Trainers have a perspective in the workplace that very few professionals do: They are aware of team dynamics when they work with various groups. While conducting seminars, training professionals directly observe how work groups function. Because trainers work across org... More »

Learning & Development

Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Managing the Learning Function

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 »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Designing Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

Findings from the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) and the Institute for Corporate Productivity's (i4cp) study, The Value of Evaluation, highlight that progress is being made in measurement practices, as the pursuit of excellent learning evaluation... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating