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Demonstrates the value of finding a mentor at any stage of your career; explains the different types of mentoring relationships; describes how to build significant mentoring relationship with trust and respect; discusses setting expectations and developmental goals; and equips you with practical tools for achieving your learning goals.

Delves into the definition of games and gamification. Zsolt Olah details considerations for building a game-based learning strategy that is engaging and effective; presents case studies of when to use game-based learning or gamification and when not to; and offers tips on how to keep learners in mind while building learning games.

Explains why new manager orientation is critical for bridging the gap between when employees join management and when they receive development. Sharlyn Lauby details management orientation and how it differs from other management development programs; why a manager-specific program is needed; and ways to gain support for these programs.

Details a five-step process for creating a culture of excellence. Jacqueline Burandt provides ways to use award applications as a benchmark for developing change; a list of benefits to elicit C-suite support; guidance on how to align with internal and external parties; and tools for building and sustaining a high-quality learning organisation.

Introduces the Results Come First framework. Chris Adams and Beth Hughes show how results should come first when engaging with clients; the forces that may throw off the balance of your development initiative; and examples of how the framework works in action.

Provides a modern approach to giving performance feedback. Ben Locwin discusses the importance and challenges of giving feedback; why discussions go wrong; how to personalize feedback discussions; considerations for measuring the effectiveness of discussions; and tools to assist managers in providing feedback more effectively.

Learning personas help TD professionals expand that knowledge. Karen Bishea Williams unpacks learning personas from an L&D perspective. She provides information about how to better understand learners; insights and a five-step process for building a set of learner personas; and a sample learner persona set.

Many think of 'lean' in relation to manufacturing, but it's a concept that applies to all industries. In Lean Learning Using the ADDIE Model, Dawn J. Mahoney explores lean learning and how to work across teams for better organisational outcomes. She uses the familiar ADDIE model to revisit learning programmes for potential increased efficiencies.

Microlearning - training delivered in short bursts - can provide the just-in-time learning employees need. Microlearning to Boost the Employee Experience explains how to build a microlearning library to promote effective workplace training. Author Elise Greene Margol shares why microlearning is valuable and provide tips for creating suitable content for a microlibrary.

Explains how fear, laziness, and resignation can keep employees from reaching their potential, even when they want to improve. The authors discuss how provocative coaching - or ""playing the devil's advocate while being on the side of the angels"" - can help people get past the feelings that are blocking them from making a positive change.