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

To ensure on-time delivery of products to customers around the world, Reliance Industries' Hazira Manufacturing Division in Surat, India, relies on a strong, efficient transport system. Unfortunately, many of the truck drivers who hauled the company's products had littl... More »

Learning & Development

Asia Pacific , Competencies , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Training and Development - General

Few gadgets released to the public have garnered as much anticipation as Apple's iPad. Since its late January release, few devices have triggered so much praise (and in some cases, so much scorn). But the early buzz on how the device might be used for workplace learning... More »

Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Innovation , Social Learning , Training and Development - General

Richard Lepsinger, president of OnPoint Consulting, has a 25-year track record of working with clients including Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Citibank, Coca-Cola Company, ConocoPhillips, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, and Subaru of America, among many other... More »

Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Business Impact , Change Management , Competencies , Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development , Management Development

The science that has indeed become our field has grown in acceptance. There is no disputing that. As a result of Peter Senge's now classic argument around the "learning organization" or GE's sagacious and decades-long investment in the John F. Welch Leadership Center at... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General