; however, practically every presentation made the case for positive change, and the lessons learned can be applied across the board.
Read moreWow. This year’s Cisco Live! was packed full of informative sessions, inspiring keynotes and tons of opportunities to network and collaborate with other attendees in San Diego. Settling back into reality, I’ve finally had a chance to regain feeling in my feet and reflect on what made the greatest professional impact on me. The industry keynote “IoE and the IT Mindset Shift – The Evolution of the IT Career” strongly resonated with my career in the training industry, my passion for professional development and the technology trends on the horizon.
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