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About ASTD

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What is ASTD?

• ASTD is the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals

• ASTD’s members and associates come from more than 100 countries and thousands of organizations

• ASTD marks its beginning in 1944 when the organization held its first annual conference

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• ASTD’s Vision:– A worldwide leader in workplace learning and

performance

• ASTD’s Mission:– Through exceptional learning and

performance, we create a world that works better

• ASTD celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2004

ASTD Vision and Mission

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ASTD’s Strategic Focus

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ASTD Global Networks

• ASTD Global Networks serve as the framework for member networking and offer affiliation with ASTD outside of the United States

• Facilitate the exchange of knowledge, resources, and perspectives among international and U.S.-based members

• Since 2000, 25 Global Networks have been chartered

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ASTD’s 25 Global Networks

Australia Bermuda

Brazil

China

Czech Republic

Denmark

Egypt

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Ireland

Italy

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Kuwait

Mauritius

Mexico

Panama

Poland

Portugal

Russia

Singapore

South Africa

Switzerland

Taiwan

United Kingdom

Venezuela

ASTD’s 25 Global Networks

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ASTD Global Partners

ASTD develops Global Partnerships with:• High level T&D/HRD associations around the world• Leading organizations and companies that are

committed to workplace learning and performance

Global Partnerships are established to:• Connect with T&D/HRD institutions around the world • Share best practices • Facilitate content exchange• Provide access to trends and developments in

T&D/HRD on an international scale

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ASTD’s 12 Global Partners

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ASTD International

CSTD - Canada

IITD - Ireland

NVO2 - Netherlands

OZ - Poland Motorola

University - China

III - Taiwan

CHRMA - Taiwan

DDI Asia Pacific

KMA - S. Korea

Brazil

Australia

China

Russia

South Africa

Mexico

PanamaBermuda

Venezuela

Egypt

Mauritius

Singapore

Greece

UK

Ireland

Denmark

Taiwan

Hong Kong

Italy

Portugal

Switzerland

Germany

Poland

International Members

Global Networks

Global Partners

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Upcoming ASTD Conferences

• ASTD TechKnowledge® 2008 Conference & Exposition– February 26-28, 2008, San Antonio, Texas

More information: www.tk08.astd.org

• ASTD 2008 International Conference & Exposition– June 1-4, 2008, San Diego, California

More information: www.astd08.org

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Contacting ASTD

Online: www.astd.orgBy email: customercare@astd.orgBy phone: +1.703.683.8100By Fax: +1.703.683.8103

By Mail: 1640 King StreetBox 1443 Alexandria, VA 22313-2043

USA