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Useful Resources

The following are links recommended by Parskey Consulting. On these sites you will find information, networking, research and educational resources for Learning & Development practitioners.

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Associations and Organizations

American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
ASTD is an organization dedicated to workplace learning and performance. This organization sponsors conferences, webinars and tutorials.

American Society for Training & Development: Los Angeles Chapter (ASTD LA)
The Los Angeles Chapter of ASTD provides a forum for the exchange and discussion of professional issues and information within the greater Los Angeles area.

APQC
APQC is a global resource for process and performance improvement.. APQC discovers improvement methods, identifies best practices, disseminates findings, and connects individuals.

Bersin & Associates
A learning research firm that provides factual, useful and timely information about what works in the corporate learning market.

The e-Learning Guild
The eLearning Guild is a Community of Practice for e-Learning design, development, and management professionals. The Guild offers learning opportunities, networking services, resources,  and publications.

globeInternational Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
ISPI is an International organization dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace.

The Masie Center
The MASIE Center is an international e-Lab and ThinkTank dedicated to exploring the intersection of learning and technology.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
A site with comprehensive resources for Human Resources Professionals.

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Sites for Learning & Development Professionals

Chief Learning Officer Magazine
Articles of interest to Chief Learning Officers and professionals in the Learning & Development community.

HR.com
HR.com connects HR professionals to knowledge, resources and trends in the human resources field.

Workforce Performance Solutions
Workforce Performance Solutions Magazine is directed to top-level management, senior human resources, workforce and organizational development executives to keep abreast of trends that help them better manage their human assets.

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Sites for Evaluation Practitioners

American Evaluation Association
The AEA is an international professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation.

Canadian Evaluation Society
This organization is dedicated to the advancement of evaluation theory and practice. In the field of evaluation, the Society promotes Leadership, Knowledge, Advocacy and Professional Development.

The Evaluator’s Institute
This site offers short term professional development resources for evaluation practitioners.

The Evaluation Center
The Evaluation Center's mission is to advance the theory, practice, and utilization of evaluation. The Center's principal activities are research, development, dissemination, service, instruction, and national and international leadership in evaluation.

Online Evaluation Resource Library
This library was developed for professionals seeking to design, conduct, document, or review project evaluations. It is principally geared toward projects for the NSF but has a wealth of resources for the evaluation practitioner.

Planning an Effective Program Evaluation
This site provides a short course on how to plan and conduct a successful program evaluation.

ROINet Internet Discussion Group
A moderated discussion group with chat threads covering different viewpoints about training and HR ROI measurement.

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Sites for Knowledge Management Practitioners

KM Network
A resource for business technology management and Knowledge Management.

Knowledge Management Resource Center
Comprehensive directory covering many facets of Knowledge Management Software, systems, tools and best practices.

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Solution Providers for Learning & Development Professionals

Fort Hill Company
photo of booksFort Hill provides tools, know-how and support services to ensure that strategic, business, and learning objectives are converted into business results.

Harold D. Stolovitch and Associates
HSA provides services to organizations to enable them to maximize employee and workplace performance improvement.

Knowledge Advisors
KnowledgeAdvisors is a learning measurement and analytics technology company that helps organizations understand how to better train and develop employees, partners, and customers

The ROI Institute
The ROI Institute, Inc. is a research, benchmarking, and consulting organization that provides workshops, publications, and consulting services on Jack and Patti Phillips’ ROI Methodology™.

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Newsletters and Information Feeds

BNET
A top quality news feed with case studies, webcasts and resources for business professionals.

HBS Working Knowledge
Articles on cutting-edge thinking about business and business management, written for the practitioner.

Knowledge at Wharton
Wharton’s business journal providing information about current business trends, interviews with business leaders and articles about business research.

Learning Trends
A weekly newsletter on trends in learning, performance and knowledge acquisition published by Elliott Masie of the Masie Center.

PerformanceXpress
Each monthly issue of PerformanceXpress contains feature articles highlighting current developments and ideas in performance improvement, as well as regular columns spotting trends, presenting Human Performance Technology case studies and delving into behavioral science.

Strategy Business
A regular news update with business analyses, insights, commentary and other useful information about developments in the business world.

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