A few months ago, I was challenged with the task of defining our companys core beliefsnot the what of what we do, but the why. I watched a fascinating video on TED.com by Simon Sinek, How great leaders inspire action. The lecture discussed the importance of iden... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development

The human resources and training departments are common partners in corporate initiatives. It is also not uncommon for marketing and sales to join forces to meet certain business objectives. However, most companies overlook the culture benefits that come when traini... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Delivering Training , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

ASTD has a new chair, chair-elect, and four new members on its 2011 board of directors. Sam Herring begins his term as chair of the board having served as director and chair-elect. Chris Pirie has been named 2011 chair-elect of the board by the ASTD selection committee. More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Career Planning , Intermediate-level Content

Change has been a continual part of ATK Aerospace Systems over the past year. The companys workforce has been faced with uncertainty as Congress finalizes the NASA budget and a new president defines technology required by the Department of Defense. The economic downturn... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Change Management , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development

At ASTD 2010 in Chicago, three of the biggest names in measurement and evaluationJack Phillips of the ROI Institute, Jim Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Partners, and Robert Brinkerhoff of Western Michigan Universityjoined together to discuss what learning professionals need... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Global Workforce Development , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Management Development , Training and Development - General