The Talent Development Platform

Putting People First in Social Change Organizations The Talent Development Platform is about results driventalent development for social change. Written by seasoned nonprofitexperts, this book provides a holistic process for creating anin-house training and talent development program. The TalentDevelopment Platform offers organizations the tools forensuring their professional development systems are successfulthrough regular feedback loops, tailored for learning styles, andspecific to their organization. Detailed case studies provideinsight into the strategies used by organizations that haveimplemented the Talent Development Platform, and interviews withexperts in the field give readers a handle on the most currentthinking. Robust resource guides facilitate the talent developmentprocess, and online access to the Talent Development Platform andassessments help streamline the workflow. Social change organizations make the most of limited resources,but often overlook developing the talent they already have. Thisbook gives readers a plan for finding and nurturing their internaltalent to reduce turnover and improve organizational efficiency.More specifically the book helps organizations: Develop organizational, department, and position specificcompetencies. Create and revise job descriptions. Assess staff and volunteer proficiency levels with createdcompetencies. Determine staff and volunteer learning styles. Establish professional development goals and objectives tied tostrategic goals. Implement professional development with on the job learning,mentoring, and training. Calculate a return on talent investment. Evaluate talent development implementation and proficiencylevel changes. Implementing the Talent Development Platform provides organizationswith tangible benefits in the form of lower turnover and greateroutput (without the burnout) from employees and volunteers, as wellas intangible benefits that make organizations more attractive totop talent.

Enhance Your Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence is about people. And so is talent development (TD). For TD professionals to succeed, they must be comfortable with all aspects of working with people. The best tool for their success is emotional intelligence. Part of the ATD Soft Skills Series, Emotional Intelligence in Talent Development is your resource for developing your emotional intelligence skills. Expert Patrick Malone explains emotional intelligence and explores its five dimensions: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. He examines why emotional intelligence matters to the self, to organizations, and to your business, along with the barriers you face when building these competencies. While improving your emotional intelligence can seem daunting, Malone demonstrates that developing strong emotional intelligence is attainable by examining real-world challenges that TD professionals face. Learn how to manage the stress of constantly doing more with less; focus on one task at a time and do it well; effectively communicate your message; and identify and address conflict. Included are reflection questions and exercises to practice and test your development. Other books in the series: Adaptability in Talent Development Creativity in Talent Development Teamwork in Talent Development Influence in Talent Development

As an increasing number of individuals go to work in the nonprofit sector, nonprofit managers need support on how best to build their human resource management capacity. They need to know what systems to examine, what questions to ask, and how to ensure they are managing people in a legal manner and as effectively as possible given their particular resource constraints. Important questions include: Do we have a clear philosophy, one that aligns with our nonprofit mission and values and allows us to treat our employees as the professionals they are? How do we select, develop, and retain the best people who will produce high value, high performance work, and how do we do so with limited resources? How do we effectively manage our mix of volunteers and paid staff? What do we need to consider to ensure diverse people work together in a harmonious fashion? With all-new chapters written by the top scholars in the field of nonprofit HRM, these are but a few of the many questions that are addressed in this timely volume. These scholars delve into their particular areas of expertise, offering a comprehensive look at theories and trends; legal and ethical issues; how to build HRM from recruitment, management, labor relations, to training and appraisal; as well as topics in diversity, technology, and paid versus volunteer workforce management. This essential handbook offers all core topic coverage as well as countless insider insights, additional resource lists, and tool sets for practical application. With chapters grounded in existing research, but also connecting research to practice for those in the field, The Nonprofit Human Resource Management Handbook will be required reading for a generation of scholars, students, and practitioners of nonprofit human resource management.

With case studies of conversations in practice and sample questions to promote dialogue, this practical book describes five types of conversations that can help employees, managers, and talent development professionals align their goals and future plans and make better decisions. --

Talent development professionals increasingly are being asked to show results of their efforts and how those efforts impact the organization's bottom line. But to do so, TD pros need to speak the language of the C-suite and understand what drives their business. This TD at Work collection, "A Strategic Approach to Talent Development," gives TD pros those necessary tools.

Position your consultancy for longevity and growth. "How do I position a talent development business for lasting success?” is a question Stephen L. Cohen fields regularly. In his practice, he hears it posed countless times in countless ways by independent consultants, corporate executives, and training suppliers alike. Cohen fills The Complete Guide to Building and Growing a Talent Development Firm with answers. And it is why he has organized this guidebook by key milestones for establishing a successful consultancy --one specifically focused on content, delivery, and instruction. Whether you want to start your own firm or take the next steps to grow, Cohen has been in your shoes. In his 40-year career in talent development, a deep understanding of industry best practices --and their nuances --has guided his many efforts to found, expand, merge, and even sell thriving talent development firms. Delve into timeless lessons for getting your talent development firm off the ground and start moving your business forward. You'll find sage advice on overcoming barriers to success and tips for handling potential industry disruptions. Learn to: Execute your business vision and carry it out efficiently and effectively. Win over customers and build repeat business. Pave your way to growth in new and existing markets. Build a consultancy that survives and thrives the tests of time.

Training and Development: The Intersection of Communication and Talent Development in the Modern Workplace

"The Talent Powered Organization" shows how businesses and organizations must treat talent as a strategic issue so that their operations are focused on growing the workforce talent on which they depend.