Visionary Game Designer, Facebook Executive are Featured Speakers at ASTD 2012 TechKnowledge® Conference

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A gaming expert and the head of L&D at Facebook are among the keynote speakers at the ASTD 2012 TechKnowledge Conference & Exposition, being held January 25-27 at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. TechKnowledge is one of the largest e-learning c... More »

2011 State of the Industry Report Shows Increased Spending, Commitment for L&D

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Organizations substantially increased spending on learning and development, according to the findings of ASTDs 2011 State of the Industry Report. Organizations in the United States spent $171.5 billion on employee learning in 2010, up from $125.8 billion in 2009. Em... More »

Learning Executives Confidence Declines Slightly

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Learning executives optimism and confidence about the outlook and expectations for the learning function have declined slightly in 2011, though the general outlook remains positive, according to the latest measurement by the American Society for Training & Developme... More »

Ready to Innovate: Learning’s Critical Role

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Organizations of any size and industry need to innovate to remain successful. Whether its an iPhone-like breakthrough or a new spin on a traditional idea, if companies want to foster innovation they must have systems and strategies in place to encourage, develop, an... More »

New Book Provides Roadmap for Technical Training Success

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Specializations, compliance regulations, and technology complexities associated with the contemporary workplace often demand specialized, technical training. But where do learning professionals turn when they are required to train people in complex subject areas? Te... More »