-Engaging, research-informed content made simple and actionable - Interactive experiences that help learning stick - Resources and strategies to apply immediately - A welcoming space for discussion and community

Learning Objectives: By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:  - Explain why business acumen is critical for effective work as a talent development professional.  - Differentiate between what business acumen is and is not in the context of talent development, clarifying misconceptions and defining its relevance.   - Construct a personalized business acumen handbook using a structured, repeatable framework and process.   - Design strategies to close personal business acumen gaps by identifying sources, practices, and tools (including AI) for ongoing learning.  - Apply business acumen insights to common scenarios within the work of talent development.  This program takes place at multiple locations across the United States and Internationally.

Identify the need for adapting learning material. Match potential adaptions with the learning outcomes. Compare strategies to use learning materials based on learning requirements.

Identify typical components of a learning ecosystem. Identify decision-making roles for ecosystem stakeholders. Recognize common administrative tasks. Identify key considerations for considering new technology.

Describe examples of innovative learning technologies and how they fit into a learning technology ecosystem. Describe considerations for selecting platforms, identifying data integration needs, and understanding key administration requirements. Identify the key stakeholders and partners in a learning technology ecosystem. Recognize critical administration aspects of a learning technology ecosystem.

Record demonstrations, assessments, and interactive simulations. Add images, animation, text, and Flash video. Publish completed lessons for multiple audiences. Create custom object styles. Work with themes, widgets, and interactions. Create and use a project template. Create an accessible project. Integrate with a learning management system

Record demonstrations, assessments, and interactive simulations. Add images, animation, text, and Flash video. Publish completed lessons for multiple audiences. Create custom object styles. Work with themes, widgets, and interactions. Create and use a project template. Create an accessible project. Integrate with a learning management system This program takes place at multiple locations across the United State and Internationally.

Learning Objectives: Gain a comprehensive understanding of applying adult learning and cognitive science theory to help you improve your talent development efforts. See adult learning principles in action through ATD expert facilitation and course design and activities. Apply your learning through case studies, reflections, peer collaboration, and a personalized project. Earn an industry-recognized adult education certificate, continuing education credits, and an ATD digital badge to share with your networks. This program takes place at multiple locations across the United States and Internationally.

Apply adult learning and cognitive science principles to real settings. Employ templates and tools to assess learning needs Evaluate learning content for adult learning and cognitive science principles. Implement methods that engage and motivate adult learners. Apply strategies for extending the classroom learning environment. Produce plans for supporting the transfer of learning. Create a plan to measure learning with the use of an evaluation model. Choose an appropriate technology to meet a particular need. Communicate learning concepts in alignment with communication principles.

Classify options for learning beyond the traditional classroom environment. Recognize learning needs when selecting learning options. Recognize connections among learning objectives, intended learning outcomes, and learning options. Examine factors that promote learning and knowledge retention. Apply strategies for extending learning beyond the classroom environment.