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The Talent Management Double Play

ASTD Staff

Tinkers to Evers to Chance was a famous double play combination for the Chicago Cubs back in the 1900’s. Tinkers would scoop up the hit ball at shortstop and throw it to Evers, who would step on second base before the runner slid in to get the first out. Evers wo... More »

Great Leadership Books for Your Summer Reading List

ASTD Staff

As summer approaches, there are a number of good books you may want to consider that will not necessarily make the top 10 lists but that will provide food for thought. These books are not mysteries, psychological thrillers, romance novels or historical fiction. These ar... More »

The Pursuit of an Exciting and Engaging New Hire Orientation

Catina Barnett

Once upon a time there was an organization that required new hires to attend its mandatory orientation. Of course, the new hires attended, but many arrived while internally kicking and screaming. However, some were excited because they planned to use this time to read ... More »

Don’t Lose a Training Project!

Brandt Carter

  That first meeting can be the big win or lose. Initial training project meetings, where the training request is explored, may include the internal client, subject matter experts, instructional designers, production, and project managers. It can be a time for hig... More »

Building a Resilient Organizational Culture

ASTD Staff

A 2012 Towers Watson study found that in most organizations, only 35 percent of employees said they were engaged. In other words, 65 percent of employees have mentally checked out, causing productivity, innovation, and creativity to plummet. The study also found that 38... More »