Leveraging learning technologies is not an L&D strength, two independent studies conclude.

Launching evaluation programs that help inform improvements in the effectiveness of learning programs and the success of the business as a whole often proves to be a daunting challenge for organizations.

Companies may still prefer to take on full-time hires, but more than half are tapping the contingent workforce to fill roles.

Sam Ladah, HR vice president of IBM cloud and talent, provides an inside look at the talent development function at IBM.

Change the way leaders are identified and developed at all levels of your organization.

Prove that your learning solutions contribute to business results.

The talent development tools of the trade. Ann Parker outlines what readers can expect in the Fall 2016 issue of the Association for Talent Development's CTDO magazine.

Change is not difficult; our adaptation to it is.

Talent development is an accelerator for the transition to the "new" IBM.

Randstad has developed career-readiness programs for underserved women and teens.

The unintended consequences of eliminating annual ratings.

Don't let fear of failure hold you back.

The argument: Agile is the better method for developing learning solutions. ADDIE, SAM, waterfall, Agile—all are approaches that can be used by L&D professionals. And all have their advantages and disadvantages. Overall, however, does Agile come out on top?

Edwin Mourio discusses evolving human capital trends and their implication for senior talent development leaders.

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...

Paul Butler interviews Rob DeMartini, CEO at New Balance, about global leadership challenges and what C-suite executives seek from their talent development and HR leaders.

Paul Butler interviews Michelle Stacy, former executive at Gillette, PG, and Keurig, about building a leadership brand, unifying a diverse team, and leading with intention.

Pat McLagan explains why knowing your business is key to impacting your organizations strategy.

Martha Soehren discusses important emerging trends in talent development: generational shifts, technological advances, increasing competition, and skills gaps.

Jacque Burandt shares a simple, three-step process talent development leaders can use to make an impact on organizations strategy.