November 20, 2010 - by ASTD Staff
New leaders learn important soft skills through an appreciative inquiry development approach. More »
November 15, 2010 - by Laurie Carrick
Are leaders born or made? In 2006, Warren Bennis said, "The most dangerous myth is that leaders are born - that there is a genetic factor to leadership, that people have certain charismatic qualities or not. That's nonsense. Leaders are made rather than born." Daniel Go... More »
October 15, 2010 - by Jennifer J. Salopek
Using innovative knowledge-transfer strategies, the company is well-prepared for future challenges. As a nuclear weapons management site, the Pantex plant in Amarillo, Texas, has been relatively unaffected by the global economic downturn. After all, "You can't just walk... More »
October 15, 2010 - by Paul Harris
It's not unusual to hear corporate training managers speak of learning as a competitive factor that helps determine the ultimate success or failure of the business. That's how they see it at Memorial Health System in Springfield, Illinois, where pursuit of excellence is... More »
August 15, 2010 - by John Baun, Mary Thomas Scott
In 2008, the United States spent an estimated $134 billion on employee training. Employers train employees for improving job skills, career advancement, industry certifications, and the quality of life of their employees, among other reasons. Employers presume a return ... More »
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