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E-Learning Blues

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DQI Bureau
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As the Internet becomes omni present, e learning has started to gain

momentum. So HR managers need to take a relook at knowledge management and

training.

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Learning that depends on Internet or any other form of electronic

communication is probably the simplest definition of e learning. Its scope is

very wide and equally far-reaching are its consequences. It can range from

training through net to a corporate knowledge portal. In today’s Internet age,

e learning can be made interactive using message boards.

Most people feel that e learning is sitting in front of the computer and

learning about subject(s) of your choice. However, in reality, organizations can

harness the power of e learning by supplementing what one has learnt, through

this method, with group discussions amongst employees who are pursuing the same

course through the net.

Ashutosh

Sukla

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In today’s world, business cycles are getting shorter, there are huge time

pressures, and decisions need to be taken on the spot. From blue collar to

white-collar employees, everyone needs on the spot knowledge to execute their

jobs better.

Quite a few companies are expanding to new countries and territories and

therefore, they need to be quick on their feet and gain market knowledge faster

and faster. The world of business is seeing a large number of mergers and a

larger number of acquisitions. A new entity needs to think on its feet as

rapidly as possible, delearn some old practices and learn new things to make it

successful. With this kind of a scenario, it is important that HR managers look

at e learning as a good viable alternative.

An Intranet is a company’s internal communications culture and knowledge

network. A well-managed Intranet helps employees to come close to each other via

the net even though distances maybe large. Organizations that can equip the

Intranet, with information for employees in a logical and simple way, are the

ones that will have a competitive advantage in today’s world.

In the fast growing world of Internet, it is important for HR Managers to

realize the power of e learning and Intranets. Companies, which use these

sooner, will be the ones who will harness the power of knowledge in their

organizations and will continue to have competitive advantage.

Ashutosh Shukla





Director, MindTree Consulting

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