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Colin May explains evidence-based methods for giving and receiving real, usable, and helpful feedback  in this issue of TD at Work.

Feedback for Better Performance

These commitments model how to build and set expectations for transparent and authentic conversation in the workplace. This tool was adapted from ATD's DEI in Talent Development Certificate.

Engaging With Each Other

There are now more than 2 million valid podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Have you ever considered how podcasting can relate to your organization’s goals? In this issue of TD at Work, Shannon Martin will explain:What an internal podcast is Where to start Whom to include on your podcast teamHow to record and publish your podcastHow to promote your podcastThe Tools & Resources in this issue are a Podcast Launch Planning Worksheet, an Episode Checklist, and a Technology Checklist.

Internal Podcasts From A to Z

A learning strategy ensures alignment with the organization and helps everyone grow together to accomplish the results needed for competitive advantage. It should clearly show the role of the learning function and how to measure success. Developing a learning strategy that is grounded in the performance needs of the organization is difficult. It takes skills, time, hard work, commitment, and constant monitoring. In this toolkit, adapted from ATD's Forum, you will:Learn the five phases of a strategy process.Read a member case study of Trane Technologies.Receive templates and tools to help you implement a strategy in your organization.

Learning Strategy Toolkit: Sharpening the Saw

By conducting a thorough needs assessment, framing the data, and presenting your findings, you can become an asset to the discussions regarding the overall learning strategy for your organization. Use this Sample Needs Assessment report to see an example of what to include in your reports and ways to frame the data collected. This tool was adapted from ATD's Master Trainer Program. 

Sample Needs Assessment

Research shows that a team’s structure does the heavy lifting when it comes to team effectiveness. Understand and facilitate team coaching, whether within the TD function or with other departments. In this issue of TD at Work, Treca Stark Bourne and Krister Lowe will discuss how to:Confirm that a team is real, create a compelling purpose, and determine the right talent.Ensure a sound team structure and identify a team coach.Make the case for using a science-backed team effectiveness framework.Review case studies of teamwork, highlighting the six conditions of team effectiveness in practice.The Tools & Resources in this issue are a Compelling Team Purpose Template and a Team Charter Template.

Promote Better Team Effectiveness

Use these questions to ensure that the processes and policies of an organization are aligned to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Questions for DEI Alignment

Succession Planning for Today’s Work World

Succession planning is a way your organization can ensure a sufficient source of possible leaders for the future. Use this toll to assess each position against the criteria of importance and retention.

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