Measuring and Addressing Talent Gaps Globally (TD at Work (formerly Infoline)) - Softcover

A global corporate mindset has become increasingly critical in today's business environment. Yet managers and workers who have little or no exposure to other cultures may have a difficult time acknowledging that a talent development strategy with a global perspective is essential to their success. When considering global talent gaps, it becomes imperative that an organization employ objective, universal methods to measure and address those gaps. In this TD at Work, you will: Explore the need to think about talent gaps in a global context. Examine strategies that can define talent gaps in your global workforce. Identify strategies to assess and close negative gaps and leverage positive gaps

William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR, CPLP Fellow is President of Rothwell & Associates, Inc. and Professor of Workforce Education and Development on the University Park campus of The Pennsylvania State UniversityUSA, . As a professor, he heads up a top-ranked program in Learning and Performance; as a consultant, he travels the world presenting on his 83 published books. In 2012, he was honored with ATD's Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award, and in 2013 he was again honored by ATD by being appointed a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) Fellow. His recent books include ASTD Competency Study: The Training and Development Profession Redefined (ATD Press, 2013).