Elaine Biech, CPTD fellow, believes excellence isn't optional.
Her passion is helping others achieve their passion. She
specializes in maximizing individual, team, and organizational
effectiveness using her expertise in OD, training, and consulting.
She custom designs every project to address each client's unique
needs. She conducts strategic planning and implements
organization-wide systems including process improvement, change
management, leadership development, onboarding, and mentoring
programs. She has developed hundreds of training courses and apps.
As the founder and president of ebb associates inc, Elaine helps
organizations implement large-scale change and is particularly
adept at turning dysfunctional teams into productive teams.
As a management and executive consultant, trainer, and designer,
Elaine's clients include the US Navy, China Sinopec, China Telecom,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Banco de Credito Peru, Lockheed Martin,
Outback Steakhouse, FAA, Land O'Lakes, McDonald's, Lands' End,
Johnson Wax, Federal Reserve Bank, Department of Homeland Security,
American Family Insurance, Marathon Oil, Hershey Chocolate, NASA,
Newport News Shipbuilding, Kohler Company, American Red Cross,
Association of Independent CPAs, The College of William and Mary,
and hundreds of other public and private sector organizations. She
designed the first process improvement programs for The Newport
News Shipbuilding Company and McDonald's as well as Hershey
Chocolate's first creativity and innovation program; she also
presented one of the first ever virtual training sessions in 1986
for NASA.
ATD's Handbook for Training and Talent Development is a brilliant
coupling of notable experts with proven industry leaders offering
unique and authentic insight into the future of work. The
impressive roster of trainers and corporate professionals
recognizes the importance of an interprofessional approach. This
handbook, with dynamic web tools, is revolutionary.--Kimberly R.
Cline, President, Long Island University
The ATD handbook continues to be a staple for the future of
training and development! Filled with expert advice and relevant
practices, ATD's Handbook for Training and Talent Development
provides insights for the changing world of HR. An excellent
must-read!--Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach;
New York Times bestselling author, The Earned Life, Triggers, and
What Got You Here Won't Get You There
Imagine having more than 100 talent development luminaries and
thought leaders on speed dial. If you have questions about learning
science, growing your TD career, strategic partnering with core
business leaders, the future of TD, or a host of other topics, pick
up ATD's Handbook for Training and Talent Development. If you're
looking for insight, inspiration, or innovation for our field,
voila, here it is!--Dana Alan Koch, Learning Scientist; Co-Host,
Learning Geeks Podcast; Team Lead, Accenture's Institute for
Applied Learning Sciences
It is a rare thing in any field to consistently overachieve.
However, Elaine Biech has once again managed to assemble the best
insights from some of the best minds available in a concise,
readable compendium that should be on everyone's shelf! This third
edition of the handbook is not to be missed--its tools and diverse
inputs will open new ways of thinking about training and talent
development.--Capt. Will Brown, USN (ret.), Former Talent Manager,
Office of Naval Research
Keep this book by your bedside, on your desk, or in your backpack.
In an era where our greatest asset is our ability to learn, Elaine
has convened the brightest minds in the field to help us and our
organizations to learn, grow, and develop. If you are leading
talent development today or aspiring to do so tomorrow, this
handbook will become your go-to resource.--André Martin, Ed Tech
Advisor; Former CLO, Google, Target, Nike, Mars
The demand for new skills and fresh, nimble thinking in the
post-pandemic world is enormous, which is why there's never been a
more exciting and important time to work in training and talent
development. This book provides an exquisite map of where the field
is heading--and what professionals can do right now to ensure that
they and their colleagues thrive.--Vice Adm. John R. Ryan, USN
(ret.), Former President and CEO, Center for Creative
Leadership
This compendium of authors, topics, and experiences should help
anyone inside an organization, whether they're a talent development
leader or not, understand what makes training, HR, or leadership
development an integral part of a growing company. I'll put Elaine
up against any person called the Greatest of All Time (GOAT)
whether in this domain or sports. Move over Tom Brady and Simone
Biles!--Rear Adm. Gib Godwin, USN (ret.), President and CEO, Mercy
Medical Angels
Written by professionals for professionals, ATD's Handbook for
Training and Talent Development is your go-to guide to ensure your
TD staff are using the most up-to-date content available. The
accompanying website also includes tons of tools, checklists, and
planning templates to make your job easier.--William A. Gentry,
Interim VP, Student Life, High Point University; Author, Be the
Boss Everyone Wants to Work For
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