can’t you find any information at all on that topic? What is taking you so long? I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think any conscious entity can ever hope to do. A second later, she provided the following tagline. Sorry. I stole th... More »

Human Capital , Learning Technologies , Workforce Development

Business Impact , Communication , E-Learning , Mobile Learning , Simulations and Serious Games , Social Learning

In his new book Flat Army: Creating a Connected and Engaged Organization, Dan Pontefract shows leaders how to break out of traditional roles to truly drive enagement and results. More »

Learning Technologies

Engagement , Social Learning

ASTD Press Room , Conferences , Press Releases , Books

Sales reps are extremely mobile, often working from their cars and home offices. Because of their mobility, sales forces are increasingly being equipped with tablets. One study of pharmaceutical reps found that, in 2012, 65 percent of reps were using iPads when tal... More »

Sales Enablement

Business Impact , Designing Learning , Trends , Selling Skills , Social Learning

Social tools and cloud computing are emerging as key strengths for talent management, while learning compliance is an Achilles heel for many organizations. More »

Human Capital

Integrated Talent Management , Social Learning , Engagement

Industry News

ASTD announces the keynote speakers for the upcoming 2013 TechKnowledge Conference & Exposition:  danah boyd, one of the preeminent experts on social media; Nick Bilton, the lead technology writer for The New York Times; and Rives, the “first 2.0 poet.&rd... More »

Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Social Learning , Mobile Learning , Training and Development - General

ASTD Press Room , Conferences , Press Releases