Professionals in talent development have a passion for maximizing human potential. Whether they are designing a learning experience or facilitating a class, they understand that lifelong learning is key to individual growth and ultimately an organization's success. They also know that for any learning experience to be truly valuable to an organization it must be aligned to business strategies and goals. In organizations with large talent development teams, roles within the team can run the gamut from administrative support, curriculum design, technology enablement, classroom facilitation, strategy setting, and executive oversight. It is also true that in the TD field there are many organizations that have TD teams of one. In these organizations one person will wear many hats regardless of experience or tenure.
All of these factors affect role descriptions, sets of responsibilities, and the reality of the day-to-day life of a talent development professional. On this page, you'll see resources to help people understand how these factors may influence the same role in different organizations. There are brief videos, tools and templates, articles, podcasts and more to help you navigate a job search or plan for your next great role.
You will find resources for people interested in talent development who may be transitioning to the field from other disciplines. There are also resources for seasoned professionals looking to move into new positions or consultant roles. You'll also find guidance for leaders on TD team structure, team member experience, and resources for those hiring TD professionals.
Videos
- How Can Someone Leverage Experience in Another Field for a Role in Talent Development
- Can One Talent Development Role Span Multiple Job Families?
- How the Level of a Role May Impact the Responsibilities of that Role
- How to Transition from a Generalist Talent Development Role to a More Specialized One
- How TD Professionals Can Prepare to Advance to the Next Level of Their Career
