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Mission

The general mission of The Institute for Learning and Performance Improvement is:

" To provide leadership and innovation in workplace learning, training and performance improvement by conducting collaborative research, professional development and serving as a resource for best practices information. "

The ILPI serves researchers and practitioners in the corporate and public sector training and academic communities, including:

  • Training managers;
  • Product and program developers;
  • Organization improvement specialists;
  • Internal change agents;
  • Human resource specialists;
  • Labor union training leadership; and
  • Corporate university leadership.

Goals

  • Research: To conduct and disseminate collaborative research that tests concepts, benchmarks best practices, and validates process models.

  • Product/Process Development: To develop, study, validate, and disseminate innovative products and processes.

  • Professional Development: To create opportunities for practicing professionals to update and expand their knowledge, attitudes, and skills.

  • Service: To serve as a resource on emerging trends in learning, training, technology uses, and performance improvement.