Role of Learning Professionals Changed in 2011

Paula Ketter

Another year has flown by, and when we examine learning and development in 2011, we find two trends that stand out among the many that are trying to find their place in this field. Collaboration and self-service learning—the major trends that found a strong footho... More »

You'll Never Work Alone

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Pat Galagan

The age of the stand-alone expert is over. Anticipate collaborating to learn from and adapt the practices of other disciplines. In the age of collaboration, change can roll over your professional life like a tsunami if youre not proactive. Its one thing to keep an eye o... More »

Value Proposition? Oh, Yes!

Paula Ketter

What value does the learning function provide the business? When learning is tightly aligned with the businesss priorities, both the learning team and stakeholders can readily articulate the learning functions value proposition. More »

The 2011 State of the Industry: Increased Commitment to Workplace Learning

Michael Green

Despite current economic challenges, senior executives continue to invest in developing their employees and understand that a highly skilled workforce is a strategic differentiator. The findings of ASTD’s 2011 State of the Industry Report show that organizations a... More »