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Training on its own does not always produce measurable changes in behavior, because it only addresses one of the six drivers of performance. Each driver of performance has an impact on performance in a different way. Use this resource to identify the drivers of performance, assess their impact on human performance, and recommend the most effective solutions to performance gaps. This tool was adapted from the ATDYou course, Instructional Design Models and Processes. 

The Six Drivers of Performance

This tool provides script guidance for the three types of usability tests. This tool was adapted from the ATD Course Methods and Techniques for Testing Learning Technologies. 

Usability Testing Script Guidance

The most widely established method of formatting a performance-based learning objective was devised by Robert Mager in 1962. This tool was adapted from ATD's Master Instructional Designer Program. 

Mager's Model for Writing Learning Objectives

Covers the inputs and outputs seen at each phase of the project management process. Some of the outputs also provide examples of the applicable material or information seen within the output deliverable. This tool was adapted from ATD's Project Management Certificate Course.

Project Management Inputs and Outputs

To foster the relationship between the SME and the talent development professional, it is important to clarify different roles and how to best work together at the start of the project. Use this guide to support you and your SME. This tool was adapted from ATD's Working With SMEs to Curate and Create Content course.

SME Quick Reference Guide

Needs assessments can help improve policy or program decisions, individuals, education, training, organizations, communities, or products. Use this tool to ensure your needs assessment includes the questions needed to be successful. This tool was adapted from the ATDYou Course, Overview of a Training Needs Assessment. 

Learning Needs Sample Questions

Facilitation is a skill that requires practice and preparation with different techniques. When facilitating, use this resource to guide you in selecting and using multiple facilitation behaviors and techniques for your session. This tool was adapted from ATD's Facilitation Styles and Techniques Course.

Facilitation Techniques

Use these sample questions to help formulate the right questions to ask when assessing each level of need. This tool was adapted from the ATDYou course, Design Thinking for Instructional Design. 

The Empathy Map: Learner and Stakeholder Perspective

The learning function plays a strategic role in the overall success of an organization. Knowing the options you have and the ways to assess what will be most effective and efficient for your group is important in managing the learning function and designing and implementing the talent strategy. Check out our latest toolkit, adapted from the ATD Forum, that covers everything you need to know to revamp your learning structure.

Structuring the Learning Function Toolkit

Talent development professionals need to be aware of bias and ethical considerations when implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) solutions in their work. These checklists highlight the most important things for talent development professionals to consider when working with these technologies. This tool was adapted from the ATDYou Course, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Extended Reality for Learning Professionals.

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