I feel for the modern-day middle manager and have great respect for those who take on this tough role. Middle managers are the engines that drive strategic implementation and create the momentum for how work gets done. They are pulled in a million different directions a... More »

Career Development , Workforce Development

Beginner Level Content , Curriculum Alignment , Integrated Talent Management , Management Development , Skills Gap

For an industry that depends on a healthy economy to thrive, retail remains competitive by using the ace up its sleeve: talent. Ninety-six percent of retailers identify talent management as part of their strategic planning process, and 93 percent agree that their talent... More »

Learning & Development

Career Development , Curriculum Alignment , Global Workforce Development , Integrated Talent Management , Skills Gap

Succession planning has rapidly emerged as a significant strategy for sustaining organizational health but recent data collected by ASTD indicates that succession planning in many organizations has fallen short of its goals. Of the 45 percent of organizations that have ... More »

Career Development , Workforce Development

Business Impact , Career Planning , Global Workforce Development , Skills Gap , Trends

"What have you done for me lately?" That question is running through the minds of the sales executives, sales managers, and sellers you work with on a daily basis. If you're a sales trainer who answers this question with the number of programs you facilitated or the res... More »

Learning & Development , Sales Enablement

Competencies , Human Performance Improvement , Selling Skills , Skills Gap