Involving business leaders in learning is not a new idea. In fact, a variety of best practices can be used to align learning solutions with business priorities and leaders, including governance boards and leaders serving as teachers. Some learning professionals are at t... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

A game is a system in which players engage in an abstract challenge, defined by rules, interactivity and feedback that results in a quantifiable outcome often eliciting an emotional reaction. Lets look at each element of the definition: System A set of interconnected el... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , Informal Learning , Simulations and Serious Games

For most people, DOA refers to Dead on Arrival. For learning professionals, DOA means Demanded by Older Authorities. ROI for training is an old technology used by older leaders or maybe just old thinking leaders. It is an outdated process. Outdated, however, doesnt mean... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Measuring and Evaluating , Trends

To increase learning transfer from conference education sessions back to the workplace, ASTD has developed a variety of resources to support both speakers and conference participants. The Learning Transfer contest encouraged learners to tangibly apply what they learned ... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Career Development , Managing the Learning Function

No matter what the topic, format, or circumstances, many people in the room simply are not on board when a facilitator walks through the door. Every facilitator has witnessed eye rolls, inattention, negative remarks, and body language that signals disinterest. Some peop... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Delivering Training , Engagement , Students , Training and Development - General