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ASTD-LA was founded in 1946 and now has
over 1,000 members, about 40% of whom are also members of National ASTD. ASTD-LA is a
leader in helping individuals and organizations in the field of Human Resource Development
to maximize workplace learning and performance.
Our Local Chapter focuses on:
- Empowering individuals and organizations to anticipate and successfully manage change.
- Providing a forum for the exchange and discussion of professional issues and
information.
- Attracting nationally recognized and respected professionals in HRD and related areas
for active involvement.
- We may be contacted at:
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American Society for Training and
Development
Los Angeles Chapter
9852 W. Katella Ave. #187
Anaheim, CA 92804
Tel: (562) 908-3020
Fax: 714-527-4210
E-mail: astdla@aol.com
Providing best practices in workplace learning and performance.
ASTD-LA enables trainers, consultants and organizations to continually improve their learning and
performance improvement interventions by offering diverse programs, partnering, networking and
volunteer opportunities for its members.
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As a professional service organization, ASTD-LA is dedicated to disseminating
leading-edge HRD knowledge. We develop and provide for skills, ideas, methods, and networking
forums to address the needs of our membership and design and implement methods to assure that
organizations achieve their strategic objectives in an ever changing environment.
As a non-profit service organization, we are committed to being quality-oriented and
fiscally responsible while actively marketing our services. ASTD - LA membership
encompasses practitioners with a broad range of skill levels and functional orientations
and others committed to and impacted by the practice of HRD.
The focus of our activities includes vision and leadership, the opportunity to develop
and hone those skills through in-depth, uniquely tailored programs, events, materials and
volunteerism and the opportunity for professional interaction through internal and
external partnering and networking.
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We are a Quality Organization Because We Value:
Professionalism
- Training and development skills
- Honesty, integrity and ethics
- Continual Growth
A Supportive/Inclusive Environment, One That Values . . .
- Diversity
- Open and honest communications
Accountability
- Fiscal responsibility
- History and documentation
- Development and adherence to guidelines
- Accepting responsibility for identifying and completing tasks
Member Satisfaction
- Assessment and recognition of the diverse needs of all members
- Partnering for mutual benefits
- Evaluation of our ability to serve needs
- Optimal utilization of resources
Teamwork and Synergy
- Collaboration of general membership, special divisions, committees, and board members
- Sharing knowledge, experience, and backgrounds
Visionary Practices
- Intentionally shaping the future
- Proactive policies
- Open to new approaches and ideas
- Risk taking
- Creative leadership
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ASTD-LA serves as an open forum for developing professional relationships and
exchanging ideas and information. Our diverse membership - from the novice to the
experienced - participates in Chapter offerings that are cutting edge, exceptional
quality, varied in format, the best value, and fun.
ASTD-LA leadership is made up of high performing, qualified individuals who share a
vision of possibilities and action as well as accountability to agreed upon standards. Our
leadership is committed to providing quality services and products ensured by evaluation
processes. It demonstrates outstanding teamwork in achieving goals, supporting member
participation, and recognizing member contributions.
ASTD-LA fully and effectively utilizes internal and external resources through full
participation, quality standards, continuity, and budget control. We maintain consistent
fiscal growth through sound business practices including goal setting, performance
planning ensuring alignment, shared and individual accountability, and continuous
monitoring.
The emergent ASTD-LA culture embraces a commitment to valuing differences, the ability
to disagree, shared resources, camaraderie and enjoyment, full use of technology, and
results orientation.
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ASTD National
Founded in 1944, ASTD represents more than 70,000 members in
the field of workplace learning and performance, who come from every area of the growing
industry and from more than 150 countries across the globe. Our leadership and members
work in multinational corporations, small- and medium-sized businesses, government
agencies, colleges, and universities.
- For further information contact:
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American Society for Training and Development
1640 King Street
P.O. Box 1443
Alexandria, VA 22313
Tel. (800) NAT-ASTD
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