December 15, 2010 - by Peter Bailey
When companies "go global," they often make the mistake of implanting one system or policy into another culture or country. When they do, there's a huge gap between mindsets that directly affects whether or not the global initiative will ever be successful. For example ... More »
December 15, 2010 - by ASTD Staff
With advancing technology and an impending labor crisis on the horizon, there is a greater need than ever to find and nurture the talent within our organizations. We have greatly improved in succession planning, but we have failed miserably in the opposite talent develo... More »
September 15, 2010 - by Geoff Bellman, Kathleen Ryan
All groups are not created equal. Consider that team that irritates the hell out of you; or, that committee you meet with reluctantly; or, the task force you are always excited to see. Now consider the occasional, over-the-top, mind-blowing, fantastic group - an experie... More »
August 15, 2010 - by Robert Ubell
In Isaac Asimov's robot novel, The Naked Sun, the characters can't stand being in the same room with one another. They despise face-to-face interaction. In this chilling story that takes place on the futuristic planet of Solaris, where personal contact alarms everyone, ... More »
July 15, 2010 - by Erika Agin, Tracy Gibson
As members of the young and energetic workforce, we are where leaders need to turn for innovation. The entry-level employee to mid-level manager has a need to do work that is meaningful, or at the very least have a say in how it could be done. Nothing provides more insp... More »
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