In the current economic climate the focus is on fast, cost effective training solutions. They not only need to meet organisational and individual learning and business objectives, but be fit for purpose and flexible.

Articles of interest

April 2009 - William Ward, formerly of Cable & Wireless but now an independent consultant, examined the rise of "rapid eLearning"
http://www.checkpoint-elearning.com/article/6604.html

April 2009 – Harvard Business Publishing has announced a new online learning center. Called Leading Through Uncertain Times, it delivers practical action plans, resources, tools, and content to help leaders handle the downside of business cycles.
http://http://www.checkpoint-elearning.com/article/6598.html

January 2009 - At the beginning of every year, TrainingIndustry.com provides predictions on the learning marketplace for the upcoming year. See their top 10 predictions for 2009.
http://www.trainingindustry.com/articles/2009-predictions.aspx

Management Standards Centre Case Study

CASE STUDY
Select Knowledge Limited: Designing learning resources using
the National Occupational Standards for Management and
Leadership.