Be Steady, Thoughtful, and Intentional

ASTD Staff

Elizabeth Bryant on mentors, honest feedback, and having a passion for learning. Elizabeth Bryant, managing director of Training at Southwest Airlines, began her learning and development career at Southwest Airlines and has held numerous positions. More »

Implementation of Executive IDPs Is No Place for Shortcuts

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Kris Routch

An effective individual development plan process requires specific goals, strong commitment, and executive sponsorship. Are you willing to do what it takes to create an effective process to develop your senior leaders? As leaders move up the corporate ladder, they conti... More »

Feedback as a Gift

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Phillip Friedrich

Viewing feedback as a type of gift--something that will make other peoples lives better or help them improve--is a perspective that makes it more valuable and acceptable for giver and receiver. Are you feeling greater stress and finding that you are sick more often? Do ... More »

Career Development: Shifting from Nicety to Necessity

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Beverly Kaye

Survival of an organization depends on employees and employers working in tandem to meet career and organizational goals. It all used to be so predictablesymbolic of a simpler and more stable work-life environment. We educated ourselves in one or more area... More »