http://www.astd.org ASTD Homepage en-us Mon, 23 Aug 2010 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 RSS 2.0 generation class http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.astd.org/ The ASTD Instructional Systems Design report explores how instructional systems design (ISD) is adapting to the current, fast-changing learning environment and the uncertain future. Developing effective programs has always been a challenge: Most companies have ISD programs that are, at best, moderately effective in achieving both learning and business goals. The evolution of learning environments means most organizations need to prepare themselves for the future; inevitably modifying the priorities of ISD professionals who will need to add skills and competencies to their repertoire. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 http://www.astd.org/ Using Competencies and Indicators of High Potential in Succession Planning Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010 Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT In this webcast, Dan Tobin, author of the ASTD book, Feeding Your Leadership Pipeline: How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders in Small to Mid-Sized Companies, will discuss how to create a competency model for your company�s future leaders and how to identify high-potential candidates for future leadership roles in your company. He will also discuss how to select from your model the key competencies you will seek in future company leaders and then how to rate current employees on their potential for those positions. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 www.astd.org Registration closes on August 31 for Building Middle Management Excellence: A Model For Trainers on September 15 and 10 Steps to Successful Project Management on September 22, Join or renew your ASTD membership now to attend either of these classes! (Can't make the date? The recorded session will be available for all registrants.) Mon, 23 Aug 2010