November 16, 2009 - by Marjorie Derven
The initial experiences of first-level supervisors can have a major effect on career progression. Many leaders consider such early job challenges to be pivotal in terms of learning how to be more sensitive to others and leading by persuasion. The need for a positive tra... More »
October 23, 2009 - by Mike Song, Tim Burress, Vicki Halsey
You've planned this meeting for two months, and finally, all the key players are here (except for the ones who are late). All you have to do is work through the agenda and get a decision made, and your dream project is on its way. Suddenly, disaster strikes, as strong "... More »
September 23, 2009 - by Paula Ketter
In a recent ASTD/i4cp research report, "Learning in a Down Economy," only 23 percent of learning professionals admit that their firms currently use mentoring and peer coaching to a high or very high extent, while more than 67 percent of learning executives say that they... More »
August 23, 2009 - by Larry Kurtz, Rita Kucsan
One of the biggest challenges faced by both new and experienced trainers is ensuring that employees apply the skills they learn to their jobs. Post-tests measure learners' understanding of the content of a specific training program but do not address their potential rel... More »
March 23, 2009 - by Bill Withers
Gregory Bateson famously said that information is a "difference that makes a difference." We can say a similar thing about feedback: "If nothing happens because of it, it ain't feedback." So what keeps something from happening when we are giving or receiving feedback? F... More »
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