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Selecting Learning & Talent Technology - Part 3: Assessing and Aligning Talent Needs

Selecting Learning & Talent Technology - Part 3: Assessing and Aligning Talent Needs

Welcome to Part 3 of our 12-part series on selecting learning and talent technology. In Part 2, we...

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Selecting Learning & Talent Technology - Part 2: Understanding Business Drivers

Selecting Learning & Talent Technology - Part 2: Understanding Business Drivers

Welcome to Part 2 of our 12-part series on selecting learning and talent technology. In Part 1, we...

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Selecting Learning & Talent Technology: A Strategic Approach to Success

Selecting Learning & Talent Technology: A Strategic Approach to Success

For 22 years, I’ve guided organizations through the intricate process of selecting learning and...

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The Power of Faster Time to Competency

The Power of Faster Time to Competency

Over the years, I've worked with countless organizations trying to solve the same problem: How do...

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The Financial Impact of Employee Engagement

The Financial Impact of Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is no longer a “nice-to-have” – it’s a strategic business driver. Organizations...

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The Financial Impact of Learning and Learning Technology

The Financial Impact of Learning and Learning Technology

In the age of AI and digital transformation, organizations face mounting pressure to adapt to an...

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Why Learning Technology is Your Most Important HR Investment – A Strategic Imperative

Why Learning Technology is Your Most Important HR Investment – A Strategic Imperative

As we conclude our exploration of learning technology’s transformative power, one thing is clear:...

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Learning Technology: Paving the Way to the Future

Learning Technology: Paving the Way to the Future

In an era defined by rapid technological, economic, and demographic change, sustainable growth...

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Development: The Foremost Priority for All Employees

Development: The Foremost Priority for All Employees

In today’s fast-paced job market, career development opportunities have evolved from a desirable...

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Driving Agility Through Learning in a Nimble Organization

Driving Agility Through Learning in a Nimble Organization

Organizational agility is no longer a luxury—it’s a requirement for survival and growth in today’s...

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Shaping a Sustainable and Successful Organizational Culture

Shaping a Sustainable and Successful Organizational Culture

Organizational culture is the heartbeat of any company. It’s the sum of shared values, beliefs, and...

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Investing in Employee Development Improves Longevity, Engagement, and Profitability

Investing in Employee Development Improves Longevity, Engagement, and Profitability

Employee retention remains a top challenge for organizations in today’s competitive job market....

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Eliminating Frustration and Boosting Retention with Learning and Performance Support

Eliminating Frustration and Boosting Retention with Learning and Performance Support

Employee frustration is a silent but powerful force that can significantly undermine productivity,...

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce Through Skills Development

Building a Future-Ready Workforce Through Skills Development

The future success of any organization depends on its ability to continuously develop and evolve...

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How Learning Technology Drives Revenue Growth

How Learning Technology Drives Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is the lifeblood of any thriving organization, driven by the collective capabilities...

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Why Learning Technology is Your Most Important HR Investment – A Twelve-Week Exploration

Why Learning Technology is Your Most Important HR Investment – A Twelve-Week Exploration

Welcome to our twelve-week blog series dedicated to one of the most critical yet often...

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Embracing the Skills-Based Economy in Learning and Talent Management

Embracing the Skills-Based Economy in Learning and Talent Management

The corporate learning landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation, heralding the advent of...

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Exploring the AI-Driven Future of HR and L&D

Exploring the AI-Driven Future of HR and L&D

HR Tech 2023 was nothing short of a revelation. As we gathered at this flagship event, it became...

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Top 5 Things We Learned at DevLearn 2023

Top 5 Things We Learned at DevLearn 2023

At DevLearn 2023, it was evident that the landscape of training and development stands at a pivotal...

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Top 5 Things We Learned at HR Tech 2023

Top 5 Things We Learned at HR Tech 2023

HR Tech 2023 has concluded, and it's clear that the HR and L&D landscape is undergoing a rapid...

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Top 3 Things We Learned at Docebo Inspire 2023

Top 3 Things We Learned at Docebo Inspire 2023

Attending Docebo Inspire 2023 was a revelatory experience. The future of learning is not just about...

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Top 3 Things We Learned at Cornerstone Connect Live Los Angeles 2023

Top 3 Things We Learned at Cornerstone Connect Live Los Angeles 2023

I recently had the pleasure of attending Cornerstone Connect Live in Los Angeles—a compelling...

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Top 5 Things We Learned at Cornerstone Convergence 2022

Top 5 Things We Learned at Cornerstone Convergence 2022

Wow, that week went by fast! Our first time in person at Convergence since May 2019. It was...

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2021 Trends for Talent Technology and HR

2021 Trends for Talent Technology and HR

Introduction Prior to the COVID lockdowns, companies were already in a difficult situation, what...

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Addressing Skills Gaps at Your Workplace

Addressing Skills Gaps at Your Workplace

No matter what industry you are in, the definition of “skills gap” is the same: the space between...

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Fix It or Ditch It: What to do with your Learning and Talent Technology

Fix It or Ditch It: What to do with your Learning and Talent Technology

Hot-Button Issues The HR department is no longer predominantly focused on payroll and benefits....

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The Future of Learning and Talent Management

The Future of Learning and Talent Management

What Bluewater is seeing across industries and enterprises This year has brought great...

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How to Drive Employee Engagement with Data

How to Drive Employee Engagement with Data

There's a chilling challenge that stands in front of us The challenge is, how do we maintain...

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HCM Transforming Before Our Eyes – Workforce Development

HCM Transforming Before Our Eyes – Workforce Development

Last week I took the time to start writing a series of articles on three important trends that are...

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HCM Transforming Before Our Eyes – Workforce Automation

HCM Transforming Before Our Eyes – Workforce Automation

We are certainly living through a unique time right now, and there are many things in our lives...

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HCM Transforming Before Our Eyes – Workforce Planning

HCM Transforming Before Our Eyes – Workforce Planning

The past few months have brought change, heartache, and new opportunities for many of us....

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Redefine the Employee Lifecycle Inside HCM Technology

Redefine the Employee Lifecycle Inside HCM Technology

Hey Bluewater friends and fans, it’s great to be chatting with you again. I want to introduce some...

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The Problem with Data

The Problem with Data

There was a time, in the not-so-distant past, when simply finding data to address organizational...

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So, Your Payroll Is Broken, Now What?

So, Your Payroll Is Broken, Now What?

Many times, during my 20-plus year career in payroll I have been called to help fix a broken...

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What Did We Learn at Cornerstone Convergence 2019?

What Did We Learn at Cornerstone Convergence 2019?

Hey Bluewater friends and fans, Chris Bond here. Just wanted to give you an update on our...

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Rules of Engagement: Hiring an LMS Consultant

Rules of Engagement: Hiring an LMS Consultant

I am working with a client that has had their current learning system for about 3 years. It worked...

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The Learning Ecosystem: Introduction

The Learning Ecosystem: Introduction

Hey gang, Chris Bond here from Bluewater starting a new video series to talk about the Learning...

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Big Businesses Still Have a Lot to Learn from Small Businesses

Big Businesses Still Have a Lot to Learn from Small Businesses

Recently, I had the privilege of traveling throughout the United Kingdom with my wife for our...

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What Did We Learn at Cornerstone Convergence 2018?

What Did We Learn at Cornerstone Convergence 2018?

It is early Monday morning following Cornerstone Convergence and I thought it would be a good idea...

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LEP & LXP – The Advancement of the Learning Experience Platform

LEP & LXP – The Advancement of the Learning Experience Platform

The Learning Eco-System topic of the week is the Learning Experience Platform, also referred to as...

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Employee Engagement – The True Value of HCM Technology

Employee Engagement – The True Value of HCM Technology

On a recent trip to our offices in Europe, a Client posed a rather interesting question. “Is there...

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Is Your Learning and Talent Management Technology the Problem?

Is Your Learning and Talent Management Technology the Problem?

Is your Learning and Talent Management Technology the problem? Well, it depends. Recently I was on...

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Are You Developing Learning or Developing People?

Are You Developing Learning or Developing People?

What’s in a Word? Lately, I’ve been very interested in the words and metaphors that we use to...

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Introducing Bluewater’s Center of Excellence

Introducing Bluewater’s Center of Excellence

At Bluewater, we’ve partnered with hundreds of businesses to maximize the value of their learning...

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Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: User Experience

Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: User Experience

Simplification is key to a great user experience. And without a great user experience, engagement...

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Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Content

Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Content

Content is king and the learning content you develop should align with your business goals and...

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Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Administration

Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Administration

Are your people at the forefront of your learning and talent management strategy? In my latest...

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Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Technology

Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Technology

Technology was created to help us do our jobs more effectively and efficiently. Sometimes, however,...

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Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Process

Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Process

Have you mapped out the business processes around your Learning and Talent Management System? In...

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Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Data

Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Data

Understanding the data in your Learning or Talent Management System helps you understand your...

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Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Analytics

Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: Analytics

Reports created in your Learning or Talent Management System should be able to tell you where your...

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Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: The Wrap Up

Bluewater’s Center of Excellence: The Wrap Up

It’s no secret that Learning and Talent Management Systems are essential to developing and...

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