Coaching Up & Down the Generations

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Coaching and control do not blend well at all, and learning should occur in all directions. These are two of the key premises behind the new book Coaching Up & Down the Generations, by Lisa Haneberg and available from ASTD Press and Berrett-Koehler Publishers. ... More »

Easing Military Veterans’ Transition into the Civilian Workforce

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The Department of Veterans Affairs predicts that more than one million military personnel will transition to civilian jobs by 2014. These veterans face a significant cultural shift in workplace expectations that needs to be managed well so that their experience and ... More »

Research Shows All Generations Agree: Social Media for Learning Underused in Organizations

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Most workers, regardless of generation, think social media is not used enough for learning activities in their organizations, according to research by the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD). The report, Social Media: The Millennial Perspective, ... More »

Learning Executives’ Confidence Stabilizes after Reaching Record High

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Learning executives remain confident and optimistic about the outlook and expectations for the learning function according to the latest measurement by the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD). The Learning Executive Confidence Index (LXCI) for the... More »

ASTD: Competency Model Update to Capture Social Media Impact

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The field of learning and development is undergoing significant change and the use of social media tools and technologies plays an important role. With that in mind the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), the association representing training and d... More »