Strategic Learning Alignment

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When training initiatives align to organizational strategy and objectives, learning practitioners ensure training is relevant and has a major hand in achieving results. In todays challenging business environment it is more critical than ever that learning initiative... More »

Closing the Gap in Leadership Development

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(From UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School) -- This whitepaper examines the knowledge, skills and abilities business leaders must have to ensure the continued success of their organizations in todays competitive global marketplace. It will introduce HR and talent managemen... More »

Engaged Workers Report Twice as Much Job Creation

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(From Gallup.com) -- Employees who are in engaged in their work and workplace are twice as likely to report their organization is hiring new workers as those who are actively disengaged. Workers who are emotionally disconnected from their work and workplace are far more... More »

ASTD-2012-International-Conference-Welcomes-Jim-Collins-as-Opening-Keynote

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The American Society for Training & Development announces its International Conference & Exposition will be held May 6-9 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. This is the premier gathering of workplace learning and development professionals and ... More »

Employee Engagement Levels Connected to Performance

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(From San Francisco Chronicle) -- A significant challenge supervisors and leaders are currently contending with is properly aligning their business' objectives with employees' engagement efforts. Despite cutbacks across the board, research by TNS Employee Insights shows... More »