Editor's Letter: My Heroes and Role Models

In workforce development, you can’t find better examples of these attributes than the accomplished organizations named to the 2013 LearningElite.

IBM: Driving Innovation

To stay on the cutting edge of technology and innovation, IBM leverages learning to continually hone global workforce skills.

DAU: Keeping Above the Fiscal Fray

Defense Acquisition University remains flexible and adaptable by focusing on learning despite looming budget cuts.

Accenture: Exploring All the Angles

Accenture’s attention to metrics and long-term planning allows it to design development opportunities that are focused, flexible and timely.

General Mills: Making Learning Collaborative

The food company leverages social tools and in-depth metrics to ensure learning reaches all employees and has an impact on the business.

Coldwell Banker: Sealing the Deal

Coldwell Banker’s commitment to sales training is evident in its enhanced skills-based content that is not only collaborative but tailored to the mobile nature of its sales agents.

McDonald’s Special Sauce: Learning

McDonald’s commitment to in-store training has kept its learning function aligned to the business in the company’s most pivotal area: customer service.