Human Performance Improvement: Building Practitioner Competence

Annual Reports
AMAZON.com/barnesandnoble.com/etc. Search by subject. Enter your industry.
Trade journals
Contact industry associations and professional societies within your industry to obtain information about industry-specific conferences and workshops.
Develop a relationship with a marketing, or sales, person in the organization.
Develop a relationship with a business leader in the organization.
Review the organization's annual report.
Explore company websites.
Interview friends/relatives who work in the industry.
Search the Internet for newsgroups, chat areas, and bulletin boards.
Participate in associations and professional organizations.
Subscribe to industry trade magazines and journals.