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Stoke the Fire for Social Learning Success

Dan Steer

  There are many different ways to use social media for learning, and its benefits have already been well documented. But not every formal learning initiative that uses social media is successful. If you’ve been trying things out yourself, you may have reali... More »

Appealing to Your Sales Team’s Competitive Nature

Chad Udell

Most of us would agree that salespeople are competitive by nature. This is obvious and necessary. After all, these are the people we put on the front lines to win the day and bring back revenue-producing opportunities for the company. They are assessed on their sales p... More »

ASTD 2013: See You in Dallas

Ann Pace

In just three days, 9,000 training and development professionals from more than 80 countries will convene in Dallas, Texas, for the profession’s biggest event of the year: the ASTD 2013 International Conference & Exposition. For four days we will gather as a ... More »

When Your Change Is Met by Their Resistance

Kelly Gregorio

Most people do not like change. Whether you are a training and development professional or a CEO, if you represent change, then to some people you represent the enemy. Luckily, you can master the switch by navigating your new orders in a way that breaks down others&rsqu... More »

Handling Tough Situations with Emotional Intelligence

Bruno Neal

We have paid a drastic price—not only in our organizations, but in our own lives—for trying to disconnect emotions from intellect.” Responding with empathy and intelligence to other people’s situations, with their implied or stated emotions, ha... More »

ASTD 2013 Bookstore

Sarah Cough

Below is some general information about the ASTD Bookstore to help you plan your visit. Be sure to leave extra room in your suitcase, because every title in the Bookstore is heavily discounted—making it the best deal of the year on ASTD Press titles!   At th... More »