Workshop and conference improvement becomes a function of planning, linking, evaluating and following up on all aspects of the workshop experience. (ABM)

The first of a two-part series of articles on how we can improve the quality of workshops is concerned with the functions of the design committee in the planning stages. Workshop objectives, participants, and design are discussed in detail. (BP)

Presents a case study describing a program design model and implementation of a conference to facilitate the personal and professional growth of training and development professionals who have been working in the field for at least five years. (EM)