Building a Seat at the Table for Design

Judy Unrein

In last week's post, “What Unintended Messages Do Your Learning Solutions Send?", I raised a challenge for designers to push back on stakeholders and clients who wanted to make inappropriate design decisions, urging designers to "not be afraid to bring your expert... More »

The Difference Between Information Sharing and Learning

Saul Carliner

One of the unique benefits of the Internet is its capacity to quickly distribute information. But don’t confuse quick distribution of information with the long-term process of instructing someone in developing a new skills—whether that skill is psychomotor (... More »

Agility and Informal Learning -- Free Webcast

ASTD Staff

Nimble. Flexible. Agile. Winning organizations today are those who are able to respond to dynamic market conditions and rapidly seize opportunities.  This requires professionals wired to continuously learn, apply, innovate, and share their wisdom. More »

Creating a Measurement Model

Kelly Meeker

As you work through the learning initiative design process, the key challenge is to balance strategy with tactics: Connecting specific actions that accomplish high level goals. The Theory of Change model, which starts with broad goals and asks you to work backwards to s... More »

Measurement Program Implementation Tips and Technology Tools

Kelly Meeker

Once you have completed your program design, start the implementation phase by taking a baseline assessment. This means using the tools and measurements you have identified to assess your target audience’s current status and performance - and your organization&rsq... More »