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Our state of extreme social interconnectedness has rapidly accelerated the rollercoaster pace at which societal confidence may collapse.
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Crypto is a lot of things, but it isn’t a currency. "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O’Leary, a.k.a. “Mr. Wonderful,” breaks down what it would take to get there.
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The talent of management should be unleashed toward the management of talent. Many companies are doing the opposite.
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The $300,000 Model A is a true flying car — it can be driven on roads as well as flown in the air. And it's one step closer to your garage.
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In history, every major technological advance has been used, for good and bad.
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Research suggests that employees with criminal records are far less likely to quit their jobs, perhaps due to a greater sense of loyalty.
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Particles behave differently when freed from the force of gravity. A new space factory aims to use this to synthesize pharmaceuticals.
training roi
Calculating training ROI is rarely straightforward, but this article offers a few best practices for L&D professionals.
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A new online religion is spreading misinformation and phony products.
business acumen training
Business acumen training can help everyone from individual contributors to directors learn how to seize opportunities for growth.
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Centuries ago, the typical British coffeehouse was more like a "school without a master" than a place to grab a quick boost of caffeine.
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"In witness whereof, the parties hereunto have set their hands to these presents as a deed on the day month and year hereinbefore mentioned."
on-the-job training
To gain its full value, L&D leaders must be open to challenging assumptions about how they approach on-the-job training.
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In an age of high quit rates, struggling low-wage employees, and tone-deaf leadership, the call for “good jobs” makes great sense.
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One of Apple's key innovations serves as a psychological breakthrough, as its technology eliminates the isolating feel of headset use.
dream advertising
A team of scientists has warned that marketers seek to advertise in our dreams. Will our sleep be commercialized against our wishes?
ATD 2023
ATD 2023 encouraged L&D professionals to create a world that works better – whether by rethinking old assumptions, optimizing how we gather, or creating new measures for success.
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Our brains are hardwired to find fault. The best managers don't let this steer how they interact with their team.
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If we took the values and principles of cooperation to the next level, we could effectively tackle many crises.