Healthcare employment statistics linked to the Baby Boomer generation have been tracked for decades. This data shows that the majority of the current healthcare workforce is over the age of 45. This group is not demographically balanced by workers under the age of 30, a... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Management Development

How many senior executives actually possess the competencies laid out in your HR systems? Helping skilled, talented managers become truly great leaders is a complex job. Traditional leadership models often overlook the intangible qualities that separate those who aspire... More »

Career Development , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Advanced Level Content , Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Competencies , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development , Management Development

I would like to introduce myself as a new Field Editor for ASTD Links, focusing on the theory and application of brain-based learning concepts. Currently, I am president of Creative Presentation Resources, an Internet-based company that markets more than 1,000 creative ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies , Workforce Development

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Management Development

Susan, an internal performance consultant in a healthcare organization, is faced with a particularly challenging situation. Steve, a finance vice-president, has requested that Susan conduct a morale-building workshop for managers in his group. Having worked in the organ... More »

Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Coaching and Mentoring , Competencies , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development , Management Development

As people come to terms with the increasingly challenging and competitive environment, many acknowledge the need to constantly challenge their performance and their ability to implement major change. Continuous improvement and innovation, customer-driven focus, partners... More »

Human Capital , Sales Enablement , Workforce Development

Change Management , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development , Management Development , Trends