Leader as Teachers Edward Betof ASTD Press We have been lucky enough to see Ed Betof speak on this topic several times. We have enjoyed both his passion for the subject and his complete belief in the soundness of using your organization's best leaders to carry the learn... More »

Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Management Development , Training and Development - General

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The training center, based in Panama City, Florida, recently started offering preparatory courses designed to help sailors who are about to enter the program. Between 2001 and 2006 as many as 30 percent of a class would drop out or fail. This led to increased training c... More »

Government , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Assessment , Business Impact , Curriculum Alignment , Skills Gap

Attendees of an ASTD Pulse of the Profession webcast were recently challenged to think so far outside the box, they might not have even been able to recognize its shape. Moderator Kevin Wheeler, founder of the Future Talent Institute, the Australasian Talent Conference,... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies , Senior Leaders & Executives

Change Management , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

Located in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, Johnsonville Sausage is a privately owned firm with a big reputation with sausage lovers around the country. Established in 1945, the company has always put an emphasis on learning. On its website it tells job seekers: "At Johnsonv... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Engagement , Training and Development - General