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 »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Change Management , Integrated Talent Management , Training and Development - General

About a decade ago, when I served on a local chapters ASTD board, I began to ponder the stalemate that can occur when trying to reach a decision through consensus. During one particularly drawn-out meeting, I found myself listening to human resource colleagues circling ... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Competencies , Training and Development - General , Advanced Level Content , Change Management , Leadership Development

Go to Amazon.com, search on learning organization, and you will get nearly 2,000 hits. Theres no shortage of books on how to achieve organizational learning. Each author espouses his or her view, and students of organizational learning must put the various, and often-di... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Change Management , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

Given the value-driven focus of most organizations, proving the business value of organizational development (OD) work often is difficult. This weakens ODs role as a strategic business partner, devalues the impact of its efforts, and puts OD programs at risk. OD profess... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Change Management , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating