Brandon Hall Group last week published 9 pieces of research – 3 major research reports, 1 framework, 1 solution provider profile, 2 technology case studies, and 2 research-based blogs.
In this blog, we will make public some of these reports (click on the links) as a way for non-members to familiarize themselves with our research:
But our research is just one piece of a Brandon Hall Group Membership. Contact us at [email protected] for more information on membership.
Here is an overview of research released May 18-24.
Major Research Reports
Learning & Development: A Framework for Excellence
This white paper provides organizations with the foundations for establishing excellence in their learning programs through a three-tiered framework. Written by Brandon Hall Group Chief Strategy Officer Michael Rochelle and Senior Learning Analyst David Wentworth, the paper uses the latest research in learning and development to create a systematic approach for aligning corporate learning to learner needs and business objectives that will ultimately lead to improved performance.
Research Summary: Leadership Development
This paper provides a high-level overview of the results of Brandon Hall Group’s 2015 State of Leadership Development Study along with the top five findings of the study, as analyzed by Laci Loew, VP and Principal Analyst, Talent Management, for Brandon Hall Group. The study was conducted in March and April.
Talent Acquisition in Retail: Strategies for Success
This KnowledgeBlast focuses on the retail industry and its unique set of challenges when it comes to identifying and attracting talent. Madeline Laurano, VP and Principal Analyst for Talent Acquisition, uses Brandon Hall Group research to define the challenges and identify the strategies and enablers for success.
Framework
Learning and Development Framework
The three-tiered framework shows the inter-related steps of building and sustaining a high-performance learning strategy. It is based on multiple research studies by Brandon Hall Group.
Solution Provider Profile
Hurix Systems
This solution provider profile features Hurix Systems Pvt. Ltd., an India-based digital learning content solution provider to global educational publishers, institutions, and corporate and individual educators. The product and service solutions provide digital content across traditional and newer mobile platforms, formats and devices. The profile features analyst insights by Brandon Hall Group’s David Wentworth.
Technology Reviews from Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Technology
SAP
This technology review focuses on the technological capabilities offered by SAP. The Germany-based software company employs over 66,000 employees and has revenues of more than $21 billion, serving companies worldwide. SAP earned a Silver Award for Best Advance in Performance Support Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Elucidat
This awards technology review looks at the learning services provided by Elucidat. This UK-based startup focuses on the eLearning authoring niche and serves several clients with a total of more than 18,000 learners. Elucidat earned a Silver Award for Best Advance in Content Authoring Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Research-based Blogs
Cielo: Moving the Needle in Modern Talent Acquisition
“Talent attraction is not just recruiting any more – and it certainly is no longer HR. It’s marketing, branding, SEO, PPC, Big Data, and predictive analytics,” said Sue Marks, Founder and CEO of Cielo at the provider’s Talent Rising event. In his blog post, Kyle Lagunas offers insights from the event and shares a look at what the future holds for this RPO organization.
Some Perspective on Learning from Skillsoft/SumTotal
The Skillsoft Perspectives event this week not only covered the increasingly broad range of capabilities Skillsoft now brings to the table, but also raised some interesting thoughts for Mollie Lombardi around the nature of learning and change. In her blog post, Lombardi looks at the shift toward adaptive learning experiences and how they can help organizations to develop employees better.
Skillsoft Aims to Close Clients’ Critical Skill Gaps
Brandon Hall Group’s research shows that more than 50% of senior business leaders rank capability-building as a top-three talent priority. In her blog post, Laci Loew discusses how Skillsoft’s strategic acquisitions, modernization of learning content, commitment to curating content, and mobile-enabled, highly personalized learning solutions show its willingness to ensure their clients are armed with solutions to closing critical skills gaps.
