Articles by Mike Prokopeak

More Than Words
Learning is an investment that continues to deliver a return over time in ways that are often difficult to see on a balance sheet.
A Budget Bonanza
Spending plans for 2019 indicate that CLOs remain optimistic as they enter budget season.

Developing Talent Is About Dollars and Sense
Learning plus talent management initiatives equals success.

Editor’s Letter: Learning’s Real Reward
Editor Mike Prokopeak salutes this year's LearningElite winners, their work and their passion.

Editor’s Letter: Failure Is an Option
Take it from start-up culture: failing is a pivotal part of succeeding.
Chief Learning Officer Magazine Owner Acquires Workforce Management Magazine
With the acquisition, combined readership will exceed 150,000 readers and reach 1.5 million website visitors.

Those Who Manage, Teach
Bosses who teach skills and habits to employees drive higher individual productivity and elevate team performance.

McDonald’s USA: Where Burgers Are Big Business
McDonald’s USA, Chief Learning Officer magazine’s No. 5 ranked LearningElite company for 2012, moves up the rankings by serving up development that makes employees better at business execution and customer service.

High Performance: Special Ops-Style
Teaching leaders to debrief can lead to higher performance, improved communication and better collaboration -- and give your organization a fighting chance.

Workforce Training to Play Key Role in Federal Jobs Package
When President Obama unveils a new jobs package after Labor Day, a set of statewide initiatives to retrain workers may serve as inspiration.

The Tribe Has Spoken
By understanding the tribes we belong to at work and the stages of their development, leaders can build a high performing organization.

The Human Energy Crisis
To boost organizational performance, pay attention to how employees create and manage energy. Learning and innovation will benefit as a result.

SHL/PreVisor Deal Heats Up Vendor M&A Market
The merger of talent assessment companies SHL and PreVisor is the latest move in what promises to be an active year in the HR vendor market.

Tips for the LMS Shopper
With holiday shopping wrapping up, CLOs in the market for a learning management system should pay attention to two trends: talent management integration and continuous learning.