The Business Leader's Bottom Line

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Ajay M Pangarkar

The most relevant, expensive, and challenging resources for leaders to manage are people. So why is it that training and development are so often at the top of the list for expense reduction? More »

The Subject Matter Expert's Role in Training and Instructional Design

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Chuck Hodell

Recognizing that SMEs exist in all disciplines—and that a content expert is the same as a graphic artist or pro­grammer working on a project—opens unlimited avenues of cooperation and com­munication. More »

Blinded by Success

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steven snyder

Executives facing new situations often turn to strategies and tactics that proved successful in the past without questioning whether those strategies are appropriate for the new circumstances. This “experience blind spot” can be perilous for executives who a... More »

Examples of the Proven Value of the ASTD Competency Model

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William J. Rothwell

If the cliché “the proof of the pudding is in the eating” carries any weight, then individuals, organizations, education institutions, and the training and development profession will find plenty of real value to extract from the 2013 ASTD Competency ... More »

Make ’Em Laugh for Better Learning

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Lenn Millbower

If you use humor effectively your attendees will relax, dispel negative emotion and, most importantly, retain your message. More »