Learning and training opportunities and requirements abound in the the workforce.  New initiatives are developped; the staff must be trained.  New technology is purchased; the staff must be trained.  Certifications expire; the staff must be trained.  But effective learning in the workplace is much more.  An article from CLO supports this premise, too.  While it is true that a significant amount of "learning" takes place in seminars, online classes, and other delivery methods, what is not clear is how much impact that "learning" has on the day to day effectiveness of the individual employee.  So what is effective learning in the workplace?  Often effective learning will be manifested in an outward change of productivity which can be analyzed through performance management.  The most effective learning occurs when the individual is able to internalize the new material and use it as if it were second nature.  Too often, employees enjoy wonderful training experiences but the effectiveness stops at the classroom door.  The training must elevate the individual's skills and thereby their effectiveness in the workforce as a whole.