Beyond the Basics - Tips to Create an Exceptional and Comprehensive Onboarding Program

Kelly Botto

With the economy improving and companies hiring again, it is critical that organizations put thought and effort into assimilating new hires. Assimilation is much more than orienting new hires. Assimilation is a process not an event. It takes planning and coordination to... More »

2012 Wrap-Up: Our Top 13 L&D Bloggers

Juana Llorens

For any readers who have attempted a year-end wrap-up, you know they can be tricky for a number of reasons: There is normally so much to discuss, limited space in which to do so, and let’s face it, they can be a little hokey. But regardless, I think the best way t... More »

The Gamification User-Experience: What Does It Feel Like?

Dan Steer

At the time, thinking of my work as a learning and development manager in the corporate world, I thought (and replied) that ultimately it doesn’t matter: My aim with learning is to get the desired business results and provided that happens, who cares what the user... More »

Q & A from the Brain-Based Learning Virtual Summit

Juana Llorens

Lots of great questions were asked at Tuesday's event, so here they are, edited only slightly for spelling and clarity, for those who couldn't attend or just anyone who is curious. Thanks to the attendees for these great questions, and to Grace, Elliot, Matt, and Josh f... More »

Three Leadership Tips for Creating Organic Change

ASTD Staff

Sometimes great innovations happen because they’re driven by exceptional leaders. Other times innovations happen because great leaders knew when to step aside and let them happen organically. This latter type of change only happens when true leadership exists &nda... More »