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Have you heard of this catchphrase in campy, science-fiction shows? An evil alien spaceship attacks a city with a death ray. The hero intercepts the ray with his own and barks to his team “Reverse polarity!” The death ray is repelled and the enemy spaceship explodes.

Many training programs fail to engage learners, leaving them unsure of how to apply what they’ve learned on the job. Aside from the trainer’s lack of facilitation skills, it could be because of a poorly designed course. It is critical to grasp Bloom’s Taxonomy and use it as a tool to construct effective training activities in order to address this issue. Training Practitioners may empower their learners to reach higher levels of learning and effectively apply their acquired knowledge by aligning training approaches with the targeted learning goals.

The function of a CEO requires extraordinary leadership abilities and the capacity to foster organizational growth in today’s fast-paced and changing corporate environment. While there are various paths to the top, one often overlooked but highly effective route is through a background in Talent Development. Let us explore why practicing talent development functions is an outstanding preparation for aspiring individuals on their journey to becoming a CEO.

Whether you are a longstanding member of the PSTD or not, you are likely aware that the Society has transitioned from solely focusing on training and development. The acronym TD now stands for talent development. So, what does this name change signify? Did we merely adopt the name of the American Society for Training and Development, now known as the Association for Talent Development? The answer is both yes and no.