OpenSesame Inc. is a Portland based educational technology company that provides an online marketplace for buying and selling SCORM e-learning courses focused primarily on employee training. Its online training platform, directly connects content providers with employees and businesses for online training resources and specially designed courses for professionals, which can be accessed through a Learning management system. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. As of January 2016, OpenSesame tracks around 20,000 courses from more than 300 vendors.
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February 16, 2023
Over the past several years, particularly in North America, there has been a more widespread awakening to the many inequities and inequalities present in all areas of society, including our workplaces. In 2020, many organizations pledged a stronger commitment...
Over the past several years, particularly in North America, there has been a more widespread awakening to the many inequities and inequalities present in all areas of society, including our workplaces. In 2020, many organizations pledged a stronger commitment to DEI efforts and establishing an inclusive...
February 28, 2023
Collaboration looks different for every organization, and it looks different overall than it did three years ago, as many more companies are implementing permanent hybrid work models. While the flexibility of hybrid work can be a great benefit, it complicates...
Collaboration looks different for every organization, and it looks different overall than it did three years ago, as many more companies are implementing permanent hybrid work models. While the flexibility of hybrid work can be a great benefit, it complicates how we collaborate, communicate and contribute...
March 29, 2023
The upheaval and challenges of the pandemic, the move to hybrid work and the push for big upskilling and internal mobility initiatives have finally given L&D leaders the seat at the table they've long been seeking. They are being tasked with larger,...
The upheaval and challenges of the pandemic, the move to hybrid work and the push for big upskilling and internal mobility initiatives have finally given L&D leaders the seat at the table they've long been seeking. They are being tasked with larger, more complicated strategic challenges, and this...
April 11, 2023
Your organization is only as strong as its weakest manager. The manager is the driving force behind employees’ personal and professional development, the fearless leader of hybrid/remote teams and everything in between. But perhaps most importantly,...
Your organization is only as strong as its weakest manager. The manager is the driving force behind employees’ personal and professional development, the fearless leader of hybrid/remote teams and everything in between. But perhaps most importantly, managers have a huge impact on employee engagement,...
April 26, 2023
The metaverse means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some say it's the blending of the digital and the real worlds, or the augmentation of experience with a digital layer. For learning, it can allow people to practice (even tasks...
The metaverse means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some say it's the blending of the digital and the real worlds, or the augmentation of experience with a digital layer. For learning, it can allow people to practice (even tasks or roles that are rare, dangerous or expensive)...
May 17, 2023
A sustainable diversity, equity and inclusion strategy requires metrics that allow HR and talent professionals to help business leaders understand the current state of DEI within their organization, track its progress and stay accountable to established...
A sustainable diversity, equity and inclusion strategy requires metrics that allow HR and talent professionals to help business leaders understand the current state of DEI within their organization, track its progress and stay accountable to established DEI goals. And yet, the 2021 Gartner Diversity,...
June 7, 2023
The latest industry research in learning and development nowadays points to a growing list of benefits of a skills-based approach — such as stronger and more equitable talent attraction, acquisition and retention strategies, a more agile workforce and...
The latest industry research in learning and development nowadays points to a growing list of benefits of a skills-based approach — such as stronger and more equitable talent attraction, acquisition and retention strategies, a more agile workforce and being more well-equipped to address the goals and...
June 27, 2023
Investing in internal talent mobility has been a growing trend, and the benefits are numerous: Efforts in this area can help organizations attract and retain talent, develop more diverse pipelines, fill open roles and bridge critical skill gaps amid...
Investing in internal talent mobility has been a growing trend, and the benefits are numerous: Efforts in this area can help organizations attract and retain talent, develop more diverse pipelines, fill open roles and bridge critical skill gaps amid the labor shortage. Autonomous career paths or "tracks,"...
July 26, 2023
Organizational investment in coaching has grown substantially in recent years, with good reason: Businesses need managers who can lead teams through change, stress and economic upheaval. And executive coaching can prepare leaders and leadership teams...
Organizational investment in coaching has grown substantially in recent years, with good reason: Businesses need managers who can lead teams through change, stress and economic upheaval. And executive coaching can prepare leaders and leadership teams for transition and growth and help them level up...
August 30, 2023
2020 research from Accenture and HarvardBusiness School explores the phenomenon of “hidden workers,” or the millions of people who want to work and are actively seeking work, but who remain "hidden" from most businesses that would benefit from...
2020 research from Accenture and HarvardBusiness School explores the phenomenon of “hidden workers,” or the millions of people who want to work and are actively seeking work, but who remain "hidden" from most businesses that would benefit from hiring them by the very processes those companies...
September 26, 2023
2020 changed everything. And then, 2021 changed it all again. 2022 brought more change. And now here we are in 2023. How can you prepare for the unpredictable, and how can learning leaders build a contemporary learning ecosystem that will not only...
2020 changed everything. And then, 2021 changed it all again. 2022 brought more change. And now here we are in 2023. How can you prepare for the unpredictable, and how can learning leaders build a contemporary learning ecosystem that will not only allow people to build the skills they need to thrive...
October 26, 2023
We often think too small when it comes to our development offerings. We think, as leaders, we are the ones best positioned to choose the people who have the potential to become great leaders. But many of the traditional methodologies used to select leaders...
We often think too small when it comes to our development offerings. We think, as leaders, we are the ones best positioned to choose the people who have the potential to become great leaders. But many of the traditional methodologies used to select leaders are very subjective. In an increasingly...
November 15, 2023
Heightened levels of uncertainty, change and stress over the past few years have created the need for a new kind of leader — one who can lead with empathy while maintaining accountability.Finding a balance between empathy and accountability is critical...
Heightened levels of uncertainty, change and stress over the past few years have created the need for a new kind of leader — one who can lead with empathy while maintaining accountability.Finding a balance between empathy and accountability is critical for creating a work environment where employees...
December 13, 2023
In today’s remote and hybrid workplaces, measuring the effectiveness of your learning strategy and solutions has never been more important. Today's landscape requires measurement efforts that allow analysis of peak performance, effective delivery modes...
In today’s remote and hybrid workplaces, measuring the effectiveness of your learning strategy and solutions has never been more important. Today's landscape requires measurement efforts that allow analysis of peak performance, effective delivery modes and what programs are having the biggest impact.
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