Leading a Sea Change in Naval Education

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Pat Galagan

Before retiring in 2009, Rear Admiral Gary Jones directed Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), the Navy's largest shore command that affects the mission of every naval command. During Rear Adm. Jones' tenure he was responsible for every naval schoolhouse except ... More »

Lessons in Renewable Learning

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ASTD Staff

As the budding wind turbine industry establishes its foothold in the renewable energy sector, competitive companies are working hard to attract and retain valued customers and employees. At Suzlon Energy Ltd., that means taking an especially disciplined approach to recr... More »

Class and Crisis: Socioeconomic Status and the Ethics of Individual Experience

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Carole Jurkiewicz

Weve all heard the arguments post-Katrina and perhaps weve made the remarks ourselves: Why cant these people just pull themselves up by their bootstraps? They just sit and wait for government handouts. Okay, so it was bad, but w... More »

One for the Ages

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Liz Wheeler

During the agricultural era, when most people worked on farms, a father would teach his son how to till the land, plant grain, and harvest crops. The son learned the proper techniques for irrigating, thinning, and weeding for a more plentiful yield. Later, the son would... More »

New World Skills

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Paula Ketter

These global leaders must learn to be flexible in creating, accepting, and adapting to change; coping with the speed of international events and crises, including the speed of technology; and adapting to unique situations. They must have dynamic people skills, excellent... More »