A Talent Stretched

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Melissa Westmoreland

Offering my time and talents outside of work helps me stretch myself and grow in ways I never could have imagined. More »

Talking with Jeff Hinrichs

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Wayne Hauenstein

An interview with Jeff Hinrichs, a colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve with 20 years of experience leading planning, development, change, and operations. More »

Are You Having Fun Yet? Part Two

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Brownell Landrum

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 »

Help Learners Clear Their Minds Before Training Begins

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Barbara Carnes

Trainees need to begin their learning with a mind that is ready to accept new ideas, techniques, and skills. To do this, they need to clear their minds of the clutter and “dust” that lurks there. More »

10 Tips for Better Presentations and Facilitation

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There is no doubt that visual aids can improve the quality of the training experience for participants. However, there is a very important training principle that you need to always keep in mind: You are still the most important visual in your training presentation.... More »