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 »

Learning & Development

Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

Changes to the workplace, the competencies for leadership development, and technologies will alter the way learning professionals approach training design and delivery. Change can be scary. If you agree, then 2010 has been a scary year. Along with the challenges of the ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Change Management , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Global Workforce Development , Informal Learning , Innovation , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Training and Development - General , Trends

A2001 study by ASTD and Elliott Masie, E-Learning: If We Build It, Will They Come? explored this common myth. Contrary to many opinions, the study found that many people just didn't participate in the e-learning options offered in their organizations. The study also fou... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Change Management , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Training and Development - General

Organizational learning demands conversation, especially when the stakes are large and strategic. However, people often do not adequately deal with the most important questions, such as: What steps can I take to ensure that my conversation is the right conversation? How... More »

Learning & Development

Advanced Level Content , Change Management , Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General