The Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) is now accepting submissions for the AHRD Excellence in Scholarly Practice Award. This award is granted to recognize excellence in applying scholarly HRD theory and research to practice in a manner that brings measura... More »

Workforce Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Sales Enablement , Learning Technologies , Learning & Development , Human Capital , Higher Education , Government , Global Human Resources Development

Trends , Training and Development - General , Measuring and Evaluating , Managing the Learning Function , Leadership Development , Human Performance Improvement , Faculty , Students , Designing Learning , Delivering Training

Evidence-Based Best Practices

The Excellence in Practice awards recognize organizations for results achieved through learning and development solutions. More »

Learning & Development , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives , Sales Enablement , Learning Technologies , Higher Education , Government , Global Human Resources Development , Workforce Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Change Management , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Management Development , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

ASTD Press Room , Press Releases , Conferences

This is one of those topics that never goes away. It reigns supreme in just about every needs study for workplace learning professionals. We say we want to do more and know more. We are eager to check out more tools, and get a better handle on the situation. The topic&m... More »

Learning Technologies

E-Learning , Measuring and Evaluating

As you work through the learning initiative design process, the key challenge is to balance strategy with tactics: Connecting specific actions that accomplish high level goals. The Theory of Change model, which starts with broad goals and asks you to work backwards to s... More »

Learning Technologies , Learning & Development

E-Learning , Measuring and Evaluating

Once you have completed your program design, start the implementation phase by taking a baseline assessment. This means using the tools and measurements you have identified to assess your target audience’s current status and performance - and your organization&rsq... More »

Learning Technologies , Learning & Development

E-Learning , Measuring and Evaluating