The training and development profession has undergone significant transformation in the last decade, and the skills and knowledge required for trainers to be successful have also evolved. That is why ASTD, the world’s largest association dedicated to the training ... More »

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U.S. organizations spent $156.2 billion on employee learning and development in 2011, according to the just-released findings of ASTD’s 2012 State of the Industry Report sponsored by Skillsoft and Eagle’s Flight. More »

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With a median salary of $75,000, learning and development (L&D) professionals are paid relatively well compared to other HR professionals and the general workforce, but pay levels have not increased, on average, in the last four years. Also unchanged is the gend... More »

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During its 2011 International Conference & Exposition held here, the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) presented the Excellence in Practice Awards and Citations to 71 organizations from 11 countries: Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, India,... More »

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There are well over 50 ways that can be organized in five categories, in which leaders can serve as teachers. Each is important and contributes to the business as a whole and the success and value of the learning function. Identifying learning needs and learning solutio... More »

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