Qual 1 and Me

Nandi Shareef

I always pictured it would be like a fairytale. Me, sailing through with the ease and grace of an angel. Considering the fact that school has always come easy to me, I assumed it would take minimal effort for a Doctor of Philosophy to be conferred on me. That was until ... More »

Why Everyone (Beginning with Me) Hates the Performance Review

Nandi Shareef

Yes, performance reviews provide measurable results needed to predicate ill-founded performance incentive plans. Yes, performance reviews are used to substantiate staff performance to organizational leaders. Yes, performance reviews offer one time each year to say that ... More »

Making the Case for Prerequisites—Or, at Least, a Defined Course Sequence

Tomika Greer

If you think about it, course sequencing is a foundation of curricula throughout science, math, and technology-related programs. Yet, the two HRD programs that I have been most closely associated with have lacked a defined path created by course prerequisites. I am curi... More »

Remaining Resolute

Nandi Shareef

My new action plan is to set aside time to do the work-related things I love, like writing for ASTD. I will devote an uninterrupted part of my schedule to activities that not only engage my intellect, but also refuel my work spirit —like a Sunday phone call with G... More »

2013 ASTD Scholarship Winners Announced

Cami Best-Jones

The John Coné Scholarship is named after one of ASTD’s most respected members and champions. Mr. Coné established the scholarship to nurture the professional development of students seeking to enter the learning and development field. More »