In the current issue of The Insider, by AS411 (www.as411.com) leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler profiles the importance and changing role of e-Learning.            e-Learning has taken on increasing importance as most companies have global operations.  Like franchise operations manuals that ensure a Big Mac is prepared consistently worldwide, e-learning allows the nature of global operations to  achieve standardization.  According to Six Sigma Master Black Belt Training and Instructional Design expert, Diane Lippman, “Adult learners prefer a menu of options in learning methodology.  ILT (instructor lead training), e-learning or CBT (computer based training; WBT (web-based training, such as WebEx), and m-learning (mobile learning), each have traits and characteristics that will facilitate learning and foster an environment of adoption and compliance when training is mandatory. Read the rest of this entry »