A tough economy is the best time to develop your people. So what is your people development strategy? Notice that I did not write professional development but people development. Professional development sees a person in only one dimension - her job. People development ... More »

Human Capital

Coaching and Mentoring , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement

Those dedicated to the training function work energetically to help people develop and improve skills for the purpose of optimizing performance. However, no matter how hard anyone works at training, very often, the expectation of viewing significant behavior change and ... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Measuring and Evaluating

Sifting through the mass of literature on the subject, it is a rare occurrence when a self-development book infiltrates your consciousness and subtly goads you into action. It's a challenge to set aside time in this economy to focus on anything other than an increased w... More »

Human Capital

Assessment , Change Management , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning

An interview with Francine Ward, Founder and Director, Esteemable Acts Institute. Through the self-founded Esteemable Acts Institute, Ward helps clients build self-esteem through positive action. More »

Career Development , Human Capital

Career Development , Career Planning , Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning

The holistic combination of employee engagement and customer satisfaction has a predictive effect on financial performance. Regardless of whether you sell home improvement supplies or compete for customers in another industry, the benefits that come from an engaged work... More »

Human Capital , Workforce Development

Business Impact , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Measuring and Evaluating