Here you will find articles written by our President, Roberta Westwood.

Roberta has over 18 years experience in the Human Resources community, and is a highly sought after public speaker. Through these articles her goal is to share both her knowledge and her insight into the field of Human Resources. Well known for her grasp of both the big picture and the small details, we're sure everyone will find something of interest in these articles.

For Roberta's articles on new employee orientation:

Please visit the All About Orientation area of our website

Here - in Articles by Roberta - you will find archives for articles Roberta has written on other subjects:

Virtual Conferences: An Online Learning Tool - just imagine, attending a conference online with people from around the world

The e-Line - this is a column Roberta writes regularly for PeopleTalk magazine on various things "e"

Developing an e-Learning Strategy for Your Organization - just as the title says

Developing a Corporate University Strategy - if you are exploring a U, this article is for you

Answer Geek - Roberta is one of ASTD's Answer Geeks; here are some of her responses

TechLearn 2001 - One Delegate's Perspective - this article shares some perspectives from this conference about the post Sept. 11 world and online learning

Back to the Basics - Creating Instructional M.A.G.I.C. - applying learning styles to instructional design

Facilitation Tips - a series of columns Roberta penned on facilitating effective meetings

Changing Hats - An Old Trainer Learns New Facilitation Tricks - the differences to keep in mind when transitioning from instructing in a training environment, and facilitating meetings

Making the Soft Stuff Count - Becoming a Facilitative Leader - facilitation in action, at the leader level

Landmines Ahead - Avoiding 12 Common Pitfalls of Hiring Consultants - includes a 6 stage selection process

Two Steps Back - a letter to the editor of Training Magazine about a few questionable e-learning vendor ads