The Association for Talent Development (ATD) mourns the passing of one of its past board members whose service continues to influence the industry today. Carlene Reinhart, the 1990 Gordon M. Bliss Memorial Award winner, worked passionately to increase the field’s professionalism and women’s leadership roles.She co-authored Effective Human Resources Development with Neal Chalofsky, because as Chalofsky explained, “She was determined to improve the performance of HRD professionals.”She served on the (then) ASTD board from 1979 to 1983 and again from 1992 to 1994 when she was treasurer. “In addition to the Gordon M. Bliss Award, Carlene was the recipient of the Women’s Network Leadership Award and ASTD’s Torch Award,” said Tony Bingham, ATD’s president and CEO. She also chaired ASTD’s awards committee, served on two conference design committees, and chaired the Journal Advisory Board. “We’re grateful for Carlene’s volunteer service to ASTD that spanned many years
The Association for Talent Development mourns the loss of one of its boldest leaders. Former President Curtis Plott, who led the American Society for Training & Development from 1980–1998, died in late September. He is credited with changing the way organizations viewed learning and performance in the workplace.“Curt was instrumental in making our association what it is today: a thriving global community of people dedicated to unleashing human potential through training and development,” said ATD President and CEO Tony Bingham.