It’s difficult to predict what the workplace will look like in 5 years – but are talent development professionals (and their employers) ready to make changes and adapt to the future of work? In this study we’ll explore future readiness and how TD professionals are keeping their skills relevant and up to date; important skills for the future of talent development; and predictions about how technologies will evolve and impact trainers and the learning they provide.
Key findings from the report:
Rocki Basel, Ph.D. joined the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in 2022 as the associate director of research. Before joining ATD, she was a researcher for other national membership organizations. Her research interests include workplace culture, employee engagement, mental health, and organizational communication. She has a Ph.D. in communication studies from Kent State University.
Tessa is a researcher at ATD. Her research interests include organizational behavior, the future of work, wellbeing, and the impact of digital technology on human behavior. Before joining ATD, Tessa managed business development efforts for IBM.
Mike Conover, Head of Learning Consultation and Delivery at International, has a full-spectrum background in Learning & Development and Change Enablement. With over a decade of experience, Mike's career has always been rooted in adult learning but has touched a number of business units and industries including higher education, marketing, IT, and human resources. In these positions, he spearheaded the development and implementation of successful training programs, resulting in improved customer interactions, heightened brand visibility, and the cultivation of highly skilled teams. In his current role, Mike has helped build the centralized learning and development function from the ground up, overseeing a team of learning professionals, supporting the business through the entire learning and development process, from initial business partnership and needs assessment to final delivery and evaluation.
