Mel Silberman is the president of Active Training. He is also a professor emeritus of adult and organizational development at Temple University where he specializes in instructional design and team building. Dr. Silberman is a popular speaker at professional conventions. He is the author and editor of a number of books, including: 101 Ways to Make Training Active (Pfeiffer, 2005) Training & Performance Sourcebook (ASTD, 2006) The Organization Development & Leadership Sourcebook (ASTD, 2006)