Role of the Training Department in International Joint Ventures, Mergers, and Acquisitions

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Neal R. Goodman

With an estimated failure rate of 50 to 70 percent, international joint ventures (IJVs) are inherently unstable endeavors. However, the advantages of successful international joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions are significant enough that an increasing... More »

Creating Inclusive Work Environments Through Experiential Learning

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Judith H. Katz

In preparing for an educational event at a major client, we were struggling to find a way to mirror the workers own behavior to them so they could see their own culture. At the same time, we were introduced to Arthur Brown, president of Teaching & Training by Design... More »

Presence Consulting Creates Lasting Change

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Dennis J. DaRos

The next time you experience an exhilarating eventsuch as a weekend retreat, a presentation by a world-class speaker, or a tour of another countrypay attention to the comments from participants at the very end. Often you will hear something like, Oh, well, back to the r... More »

Honoring Donald Kirkpatrick

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ASTD Staff

As Don Kirkpatrick begins his farewell season this year, LINKS will highlight Dons contributions to the learning and development field with a look back at his work throughout the last six decades. In this issue, we examine a timeline of Dons early years, including his 1... More »

Salvaging Customer Relationships Through Real-Time Learning

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Priscilla Nelson

A corporate crisis of any kind puts a strain on customer relationships. Customers reactions range from providing a show of faith for the organization to having questions that need answering to deciding to end their relationship. Time is essential. Once a crisis strikes,... More »