The Purpose of the Office: Policies, Systems, and Processes
Release Date: 09/28/2021
Disrupt Traditional Training for Ultimate Behavior Change with Jenny Krengel
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of ATD's , Jenny Krengel, founder and CEO of , the creative force behind the production of micro short films, explains her journey to making the training she wants to take. She describes how to design microlearning that is engaging, fun, and—most importantly—produces desired behavior change. Learn how Vim and Vibe's customers are experiencing performance improvements and how you might infuse a new vibe into your own microlearning.
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Workplace Design for Neuroinclusion with Ludmila Praslova
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of ATD's , Ludmila Praslova, global inclusive talent strategy expert and author of , describes how to design workplaces for maximum neuroinclusion. She creates a compelling case for creating systemic-level strategies for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in organizations. Hear Ludmila's story as an autistic person in the workplace, and gain new ideas from examples of companies with progressive neuroinclusion practices.
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How to Deliver What the Business Needs with Tonika Quick
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of ATD's , Tonika Quick, Enterprise VP of Talent Development for Caesars Entertainment, describes how she is designing the future of talent at her company. Given a blank slate when she started in her role at Caesars, Tonika spent time listening, learning, and honing her problem solving skills. She is now well-poised to deliver what the business needs (hint: it's not always training!), and divulges her secrets to success including her introverted disposition and consultative mindset. Listen to this episode to learn how to be a better advocate for your talent development...
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How to Incorporate Generative AI Into Your L&D Strategy with Josh Cavalier
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of ATD's , Josh Cavalier, AI educator, speaker, author, and host of weekly AI training show Brainpower, describes the challenges and opportunities talent development leaders face when implementing generative AI within the learning and development function. Josh addresses those who may feel overwhelmed by all they need to know and do when it comes to AI and learning, describes the components of a cohesive L&D AI strategy and ecosystem, and explains how TD leaders might best minimize risk around AI.
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What Matters Most about Performance Management with Ashley Walvoord
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of ATD's , Ashley Walvoord, Associate Vice President of Talent Management for Verizon, dishes on performance management. Ash describes the "gray and squishy" areas of performance management - those high-impact moments that she believes can best move the needle for an organization. She provides practical examples of how listeners might choose to implement performance management in their organizations, and makes a compelling case for the role of learning and development throughout the process.
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How to Be an Exceptional Executive Coach with Dr. Nadine Greiner and Becky Davis
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of ATD's , Dr. Nadine Greiner and Becky Davis, executive coaches and co-authors of the ATD Press book, , describe the landscape of executive coaching today and trends gaining importance in the months ahead. They detail the skills needed to be an exceptional executive coach, a four-step process to guide coaches, and practical tips to manage the coach-client relationship. They also share advice for anyone who is ready to start their own executive coaching business.
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How to Be a More Inclusive Leader with Rick Hammell
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of ATD's , Rick Hammell, author, entrepreneur, and founder of the groundbreaking expertise-enabled technology platform Atlas, talks about inclusive leadership. He shares practical advice about how to be an inclusive leader and explains how to scale such efforts for an organization's leadership development endeavors. Learn which organizations are doing this well, the role of culture, and how you can get started on your journey toward more inclusive leadership today.
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How to Think Differently About Change with Amii Barnard-Bahn
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of ATD's , former Fortune 5 executive and CHRO Amii Barnard-Bahn shares a powerful message about the nature of change. Amii thoughtfully deconstructs change and suggests a new mindset for approaching it. She offers practical tips and examples for ways TD leaders can build momentum for change initiatives and sustain them. And she explains how we all can better prepare ourselves to be more resilient and lead through ambiguity with grace.
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How to Transform the New Hire Experience with Arun Bedi
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of ATD's , Arun Bedi, Senior Fellow at the Human Capital Institute of the Conference Board, unpacks the critical components of a successful new hire experience. He describes some keys to effective onboarding, including best practices he uncovered when running VISA's onboarding boot camp. Listen and learn how to create a high-impact new hire experience that meets the goals of your organization and employees. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
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An Interview with the 2023 Chief Learning Officer of the Year
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of ATD's , we're talking to 2023 Chief Learning Officer of the Year, Michelle Braden, who is Vice President of Global Talent Development at WEX. Michelle describes her career journey, including the moments that have shaped who she is as a leader today. She admonishes listeners to lead with empathy, keep things simple, and invest in developing their people at all costs.
info_outlineThis series features Chris Yeh, writer, investor, entrepreneur, and co-author of Blitzscaling, the book that explains how to build world-changing companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and Airbnb in record time. Chris chats with members of CTDO Next—a group of talent development executives who are shaping the future of learning—about the purpose of the office in the 2021 world of work. John Coné, CTDO Next Catalyst, is the series moderator.
In this episode, Chris talks to Jim Woolsey, President of Defense Acquisition University, about the purpose of the office to shape policies, systems, and processes.