Susan Jacobs
Publications Manager, The Learning Guild
Susan Jacobs is publications manager for the Learning Guild. She has a deep-rooted interest in and passion for education and technology. Prior to this position, she was a senior content producer at Bright Business Media, a leader in the meeting and events industry. Susan is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
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Leaders in the Limelight: Selina Winter
Learning leader Selina Winter of Microsoft discusses some of the key influences that have shaped her career.
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A Guide to Networking at Business Events
Making small talk is a tall order for some people, yet the ability to carry on a conversation with a stranger at a business event is an important skill.
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Leaders in the Limelight: Tim Slade
This time we highlight learning leader Tim Slade, senior eLearning manager at GoDaddy.
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5 Reasons Execs Should Pay Attention to Digital Learning
Digital technologies have shifted how people are learning. L&D leaders must be prepared for the workplace changes digital learning will bring.
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How to Quantify the ROI of Learning in Your Organization
In this paper, L&D professionals share their perspectives on ROI. They discuss how their organizations define ROI, metrics and benchmarks, and the role LMSs can play.
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L&D Executives Seek Learning Architects
Learning architects are in high demand and short supply. The good news is that instructional designers can morph their skill sets to take on the role.
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Digital Learning: An Interview with David Kelly
Digital learning reflects a fundamental change in the behavior of learners today, and has far-reaching repercussions for training departments.
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Leaders in the Limelight: Matt Peters
Learning leader Matt Peters, director of talent development at Visa, illuminates some of the key factors that have influenced his career.
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Increasing Student Engagement in Business Education
Pearson Education found that gamifying content for an introductory business textbook stimulated student engagement in a mandatory business education class.
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Ten Traits of Great Leaders
Leadership is a skill that can be honed. Michelle Jackson outlines 10 traits commonly embraced by great leaders.
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