"Traditionally, training and development were not viewed as activities that could help companies create "value" and successfully deal with competitive challenges. Today, that view has changed. Companies that use innovative training and development practices are likely to report better financial...

pt. I. Autonomous learning : an evolution toward technology-enabled, learner-driven, social, and experiential learning -- pt. II. Organizational and societal influences shaping autonomous learning -- pt. III. Effectiveness and value of autonomous learning -- pt. IV. Closing comment.