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a house sitting on top of a pile of money.
Becoming a renter in today’s economy may be a smart decision for some people. 
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stack of shipping containers
Without modularization, many epic projects simply would be impossible.
learning and development quotes
This collection of learning and development quotes serves as a reminder of the meaning and purpose behind this important work.
an aerial view of a castle like area with mountains in the background.
Burj Al Babas may one day be full of wealthy vacationers, but for now it’s a ghost town in the center of Turkey.
a red background with dollar bill origami airplanes.
Treating “oniomania” or compulsive buying disorder is about protecting your finances as well as your mental health.
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In 1903, a Vermont doctor bet $50 that he could cross America by car. It took him 63 days, $8,000, and 600 gallons of gas.
a group of people standing next to each other.
When the going gets tough, nothing beats a wide network of tried-and-true connections.
a metal tray topped with four pieces of food.
Fortune cookies emerged from one of America’s darkest moments.
a close up of a person holding a business card.
We do not need to pause AI research. But we do need a pause on the public release of these tools until we can determine how to deal with them.
leadership training
What distinguishes effective from ineffective leadership training? Read on to find out.
a green map of china on a black background.
The story of China is the story of global economics.
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instructor-led training
Recent changes have affected the design and development of instructor-led training. Read on to find out how.
a bottle of beer next to a toilet paper roll.
Beer's flavor begins to change as soon as it is packaged. Are cans or bottles better at preserving flavor?
a pig that is flying through the air.
Financial setbacks are more common than you might think.
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corporate training videos
Whether you're developing or in the market for corporate training videos, these examples from PwC, Chick-fil-A, and others are sure to impress.
a close up of a cookie monster holding a banana.
As Abraham Lincoln famously said, “If you want to test a man’s character, give him power and a plate of cookies.” (Something like that.)
a devil and angel emoji on a graphic background
It’s far less likely to wander into bizarre lies, emotional rants, and manipulative tangents.
financial planning
Financial illiteracy can become a significant problem. But it’s a problem with a clear solution.
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The first "running machine" — later known as the bicycle — symbolizes a key design idea.
earth picture
Frugality can also benefit the environment.
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emotional intelligence training for leaders
Four key components to guide the creation of emotional intelligence training for leaders.
3D-printing robots are being used to build a 100-home housing development in the US state of Texas.
What the hell is “re-engineering business value creation systems” anyway?
financial mindfulness
Mindfulness may be especially useful for gaining more control of your impulses to spend.
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skills based training
To keep up with the pace of change, organizations that haven’t already can benefit greatly from exploring skills-based training.