Leveling the Field

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Bill Withers

For 15 years, learning professionals have acknowledged the importance of designing and implementing effective Level 2 tests. Successful information gathering depends on trainers' ability to leverage the basics of why the learning is important and what the goals are. Wha... More »

Adversity’s Hidden Gift

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Bob Jennings

Conventional wisdom, or perhaps sheer instinct, compels us to steer well clear of painful circumstances. And while no one desires hardship, and we should strive to prevent it, some obstacles are unavoidable - the current financial crisis is but one example. In The Adver... More »

“It’s All About ME” Becomes A Cross-Generational Conversation

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Misti Burmeister

I just got off the phone with Sara, a Generation Y'er struggling to help her father (who can no longer afford retirement) find a job. Problem is, he hasn't been keeping his skills or network up-to-date - something Gen Y'ers have been doing since entering the workforce. ... More »

A Working Model

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ASTD Staff

Many of you might be familiar with David Allen from his 2001 book Getting Things Done. Allen speaks of the first book as providing the tools to use in guiding the implementation of Making It All Work. In other words, the first book represents the tools, and the most rec... More »