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 »

Stand, Deliver, and Shine

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Tony Bray

No matter how the training is delivered, at some stage, someone had to sit down and plan the content or course material to be covered, the order in which to do so, and the specifics regarding delivery. A six-step DESIGN model - from The Training Design Manual - helps wo... More »

McDonald’s Continues to Invest in Talent

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Diana Thomas

More than 50 years ago, McDonald's founder Ray Kroc said, "If we are going to go anywhere, we've got to have talent, and I'm going to put my money in talent." As a successful food service company, McDonald's continues to uphold and honor Kroc's philosophy. During these ... More »

Lessons in Renewable Learning

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ASTD Staff

As the budding wind turbine industry establishes its foothold in the renewable energy sector, competitive companies are working hard to attract and retain valued customers and employees. At Suzlon Energy Ltd., that means taking an especially disciplined approach to recr... More »

Filling the Leadership Pipeline

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Jeff Kristick

With the unemployment rate in the United States jumping to 8.5 percent in recent months (the highest it's been since 1983, according to the U.S. Department of Labor) the current recession is showing few signs of abating. Many blame a lack of government oversight in key ... More »