ASTD-LA has had a huge impact on my professional career.

Years ago I went from an internal Training & OD Director for a Fortune 500 to an external consultant specializing in teams, performance, and leadership.  When I made the shift, I thought ASTD-LA would be a direct source for new clients.   But, it doesn’t work that way!  What I experienced was the opportunity to collaborate with some of the finest professionals in the Learning & Development field.  I have been part of dozens of ad hoc, collegial teams tailored to the needs of specific clients -- colleagues have brought me in on projects and I’ve been able to call them in for my clients.  By working with others on Boards and Committees, I had been able to ‘preview’ others’ skills, and ‘audition’ my own skills for them.

ASTD-LA has not been a direct source of clients – serving as a source of colleagues, it has been even better!

Harry was the recipient of ASTD-LA'S Life Member Award in 1998 for exceptional contributions to the training field and ASTD-LA.