Enabling Employee Success

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ASTD Staff

A computer manufacturer finds out that transitioning talent into unfamiliar high-level roles requires a full arsenal of the right tools. More »

Invest in People and Win the Future

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Paul Flynn

"Our people are our most valuable asset." Raise your hand if you feel like you are your company's most valuable asset. Yeah, that's about what I thought. Yet you hear that statement all the time, right? It's not that it isn't true, it's justwell it's justwell, what is i... More »

Lay Off the False Optimism

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Aparna Nancherla

The human brain is conveniently wired so that when thinking about a fearful prospect such as being downsized, one is quickly reassured by the reasoning that it's much more likely to happen to someone else rather than oneself. The unfortunate truth is that this belief is... More »

Up Close and Crucial

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George Hall

Bestselling authors Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler draw from three decades of consulting experience to identify a straightforward step-by-step process to resolve performance gaps, enhance accountability, and ensure execution. Whether you'r... More »

Contributions | Connections | Growth Essentials of Engagement

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Justin Brusino

The study Contributions. Engaged employees, defined as employees who are mentally and emotionally invested in their work and contributing to their employer's success, know that what they do at work contributes to their company's success. Organizations can create that kn... More »