Member Benefits

Networking

The ASTD Benchmarking Forum holds two formal meetings annually. Member organizations may send two representatives to each of the meetings. Meetings are hosted by member organizations at either their facilities or at a meeting facility or accommodations.

The agendas for these meetings feature:

• Sharing "hot topics" and "future directions" from each member organization
• Presentations from invited experts on topics of specific interest to Benchmarking Forum members
• Small group discussions facilitated by member companies on areas of interest or expertise
• Excellence in Practice presentations
• Informal networking opportunities with colleagues
• Host site tours.

In addition, the ASTD Benchmarking Forum offers web conferences throughout the year on a variety of topics of interest to members, typically at least 20per year.  These web conferences are recorded and made available to Forum members on the Forum's "Members Only" website, along with recordings of selected sessions from Forum meetings.

Annual Comparative Data Report

The ASTD Benchmarking Forum has the largest longitudinal dataset across the same organizations in the world. Annual survey data is compiled and analyzed across the entire Forum, as well as along industry, sector, regional, and entity lines. Members receive comprehensive data analysis reports with member-specific results that support detailed benchmarking efforts.

On Demand Surveys

Members submit topics, questions and issues for member-to-member surveys. ASTD gathers the information and makes results on the Web. Members have access to an archive of all previous surveys.

Complimentary Registrations to Select ASTD Conferences and Events

As an added benefit, members of the ASTD Benchmarking Forum receive complimentary registrations to selected ASTD conferences and events to enhance the professional development of their learning professionals and to continue the networking opportunities provided at Forum events.

Member organizations receive two complimentary full conference registrations to the annual ASTD International Conference and Exposition.  In addition, the ASTD Benchmarking Forum will provide special, exclusive events, activities and benefits for Forum members at the ASTD International Conference.

Members are also provided with complimentary registrations to selected other ASTD conferences and education events.  The roster of such events changes annually. In 2006, members of the ASTD Benchmarking Forum will receive one complimentary registration to an ASTD Certificate Program.