There is no doubt that social media has everyone's attention, including the learning profession. Sessions at the recent ASTD International Conference & Exposition that touched on the topic were filled to capacity. And while everyone from the National Weather Service... More »

Learning & Development

Informal Learning , Innovation , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Trends

A new ASTD study - "Tapping the Potential of Informal Learning" - offers up a new look at informal learning, and while some of the data might be surprising, what is not surprising is that most organizations are taking it far more seriously than originally thought. "If l... More »

Learning & Development

Coaching and Mentoring , Informal Learning , Innovation , Social Learning , Trends

In his upcoming book, The Why of Work, world-acclaimed leadership expert David Ulrich teams up with clinical psychologist Wendy Ulrich to explore the "why" of work - the common driving force behind every successful organization. The Ulrichs' unique step-by-step system c... More »

Human Capital

Business Impact , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Innovation , Trends

Rework Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson Crown Business It is popular to take the nontraditional approach. In fact, being counterintuitive is almost the rule today. Fried and Hansson follow the contrarian road in this book that is so short it almost qualifies as ... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Human Performance Improvement , Innovation , Trends

General Motors provides a classic example of a company that secured its own destruction by failing to innovate. When the 100-year-old automaker refused to respond creatively to rising fuel costs, consumer demands, and industry trends, bankruptcy marred its once competit... More »

Global Human Resources Development

Business Impact , Economy , Innovation , Trends