A systematic mentoring approach combines old and new concepts from organizational learning, including intentional learning, failure and success, and storytelling. Mentoring should be a process of mature development and a joint venture, with a learning contract that aligns the mentor, proteges, and the proteges' manager. (JOW)

Describes a program to enhance productivity by helping people build skills in the following work strategies: (1) initiative, (2) networking, (3) self-management, (4) perspective, (5) followership, (6) leadership, (7) teamwork, (8) organizational savvy, and (9) show-and-tell. Includes a star performer quiz and model. (JOW)

The "web of work" is made up of 12 basic human needs: home/shelter, family/kinship, learning, community, spirituality, social relationships, leisure, economic security, transportation/mobility, health, work/career, and environment/safety. Understanding it can contribute to stability, security, and appreciation that work is not only a job but a…

Tips for working more effectively to improve performance and realize goals include time management, enlightened empowerment, good commitments, selective problem solving, and escalation of critical problems. (JOW)

In the "new" workplace, workers must nurture their own careers by allowing themselves to explore options, developing the desire to achieve goals, developing a professional identity outside of the current job, avoiding a victim mentality, committing to continuous lifelong learning, and realizing that they are entitled to any job or career for which…

More employers are offering opportunity for career development and continuous learning in return for high performance and productivity during an employee's tenure. (Author)

In an interview with William Bridges, the author of "JobShift" discusses the changing world of jobs. He indicates that for many industries, job descriptions are irrelevant and suggests that people need to learn their own strengths and resources to increase their opportunities. (JOW)

Identifies major trends that are affecting the field of workforce learning and performance improvement: the effort given to managing knowledge, the integration of learning and communication, a resurgence of interest in leadership development and executive coaching, and the requirement by employees that career development become an integral part of…