It’s difficult to predict what the workplace will look like in 5 years – but are talent development professionals (and their employers) ready to make changes and adapt to the future of work? In this study we’ll explore future readiness and how TD professionals are keeping their skills relevant and up to date; important skills for the future of talent development; and predictions about how technologies will evolve and impact trainers and the learning they provide.
Caroline Cope joined the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in 2021 as a senior researcher in the research department. Prior to joining ATD, she studied trends related to graduate education and training for the American Psychological Association as a research officer. She has a master’s degree in sociology from American University.
Rocki Basel, Ph.D. joined the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in 2022 as the associate director of research. Before joining ATD, she was a researcher for other national membership organizations. Her research interests include workplace culture, employee engagement, mental health, and organizational communication. She has a Ph.D. in communication studies from Kent State University.
