One of the most discussed and debated topics in the field of workplace learning over the past two years has been the role of social media as a legitimate - and effective - approach to learning. A new study from ASTD goes a long way toward finally establishing true param... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Mobile Learning , Social Learning

Infosys Technologies, headquartered in Bangalore, India, provides what it calls the "next generation" of IT, business, consulting, and outsourcing services. With revenues of more than $4.8 billion, Infosys works with major global companies and has 113,796 employees in m... More »

Career Development , Workforce Development

Business Impact , Career Development , Career Planning , Global Workforce Development , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Management Development , Training for Multiple Cultures

Martyn Sloman is a research academic who specializes in training and development. He has extensive practical experience as a training manager, and is a visiting professor at Kingston Business School, Kingston University, and a teaching fellow in the Department of Manage... More »

Learning & Development

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Training and Development - General , Trends

A new book from ASTD takes a fresh look at leadership through a compilation of insights, ideas, and tools that will enable individuals, teams, and organizations to develop their leadership capabilities. This book sets itself apart by emphasizing leadership development a... More »

Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Business Impact , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Management Development , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General