Bounce Matthew Syed HarperCollins Most of the books for this monthly list are our own choices, but a friend gave us this book, perhaps as a hint to improve our own professional performance. Author Matthew Syed, a world champion table tennis player, looks at the factors ... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning , Trends

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

Jay Cross is a champion of informal learning (and author of the definitive book on the topic), Web 2.0, and systems thinking. According to his website, www.jaycross.com: "His calling is to help business people improve their performance on the job and satisfaction in lif... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Change Management , Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Trends

It is difficult to imagine a company that is more diverse than Ingersoll Rand. From air conditioning units to deadbolt locks to golf cars to refrigerated display cases, Ingersoll Rand's 60,000 employees are involved in manufacturing and assembly operations in 47 plants ... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Career Planning , Competencies , E-Learning , Engagement , Informal Learning , Innovation , Trends