Center For Talent Reporting
TDRp (Talent Development Reporting Principles)
Welcome to TDRP and the Center for Talent Reporting
Welcome to the website for Talent Development Reporting Principles (TDRp) and its home, the Center for Talent Reporting. TDRp is a groundbreaking, industry-led initiative to bring standard principles and reporting to all human capital processes. The effort was launched in October 2010 by Kent Barnett from Knowledge Advisors and Tamar Elkeles from Qualcomm. They brought together thought leaders and prominent practitioners to oversee the development of guiding principles, standard measures, statements, and reports – much like the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) provide for accountants. We started with learning and development, and we now have the framework in place including definition of measures and sets of standard statements and reports for all key human capital processes. Learn more about TDRp by reading our Introduction to TDRp paper.
The Center for Talent Reporting (CTR) was formed in October 2012 as a 501c6 not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to develop and promote the adoption of reporting standards for human capital that meet the needs of senior executives, talent management leaders, program managers, and other stakeholders. It is our vision that Talent Development Reporting principles are broadly accepted and widely employed as the world-class reporting standard for all human capital processes. Funding comes from memberships and our founding sponsors. Governance is provided by a nine-member board of directors, including a Standards Committee, and an Advisory Council. Members have access to a measures library (with over 500 measures), more than 60 sample statements and reports in excel, and detailed guidance on implementing TDRp. Click to find out more about us, sponsorship opportunities and membership.
We hope you will find TDRp to be invaluable resource in managing your human capital and in demonstrating its value.
Dave Vance
Executive Director
Peggy Parskey
Assistant Director
Featured Events
Standards for the Reporting and Management of Human Capital
Hosted by the Human Capital Management Institute (HCMI)
Jeff Higgins, CEO, HCMI
Dave Vance, Executive Director of the Center for Talent Reporting
September 10, 2013, 11.00 am- Noon PT
While more data and tools are available than ever before, practitioners continue to struggle with the fundamental questions of what data to collect, how to report it, and how best use it. Many talent professionals, in particular, struggle with how to create reports that show alignment and impact for their important work. Historically, the talent development field has had no agreed-upon standards to answer these questions.
Our guest speaker, David Vance, Executive Director for the Center of Talent Reporting, will introduce the TDRp framework and discuss how it can help practitioners plan, measure, and manage to deliver business impact using a standard, yet flexible, approach.
Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/855310072
CLO TDRp Workshop: The Critical Role of CLOs in Implementing TDRp
September 30 (8am -11am) at the CLO Fall Symposium in Palm Springs
This three-hour session is specially designed for CLOs and VPs of Training who are implementing (or considering) TDRp. The focus will be on the critical role played by the CLO in a successful implementation and why TDRp needs to be viewed as a management initiative rather than simply a measurement initiative. The session will be facilitated by Dave Vance and Peggy Parskey and will feature several CLOs with experience implementing TDRp. The following questions will be addressed:
- Is TDRp right for my organization?
- What are the benefits?
- What resources are required?
- How long will it take?
- What are the critical success factors for a successful implementation?
Limited to 10 CLOs/VPs. Substitutes are not allowed. No fee but registration is required at Events > Workshops.
TDRp Workshop
October 15-16 Atlanta GA (Last workshop of the year!)
Dave Vance and Peggy Parskey from the Center will conduct a hands-on, two-day workshop covering all elements of TDRp including assumptions, principles, types and definitions of measures, and creation and use of statements and reports. They will also discuss how to manage human capital like a business, how to implement TDRp in your organization, and how to manage the required change. Registration is available online under Events > Workshops.
First Annual TDRp Conference
October 16-17 Atlanta GA
The first annual TDRp user’s conference is planned for October 16-17 in Atlanta following the last workshop of the year. The workshop begins with a reception and dinner on the 16th followed by a fireside chat with Jac Fitz-enz on human capital analytics. A full day is planned for the 17th beginning with a talk by Dave Vance on the future of TDRp followed by a panel discussion and four interactive sessions to help you successfully implement TDRp. Separate tracks will be available for those just starting their TDRp journey and for those with experience. Advance your understanding of TDRp, hear what others are doing, build your network and learn how to get started or accelerate your progress.
Industry News
Strong Demand for TDRp in South Africa
In response to strong interest in TDRp from South Africa, Learning Resources Management Group (LRMG) has asked Dave Vance to present on TDRp and conduct mini workshops in Johannesburg in November. Last year Dave as asked to present in Singapore, and supporters in Canada recently asked that a two-day workshop be conducted in Toronto in December. So, TDRp has international appeal and the Center currently has members from India, Japan, Argentina, South Africa, and Canada as well as the US.
Dave Vance and TDRp Featured in July ASTD T&D magazine
The July 2013 issue of ASTD’s monthly magazine T&D features an interview with David Vance, Executive Director of the Center for Talent Reporting, in the Long View (pages 68-69). Dave talks about the changes in learning over the last 15 years, his book The Business of Learning, and his work with the Center for Talent Reporting and the TDRp initiative.”
More than 170 attended a preconference workshop on TDRp hosted by the Skillsoft at their Perspectives 2013 conference in Orlando on May 13th. Executive Director Dave Vance facilitated the workshop and commented, “This is by far the largest workshop to date for TDRp and clearly indicates the growing interest in this important initiative.” More than 1000 attended the three-day conference.
Over 110 Attend ASTD ICE Session on TDRp
Confirming the growing interest in TDRp, Dave Vance reported that 113 attended the TDRp session on May 20 in Dallas. This was a five-fold increase over the 23 who attended in 2012.
TDRp Certification and Accreditation Now Offered
The Center’s Board of Directors approved the requirements for certification and accreditation on March 6. A short introduction to TDRp Certification an Accreditation is now available on the website. TDRp certification is available for individuals and software while accreditation is available for consulting and adopting organizations. Become one of the first to be certified or accredited! A new webpage will be launched in September featuring those who have been certified and accredited. This will become the “go to” page for those who would like help in implementing TDRp and those who want to make sure that their vendor’s reporting is TDRp compliant.
Gene Pease, Boyce Byerly, and Jac Fitz-enz have just published a new book Human Capital Analytics: How to Harness the Potential of Your Organization’s Greatest Asset. They describe what is required for good measurement and in particular how you can optimize your investment. Gene is CEO and Boyce Chief Scientist of Capital Analytics, a company at the leading edge of statistical isolation and optimization for human capital initiatives. Wiley is the publisher
Latest Resources
This new document (May 2013) provides an overview of the process and requirements for TDRp certification and accreditation. Certification is available for practitioners and software products while accreditation is available for implementing and consulting organizations. Find it on the Home Page under Resource Links.
Newly revised (May 2013) this 27-page document details the philosophy, process and requirements for certification of practitioners and software products and the accreditation of implementing and consulting organizations. Find it on the Home Page under Resource Links.
