Taking shortcuts will lead to unproductive and likely costly outcomes.

Follow these seven steps to effect change.

On March 20, 2019, CTDO Next members discussed ATDs Competency Model update. The conversation considered the major forces and trends impacting the profession that need to be reflected in the model, what the model should do for the field and for ATD, and how to ensure the model represents the profession as it is today and will be in three to five years.

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

Grow Your Organizations Learning and Development IntelligenceThe State of the Industry report is ATDs annual review of talent development trends, spending, and activities that can help benchmark your teams work. Easy to read and with colorful and clean graphs, charts, and tables, the report provides key information needed to assess and chart your organizations learning and development advancement.

Evolving Technology for Human PerformanceATDs 2020 Trends in Learning Technology collects insights about the latest emerging tech and trends that are transforming the talent development profession from top experts. No matter your role in talent development or the makeup of your organization, it is critical to regularly review new technologies and trends and evaluate if and how they fit into your organization.

Major societal forces and business changes require talent development professionals across all industries to adopt new approaches and upgrade skills to keep pace and grow. ATDs research shows that the future of work will require talent development professionals to leverage interpersonal skills, along with their professional expertise, to work as a true business partner to achieve organizational goals.

The decision to transform ChoiceUthe franchisee-facing corporate university at Choice Hotels Internationalwas propelled, as such initiatives often are, by an urgent need to connect with the organizations learners. To do this, the company would have to dramatically enhance the talent development experience to make learning more accessible and relevant to all levels within franchisees.

Talent development should champion fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI’s use.

These presentation slides are a visual report of the Association for Talent Development’s 2018 State of the Industry, which is sponsored by American Management Association International and LinkedIn Learning.

During the January 2019 virtual meeting, CTDO Next members discussed blockchain and its implications on the future of work and the talent development profession.

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

First, by searching yourself for answers to questions like these: What do you do better than anyone? What are you most proud of?

During the December 2018 virtual meeting, CTDO Next members discussed artificial intelligence and its implications on organizations and the talent development profession.

These presentation slides report how the talent development field is turning disruption and change into new capabilities. Information includes upskilling and reskilling drivers, methods, and recommendations.

Learn how others see your actions and use that to grow and change.

Top execs develop emotional intelligence skills to improve their relationships and make smart decisions.

Use metrics to determine a mentorship program’s return on investment.

The argument: It’s time to retire the Net Promoter Score.

Liz Janssen is focused on ensuring ICF employees have the skills and mentoring to support the company’s innovation and growth.