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Careers in Human Performance

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Kathleen Iverson Leave a comment

By: Kathleen Iverson, Ph.D. Human Performance Technology (a.k.a. Human Performance Improvement) is a field of study and practice that utilizes a systematic process to analyze performance problems and identify and implement solutions. The name incorporates: Human: the individuals and groups that make up our organizations Performance: activities and measurable outcomes Technology: a systematic and systemic approach to solving practical problems When considering careers

LinkedIn Workshop

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Kathleen Iverson 2 comments

Please consider attending the upcoming workshop by MATD student Joe Moore. Here is the link to register: https://form.jotform.com/201467266415152

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Evidence-based Coaching Tools

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Kathleen Iverson 35 comments

If you conduct a google search, you will find that there is no shortage of coaching tools, but there is a lack of clarity on how and when to use specific tools and little research to shed light on this process. A growing body of coaching research considers the specific tools or interventions that coaches use as they work with

The New 2020 ATD Capability Model: What’s changed? What’s still the same?

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Kathleen Iverson 27 comments

When ASTD (now ATD) rolled out its first competency model back in 2004, it gave the profession of training a unified, research-based guide to the skills and knowledge required in our field. The nine Areas of Expertise in the Model guided our MATD curriculum and ensured that we were teaching our students the “right stuff” needed for success in their

New Updated Curriculum Mapped to the ATD Competency Model

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Kathleen Iverson 18 comments

I am pleased to announce updates to our curriculum were approved and will go into effect starting with the Fall 2019 semester. The updates resulted from the remapping of our curriculum to the current ATD competency model to ensure that our students develop essential skills required for success in the industry. Rationale for Curriculum Revision The purpose of this revision

Building Your LinkedIn Profile Part 2: Become a Power User

Posted on April 29, 2019 by jbruno04 16 comments

Building Your LinkedIn Profile Part 2: Become a Power User By: Dr. Kathleen Iverson Now owned by Microsoft, LinkedIn has over 500 million users and 10 million active job posts (Darrow 2017), making it the largest professional social network in the world. A basic profile is more than adequate for most purposes (See Building Your LinkedIn Profile Part 1) .

Building your LinkedIn Profile: Part 1

Posted on April 15, 2019 by jbruno04 13 comments

Building your LinkedIn Profile: Part 1 LinkedIn is much more than a virtual resume. A well-designed profile and presence is essential for a job search today, but can also do so much more: expand your professional network, stay up to date on happenings in your field, and share your knowledge and expertise with others. In this post, you will learn

Stand Out with a Professional Portfolio

Posted on April 8, 2019 by jbruno04 34 comments

Stand Out with a Professional Portfolio By: Kathleen Iverson Imagine you apply for a job or promotion and the interviewer asks, “What did you learn during your graduate studies at Roosevelt University?” While other applicants struggle to recall theories, projects, and coursework, you rely on your professional portfolio, a collection of your most important work from graduate school, to demonstrate

You, Inc.: Part 2 in the Training Entrepreneurs Series

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Kathleen Iverson 12 comments

Starting a training related business is appealing because it is much less complicated than other business ventures. Startup costs are relatively low; there is no building to buy, inventory to stock or staff to hire, at least not initially. Because you provide the knowledge and talent, its success is dependent solely on you and what you bring to the table.

Are you ready to freelance? Part I in the Training Entrepreneurs Series

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Kathleen Iverson 26 comments

We are fortunate in the field of training and development to have the option of working either within an organization or for ourselves as either internal or external consultants. Many enter the field with the notion of one day transitioning to an independent practice, while others prefer the security of working for someone else. How do you know if you

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