Getting Past the Five Myths of Employee Motivation and Performance

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Joe Willmore

We must give up the idea that competence must exist within the person and expand our view that whenever possible it should be built into the situation. What workers need to do their jobsinformation, rules, and knowledgeis often spread all over the place. Gloria Gery, Le... More »

Transitioning to HPI: Three Lessons I Learned in the Trenches

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Moneta Lester-Taylor

Many of us in training and development are facing tough times right now. In this era of economic uncertainty, many organizations cut spending for training first because it is not perceived as adding value. I know this from firsthand experienceI lost my instructional des... More »

Where Companies Fall Short on Global Leadership Training and Development

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Neal R. Goodman

As business globalization accelerates, leaders grasp of core global competencies must grow, as well. Currently, however, organizations vary significantly in their ability to identify current and future global leaders. Corporations are even less consistent and competent ... More »

Mastering Successful Training in the Global Virtual World

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Neal R. Goodman

Training and travel budgets are being slashed, yet training must go on. The solution that many organizations are turning to is virtual web-based training programs. These artificial virtual environments cannot replicate the learning that takes place face-to-face in a cla... More »

Deciphering Your Decision-Making Mindset

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Jana Kemp

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 »