And bear in mind that styles of learning vary.Some people will profit most from informal networking;some enjoy learning in a classroom;others will be able to take advantage of the company intranet.Be flexible in the pursuit of knowledge;it is better to set performance targets,concentrate on meeting them,and allow individuals and their teams to explore their own solutions.Sometimes the best way to generate knowledge is simply a bit of brainstorming. The edition of Executive Education Outlook looks at the options available to executives in gaining knowledge,and enhancing what they already have.It includes a look at the state of distance learning-neither the revolution the hype claimed it would be in the late 1990s,nor completely dismissible-as a possible conduit of knowledge,the best place to go for new programmes in knowledge management,and a consideration of the demand for the best sources of knowledge:business-school academics. Coming in June,Global Executive will also feature a series of Executive Dialogue interviews with prominent CIOs,further exploring the themes of information and knowledge gathering.Concentrating on knowledge now may be the best way to be prepared for the next challenges facing the business world. Mark the following statements True or False according to the information provided in the text. 1.Over the past few years,there have been as many scandals in business as in politics. 2.The worst-performing companies try to avoid the daily routines because they are boring. 3.Catching up on knowledge is important to an individual both personally and professionally. 4.It's challenging to create an atmosphere in which knowledge can be shared. 5.Employees tend to share the knowledge they value most. 6.External partners tend to share their knowledge incompletely. 7.There is a general slowdown in executive education. 8.The best style of learning is to learn in a classroom,though there are quite a few other styles. 1439And bear in mind that styles of learning vary. Some people will profit most from informal networking; some enjoy learning in a classroom; others will be able to take advantage of the company intranet. Be flexible in the pursuit of knowledge; it is better to set performance targets, concentrate on meeting them , and allow individuals and their teams to explore their own solutions. Sometimes the best way to generate knowledge is simply a bit of brainstorming. The edition of Executive Education Outlook looks at the options available to executives in gaining knowledge. and enhancìng what they already have. It includes a look at the state of distance learning - neither the revolution the hype claimed it would be in the late 1990s, nor completely dismissible - as a possible conduit of knowledge , the best place to go for new programmes in knowledge management , and a consideration of the demand for the best sources of knowledge: business-school academics. Coming in J une , Global Executive wíll also feature a series of Executive Dialogue interviews with prominent CIOs. further exploring the themes of information and knowledge gathering. Concentrating on knowledge now may be the best way to be prepared for the next challenges facing the business world. Mark the foIlowing statements True or False according to the information provided in the text. 1. Over the past few years, there have been as many scandals in business as ìn polìtícs. 2. The worst-performing companies try to avoìd the daìly routìnes because they are boring. 3. Catching up on knowledge ìs ìmportant to an individual both personally and professionally. 4. It' s challenging to create an atmosphere in which knowledge can be shared. 5. Employees tend to share the knowledge they value most. 6. External partners tend to share their knowledge incompletely. 7. There is a general slowdown in executive education. 8. The best style of learning is to learn in a classroom , though there are quite a few other styles. 1439