Web-based tools play an increasing role as the nonprofit prepares future executives.
By Garry Kranz Comments 0 | Recommend 0
Color-Blind Leadership: The NAACP is using online education to train its next
batch of leaders. The nonprofit group expects about 2,000 individuals to benefit
from customized learning programs devised by the University of Phoenix, one of
the pioneers of Internet-delivered learning. The initiative includes Web-based
advocacy training and leadership development coursework. E-learning tools
encompassing webinars, online forums and on-demand video resources are being
rolled out to NAACP executives and branch officers. Volunteers also may be able
to participate. The NAACP, founded in 1909, also is exploiting Internet
technologies to expand its outreach efforts. The organization recently launched
a blog and a YouTube site to promote its agenda and its Leadership Summit.
Workforce Management contributing editor Garry Kranz is based in Richmond, Virginia. E-mail editors@workforce.com to comment.
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