ASTD 2013: See You in Dallas

Ann Pace

In just three days, 9,000 training and development professionals from more than 80 countries will convene in Dallas, Texas, for the profession’s biggest event of the year: the ASTD 2013 International Conference & Exposition. For four days we will gather as a ... More »

When Your Change Is Met by Their Resistance

Kelly Gregorio

Most people do not like change. Whether you are a training and development professional or a CEO, if you represent change, then to some people you represent the enemy. Luckily, you can master the switch by navigating your new orders in a way that breaks down others&rsqu... More »

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 »

Coach’s Corner: John’s Journal

Kim Ades

As a coach who works with highly driven, high-profile individuals and executives, I focus on mindset and use journaling to uncover the beliefs that profoundly influence results in all aspects of their lives. I provide journaling prompts, which launch them into a deeper... More »

Tanzania: Why Empowered Leadership Is Important

ASTD Staff

IN today's professional arena, which is becoming increasingly globalised, uncertain and unpredictable, the importance of effective empowered leadership is extremely important. Women are especially now entering the workplace in unprecedented numbers and are beginning to ... More »