New World Order

Ruth Weiss

This month's book selections raise awareness of the jobs, skills, and work ethic that is needed in this new world to succeed. With authors from Gallup and the White House, these books offer a strategic look at the workforce and its immediate needs to stay relevant. The ... More »

Optimism Reigns Despite Sluggish Economy

Paula Ketter

This has been a telling year for learning and development. After reaching a record highscore in the first quarter of 2011, learning executives optimism diminished in Q2 and Q3 but increased slightly in the last quarter of 2011, according to the latest ASTD Learning Exec... More »

Sodexo Creates Training Program for Middle Managers

Ruth Weiss

The food and facilities management company needed an efficient learning program to help managers get the just-in-time training that would help them flourish in their middle management roles. Sodexo, a provider of integrated food and facilities mana... More »

Good Companies Are Changing Their Behaviors

Jennifer J. Salopek

CLOs can drive their companies to ward worthiness by making good sound business cases for the power of learning and the power of investing in learning. Laurie Bassi is the CEO and a co-founder of McBassi & Company. She is also the chair of the board ... More »

Accelerating the Development of Women Leaders

John Beeson

To Address the Impending Leadership Gap Companies that fail to advance the careers of women managers likely will be at a competitive disadvantage as the competition for talent intensifies. Executives in most industries bemoan a dearth of leadership talent, a... More »