Press Releases

ATD research links knowledge sharing and knowledge management to a strong culture of learning. (Alexandria, VA) July 7, 2020—New research from the Association for Talent Development shows...

(Alexandria, VA), July 1, 2020—The Association for Talent Development (ATD) honored 66 organizations from Australia, Canada, India, Kenya, Macao, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan,...

(Alexandria, VA) June 30, 2020—In Designing for Modern Learning: Beyond ADDIE and SAM (ATD Press, June 2020), L&D experts Crystal Kadakia and Lisa M.D. Owens introduce the Owens-Kadakia...

(Alexandria, VA), June 25, 2020—During a virtual awards recognition celebration, the Association for Talent Development (ATD) recognized organizations and individuals for their excellence...

The following is a Q&A with MJ Hall and Laleh Patel, the editors of Leading the Learning Function, Tools and Techniques for Organizational Impact, an ATD Press publication about how...

(Alexandria, VA) June 16, 2020—The Association for Talent Development is delighted to announce the publication of Leading the Learning Function: Tools and Techniques for Organizational...

The following is a Q&A with Sharon Boller and Laura Fletcher, the authors of Design Thinking for Training and Development: Creating Learning Journeys That Get Results, an ATD how-to guide...

(Alexandria, VA) June 10, 2020—A human- and learner-centered approach to training and development efforts is important to help businesses realize strategic learning impact. To help advance...

New ATD research finds that less than half of all TD functions align strategies to business goals. (Alexandria, VA) June 9, 2020—Talent development functions have room to improve their...

Nancy Duarte, Marcus Buckingham, Keith Ferrazzi, Erica Dhawan, Patti Sanchez, and Ken Blanchard are among the leading thinkers and visionaries to speak at ATD’s virtual learning event. (...

ATD study finds that managers and employees lack the time to participate in the performance improvement process. (Alexandria, VA) May 7, 2020—When it comes to performance management, many...

The following is a Q&A with Bob Wiltfong and Tim Ito, the authors The Business Speak Dictionary: Uncovering the Origins and True Meanings of Business Speak, an ATD book that decodes nearly...

Dictionary of business terms “moves the needle” and demystifies business speak. (Alexandria, VA) May 5, 2020—The Association for Talent Development releases The Business Speak Dictionary:...

The following is a Q&A with Rance Greene, the author of Instructional Story Design, the latest book from ATD Press about how to write and develop stories for training. How did you get...

(Alexandria, VA) April 28, 2020—Stories are a common language. They are memorable, actionable, and emotional, making them perfect for training and instructional design. In Instructional...

This new learning experience includes 100 hours of content that aligns to the ATD Talent Development Capability Model. (Alexandria, VA) April 23, 2020—In these unprecedented times, the...

The following is a Q&A with Sophie Oberstein, the author of 10 Steps to Successful Coaching, 2 Edition—the latest book from ATD Press about how to build your coaching skills. Why a second...

(Alexandria, VA), April 21, 2020—The Association for Talent Development (ATD) announces the release of 10 Steps to Successful Coaching, 2nd Edition. In this updated edition, Sophie...

ATD research highlights the need for a strong personal- and digital-safety culture within workplaces. (Alexandria, VA) March 13, 2020—To minimize the occurrence of physical and digital harm...

ATD research finds strong employee and organizational benefits when a sales onboarding program is in place. (Alexandria, VA) March 31, 2020—Sales onboarding can lead to faster productivity...