Innovations in Human Capital Development

What does the year 2010 hold for the learning and development community?

We need innovations in Human Capital development to ensure learning stays on the agenda during these competitive times. ASTD and others list three key areas:

1. New ways to work with the Gen Y

2. 21st century Mentoring

3. Working with the Social evolution and breakthrough technologies

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