The Silver Lining of 2009

Paula Ketter

While most of us would like to see 2009 and the economic recession leave and never return, there is no denying that this year was a monumental year in workplace learning for technology, informal learning, and employee performance. More »

Do You Have a “So What” Mindset?

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Mark Magnacca

I am reluctant to admit this, but I learned about the importance of the "so what" mindset the hard way: A client made me realize I needed help. After years of training salespeople as a professional speaker and facilitator, I felt extremely confident that I was at the to... More »

Learning Remains Steady During the Downturn

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Andrew Paradise

Results from the 2009 ASTD State of the Industry report reveal that workplace learning and performance have withstood the challenges of the difficult economy. Investment in employee learning and development remained steady through the end of 2008. Although many organiza... More »

It’s Story Time

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Ann Kwinn

"It was about 7 o'clock on a breezy Monday night. I was knocking down a Scotch and soda before the cab ride home when the wind blew in a tousled blonde too lightly dressed for the weather. In that outfit, she was begging for a chest cold in several places at once so I d... More »

Preparation: The Key to T3 Success

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Paul Flynn

There are some books that are good to have on the shelf simply for their utility and the time they might save you. Elaine Biech's ASTD's Ultimate Train the Trainer may well be one of those books. But that's only if you think you're going to have to, you know, train a tr... More »