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Solutions-Focused Thinking with Kenneth Kwan
Kenneth Kwan talked about solutions-focused thinking as one of the concurrent speakers in the recent PSTD National Conference. He advised leaders to develop possibility thinking, focus on what is working, and helping people take action independently. Kwan shared two stories to illustrate his principles and sang the chorus of a British hit song to make his point.
Solutions-Focused Thinking with Kenneth Kwan
Kenneth Kwan talked about solutions-focused thinking as one of the concurrent speakers in the recent PSTD National Conference. He advised leaders to develop possibility thinking, focus on what is working, and helping people take action independently. Kwan shared two stories to illustrate his principles and sang the chorus of a British hit song to make his point.
Adult Learning
Adult Learner/Student | Image Source: Deposit PhotosSummary. Adult learning focuses on the adult learners’ characteristics or more specifically, their character especially from Jennifer Kavanagh’s perspectives. It will focus on the following characteristics:...
A PRIMER FOR ADDIE (Part 2)
The ADDIE model is a process used by training developers and instructional designers to plan and create effective learning experiences. | Image Source: Water Bear Learning Summary. The implementation phase is where you actually do the project work to produce the...
Featured Articles
Solutions-Focused Thinking with Kenneth Kwan
Kenneth Kwan talked about solutions-focused thinking as one of the concurrent speakers in the recent PSTD National Conference. He advised leaders to develop possibility thinking, focus on what is working, and helping people take action independently. Kwan shared two stories to illustrate his principles and sang the chorus of a British hit song to make his point.
Adult Learning
Adult Learner/Student | Image Source: Deposit PhotosSummary. Adult learning focuses on the adult learners’ characteristics or more specifically, their character especially from Jennifer Kavanagh’s perspectives. It will focus on the following characteristics:...
A PRIMER FOR ADDIE (Part 2)
The ADDIE model is a process used by training developers and instructional designers to plan and create effective learning experiences. | Image Source: Water Bear Learning Summary. The implementation phase is where you actually do the project work to produce the...
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Training Fundamentals (Masterclass)
This 10-hour foundational course aims to introduce the concepts and principles of learning and develop the technical competencies of participants, specifically in the areas of needs analysis and assessment, instructional design and delivery, and evaluation of needs-based and learner-centered training interventions.
Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Towards Design
This 10-hour virtual instructor- led Training Needs Analysis (TNA) provides the basic knowledge and conceptual skills to conduct TNA using “performance gap analysis” and “task analysis”. to Result of the TNA study enables the designer to identify the basic objective and content of a training program.
Managing Learning and Development Function
The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) Foundation, Inc. is a professional organization for practitioners in the field of Training and Development in the Philippines. It is committed to the professional development of its members as well as the development of the profession itself. As one of its flagship programs, PSTD has developed the Certified Training and Development Manager to help leaders in the Talent Development profession become strategic partners in enabling the achievement of business goals through effective management of the talent development function in both virtual and physical environments.
Assessing Training Effectiveness Based on Needs
This course in conducting training evaluation provides a step by step guide to pursuing training effectiveness measurement and evaluation. While there are many approaches to evaluating training effectiveness, a needs-based approach following Donald’s Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation is the most practical and logical framework as it shows how evaluation can be done, aligned to the needs of the organization to establish how a training program contributes to organizational results.
Offered Courses
Training Fundamentals (Masterclass)
This 10-hour foundational course aims to introduce the concepts and principles of learning and develop the technical competencies of participants, specifically in the areas of needs analysis and assessment, instructional design and delivery, and evaluation of needs-based and learner-centered training interventions.
Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Towards Design
This 10-hour virtual instructor- led Training Needs Analysis (TNA) provides the basic knowledge and conceptual skills to conduct TNA using “performance gap analysis” and “task analysis”. to Result of the TNA study enables the designer to identify the basic objective and content of a training program.
Managing Learning and Development Function
The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) Foundation, Inc. is a professional organization for practitioners in the field of Training and Development in the Philippines. It is committed to the professional development of its members as well as the development of the profession itself. As one of its flagship programs, PSTD has developed the Certified Training and Development Manager to help leaders in the Talent Development profession become strategic partners in enabling the achievement of business goals through effective management of the talent development function in both virtual and physical environments.
Assessing Training Effectiveness Based on Needs
This course in conducting training evaluation provides a step by step guide to pursuing training effectiveness measurement and evaluation. While there are many approaches to evaluating training effectiveness, a needs-based approach following Donald’s Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation is the most practical and logical framework as it shows how evaluation can be done, aligned to the needs of the organization to establish how a training program contributes to organizational results.
Training Calendar 2021
| December 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 2021 | Master Trainer Certification Program | Assessing Training Effectiveness Based on Needs  | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 Non Members – Php 10,500.00 |
| January 11, 14,18, 21 & 25, 2022 | Master Trainer Certification Program | Designing e- Learning Course (Masterclass) | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 Non Members – Php 10,500.00 |
| January 27. 2022 | Membership Meeting & Learning Session | Grand Tipanan | PSTD Member – Php FREE Non Members – Php 1,300.00 |
| February 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2022 | Master Trainer Certification Program | Facilitating Digital Learning (Masterclass) | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 Non Members – Php 10,500.00 |
| February 24, 2022 | Membership Meeting & Learning Session | February Tipanan | PSTD Member – Php FREE Non Members – Php 1,300.00 |
| February 26, 2022 | Webinar | Recognizing and Managing Learning Challenges in Today's New Reality | PSTD Member – Php 1,800.00 Non Members – Php 2,300.00 |
| March 2, 7, 10, 15 & 18, 2022 | Master Trainer Certification Program | Designing e- Learning Course (Masterclass) | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 Non Members – Php 10,500.00 |
| March 3 - 4, 2022 | Online Course | Introduction to Talent Development | PSTD Member – Php 4,000.00 Non Members – Php 4,500.00 |
| March 21, 23, 25, 29 & 31 | Master Trainer Certification Program | Assessing Training Effectiveness Based on Needs (Masterclass) | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 Non Members – Php 10,500.00 |
Training Calendar 2021
July E-Tipanan – Enhancing L&D Effectiveness through Social Learning
July 29 – PSTD Member – Free | Non Member – Php 1,300.00
Branding the Learning and Development Function
July 30 – Php 1,800.00 | Non Member – Php 2,300.00
Let’s talk about Project Management -a Primer on Global Standards
August 4 – Php 1,800.00 | Non Member – Php 2,300.00
Facilitating Digital Learning (Masterclass)
August 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 | Non Members – Php 10,500.00
Gamification in Talent Development
August 13 – PSTD Member – Php 1,800.00 | Non Member – Php 2,300.00
Succession Planning in a Post-Pandemic Era
August 16 – 18 – PSTD Member – Php 3,900.00 | Non Member – Php 4,400.00
The 4 Disciplines of Execution
August 25 – Php 1,800.00 | Non Member – Php 2,300.00
August E-Tipanan
August 26 – PSTD Member – Free | Non Member – Php 1,300.00
Training Fundamentals (Masterclass)
September 7,8,10,13,15 | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 | Non Members – Php 10,500.00
September E-Tipanan
September 23 – PSTD Member – Free | Non Member – Php 1,300.00
Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Towards Design (Masterclass)
October 25,27,29 & November 3,5
Managing Learning and Development Function (Masterclass)
November 17,19,22,24,26
November E-Tipanan
November 25 – PSTD Member – Free | Non Member – Php 1,300.00
Assessing Training Effectiveness Based on Needs (Masterclass)
December 1,3,6,8,10
Latest News
PSTD Holds 2nd Talent Development Summit
The PSTD Talent Development Framework presents 4 stages in the talents’ journey.Summary. Gamification – The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) recently concluded its 2nd Philippine Talent Development Summit last August 31, 2021, with the theme,...
Presidents’ Series: Lirio Mapa Talks About The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Image Source: Photo by marcosmiranda@pexels.comSummary. This article highlights the key takeaways from the PSTD Presidents Series talk on 4DX last August 25, 2021. Ms. Lirio Mapa expounded on the four disciplines comprising 4DX. Is it still possible for companies to...
July E-Tipanan | Enhancing L&D Effectiveness through Social Learning
PSTD Poster for Enhancing L&D Through Social Learning Summary. Social Learning Theory has been adapted by several organizations particularly in L&D. The E-Tipanan held last July 29, 2021 gave further emphasis on how organizations enhanced the effectiveness of...
The Huge Challenge of Cranking the Talent Development Engine of Your Organization
Talent Development is a giant engine that will take a lot of people to crank. It will take some effort to get it started and will not achieve full speed right away. Organizational leaders must work together to gain the necessary momentum for it to continue and then succeed.
Mentoring is About Transformation
“Like a butterfly I got out of my cocoon that enveloped my past. My personal transformation was enabled by Mentoring. I had mentors who pulled me out of my cocoon gave me wings to fly, and let me soar higher than I ever imagine” – Juan M. Roy | Image...
“3Cs Kontra-Corona: A Trainer’s Guide”
As to whether to proceed with trainings / events or not, this will be best decided on in reference to your organization's risk assessment. In case you decide to proceed doing face to face trainings / events, here are some helpful tips.
Latest News
PSTD Holds 2nd Talent Development Summit
The PSTD Talent Development Framework presents 4 stages in the talents’ journey.Summary. Gamification – The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) recently concluded its 2nd Philippine Talent Development Summit last August 31, 2021, with the theme,...
Presidents’ Series: Lirio Mapa Talks About The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Image Source: Photo by marcosmiranda@pexels.comSummary. This article highlights the key takeaways from the PSTD Presidents Series talk on 4DX last August 25, 2021. Ms. Lirio Mapa expounded on the four disciplines comprising 4DX. Is it still possible for companies to...
July E-Tipanan | Enhancing L&D Effectiveness through Social Learning
PSTD Poster for Enhancing L&D Through Social Learning Summary. Social Learning Theory has been adapted by several organizations particularly in L&D. The E-Tipanan held last July 29, 2021 gave further emphasis on how organizations enhanced the effectiveness of...
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Address: Unit 3A35 Grand Central Residences, Tower 1, EDSA cor. Sultan Street, Mandaluyong City
Phone: 721-6096
Telefax: 721-7464
Wireless: 703-8789 or 90
Email: secretariat.pstdfi@gmail.com, inquiries@pstd.org
