Foreword

Between us, Michael Allen and I have more than 62 years in the interactive learning business. That’s probably more collective hands-on experience in designing, developing, and managing interactive learning than any other two people in the field. About 20 of those 62 years overlap. And we became friends of the road the first time we met and found that we shared a passion for learning and performance—and an excitement about using technology to achieve it. Over the years we have become friends of the heart as we have gotten to know and like each other. Our professional and personal relationship is largely anchored in a shared point of view, personal values, and a deep commitment to making a difference in the worlds we live in. Michael’s commitment to making such a difference is why he wrote this book—and his knowledge and experience will matter to all its readers. I am honored to introduce the book and Michael Allen’s thinking to you.

Michael Allen has done it all: He has designed and developed huge amounts of effective e-learning material. He has built several very successful businesses providing programs to sophisticated clients. He has managed development. He personally led the creation of Authorware, the benchmark authoring system used throughout the world. He has lectured. He has written. He has taught. His opinions and perspective are sought by many. But mostly, he thinks. And the results of that thinking are to the benefit of us all. I am glad he wrote down what he ...

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