On September 24, 2019, Marc Brackett, author of Permission to Feel, led a member discussion about emotional intelligence. His presentation and these corresponding slides disclosed how characteristics of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills are front and center in organizations’ new expectations of leaders.

These presentation slides report talent development organizations’ preparedness when it comes to future technology, predictions, and workforce planning.

E-Learning: The Evolving Landscape examines organizations use of e-learning, comparing the practices of high-performing organizations and other organizations. It covers factors that influence organizations use of e-learning and barriers to using it effectively.

Why is that and what can be done to change this thinking?For years, managers convinced executives that soft skills could not be measured and that the value of these programs should be taken on faith. Executives no longer buy that argument but demand the same financial impact and accountability from these functions as they do from all other areas of the organization.In Proving the Value of Soft Skills, measurement and evaluation experts Patti Phillips, Jack Phillips, and Rebecca Ray contend that efforts can and should be made to demonstrate the effect of soft...

The Talent Development Executive Confidence Index is ATD’s quarterly assessment of talent development executives’ six-month expectations for the talent development function.

At CTDO Next Santa Monica, Kimo Kippen led a member discussion about creating a future model for the TD profession.

At CTDO Next Santa Monica, Adrian Stevens led a member discussion about how TD executives can lead the profession in disrupting itself.

At CTDO Next Santa Monica, Kimberly Currier led a member discussion about the need for talent development to become guardians of culture.

The Talent Development Executive Confidence Index (TDXCI), formerly the Learning Executive Confidence Index (LXCI), is a quarterly assessment of talent development executives short-term expectations for the health of the talent development function in organizations.The TDXCI is a composite score that takes into account four key indicators for how talent development executives believe the talent development function will change during the next six months: The TDXCI is modeled after the Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which rates CEOs expectations for...

Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Management: Keys to a Culture of Learning examines organizational knowledge sharing and knowledge management practices. The knowledge sharing section of the report considers how employers are encouraged to share information, when they share it, and what kinds of information is shared.

Learn to effectively manage your daily demands for positive outcomes.

CLO Michael Dorsey ensures that every Department of Human Services employee has the training they need to serve Maryland residents.

Effective technology decision making must be a top priority for TD executives.

Board-level discussions and a structured talent development department lead to high levels of business alignment.

As companies integrate more digital technologies, they’re also expanding the ways employees learn.

On August 29, 2019, CTDO Next members learned about a new disruption in talent development, short sims. Clark Aldrich led members in a discussion about these short micro-learning experiences.

Strategic Alignment: Orchestrating Organizational Success examines how organizations align their talent development and business strategies, comparing organizations that have high levels of alignment with those that dont. Based on a survey of talent development professionals, the report provides key metrics on the state of alignment in organizations and practices related to strategic alignment.The report also features interviews with three subject matter experts, who are talent development leaders at organizations representing different sizes and industries.

The Talent Development Executive Confidence Index (TDXCI), formerly the Learning Executive Confidence Index (LXCI), is a quarterly assessment of talent development executives short-term expectations for the health of the talent development function in organizations.The TDXCI is a composite score that takes into account four key indicators for how talent development executives believe the talent development function will change during the next six months: The TDXCI is modeled after the Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which rates CEOs expectations for...

On July 30, 2019, CTDO Next members discussed learning analytics. Patti Phillips led the conversation, which covered where the field has been, where it is now, and where it is going.

These presentation slides report talent development organizations’ current effectiveness in addressing change, and recommendations for improved change enablement.