In 2003, I began a masters program in performance improvement and instructional design. On the first day of my human performance technology class, I introduced myself to classmates and discovered that I was the first police officer to have participated in the program. A... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Europe , Human Performance Improvement , North America , Skills Gap , Training and Development - General , Trends

A recent article, Using Action Plans for Measurement, Holly Burkett, April 2004 issue of ASTD Links, discussed using action plans to measure ROI and offered excellent tips on helping participants write meaningful objectives and action plans. But, as simplistic as it sou... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Designing Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

Organizational learning demands conversation, especially when the stakes are large and strategic. However, people often do not adequately deal with the most important questions, such as: What steps can I take to ensure that my conversation is the right conversation? How... More »

Learning & Development

Advanced Level Content , Change Management , Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General