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 »

ASTD 2013 Call for Proposals in Higher Education

ASTD is accepting speaking proposal submissions for next year’s conference in Dallas, Texas. An entire track will be dedicated to issues involved with higher education. Here is a list of topics in search of speakers. More »