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August 20, 2010 - by Erin Sappington, Jessi Nokes
When you think about effective training courses, what comes to mind? If you're like most learning professionals, well-researched lessons and impeccably worded test questions are most likely essential for a successful presentation. Other factors such as syllabi, particip... More »
August 20, 2010 - by Chris Musselwhite, Nancy Probst, Sue Kennedy
We all know that the most powerful and lasting learning comes from the discovery associated with our direct experiences - when we act and then experience the consequences of our actions. It is what Peter Senge has dubbed, "the learning horizon." The dilemma, however, is... More »
August 20, 2010 - by ASTD Staff
An interview with Dave Ulrich, Co-founder and Principal Partner, The RBL GroupProfessor of Business Administration; and Director of Human Resource Executive Program, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan More »
August 20, 2010 - by Emanuel Albu
There are numerous quality standards and instruments available to measure training quality, including ISO 9000, ANSI/ASQC Z1.11, ISO 10015, or some form of the Total Quality Management system. The implementation of quality systems is bureaucratic in nature, time consumi... More »
August 20, 2010 - by Aparna Nancherla
A staggering proportion of workers are currently unemployed, and former senior leaders are no exception. One hundred twenty-five CEOs departed from their jobs in May 2010, up 24 percent from 101 departures in April, according to a report from global outplacement and exe... More »
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