Adaptability in Talent Development

by Esther Jackson

Overview

Boost Your Adaptability
Adaptability is a critical skill for leadership capability, career potential, and working relationships. Therefore, it is vital for talent development (TD) professionals who face countless situations that test their ability to adapt—from reacting to unplanned modifications in the training they design, to implementing new learning technologies, to adjusting to their organization’s shifting needs.
Part of the ATD Soft Skills Series, Adaptability in Talent Development will empower you to build career resiliency by matching your technical expertise with newfound soft skill abilities. TD expert Esther Jackson takes you through a process of raising your self-awareness and developing an adaptive mindset. This means embracing feedback, recognizing your mistakes, and turning them into learning and development moments. You will discover ways to get out of your comfort zone, welcome chances to innovate or disrupt and embrace new projects. By the end, you will be equipped to level up your TD efforts and adapt your career for whatever comes next.
Included are guiding questions and tools to build your adaptability value proposition for whatever TD role you may hold.
Other books in the series:

Emotional Intelligence in Talent Development

Creativity in Talent Development

Teamwork in Talent Development

Influence in Talent Development

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781952157516
Publisher:	Association for Talent Development
Publication date:	09/28/2021
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 5.25(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Esther Jackson is a project manager, local college instructor, speaker, instructional designer, and trainer. She has been able to focus on the evolving learning needs and expectations of today’s multigenerational workforce. Esther has a proven track record of equipping people with the skills and knowledge to face challenges in the midst of constant change by addressing the employee experience, workforce engagement, performance, and professional development. Esther has more than 20 years of combined experience in HR leadership, project management, talent development, and diversity and inclusion. Her dedication and commitment to the development, productivity, and performance success of others has helped propel her in multiple roles in the public and private sectors. She has also taken the stage speaking at multiple national and local conferences in addition to writing articles on talent development and diversity topics. In addition, she serves as a National Advisor for Chapters with the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Esther was previously president of the ATD Detroit Chapter, and is currently involved with Detroit SHRM, NAAAHR-State of Michigan, and other ATD chapters across the US. Esther has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in education from Wayne State University. She has a doctoral degree in higher education and adult learning from Walden University. Her doctoral study on technology preferences of multiple generations in the workplace classroom has received nearly 1,000 downloads since its publication three years ago. In addition, she holds an Adaptability Quotient (AQ) Certification.

Table of Contents

About the Series Series Foreword Introduction Part 1. The Case for Adaptability Chapter 1. The Subtle Art of Adaptability Chapter 2. Survival of the Fittest: Why Adaptability Matters Chapter 3. Against All Odds: Barriers to Adaptability Part 2. Putting Adaptability Into Practice Chapter 4. Adaptability in Talent Development Is a Must Chapter 5. Adaptability’s Value Proposition Chapter 6. Build an Adaptive Mindset Chapter 7. Embrace Challenges Chapter 8. Adapt Your Career Chapter 9. Hold Yourself Accountable Appendix References Index About the Author

Editorial Reviews

In Adaptability in Talent Development, Esther Jackson gives new meaning to the acronym ATD! She delivers a much-needed post-COVID 19 formula for our profession!

Eddie Turner

In this compact and insightful book, Esther Jackson provides context and framework for leveraging adaptability: Something we all talk about, but don't necessarily apply with this much intention. This book is so timely. As we face business disruption, rapidly changing contexts, and shifting technologies, our ability to draw on our adaptability skills will be key.

Megan Torrance

Anything that is not changing is either dead or artificial. Adaptability in Talent Development not only gives you the tools to embrace change but reveals the importance of embracing change.

Felicia G. Harris

Understanding adaptability is one thing; living it is quite another. Through a compelling mix of relatable storytelling and accessible research, Esther Jackson provides us with the clearest, most actionable guide yet for honing our AQ and leveraging it to do our very best work.

Erich Kurschat

It's a new business environment and training professionals need a fresh mindset and a new tool set. This book by Esther Jackson provides the blueprint for adaptability, with an accessible and practical approach needed by all. It’s a must-have resource that belongs on your bookshelf!

Cindy Huggett