Talent Development Leader

Sponsored by We Are Learning, The Association for Talent Development (ATD)'s Talent Development Leader podcast features monthly conversations with the greatest influencers in the talent development field. Tune in for the latest trends, hot topics, and future-focused ideas that current and aspiring TD leaders need to know. Learn more at www.td.org/talent-development-leader-podcast.

Talent Development Leader is a business podcast hosted by ATD, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

ATD hosts Talent Development Leader, a business show with 69 episodes published.

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  Episode #48

  The Great Human Premium: The New Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI

  Oct 1, 202639 minS1

  AI may be changing the nature of work, but it is also elevating the importance of what technology cannot replace. In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, bestselling author and personal branding expert William Arruda unpacks the concept of The Great Human Premium, and how the most valuable skills in the workplace are increasingly human. William shares which human capabilities organizations need to cultivate now like communication, judgment, creativity, self-awareness, and learning agility. He also discusses the hidden cultural costs of over-relying on AI, the Human Premium Matrix for organizational design, and the workplace shifts every CLO should be preparing for today. Listen to this conversation to gain a compelling roadmap for leading with humanity in the age of AI.

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  Episode #47

  The Future of Immersive Learning: Why Design Matters More Than Technology

  Sep 17, 202638 minS1

  As AI dramatically lowers the barriers to creating learning content, organizations have an opportunity to rethink what makes learning truly engaging and effective. In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Lars-Petter W. Kjos, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of We Are Learning, shares why immersion is not about avatars, VR, or realism alone. Instead, it's about creating meaningful experiences that challenge learners to make decisions, face consequences, and build capability. The conversation explores AI's impact on learning design, the growing accessibility of scenario-based learning, and the future skills talent development teams will need to thrive. Learn why scenario-based learning is experiencing a resurgence and what talent development leaders should do to prepare their teams for the next era of workplace learning.

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  Episode #45

  From Learning & Development to Talent Development: The Shift That Changes Everything

  Jul 22, 202637 minS1

  What separates organizations that treat learning as an expense from those that see talent as a competitive advantage? In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, learning strategist, author, and Tractus Learning founder Becky Willis explains why the profession must evolve from Learning & Development to Talent Development to remain relevant and drive business results. Becky explores why L&D often struggles to earn strategic influence, how leading organizations align talent initiatives with business goals, the metrics that matter, and the most common reasons transformation efforts fail. She also shares insights from her book, 7 Steps to Better Learning Engagement , and offers advice for TD leaders ready to become more strategic in the age of AI. Learn practical actions you can take immediately to become a strategic force for talent and business growth in your organization.

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  Episode #44

  The Capability Blueprint: Connecting Skills, Performance, and Strategy

  Jun 30, 202642 minS1

  <p>What sits between a company's strategy and the skills of its workforce? According to Ben Satchwell, Head of Capabilities at Acorn PLMS, the answer is capability. In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Ben breaks down the layered relationship between skills, competencies, capabilities, job design, and performance. He explains why many competency frameworks become shelfware, and offers actionable guidance for talent development leaders who want to build systems that create real value. Listen and learn how to begin designing capability frameworks that will help your organization move beyond training activities and toward meaningful business outcomes. </p>

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  Episode #44

  The Capability Blueprint: Connecting Skills, Performance, and Strategy

  Jun 30, 202642 minS1

  What sits between a company's strategy and the skills of its workforce? According to Ben Satchwell, Head of Capabilities at Acorn PLMS, the answer is capability. In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Ben breaks down the layered relationship between skills, competencies, capabilities, job design, and performance. He explains why many competency frameworks become shelfware, and offers actionable guidance for talent development leaders who want to build systems that create real value. Listen and learn how to begin designing capability frameworks that will help your organization move beyond training activities and toward meaningful business outcomes.

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