About the Author

Elliott Masie is an internationally recognized futurist, analyst, researcher, and organizer on the critical topics of learning, technology, business, and workplace productivity. He is the founder of the Learning CONSORTIUM, a coalition of more than 252 Fortune 500 companies cooperating on the evolution of learning strategies. He is the editor of Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie, an Internet newsletter read by more than 50,000 business executives worldwide, and is a regular columnist in professional publications. He is the author of a dozen books, including the recent Learning Rants, Raves & Reflections and the free digital book My Most Memorable Teacher (or Trainer). He is the convener of Learning 2008 and Learning Systems 2008. He heads The MASIE Center, a Saratoga Springs, New York, think tank focused on how organizations can support learning and knowledge within the workforce. He is also a Distinguished Contribution to WLP Award recipient.

Contributor to ASTD Handbook for Workplace Learning Professionals.