Organizations that have built the five key elements of the Lifelong Learning Toolkit - Acquire, Develop, Retain, Align and Communicate - into their culture are more likely to be resilient, agile and adaptable as well as have engaged customers and employees who are able to marshal resources to achieve key business goals. In addition to learning about the practices that are involved in each dimension of the Toolkit, this Web site includes a Lifelong Learning Self-Assessment Tool; Best Practices Case Studies that outline the successful implementation of this model; a Glossary of 25 Key Websites to help you learn about the latest social networking tools you can use to better attract and develop top talent; a list of 10 Key Resources for Human Resource and Learning Professionals; and lastly, a video featuring the CEO of Hatch Mott MacDonald, Nicholas M. DeNichilo speaking about his company's commitment to lifelong learning.

Organizations define themselves over periods of years. The payoff for implementing good workplace practices comes over time and to those who are patient. Investing in good workplace practices now is an investment in the future of your organization, and it will pay off in increased retention, productivity and profitability.