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Building a team while guiding each individual to recognize their full potential and, simultaneously, contribute to the greater good of the team and the organization is one of the biggest challenges for leaders. Some keys to the success of any workplace team include defining a shared vision of what you’re trying to accomplish as a group, ensuring you have the right individuals on your team, and taking purposeful action that will lead to accomplishing the intended goals. In this issue of TD at Work, Laurel Schulert helps you to:• Define your team’s vision and goals for the future• Explore which roles belong on your team• Interview and select the right candidates• Lead your team to achieve visionary performance• Retain your team membersThe Tools & Resources in this issue are a Team Strategy Plan and a Goal Definition Worksheet.

Change happens regardless of whether anyone wants it, and most people don’t like change. The change journey can be bumpy and messy. But the rewards of achieving individual and organizational goals are wonderful. To successfully meet the desired outcomes, individuals leading change initiatives must plan carefully and follow a process and structure to support those affected. In this issue of TD at Work, Scott Span defines change management, its benefits, and why it’s critical today. Further, he:Outlines six parts of the change journey and how TD professionals can help.Conveys the importance of addressing the transition and change.Offers guidance on communicating about change.Shares how to measure whether the initiative is successful.The Tools & Resources in this issue are a governance team planning worksheet and a bonus communications strategy template.

Learning designers are no stranger to using models—consider ADDIE, SAM, and Merrill’s First Principles, which are widely implemented in the L&D industry. But a less commonly discussed practice is constructing models that help inform design decisions for the learning solutions we create.In this issue of TD at Work, Kristin Torrence:Outlines five L&D modelsDescribes how the models facilitate an evidence-based approach to design and assessmentWalks readers through how to develop each model in practicePresents case studies for using the models for data-driven decision makingThe Tools & Resources in this issue are a modeling preparation checklist and a bonus competency model template.

Simulations are experiential learning tools that come in a variety of forms and mediums. They enable learners to practice procedures and operations in safe and scalable environments with less risk or waste. They provide opportunities to learn by doing. In this issue of TD at Work, Tristia Hennessey details the reasons simulations are effective. Further, she:Explains the types of simulations for learningNotes how to gain stakeholder buy-inGoes over the nuts and bolts of implementationOffers tips for evaluating simulations for learningThe Tools & Resources in this issue are a simulation design process starting guide and a quality learning simulations checklist.

Needs assessments, a systematic process for determining and addressing gaps between current conditions and desired outcomes, have changed. Needs assessments and training needs assessments are important parts of our jobs that we must do and do well. If not, the end performance improvement product won’t meet learners’ or the business’s needs, and the assessment will be a huge waste of time, money, and trust for all involved. In this issue of TD at Work, Beth McGoldrick explains:How a needs assessment is different todayHow today’s workforce affects needs assessmentsHow to collect data no matter where stakeholders areHow to communicate the need for this assessmentHow to develop solutions based on the assessmentThe Tools & Resources in this issue are an Adju

Are you being asked to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the learning programs you created for your company, but don’t know where to start and have limited resources? Measure Learning Impact Despite Limited ResourcesYear after year, talent development professionals report that lack of time, lack of support or partnership from stakeholders, and limited budgets are key barriers to measuring and evaluating their learning programs. Measurement and Evaluation on a Shoestring offers TD professionals a process to measure what matters to the organization with the tools and resources they have available. M&E pro Alaina Szlachta applies the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to provide guidance, quick tips, and shortcuts for making measurement easier while still demonstrating the value and impact of organizational learning.With this book, you will learn to ask the right questions, brainstorm metrics to evaluate learning, and build a measurement strategy that fits your needs. It also guides you on integrating measurement and evaluation into your instructional design approach from the beginning as well as using and analyzing data sources you might already have. You’ll discover how to build stakeholder relationships to secure buy-in and when to look beyond your expertise for external support and technology.The Association for Talent Development’s On a Shoestring series helps professionals successfully execute core topics in training and talent development when facing limitations of time, money, staff, and other resources. Using the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to problem solving, this series is designed for practitioners who work as a department of one; for new or “accidental” trainers, instructional designers, and learning managers who need fast, inexpensive access to practical strategies that work; and for those who work for small organizations or in industries that have limited training and development resources.

A Complete & Practical Toolkit for Successful Virtual TrainingCreate the most effective virtual training solutions for your organization by using the right tools for the right learning situation. In this updated edition of Virtual Training Tools and Templates, online learning pioneer Cindy Huggett expands on her first edition by adding more than 80 new tools and sharing her most powerful ones to help training professionals create engaging virtual learning that leads to results. Whether you’re a training program manager, designer, facilitator, or producer, you’ll find expert guidance on selecting the right technology, working with IT colleagues, designing creative programs, developing activities, and facilitating experiences to engage and inspire learners.The new edition includes:185 checklists, worksheets, questionnaires, templates, and other training and learning aids that provide accessible, effective virtual learning for everyoneTips on incorporating the latest trends in hybrid, immersive, and global classroomsMore than a dozen tools for measuring your program’s success so you can move forward with confidenceResources to make the behind-the-scenes work of producers and administrators more effectiveFor a complete reference on virtual training, see Cindy’s companion volume, The Virtual Training Guidebook, second edition, which offers step-by-step advice for planning, designing, and building high-impact programs. These two volumes combined cover what you need to know to design and deliver successful virtual training.

Design Effective E-Learning Courses Despite Limited ResourcesHave you suddenly been asked to put together an e-learning course, but you have limited experience, time, or resources to do so? This happens often, and you’re not alone. E-Learning Design on a Shoestring offers talent development professionals a process for designing and developing e-learning courses, without breaking the bank. E-learning expert Marina Arshavskiy applies the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to provide guidance, quick tips, and shortcuts for creating meaningful asynchronous learning experiences.With this book, you will learn to tap into learner motivation and engagement; create e-learning scripts, storyboards, and prototypes; and build inexpensive yet effective interactivity in your courses. It also guides you on saving time and money by auditing existing e-learning connect and creating reusable content. You’ll discover how to manage e-learning projects efficiently, select technology that meets your course needs, and secure buy-in for current and future e-learning efforts.The Association for Talent Development’s On a Shoestring series helps professionals successfully execute core topics in training and talent development when facing limitations of time, money, staff, and other resources. Using the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to problem solving, this series is designed for practitioners who work as a department of one; for new or “accidental” trainers, instructional designers, and learning managers who need fast, inexpensive access to practical strategies that work; and for those who work for small organizations or in industries that have limited training and development resources.

The Definitive A-to-ZGuidebook on Virtual Training Is your virtual traininggetting the results you want? The ability to deliver training at any time andto any location allows maximum flexibility for organizations and learners, whichultimately means more training opportunities than in-person classes could ever provide.As more organizations switch to or increase virtual training programs, learninghow to excel in designing and delivering those programs is critical.  The Virtual TrainingGuidebook, second edition, is aresource that will make the difference for beginners and veterans alike. It is acomprehensive and accessible manual for anyone who needs to create robustemployee training solutions that solve real-world business challenges. Novicesand experienced training professionals will find field-tested advice onchoosing the right technology for their organization’s training needs,designing and facilitating classes that help all participants level up theirskills, developing more engaging activities for learners, measuring success, andturning virtual training programs into valuable contributors to talentdevelopment and the bottom line. The new edition includes:Step-by-step instructions for designers, facilitators, producers,administrators, and participants on how to enhance their efficiency and    effectivenessDozens of new and updated case studies and practical checklists,templates, and worksheetsExpanded coverage of accessibility, hybrid learning, and immersivetechnologiesA look at what’s trending in global classrooms and mobile technology Looking for a workbook onimplementing key lessons from the guidebook? Be sure to check out the companionvolume, Virtual Training Tools and Templates, featuring 185 checklists,questionnaires, templates, and other practical tools. These two volumescombined cover what you need to know to design and deliver successful virtualtraining.

Turn to the Definitive Guide for All Your Consulting QuestionsATD's Handbook for Consultants unpacks what it takes to run a successful consulting practice that delivers world-class solutions for clients all with the benefits of a self-directed work life. As companies and organizations become increasingly strategic with how they use employee resources, more are engaging external consultants as highly skilled temporary labor when they lack the specialized expertise to handle their growing needs. Without the staffing flexibility to complete special projects that require more employee hours and specialized skills, companies recognize the benefits of fresh perspectives, new ideas, outside opinions, and the speed and efficiency of an expert consultant who in many cases has already tackled similar challenges with other companies.Consulting is at the top of the list of career moves for talent development professionals and others who have unique skill sets and expertise. Whether you're considering branching out on your own, you've just launched and are struggling to keep yourself afloat, or you're looking to take your business to the next level, this book will help you clarify your "why" and make your transition a soft landing. Learn to set a business strategy, write winning business proposals, and market your products and services. Gain perspectives on multiple consulting career paths-from forming an independent consultancy to joining a boutique consulting practice to consulting with a large company.Edited by consulting powerhouse Elaine Biech, this book is broken into five parts:Exploring consulting: So you want to be a consultant Getting started: Plan your consulting futureDelivering results: The work of a consultantDeveloping business: Find and keep clientsFocusing on your future: Define success your wayTap into the sage wisdom, actionable takeaways, and practical tools in this book, and set yourself apart from the competition on your journey to becoming a successful consultant.

The Definitive Resource for the Talent Development ProfessionThe TDBoK™ Guide: Talent Development Body of Knowledge, second edition, is a comprehensive collection of TD concepts, definitions, methodologies, and examples that lays the foundation and guiding principles for those who develop talent in the workplace. Created by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), this reference sets the gold standard for the learning and talent development profession. The first iteration of the TDBok was made available in 2020 through an ATD subscription product. ATD is delighted to present this updated and revised edition in book format.Grounded in and offering a deep dive of ATD's Talent Development Capability Model, the TDBoK Guide goes beyond the core foundational aspects of training and development and supports the approach that-to be most effective?TD professionals need to develop personal and professional capabilities to impact organizational capability.Covering the TD field's 23 key disciplines (or capability areas), the TDBoK Guide is divided into three sections that align with the Capability Model's three domains-personal, professional, and organizational. This second edition?developed by ATD in partnership with industry expert Elaine Biech?includes comprehensive updates based on feedback from the field, more than 100 subject matter expert contributors, and curated perspectives from thousands of publications.For those preparing to obtain certifications offered by ATD?ATD CI's certification programs, the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), or the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)?the TDBoK Guide also serves as a helpful resource for exam preparation.ATD's TDBoK Guide is the differentiator for the field?a resource that every TD professional needs to grow in their careers, today and in the future.

LIKE FILM SCHOOL FOR TRAINERS! Film and edit effective training videos-using your smartphone.Whether you're a facilitator, instructional designer, or L&D department of one, you don't need a fancy DSLR camera or film crew to create successful training videos. All you really need is a learning strategy, a good production plan, and a smartphone camera. Informed by his 30-year career in training and media, including his time as learning executive with the BBC, author Jonathan Halls is committed to best practices in video production that will actually help your learners to learn, and without a giant strain on your resources.With straightforward and accessible language, in Creating Training Videos you'll get:The intersection of media and learning research: Uncover how your videos can effectively provoke learning.Best practices for instructional video: Create a smart outline for your instructional video, creatively use repetition, highlight schemas that are familiar to your audience, and more. Visual grammar: Learn rules of film that you can put into effect immediately, like framing your shots and selecting the best shot sizes to more powerfully support learning.Planning your pictures: Gain a practical framework for mapping out the elements of your video using storyboards, shot formulas, and narrative templates designed to meet various training needs. Understand how picture, graphics, spoken word, and more come together to tell your story.Your videographer's toolkit: An honest discussion of essential gear, helpful gear, and the serious tools you might consider for your toolkit.Filming with your smartphone: Learn how to best light, stabilize, and frame your shots using the tool you already have in your pocket.Editing and workflow: Stitch shots together for a powerful final product that supports learning, no matter what software you decide to use (yes, even an app on your phone!), and workflow considerations that satisfy all of your stakeholders.With 96 percent of organizations using video as a key modality for workplace learning and 62 percent of organizations posting video (for L&D and other purposes) to YouTube, the ability to produce video is a sought-after skill in the L&D world. Creating Training Videos teaches you step-by-step how to plan, film, and edit smart instructional content?using only a smartphone and without compromising quality and success.

Develop a Quality Management System to Support Learner and Organizational GoalsQuality management is collectively all the activities and processes that ensure your learning products meet the standard your organization is committed to. All errors have consequences that compromise that standard. Organizational outcomes are compromised if learners can't complete e-learning courses due to navigation errors like broken hyperlinks or slides with buttons leading nowhere. Stakeholders and subject matter experts are embarrassed when learners walk away confused and with no clue how the content helps them with their job. Some learners are excluded from the experience entirely if accessibility measures aren't in place. And so on.In Quality Management in Learning and Development, you will learn to mitigate negative consequences. Go beyond checklists for correcting typos and incorrect branding, and instead consider the bigger picture. Define your organizational standard for quality, and learn how to create your own quality management system to support it. Explore how ultimately everyone is responsible for quality, and implement guidelines and policies that keep people accountable. Make sure everyone has the tools, templates, and support they need to support the standard's guidelines. This book equips you with resources and insights from the field that are ready for you to adapt to your own organization.For instructional designers and managers of the learning function, and even for the resource-strapped department of one, this book can help you step off the hamster wheel of fretful last-minute checks and re-work. Instead step into a proactive process that facilitates quality and results. Rather than agonizing over a broken hyperlink in an already-launched presentation when you've moved onto the next urgent project, feel confident in the quality management system that helps you and your stakeholders produce successful content from the outset.

Sometimes SMEs can cause problems for your instructional design project. But have you done everything you could to understand, communicate with, and involve your SMEs successfully? From years of experience, there are guidelines for working well with everyone on the design team¿but you must include considerations for SMEs. Learn from the good and the bad examples presented, plus use the charts to help you plan for better ISD-SME relationships.