The future of training and development in the workplace over the next
             five to ten years will be impacted both by changes in the business
             environment and technological advances. The entry of a new generation of
             individuals who grew up with computers, changing definitions of quality,
             and shortages of skilled workers will all impact the future of training.
             Training must keep up with the rapid pace of change through a constant
             vigilance in assessing technological and societal changes. Technology can
             be a great boon to the training progress through reduced costs and training
             time, but it is also important to consider that technology used without
             appropriate care and knowledge can actually hinder training initiatives.
             In a global business world, training can help offer consistency and improve
             In the past, training has often been seen as a secondary and often
             unimportant factor of organizational life. However, today, training is
             being seen more as "part of mainstream, bottom-line business success"
             (MCE). Many companies have begun to incorporate training into all aspects
             of their organizations, and major firms like Lufthansa, Ernst & Young,
             Motorola, Nestlé, and Zurich Financial Services have even undertaken
             training programs for top management (MCE).
             Today, demands on training are impacted by a growing number of
             factors. The entry of new generation, who grew up with the Internet and
             interactive learning, are now entering the workforce. In Simulations and
             the Future of Learning, Clark Aldrich argues that this generation will have
             an enormous impact on training in the corporate world. A key part of the
             demand created by this new generation will be an increased need for
             Changing definitions of quality in the workplace will likely lead to
             changes in how training is implemented in the corporate world in the next
             decade. Patricia A. Klossner notes in her arti...