Harnessing Your Tribal Knowledge
[ Source: Altus ]
November 2009-
Corporations are modern tribes, with their own members, culture, and knowledge. Capturing, saving, and sharing the collective knowledge of the tribe can lead to a more informed and productive organization over the long haul. Most senior corporate leaders would readily agree that the wealth of their organization lies with the knowledge that is locked in the minds and desktops of their employees. The ability to capture and share that knowledge to maintain success and ....
Ten Techniques To Enhance Training
[ Source: BleedingEdge.net ]
January 2008-
The quality of a training session can frequently be greatly improved if the trainer makes use of a few simple techniques to enhance their presentation. This white paper from BleedingEdge.net explains ten techniques to help one turn next training session into a memorable learning experience for the trainees and one in which the transfer of information is two-way rather than one-way. These techniques can be used in combination or alone as required.
Skills Gaps in the World’s IT Workforce: A CompTIA International Research Study
[ Source: CompTIA ]
September 2008-
This ground-breaking research identifies trends and gaps in IT skills, explores issues surrounding recruiting and hiring, investigates the current and potential IT market growth and demand for IT professionals, and discovers which factors most influence, and are expected to influence, the IT industry.
The IT industry has experienced many changes and much growth in the past decade with the fast pace of technological change and the ever-increasing globalization of business. We believe ....
Geek-Speak Glossary: A Manager's Guide to IT Terminology
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
March 2007-
The rapidly changing pace of the IT industry has lead to the creation of hundreds of acronyms and terms virtually overnight. The Geek-Speak Glossary provides definitions for over 300 of the most commonly used IT terms.
This guide is an excellent reference for IT professionals and an essential resource for those who work with or manage technical staffs.
The New Microsoft IT Pro Certifications and Exams
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
August 2008-
One question that is asked repeatedly by both employers and IT pros is whether there is value or worth in obtaining a certification. Certainly, the MCSE, which has been around for 16 years, falls under the valuable category, but Microsoft is revamping their certification paths. This Microsoft training white paper will discuss the reasons certifications are valuable to individuals and organizations. It will also cover the new Microsoft certifications in general, and the MCSA/MCSE Windows ....
CCNA Wireless Certification
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
October 2008-
As networks continue to stimulate economic growth, collaboration, and interaction, the need for networking talent will grow in importance. To meet this growing demand, Cisco has introduced three new concentrations: CCNA Security, CCNS Voice, and CCNA Wireless. This paper will describes what the CCNA Wireless certification is and its benefits, and what pre-requisites, exams, and training is required to get certified.
How to Use the Six Laws of Persuasion during a Negotiation
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
August 2006-
In order to be successful, you must master the persuasion process, which will enable you to deliberately create the attitude change and subsequent actions necessary for persuading others to your way of thinking. In other words, you have to be able to "sell" your ideas in order to make changes in your favor and, in a win-win situation, provide the other side with a fair deal. This entails a process that can appeal to the ....
CISSP Exam Tips
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
July 2008-
The CISSP has become a key certification for security professionals. If you're planning to take the CISSP certification exam, this on demand seminar explains certification candidate requirements and outlines the 10 exam domains. You'll also hear about test taking tips and be directed to additional resources to help you study for and pass the exam.
10 Dying IT Skills
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
June 2009-
There are some things in life, like good manners, which never go out of style, and there are other things, like clothing styles that fall in and out of fashion, but when an IT skill falls out of favor it rarely ever comes back. Here's our list of 10 dying IT skills. If any of these skills are your main expertise, perhaps it's time to update your skill set
Changes to the PMBOK® Guide, 4th Edition, and What You Should Know
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
April 2009-
In December 2008, The Project Management Institute (PMI®) released the 4th edition version of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide), the Project Management Institute's collection of published "generally recognized good practices". This white paper discusses what has changed in the new 4th edition Guide and how will it impact those running projects as well as those studying for the PMP or CAPM exams.