Confidence of Learning Executives Jumps in Q1 2013

ASTD Staff

Learning executives’ optimism and confidence about the outlook and expectations for the training function reached a historic high for the first quarter of 2013. More »

Training is missing link in the media future

ASTD Staff

MAGNUS Linklater, the well-known Scottish journalist and a former editor of The Scotsman, said he felt training was the missing link in the media vision of the future. More »

New case shows legal risks of papering fired employees file

ASTD Staff

When preparing to terminate a worker, you want to be able to produce the most solid documentation to defend a potential lawsuit. Just make sure supervisors know to document employee performance and behavior at the time it occurs—not just before or a... More »

ASTD Debuts New Competency Model, Redefines Training Excellence

ASTD Staff

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 »