As learning professionals, we need to make sound decisions about which talent development strategies to pursue, ones that will provide the biggest benefit to our organization. To do so, we must have information that guides us toward solutions that measurably help our organization achieve strategic objectives. This issue of TD at Work will describe: • how learning and talent development (LTD) professionals can reinvigorate their roles in their organization • essential skills for the new generation of LTD professionals • the SCALE process, and how it can help you match training initiatives with business objectives• how to uncover stakeholder perspectives, optimize strategic alignment, and monitor your training effectiveness.