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  • Needs Assessment

    Read a Sample Chapter! Most books start with the tools and techniques of needs assessment and assume that imp(...)

  • Telling Ain't Training

    Based on the hot-selling book of the same name, this conference offers an experiential approach to transformin(...)

  • ASTD International Conference & Exposition

    Held each spring, this premier event for workplace learning and performance professionals welcomes attendees f(...)

  • Infoline

    Infoline is known throughout the training and performance field as the tool that trains the trainer. Each 16-p(...)

Obstacles Abound When Adding Social Media to Corporate Learning

Luis Estrada

In 2007, I attended a learning conference that dedicated many of its sessions to the introduction of social media tools. I noted that the presenters’ focus was on the features of the tools; however, the strategies for integrating these technologies effectively int... More »

Closing the Gap Between Research and Practice

Tomika Greer

The way I see it – the gap between research/theory and practice can be largely attributed to the different priorities of scholars and practitioners. Scholars want to be well-respected within the research community.  Practitioners want answers to the issues th... More »

Mentoring and Training

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A Keith Barnes

People need guidance to stretch and grow and to develop a sense of progress as they strive to reach their potential. More »

Collaborative Culture and Keeping L&D in Style

Juana Llorens

A random tweet led me to revisit a few-years-old TEDx talk on intellectual property and the fashion industry. Fashionista communities  thrive on the fact that clothing designs are without copyright protection. This reality spurs plenty of design knock-offs of ... More »

Stop Wasting Money on Training

Harold D. Stolovitch

In this "three-act webcast," Harold Stolovich, co-author of the award-winning Telling Ain't Training, presents practical methods for learning and performance professionals to avoid wasting valuable dollars and time in training, and improve learning, retention, and ROI. ... More »