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Free Content for Chapter Leaders

This new resource page offers access to a variety of ASTD Communities of Practice blog summaries chapters can now share with members for free. Through your chapter newsletter and website, connect your members with timely and informative training and development content from industry subject matter experts.

To use this content, national ASTD asks that chapters post summaries exactly how they appear. The posting of full articles in chapter communication pieces is strictly forbidden and is considered a copyright infringement violation. A summary must always link to the full article located on the national ASTD website. For questions or assistance on how to use this content, contact your chapter relations manager.

The Variance in Current Performance

Paul Elliott

The minimal variance in employee performance requires massive investment for scant improvement, while a large variance in initial performance allows for rapid improvement with minimal investment. When looking for variance, be sure you are identifying the key accomplish... More »

Valuing Our Veterans

Marjorie Derven

Many vets face considerable obstacles re-entering civilian life and obtaining employment. Here are some ways companies can make the transition easier—and get the most out of these dedicated workers. More »

Radically Improved Action Planning

Will Thalheimer

Trainers can double the likelihood that our learners actually apply what they've learned simply by having them link situations and actions in their action planning. More »

10 Tips for Conducting High-Performance Meetings

Hugh Ballou

Conducting high-performance meetings is like conducting a symphony orchestra. Here are 10 tips for composing meeting success. More »