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Are you being asked to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the learning programs you created for your company, but don’t know where to start and have limited resources? Measure Learning Impact Despite Limited ResourcesYear after year, talent development professionals report that lack of time, lack of support or partnership from stakeholders, and limited budgets are key barriers to measuring and evaluating their learning programs. Measurement and Evaluation on a Shoestring offers TD professionals a process to measure what matters to the organization with the tools and resources they have available. M&E pro Alaina Szlachta applies the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to provide guidance, quick tips, and shortcuts for making measurement easier while still demonstrating the value and impact of organizational learning.With this book, you will learn to ask the right questions, brainstorm metrics to evaluate learning, and build a measurement strategy that fits your needs. It also guides you on integrating measurement and evaluation into your instructional design approach from the beginning as well as using and analyzing data sources you might already have. You’ll discover how to build stakeholder relationships to secure buy-in and when to look beyond your expertise for external support and technology.The Association for Talent Development’s On a Shoestring series helps professionals successfully execute core topics in training and talent development when facing limitations of time, money, staff, and other resources. Using the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to problem solving, this series is designed for practitioners who work as a department of one; for new or “accidental” trainers, instructional designers, and learning managers who need fast, inexpensive access to practical strategies that work; and for those who work for small organizations or in industries that have limited training and development resources.

A Complete & Practical Toolkit for Successful Virtual TrainingCreate the most effective virtual training solutions for your organization by using the right tools for the right learning situation. In this updated edition of Virtual Training Tools and Templates, online learning pioneer Cindy Huggett expands on her first edition by adding more than 80 new tools and sharing her most powerful ones to help training professionals create engaging virtual learning that leads to results. Whether you're a training program manager, designer, facilitator, or producer, you'll find expert guidance on selecting the right technology, working with IT colleagues, designing creative programs, developing activities, and facilitating experiences to engage and inspire learners.The new edition includes:185 checklists, worksheets, questionnaires, templates, and other training and learning aids that provide accessible, effective virtual learning for everyoneTips on incorporating the latest trends in hybrid, immersive, and global classroomsMore than a dozen tools for measuring your program's success so you can move forward with confidenceResources to make the behind-the-scenes work of producers and administrators more effectiveFor a complete reference on virtual training, see Cindy's companion volume, The Virtual Training Guidebook, second edition, which offers step-by-step advice for planning, designing, and building high-impact programs. These two volumes combined cover what you need to know to design and deliver successful virtual training.

Design Effective E-Learning Courses Despite Limited ResourcesHave you suddenly been asked to put together an e-learning course, but you have limited experience, time, or resources to do so? This happens often, and you're not alone. E-Learning Design on a Shoestring offers talent development professionals a process for designing and developing e-learning courses, without breaking the bank. E-learning expert Marina Arshavskiy applies the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to provide guidance, quick tips, and shortcuts for creating meaningful asynchronous learning experiences.With this book, you will learn to tap into learner motivation and engagement; create e-learning scripts, storyboards, and prototypes; and build inexpensive yet effective interactivity in your courses. It also guides you on saving time and money by auditing existing e-learning content and creating reusable content. You'll discover how to manage e-learning projects efficiently, select technology that meets your course needs, and secure buy-in for current and future e-learning efforts.The Association for Talent Development's On a Shoestring series helps professionals successfully execute core topics in training and talent development when facing limitations of time, money, staff, and other resources. Using the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to problem solving, this series is designed for practitioners who work as a department of one; for new or "accidental" trainers, instructional designers, and learning managers who need fast, inexpensive access to practical strategies that work; and for those who work for small organizations or in industries that have limited training and development resources.

Get the Toolbox You Need to Design for All LearnersDesign for All Learners empowers instructional designers, trainers, and all talent development professionals to create learning experiences that are accessible to and inclusive of all people. Learn from practitioners’ vulnerable lived experiences, moving stories, and practical advice. Written with accessibility, inclusion, and L&D experts and edited by Sarah Mercier, this book will help you ensure that individuals can fully participate in the talent development and training programs you offer.Adopt a progress-over-perfection approach, and take steps to build momentum toward accessible, inclusive design. Start with shifting your mindset to consider that all learners are people who have unique experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities—and that learning design should be built for people, not just to compliance standards. Find what you need to know about designing for the modality you’re using to reach learners—from e-learning and job aids to training in the physical and virtual classroom. Gain a clearer understanding of requirements and standards, and then explore strategic tactics to foster an inclusive mindset throughout your organization.Anyone involved with the practice of design in the learning and development will benefit from the wide range of perspectives and techniques offered, whether you’re a team of one or work in an organization with a variety of resources. If your goal is to become a better designer, developer, teacher, and leader, this book presents a packed toolbox to do so. It will change everything you think you know. Use it as a guide in your journey to accessible, inclusive design for all.

The Definitive A-to-ZGuidebook on Virtual Training Is your virtual traininggetting the results you want? The ability to deliver training at any time andto any location allows maximum flexibility for organizations and learners, whichultimately means more training opportunities than in-person classes could ever provide.As more organizations switch to or increase virtual training programs, learninghow to excel in designing and delivering those programs is critical. The Virtual TrainingGuidebook, second edition, is aresource that will make the difference for beginners and veterans alike. It is acomprehensive and accessible manual for anyone who needs to create robustemployee training solutions that solve real-world business challenges. Novicesand experienced training professionals will find field-tested advice onchoosing the right technology for their organization's training needs,designing and facilitating classes that help all participants level up theirskills, developing more engaging activities for learners, measuring success, andturning virtual training programs into valuable contributors to talentdevelopment and the bottom line. The new edition includes:Step-by-step instructions for designers, facilitators, producers,administrators, and participants on how to enhance their efficiency and effectivenessDozens of new and updated case studies and practical checklists,templates, and worksheetsExpanded coverage of accessibility, hybrid learning, and immersivetechnologiesA look at what's trending in global classrooms and mobile technologyLooking for a workbook onimplementing key lessons from the guidebook? Be sure to check out the companionvolume, Virtual Training Tools and Templates, featuring 185 checklists,questionnaires, templates, and other practical tools. These two volumescombined cover what you need to know to design and deliver successful virtualtraining.

Turn to the Definitive Guide for All Your Consulting QuestionsATD's Handbook for Consultants unpacks what it takes to run a successful consulting practice that delivers world-class solutions for clients all with the benefits of a self-directed work life.As companies and organizations become increasingly strategic with how they use employee resources, more are engaging external consultants as highly skilled temporary labor when they lack the specialized expertise to handle their growing needs. Without the staffing flexibility to complete special projects that require more employee hours and specialized skills, companies recognize the benefits of fresh perspectives, new ideas, outside opinions, and the speed and efficiency of an expert consultant who in many cases has already tackled similar challenges with other companies.Consulting is at the top of the list of career moves for talent development professionals and others who have unique skill sets and expertise. Whether you're considering branching out on your own, you've just launched and are struggling to keep yourself afloat, or you're looking to take your business to the next level, this book will help you clarify your "why" and make your transition a soft landing. Learn to set a business strategy, write winning business proposals, and market your products and services. Gain perspectives on multiple consulting career paths-from forming an independent consultancy to joining a boutique consulting practice to consulting with a large company.Edited by consulting powerhouse Elaine Biech, this book is broken into five parts:Exploring consulting: So you want to be a consultant Getting started: Plan your consulting futureDelivering results: The work of a consultantDeveloping business: Find and keep clientsFocusing on your future: Define success your wayTap into the sage wisdom, actionable takeaways, and practical tools in this book, and set yourself apart from the competition on your journey to becoming a successful consultant.

The Definitive Resource for the Talent Development ProfessionThe TDBoK™ Guide: Talent Development Body of Knowledge, second edition, is a comprehensive collection of TD concepts, definitions, methodologies, and examples that lays the foundation and guiding principles for those who develop talent in the workplace. Created by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), this reference sets the gold standard for the learning and talent development profession. The first iteration of the TDBok was made available in 2020 through an ATD subscription product. ATD is delighted to present this updated and revised edition in book format.Grounded in and offering a deep dive of ATD's Talent Development Capability Model, the TDBoK Guide goes beyond the core foundational aspects of training and development and supports the approach that-to be most effective?TD professionals need to develop personal and professional capabilities to impact organizational capability.Covering the TD field's 23 key disciplines (or capability areas), the TDBoK Guide is divided into three sections that align with the Capability Model's three domains-personal, professional, and organizational. This second edition?developed by ATD in partnership with industry expert Elaine Biech?includes comprehensive updates based on feedback from the field, more than 100 subject matter expert contributors, and curated perspectives from thousands of publications.For those preparing to obtain certifications offered by ATD?ATD CI's certification programs, the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), or the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)?the TDBoK Guide also serves as a helpful resource for exam preparation.ATD's TDBoK Guide is the differentiator for the field?a resource that every TD professional needs to grow in their careers, today and in the future.

LIKE FILM SCHOOL FOR TRAINERS! Film and edit effective training videos-using your smartphone.Whether you're a facilitator, instructional designer, or L&D department of one, you don't need a fancy DSLR camera or film crew to create successful training videos. All you really need is a learning strategy, a good production plan, and a smartphone camera. Informed by his 30-year career in training and media, including his time as learning executive with the BBC, author Jonathan Halls is committed to best practices in video production that will actually help your learners to learn, and without a giant strain on your resources.With straightforward and accessible language, in Creating Training Videos you'll get:The intersection of media and learning research: Uncover how your videos can effectively provoke learning.Best practices for instructional video: Create a smart outline for your instructional video, creatively use repetition, highlight schemas that are familiar to your audience, and more. Visual grammar: Learn rules of film that you can put into effect immediately, like framing your shots and selecting the best shot sizes to more powerfully support learning.Planning your pictures: Gain a practical framework for mapping out the elements of your video using storyboards, shot formulas, and narrative templates designed to meet various training needs. Understand how picture, graphics, spoken word, and more come together to tell your story.Your videographer's toolkit: An honest discussion of essential gear, helpful gear, and the serious tools you might consider for your toolkit.Filming with your smartphone: Learn how to best light, stabilize, and frame your shots using the tool you already have in your pocket.Editing and workflow: Stitch shots together for a powerful final product that supports learning, no matter what software you decide to use (yes, even an app on your phone!), and workflow considerations that satisfy all of your stakeholders.With 96 percent of organizations using video as a key modality for workplace learning and 62 percent of organizations posting video (for L&D and other purposes) to YouTube, the ability to produce video is a sought-after skill in the L&D world. Creating Training Videos teaches you step-by-step how to plan, film, and edit smart instructional content?using only a smartphone and without compromising quality and success.