Francine Ward

ASTD Staff

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 »

Workforce Assessments: Fears and Facts

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Shelley Kirkpatrick

Assessments are more important than ever in the current government climate, which emphasizes accountability, transparency, and performance improvement. By providing actionable information that is needed to make wise and informed... More »

A Matter of Transparency

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George Wolfe

According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary, "transparency" denotes an individual or system that is "free from pretense or deceit and readily understood." And research from SUNY New Paltz (as communicated through the ASTD Benchmarking Forum), found that "business areas, i... More »

Savvying Up Your Skills for Tough Times

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Jane Flagello

As the old adage states, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going!" And, no one can argue that the current economic climate has produced chaos, shaken trust, and stolen confidence. With more than 5 million people unemployed, a natural tendency might be to hide ou... More »

Outlasting the Recession

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Pat Galagan

Talented people are hard to find, and even harder to replace. During this recession, it is more important than ever to treat people as crucial business assets. People are critical to the success of every organization. The leaders and organizations that adopt the smartes... More »