Contributors to ATD’s Handbook for Training and Talent Development provided tools to help you implement the concepts you learned in each chapter throughout the book. The tools are available for download at ATDHandbook3.org. As long as you maintain the copyright information and the “used with permission” designation on the tool, you will be able to use it in your daily work. These tools were available at the time of publishing. More may be added.
Chapter 2. Critical Adult Learning Basics in Action
Becky Pike Pluth
• Tool 2-1. 55 Ways to Add Variety to Your Training
• Tool 2-2. Checklist for Facilitating Activities
Chapter 3. A Learning Science Strategy: Deepening the Impact of Talent Development
Jonathan Halls
• Tool 3-1. Learning Science Mindset: Trainer and Instructional Designer Self-Assessment
• Tool 3-2. Learning Science Mindset: Talent Executives Self-Assessment
Chapter 4. The Business Case for Learning
Preethi Anand
• Tool 4-1. A Framework to Prepare a Business Case
Chapter 5. The Talent Development Capability Model
Morgean Hirt
• Tool 5-1. Links to Talent Development Capability Model Tools
Chapter 6. Give Your Career a Boost With Certification
Rich Douglas
• Tool 6-1. Credential Consideration Tool
Chapter 7. Thriving in Your Career: Powerful Plans for Lifelong Learning
Catherine Lombardozzi
• Tool 7-1. TD Capability Framework Sources
• Tool 7-2. Self-Directed Learning Project Planning Worksheet
Chapter 8. The Irreplaceable Growth Mindset
Ryan Gottfredson
• Tool 8-1. Resources for Developing a Growth Mindset
Chapter 9. An Oath of Ethics for Learning and Development Professionals
Travis Waugh
• Tool 9-1. The Ethical Learning and Development Job Aid
Chapter 10. What’s EQ Got to Do With a TD Career?
Jean Greaves
• Tool 10-1. EQ Strategies for TD Professionals
Section III. Luminary Perspective: Train to Add Value and Make a Difference
Bob Pike
• Tool S3-1. Learning Preferences Continuum
Chapter 12. Using Evidence to Assess Performance Gaps
Ingrid Guerra-López
• Tool 12-1. Identifying Objectives and Activities for the Alignment Process
• Tool 12-2. Deployment Tips to Maximize Data Collection
• Tool 12-3. Data Collection and Analysis Planning Matrix
Chapter 13. Design Thinking for TD Professionals
Sharon Boller
• Tool 13-1. Step 1: Strategy Blueprint
• Tool 13-2. Step 2: Empathy Map
• Tool 13-3. Step 3: Learner Personas
• Tool 13-4. Step 4: Learning Journey Map
• Tool 13-5. Step 5: Create Learner Stories
• Tool 13-6. Step 6: Testing Tool
Chapter 14. Innovative Design: Uncovering the Art of the Possible
Brian Washburn
• Tool 14-1. Guide for Developing an Innovative Learning Design
Chapter 15. We Need It Personalized, Accurate, and NOW!
Lisa MD Owens and Crystal Kadakia
• Tool 15-1. Upgrade Tool
• Tool 15-2. Learn Learner-to-Learner Differences Tool
• Tool 15-3. Surround Learners With Meaningful Assets Tool
• Tool 15-4. Change On-the-Job Behavior Tool
• Tool 15-5. Track Transformation of Everyone’s Results Tool
Chapter 17. 21st-Century Media Skills: Put Learning Where the Work Is
Mhairi Campbell
• Tool 17-1. Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Video
Chapter 18. Using Story Structure to Influence
Nancy Duarte and Jeff Davenport
• Tool 18-1. The Seven Transformation Story Beats
• Tool 18-2. Three Opportunities to Use Story
Chapter 19. Implementing the Four Levels of Evaluation
Jim Kirkpatrick and Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick
• Tool 19-1. Kirkpatrick Blended Evaluation Plan
Chapter 20. Impact and ROI: Results Executives Love
Jack J. Phillips and Patricia Pulliam Phillips
• Tool 20-1. The Alignment Conversation Toolkit
• Tool 20-2. Project Selection Worksheet
• Tool 20-3. ROI Methodology Application Guide
Chapter 22. Keys to Designing and Delivering Blended Learning
Jennifer Hofmann
• Tool 22-1. Blended Learning Scoring Tool
Chapter 23. The Many Aspects of Accessibility
Maureen Orey
• Tool 23-1. Learning Environments and Access to Learning Matrix
Chapter 24. Learning Transfer: The Missing Link
Emma Weber
• Tool 24-1. Action Planning Tool
Chapter 25. Critical Tools to Support the Fundamentals of E-Learning
Diane Elkins
• Tool 25-1. Common Game Elements
• Tool 25-2. Authoring Tool Feature Analysis
• Tool 25-3. Authoring Tool Links
Chapter 26. Designing and Delivering Virtual Training
Cynthia Clay and Cindy Huggett
• Tool 26-1. Sample Virtual Class Outline
• Tool 26-2. Virtual Facilitator Strengths Checklist
Chapter 27. Essential Skills for TD Professionals
Wendy Gates Corbett
• Tool 27-1. Checklist of Essential Skills for TD Professionals
Chapter 28. Initiating a Talent Development Effort
David Macon
• Tool 28-1. 90-Day Planning Template
• Tool 28-2. A Tool to Define Make or Buy Decisions
• Tool 28-3. Developing Learning-Solution Objectives Template
Chapter 29. Working Effectively With SMEs
Greg Owen-Boger and Dale Ludwig
• Tool 29-1. Criteria for Selecting Instructional SMEs
• Tool 29-2. Frame a Training Session
Chapter 30. Perfecting Your Facilitation Skills: The Facilitative Trainer
Michael Wilkinson
• Tool 30-1. Engagement Strategies for Facilitators
Chapter 31. Communicating With Executive Leadership to Gain Buy-In
Dianna Booher
• Tool 31-1. Checklist of Tough-Question Prompts and Discussion Starters for Your Next Executive Briefing, Proposal, or Conversation
Chapter 32. Integrating DEI Principles Into TD Initiatives
Maria Morukian
• Tool 32-1. Checklist for Creating Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Learning Experiences
Chapter 33. Digital Age Requirements for Talent Development Professionals
Alex Adamopoulos
• Tool 33-1. Self-Assessment for Agile Teams
Chapter 35. Equip Your Managers to Become Masters of Development
Wendy Axelrod
• Tool 35-1. Coaching Questions for Managers
Chapter 36. Talent Development’s Role in Strategic Workforce Planning
Barbara Goretsky
• Tool 36-1. A Checklist of Phases and Steps to Develop a Strategic Workforce Plan
Chapter 37. From Ward to Steward: Enhancing Employee Ownership of Career Development
Halelly Azulay
• Tool 37-1. A Plan to Take Ownership of Your Career Development
Chapter 38. Implement a Mentoring Program That Works
Jenn Labin and Laura Francis
• Tool 38-1. Design a Mentoring Program That Works
Chapter 39. Consulting on the Inside: Roles, Competencies, and Challenges
B. Kim Barnes and Beverly Scott
• Tool 39-1. Know When to Use Internal or External Consultants
• Tool 39-2. Internal Consulting Competencies Self-Assessment
Chapter 40. Becoming a Successful Consultant: From Startup to Market Leadership
Andrew Sobel
• Tool 40-1. Become a Successful Consultant: Six Competencies Self-Assessment
Chapter 41. Building Teams and Understanding Virtual Teamwork
Tammy Bjelland
• Tool 41-1. Essential Documents for Virtual Teamwork
Chapter 42. The Trifecta: Project Management, L&D, and Talent Development
Lou Russell
• Tool 42-1. Project Charter Template
Chapter 44. Structuring TD to Meet the Dynamic Needs of the Organization
William J. Rothwell, Angela Stopper, and Aileen G. Zaballero
• Tool 44-1. ATD’s TD Framework Puzzle
• Tool 44-2. Step 1: Building Your Talent Development Framework Template
• Tool 44-3. Step 2: Populating Your Talent Development Framework Template
• Tool 44-4. Step 3: Launching Your Talent Development Framework Template
• Tool 44-5. Step 4: Communication Strategy Template
Chapter 45. The Five Fundamentals of Learning Leadership
Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner
• Tool 45-1. Five Questions to Ask Yourself
Chapter 46. Building Your Business Acumen
Kevin Cope
• Tool 46-1. 7 Steps to Build Your Business Acumen
Chapter 47. Supporting Your Organization’s Onboarding Efforts
Norma Dávila and Wanda Piña-Ramírez
• Tool 47-1. 9 Questions to Determine Suitability for Remote Work
• Tool 47-2. Onboarding Communications Status
• Tool 47-3. Pre-Onboarding Planner
• Tool 47-4. General Onboarding Worksheet
• Tool 47-5. Role-Specific Worksheet
• Tool 47-6. Checklist to Document Availability of Common Onboarding Metrics
Chapter 48. Determining Talent Development’s Organizational Impact
David Vance
• Tool 48-1. Impact
• Tool 48-2. ROI
Chapter 49. Best Practices for a Talent Development Department of One
Emily Wood
• Tool 49-1. Organizational Needs Assessment Checklist
Chapter 50. 6 Essentials for a Thriving Learning Culture
Holly Burkett
• Tool 50-1. Six Essentials for a Thriving Learning Culture
• Tool 50-2. Self-Assessment to Rate Your Learning Culture
Chapter 51. Sustaining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Tonya Wilson
• Tool 51-1. Validated DEI Survey Questions
• Tool 51-2. DEI Risk Assessment Options
• Tool 51-3. DEI Definitions
Chapter 53. Organizational Design Practices That Can Make or Break Your Organization
David C. Forman
• Tool 53-1. OD Practice Tool for Strategic Alignment
• Tool 53-2. Sample Competitive Differentiation Matrix
• Tool 53-3. Assessing Characteristics of an Embracing Culture
• Tool 53-4. Fearless Learning Skills Assessment and Plan
Chapter 54. Agility for the Future Workforce
Christie Ward
• Tool 54-1. Becoming an Agile Enterprise Infographic
Chapter 55. Developing a Change-Ready Organization
Jennifer Stanford
• Tool 55-1. Change Readiness Predictor
• Tool 55-2. Ask Powerful Questions
Chapter 56. Emerging Technology and the Future of Learning
Karl Kapp and Jessica Briskin
• Tool 56-1. Digital Tools Resource List
• Tool 56-2. RISSCI Implementation Viability Assessment Tool
Chapter 57. Talent Development’s Role in Aligning People Analytics With Strategy
Larry Wolff
• Tool 57-1. Strategy Map Template
• Tool 57-2. Implementation Road Map to Align People Analytics With Company Strategy