The Secret Life of the Grownup Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle- Aged Mind Barbara Strauch Viking Well, it's good to know that despite forgetting where I left my wallet and iPhone this morning, my middleaged brain is not really turning to mush. And, if you be... More »

Human Capital , Workforce Development

Informal Learning , Management Development , 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