Ten Observations on E-Learning and Leadership Development

T here is no denying that the Internet has changed the business world. And there is no doubt that the explosive development of wireless Internet technology will further catalyze corporate reactions to the e-revolution. Every aspect of doing business has been touched by these events, and, as a result, virtually every business process is in a state of transformation to some type of e-platform. Although e-commerce and enterprise software currently dominate discussions of this infrastructure shift, the impact of the Internet on people management is equally as profound. Definitions of the potential role of the Internet in recruiting, training, educating, developing, leading, and earning a return on investment in people are just beginning to emerge. But even in its infancy, the e-world holds great promise for enhancing the art and science of people management.