Talent Development

Talent Development

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Many top performers start behind — and overtake the early leaders later.
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A playbook for L&D leaders who want to drive growth, not just deliver training
4 things you should consider before launching your next global learning program.
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ATD 2024 challenged us to make moments of recovery part of our daily practice. Here's how each keynote speaker advised finding that balance.
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Former Levi Strauss & Co. CEO Chip Bergh revitalized the brand with a visionary innovation plan.
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The ability to toggle between abstract and concrete thinking is a key differentiator of high-potential leaders.
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To be successful, leaders would be wise to remember that AI isn’t a replacement for people; it exists to enhance their capabilities.
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It’s not enough to nurture star players — the key is to cultivate everyone’s ability to collaborate and bring value.
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Slack’s recent radical upskilling booster week highlighted the urgent need for new approaches to L&D: here are some of the most groundbreaking.
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Well-rounded business teams can be built by distilling key insights from sporting data. Bottom line: don't overstock on superstars.
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Stories of child prodigies and the naturally gifted hide the fact that success is built on more than talent alone.
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Really smart people don’t just demand intellectual engagement — they need the opportunity to learn and create something special.
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Talent wants to be free — but a safe company culture puts “the maze in the mouse” and shackles progress.
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Research consistently points to a set of leadership skills that are high-impact, difficult to develop, and not easily replicated by technology.
on-the-job training
To gain its full value, L&D leaders must be open to challenging assumptions about how they approach on-the-job training.
ATD 2023
ATD 2023 encouraged L&D professionals to create a world that works better – whether by rethinking old assumptions, optimizing how we gather, or creating new measures for success.
leadership training
What distinguishes effective from ineffective leadership training? Read on to find out.
Individual development plan
Why implementing an individual development plan process is a smart move for organizations today, and how to get started.
skills based training
To keep up with the pace of change, organizations that haven’t already can benefit greatly from exploring skills-based training. 
learning and development conferences
There are dozens of learning and development conferences to choose from each year. Here are 10 of the most popular, along with what makes them unique.
needs analysis
Conducting a thorough needs analysis requires care, curiosity, and open-mindedness.
learning and development strategy
Crafting an effective learning and development strategy can be challenging. Here are five key considerations.
peer mentoring
When organized effectively, peer mentoring programs can offer substantial benefits for organizations and their employees.
Sales training ideas
From persuasion lessons to objection clinics, these sales training ideas have proven successful for a variety of organizations.
learning pathways
The talent required to take an organization to the next level often already exists in-house, and learning pathways can be an effective tool for unlocking that untapped potential.
upskilling
Upskilling prepares today’s workforce for tomorrow’s opportunities, positioning organizations for success in the future.
leadership development program
Leadership training can have huge dividends, when it's done right. Here are seven best practices for building a leadership development program that works.