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 »

Closing the Gap Between Research and Practice

Tomika Greer

The way I see it – the gap between research/theory and practice can be largely attributed to the different priorities of scholars and practitioners. Scholars want to be well-respected within the research community.  Practitioners want answers to the issues th... More »

THE JOHN CONÉ ASTD MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Cami Best-Jones

ASTD offers students the opportunity to further their professional development by applying for a membership scholarship started by John W. Coné, former ASTD Board Chair. More »

Wisdom for the Ages: Insight from the Father of Management

Nandi Shareef

I’m just going to put it out there: L&D professionals are the most important people in business. Why? Because Peter F. Drucker said so. In all seriousness, I spent last weekend in class reflecting on and gaining insight from Peter Drucker via a VHS-converted-t... More »

Extracurricular Activities: Personalizing Your Recommendations To the Needs and Interests of the Student

Saul Carliner

The Extracurricular Activities Blog Series has suggested a variety of extracurricular activities you can mention to your students. But no single set of recommendations serves the needs of every student. Indeed, the extracurricular needs of a student completing a bachelo... More »