The Purpose of Different Degrees (Or What Is the Purpose of a Master’s Degree?)

Saul Carliner

How does a bachelor’s degree in our field differ from a master’s degree? PhD from a master’s?  Each type of degree has a particular purpose, but the understanding of these differences is rarely articulated, much less well understood. More »

Extracurricular Activity 7: Recommend Students Learn by Doing—Volunteering That Is

Saul Carliner

One of the reasons that so many training and development professionals advocate for informal learning is because it provides such powerful developmental experiences. Although attending and speaking at conferences, and reading and writing for publications promotes info... More »

Authentic Mentorship: How to Bring Out the Best in Your Millennials

Nandi Shareef

According to the 14th Annual Global CEO Survey by Pricewaterhouse Coopers, 98 percent of Millennials see a mentor as integral to career development. After a few personal attempts at maverick networking, I have found a network of mentors who assist me in being my best se... More »

Career Considerations: Serendipity or Strategy?

Elizabeth Black

Have you had one job, then the next, and then the next … some great, some good, some not so wonderful? Or have you taken a more strategic view of your career, deciding where you wanted to go and how to get there? More »

Public Policy Update

Michael Ferraro

As the summer winds down and Congress comes back to Washington after the summer break, here is an update on some public policy issues that ASTD is following. More »