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Taking the Long Road to Grad School: A Decision Worth Taking Time

Jenn Oribello

Over the course of seven years I moved from a facilitator role to a mid-level management position responsible for hiring, training and managing a team, coordinating development projects, and managing budgets. I had no interest in moving up in my organization, so I consi... More »

Where are you in your T&D career?

Annabelle Reitman

We are truly looking forward to the publication of the 3rd edition of Career Moves due out September 2013. Our book highlights the latest training and development trends and gives you the tools you need for the practical application of the revised ASTD Competency Model&... More »

The Well-Connected Employee: 8 Networking Competencies That Lead to Career & Organizational Success

Lynne Waymon

New research reveals that people with deep and wide face-to-face networks have more successful careers AND they have a positive impact on a wide variety of business operations such as retention, management, leadership, decision-making, business development, and pro... More »

A Learning Entrepreneur

Joe Ilvento has used his innovative, "can-do" attitude and relationship-building skills to be a successful entrepreneur in the learning and development profession. More »

Making the Most of College—and the Start of Your Professional Journey

Cassandra Bartley

Why do we spend our time and hard-earned money on an education? Most students would answer something along the lines of “Because I have to.” I propose that there is a higher purpose for taking the educational plunge and committing 4+ years of your young adul... More »