I N THIS I S S U E THOUGHT LEADERS 3 PERSPECTIVES By Ken Taylor Learn why L&D should consider learner preferences when developing training programs. 9 GUEST EDITOR 11 SCIENCE OF LEARNING 13 By Leslie Yurocko Model leadership behavior that will allow your employees to flourish in the workplace. By Srini Pillay, M.D. Brain science can enable smart learning design that improves the learner experience. 15 BUILDING LEADERS By Sam Shriver and Marshall Goldsmith Sharpen your leadership skills by indoctrinating early, embracing reality and measuring relentlessly. 57 WHAT'S NEXT IN TECH 59 SECRETS OF SOURCING 61 PERFORMANCE MATTERS By Julie Winkle Giulioni Meet the needs of employees by tailoring L&D programs to their vastly diverse backgrounds. By Stella Lee, Ph.D. Incorporate thoughtful instructional design to create effective adaptive learning. By Doug Harward Training designers must understand the environment in which the employee works and learns. LEARNER MINDSET By Michelle Eggleston Schwartz Training is quickly becoming a key differentiator between companies competing for talent. INFO EXCHANGE 50 52 CASEBOOK Follow Deloitte's journey to gamify onboarding for new analysts using a zombie apocalypse. GLOBAL OUTLOOK Drive customer needs by understanding social and cultural makeups in their individual regions. CONNECT WITH US |6 62 CLOSING DEALS 63 COMPANY NEWS 1 (866) 298-4203 Emerald Group acquisitions create a portfolio of learning businesses across leadership training market. Keep up with the latest in the training industry by reading news from the last quarter. editor@trainingindustry.com TrainingIndustry.comhttps://www.twitter.com/trainingindustr https://www.linkedin.com/company/training-industry-inc-/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Training-Industry/188504131192964 https://www.trainingindustry.com/ https://www.trainingindustry.com