Lenn Millbower is a new ASTD Links field editor. Here, he shares some thoughts on workplace learning. More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Intermediate-level Content , Delivering Training , Engagement

Membership

A big thanks to everyone who participated in the interactive ASTD Links article, “Are You Having Fun Yet?” Here's what we learned about your use of training games. More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Engagement , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

Disengagement is like a virus that spreads quickly. It has immediate negative repercussions on productivity, communication, collaboration, innovation, morale, and customer service. More »

Learning & Development , Human Capital , Workforce Development

Engagement , Beginner Level Content , Intermediate-level Content , Training and Development - General

As trainers we inherently know that fun is important! It increases motivation, energizes and enlivens, enhances teamwork and unity, improves job satisfaction, and stimulates innovation and creativity. More »

Learning & Development

Designing Learning , Engagement , Beginner Level Content , Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

I feel we have a tendency to confuse communication with learning. Most of us spend the majority of our time in organizations communicating in the explicit ways expected of us. We think if we cant say it straight, or make a thought immediately digestible, then we have fa... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Delivering Training , Engagement , Intermediate-level Content , Training and Development - General