From Training to Learning—What’s the Hold Up?

Nandi Shareef

When I was introduced to our field, I knew it as training and development. I heard time and again that the great companies invested in their people through training and development. These companies were at the top of their game, and those were the types of organizations... More »

Talent Management Keep Young Professionals Engaged

According to a new Harvard Business Review study, the number one reason young professionals leave their organizations is that they are not learning enough. The research shows that employees under the age of 30 leave their employers after an average of 28 months, citing ... More »

Breaking the Ice

Tomika Greer

In the summer of 2003, I attended a train-the-trainer session.  It was my first formal opportunity to learn how to “be” a trainer—and my first day on a new job. I was attempting to break into a new career path. I had somehow convinced my new compa... More »

Using Competencies in Higher Education

One of my biggest concerns that I have observed throughout my career is that there needs to be a stronger focus on how we train, develop and coach our full time and professional staff.  We do this very well with our undergraduate and graduate staff members and afte... More »