Ronald L. Jacobs, Ph.D., is professor of human resource development, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and principal of SiTUATE, LLC., https://www.situate-training.com, the digital version of structured on-the-job training (S-OJT). Ron has authored over 100 journal articles and book chapters, and has authored or edited six books that address a range of topics in human resource and workforce development. Ron is particularly known for his research and consulting related to structured on-the-job training (S-OJT). Ron has consulted extensively with organizations, government ministries, and non-governmental organizations, and is a member of the Scholar Hall of Fame, Academy of Human Resource Development.