One of the key differences to examine when learning about a culture is the individualism-to-group welfare (or collectivism) continuum. Cultures within Europe and the United States tend to be more individualistic, while Eastern cultures generally tend to be much more col... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Workforce Development

Global Workforce Development , Intermediate-level Content , Management Development

To assess competencies, learning and performance professionals, not just performance professionals, must work with a competency model that is measurable. A measurable competency model identifies the competencies of the position or job, as well as the behavioral indicato... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Assessment , Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Human Performance Improvement , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Management Development

To assess competencies, learning professionalsnot just performance professionalsmust work with a competency model that is measurable, one that identifies the competencies of the position or job, as well as the behavioral indicators, behavioral anchors, or work outputs a... More »

Career Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Career Development , Competencies , Human Performance Improvement , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Management Development , Skills Gap

At ASTD 2010 in Chicago, three of the biggest names in measurement and evaluationJack Phillips of the ROI Institute, Jim Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Partners, and Robert Brinkerhoff of Western Michigan Universityjoined together to discuss what learning professionals need... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Global Workforce Development , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Management Development , Training and Development - General

One of the barriers middle managers face regarding time is their perception of time management. How many times have you heard yourself, or a fellow middle manager, utter these statements: Time is precious. There is never enough time! If it aint broke, dont fix it. If it... More »

Career Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Career Development , Career Planning , Human Performance Improvement , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Management Development