About the author

Alastair who was born in Scotland is one of Australia s leading contemporary thinkers in modern business management and workplace learning. Alastair s mission is to inspire the spirit of learning, enlightenment and innovation in business. He is an inspiring presenter, expert strategist and award-winning author. His presenting and writing has taken him to major conferences and clients throughout the world.

Alastair holds a Bachelor of Business Degree, Graduate Diploma of Employment Relations. Alastair is also a fellow of the Australian Institute of Training and Development and an Associate Fellow of the Australian Human Resources Institute.

Alastair has written a number of other books including Learning Unlimited , Navigating the Frenzied World of Work and Creating Training Miracles . Creating Training Miracles , which he co-wrote with Kevin Lohan, won the Best Business Book for Asia Pacific in the Financial Times/ Booz Allen and Hamilton Awards as well as reaching the global final in London in 1996.

Alastair has consulted to over 200 organizations in a vast array of industries and businesses over fifteen years . Clients include the Australian Institute of Management, City of Sydney Council, Coca-Cola, General Sekiyu KK(Japan), Roche Products and Singapore Institute for Management and Vodafone to name a few.

Alastair Rylatt, the director of Alastair Rylatt Consulting, can be contacted at [e-mail] or visit his Workplace Learning Help Desk at www.alastairrylatt.com