What Siri Can Teach Us About Effective Communication

ASTD Staff

can’t you find any information at all on that topic? What is taking you so long? I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think any conscious entity can ever hope to do. A second later, she provided the following tagline. Sorry. I stole th... More »

How to evaluate your employees

ASTD Staff

Evaluating employees and paying them what they deserve is one of the most crucial decisions a manager has to make, and is an important part of effectively managing a business. Ask any professional about appraisals and you’ll get mixed reviews. Employees are o... More »

Getting You and Your Career Ready To Thrive In The Future

Daniel Burrus

According to the Associated Press, 50 percent of the 7.5 million jobs that were lost in the United States during the recent great recession were mid-pay, middle class jobs—that is, jobs paying $37,000 to $68,000 a year. Of the 3.4 million jobs that have ... More »

The Unnatural State of Organizational Alignment

Jon Tveten

Entrepreneurs starting a business typically begin with a small, cohesive group of people, all of whom have a solid grasp of the company's customer value proposition.  Because of small size many members of the entrepreneurial organization wear many hats, e.g. CEO/c... More »

Challenging Employees Made Easy—Well Easier

James Robbins

Do you hate conflict? Do you cringe at the thought challenging an employee on their productivity or work ethic? If you do, you’re in good company. At least 50% of us possess the personality styles that illicit dread when having to confront someone. I must confess... More »