Distance learning		Progression through a series of employment stages characterized by relatively unique issues, themes, and tasks.
Webinar		Instructional design model that works to gain feedback and build models early in the process; generally has three phases: preparation, iterative design, and iterative development.
Organizational learning		Process of delivering educational or instructional programs to locations away from a classroom or central site.
E-learning		Instructional design model based on concept that training should be tightly focused on specific performance measures that the organization has determined are important.
Situation judgment tests (SJTs)		Movement between different jobs.
Action mapping		Learning/development programs offered initially in a controlled environment with a segment of the target audience.
Developmental activities		People who learn best by relying on their sense of sight.
Pilot programs		Planned approach to learning that includes a combination of instructor-led training, self-directed study, and/or on-the-job training.
Auditory learners		Related to technical skills training; often a partnership between employers and unions.
Career planning		Acquisition and/or transfer of knowledge within an organization through activities or processes that may occur at several organizational levels; ability of an organization to learn from its mistakes and adjust its strategy accordingly.
Learning management system (LMS)		Actions and activities that individuals perform in order to give direction to their work lives.
On-the-job training (OJT)		Assessment tools that present prospective leaders with sample situations and problems they might encounter in a work environment.
Kinesthetic learners		Electronic media delivery of educational and training materials, processes, and programs.
Individual development plan (IDP)		People who learn best by relying on their sense of hearing.
Learning organization		Document that guides employees toward their goals for professional development and growth.
Mentoring		Process of broadening a job’s scope by adding different tasks to the job.
Coaching		Organization characterized by a capability to adapt to changes in environment.
Apprenticeship		Preparing, implementing, and monitoring employees’ career paths, with a primary focus on the goals and needs of the organization.
Job enlargement		Assessment tools that provide candidates a wide range of leadership situations and problem-solving exercises.
Leader development		Form of webconferencing where a presenter facilitates communication of material or information to an audience in real time.
Blended learning		Training provided to employees at the work site utilizing demonstration and performance of job tasks.
Webconferencing		Instructional systems design framework consisting of five steps that guide the design and development of learning programs.
Job rotation		Focused, interactive communication and guidance intended to develop and enhance on-the-job performance, knowledge, or behavior.
Assessment centers		Process of increasing a job’s depth by adding responsibilities to the job.
Dual career ladders		People who learn best through a hands-on approach; also called tactile learners.
Training		Activities that focus on preparing employees for future responsibilities while increasing their capacity to perform their current jobs.
Visual learners		Career development programs that identify meaningful career paths for professional and technical people outside traditional management roles.
Career develpoment		System that holds course content information and has the capability of tracking and managing employee course registrations, career development, and other employee development activities.
Successive approximation model (SAM)		Relationship in which one person helps guide another’s development.
Job enrichment		Ability to influence, guide, inspire, or motivate a group or person to achieve their goals.
Leadership		Training and professional development programs targeted at assisting management- and executive-level employees in developing the skills, abilities, and flexibility required to deal with a variety of situations.
Career management		Using the Internet to conduct meetings and give presentations to an audience who has joined the meeting remotely.
ADDIE model		Process by which employees are provided with the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) specific to a task or job.