Getting Social to Create Transparency

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Jennifer J. Salopek

Many of TELUS's initiatives rely on a leadership framework that is clear, succinct, and tailored to a work environment of virtual teams that are managed at a distance and assessed on outcomes rather than tasks. In 2009, T+D reported that TELUS is frequently in search of... More »

Keeping Knowledge Safe and Sound

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Jennifer J. Salopek

Using innovative knowledge-transfer strategies, the company is well-prepared for future challenges. As a nuclear weapons management site, the Pantex plant in Amarillo, Texas, has been relatively unaffected by the global economic downturn. After all, "You can't just walk... 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 »

Life on the Cutting Edge of Learning

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ASTD Staff

Just ask Cari Williams, people practices and training leader at DPR Construction. She has the national commercial building firm's training organization operating at a high level, and has the results to prove it. Training is a principal reason that fast-growing DPR ranks... More »

Bringing Talent Into Focus

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ASTD Staff

After a period of phenomenal growth more than doubled the company's employees and increased its retail locations five-fold, the need for internal leadership candidates became dire. "The rapid growth created a frenzy of about 2,000 promotions from our flagship brand, emp... More »