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ATD Research: TD Professionals Are Embracing the Science Behind Talent Development

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The Association for Talent Development’s new research found that TD professionals and organizations are having conversations about the science of learning.

The Association for Talent Development’s new research found that TD professionals and organizations are having conversations about the science of learning.

Published Thu Oct 24 2024

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[Alexandria, VA], October 24, 2024— New research by the Association for Talent Development (ATD)found that most talent development professionals often or always apply the science of learning when designing learning programs.

[Alexandria, VA], October 24, 2024—New research by the Association for Talent Development (ATD)found that most talent development professionals often or always apply the science of learning when designing learning programs.

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The science of learning is a research-based field that works to further the understanding of learning, learning innovation, and instructional methodologies, according to ATD’s Capabilities for Talent Development .

The science of learning is a research-based field that works to further the understanding of learning, learning innovation, and instructional methodologies, according to ATD’s Capabilities for Talent Development.

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Key findings from The Science of Learning: Embracing the Science Behind TD , sponsored by Open Sesame , include:

Key findings from The Science of Learning: Embracing the Science Behind TD, sponsored by Open Sesame, include:

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    TD professionals are knowledgeable about the science of learning and apply it to their work often. More than 75 percent of TD professionals are capable, advanced, or experts in the science of learning.

    TD professionals are knowledgeable about the science of learning and apply it to their work often. More than 75 percent of TD professionals are capable, advanced, or experts in the science of learning.

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    Most TD professionals have recently received education on the science of learning. Three quarters of TD professionals have received education or training on the science of learning in the last four years.

    Most TD professionals have recently received education on the science of learning. Three quarters of TD professionals have received education or training on the science of learning in the last four years.

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    Today, organizations are having conversations about the science of learning as often as they had them in 2017. Thirty-seven percent of organizations reported that their TD functions were having conversations about it.

    Today, organizations are having conversations about the science of learning as often as they had them in 2017. Thirty-seven percent of organizations reported that their TD functions were having conversations about it.

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“Thirty-four percent of respondents report that applying the science of learning to their learning initiatives can be a challenging task,” according to the report. “Many respondents say that it can be difficult to get buy-in from stakeholders when it comes to implementing best practices from research. Many also find it challenging if their colleagues don’t possess the same level of knowledge as they do about the science of learning.”

“Thirty-four percent of respondents report that applying the science of learning to their learning initiatives can be a challenging task,” according to the report. “Many respondents say that it can be difficult to get buy-in from stakeholders when it comes to implementing best practices from research. Many also find it challenging if their colleagues don’t possess the same level of knowledge as they do about the science of learning.”

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ATD surveyed 340 talent development professionals about their level of knowledge on the science of learning, how they apply the science of learning to their work, and how they develop their knowledge and skills in this area.

ATD surveyed 340 talent development professionals about their level of knowledge on the science of learning, how they apply the science of learning to their work, and how they develop their knowledge and skills in this area.

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ATD is hosting a free webinar about the report on November 1 at 2 p.m. ET.

ATD is hosting a free webinar about the report on November 1 at 2 p.m. ET.

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About ATD

About ATD

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The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world’s largest professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees, improve performance, and help to achieve results for the organizations they serve. Established in 1943, the association was previously known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world’s largest professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees, improve performance, and help to achieve results for the organizations they serve. Established in 1943, the association was previously known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).

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ATD’s members come from more than 100 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports TD professionals who gather locally in volunteer-led US chapters and international member networks and with international strategic partners.

ATD’s members come from more than 100 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports TD professionals who gather locally in volunteer-led US chapters and international member networks and with international strategic partners.

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For more information, visit td.org .

For more information, visit td.org.

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