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ATD Recognizes Excellence in Talent Development (May 2016)

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Tue May 24 2016

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During its 2016 International Conference & Exposition held in Denver, CO, the Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, recognized organizations and individuals for their excellence and contributions across the talent development field. The event was held at the Denver Performing Arts Complex on May 23.

During its 2016 International Conference & Exposition held in Denver, CO, the Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, recognized organizations and individuals for their excellence and contributions across the talent development field. The event was held at the Denver Performing Arts Complex on May 23.

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“The ATD Awards Ceremony is an event dedicated to recognizing excellence,” said Tony Bingham, ATD President and CEO. “Individuals are recognized for their dedication to and passion for developing talent. Winning organizations demonstrate how learning can increase the performance and success of organizations worldwide.”

“The ATD Awards Ceremony is an event dedicated to recognizing excellence,” said Tony Bingham, ATD President and CEO. “Individuals are recognized for their dedication to and passion for developing talent. Winning organizations demonstrate how learning can increase the performance and success of organizations worldwide.”

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Individual honorees included:

Individual honorees included:

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    Liz Wiseman – Champion of Talent Development Award

    Liz Wiseman – Champion of Talent Development Award

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    Ruth Colvin Clark – Distinguished Contribution Award

    Ruth Colvin Clark – Distinguished Contribution Award

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    James Vesper – ATD Dissertation Award.

    James Vesper – ATD Dissertation Award.

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On the organization side, ATD recognized Tencent Holdings Limited with the association’s Innovation in Talent Development Award. Rotary International received the CPLP Employer award.

On the organization side, ATD recognized Tencent Holdings Limited with the association’s Innovation in Talent Development Award. Rotary International received the CPLP Employer award.

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ATD also honored the 2015 Excellence in Practice Award winners, recognized for results achieved through the use of practices and solutions from the entire scope of workplace learning and talent development.

ATD also honored the 2015 Excellence in Practice Award winners, recognized for results achieved through the use of practices and solutions from the entire scope of workplace learning and talent development.

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Thirty-one awards and 32 citations were presented in 10 categories: career development, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, facilitating organizational change, integrated talent management, learning technologies, managing the learning function, organizational learning and development, performance improvement, and sales enablement. Awards are presented to organizations with proven practices that have delivered measurable and sustained results. Citations are awarded for those practices that show significant promise.

Thirty-one awards and 32 citations were presented in 10 categories: career development, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, facilitating organizational change, integrated talent management, learning technologies, managing the learning function, organizational learning and development, performance improvement, and sales enablement. Awards are presented to organizations with proven practices that have delivered measurable and sustained results. Citations are awarded for those practices that show significant promise.

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The organizations selected to receive Excellence in Practice Awards are:

The organizations selected to receive Excellence in Practice Awards are:

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Belle Worldwide Limited (a member of Belle International), Shenzhen, China

Belle Worldwide Limited (a member of Belle International), Shenzhen, China

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Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio

Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio

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Chailease Finance Co., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan

Chailease Finance Co., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan

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Dubai Police Department, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai Police Department, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Eczacıbaşı Holding, Istanbul, Turkey

Eczacıbaşı Holding, Istanbul, Turkey

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Emirates NBD, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Emirates NBD, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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ENN Group, Langfang City, China

ENN Group, Langfang City, China

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Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, California

Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, California

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IBM, Armonk, New York

IBM, Armonk, New York

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ITU AbsorbTech, New Berlin, Wisconsin

ITU AbsorbTech, New Berlin, Wisconsin

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Johnsonville Sausage, LLC, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

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Minor Food Group PLC, Bangkok, Thailand

Minor Food Group PLC, Bangkok, Thailand

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MTR Corporation Limited, Hong Kong

MTR Corporation Limited, Hong Kong

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SAP SE, Walldorf, Germany

SAP SE, Walldorf, Germany

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State Grid Corporation of China, Beijing, China

State Grid Corporation of China, Beijing, China

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Tanfeeth, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tanfeeth, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai, India

Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai, India

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Teknosa İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, Turkey

Teknosa İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, Turkey

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Tencent Holdings Limited, Shenzhen, China

Tencent Holdings Limited, Shenzhen, China

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Turk Ekonomi Bankasi (TEB), Istanbul, Turkey

Turk Ekonomi Bankasi (TEB), Istanbul, Turkey

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Türk Telekom, Altındağ, Turkey

Türk Telekom, Altındağ, Turkey

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Vestel Ticaret A.Ş. Müşteri Hizmetleri, Yunusemre, Turkey

Vestel Ticaret A.Ş. Müşteri Hizmetleri, Yunusemre, Turkey

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Western Union, Englewood, Colorado

Western Union, Englewood, Colorado

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Zurich Insurance Company Ltd., Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd., Zurich, Switzerland

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A complete list of Excellence in Practice award and citation winners can be found on the ATD website .

A complete list of Excellence in Practice award and citation winners can be found on the ATD website.

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About ATD

About ATD

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The Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, is the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations. These professionals help others achieve their full potential by improving their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, is the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations. These professionals help others achieve their full potential by improving their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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ATD’s members come from more than 120 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports the work of professionals locally in more than 125 chapters, international strategic partners, and global member networks.

ATD’s members come from more than 120 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports the work of professionals locally in more than 125 chapters, international strategic partners, and global member networks.

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