The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD)

is the premier organization for Talent Development practitioners in the country.

Since its establishment in 1965, PSTD has been at the forefront of advancing the evolution of the mindsets, concepts, and best practices in developing talents.

As a Center for Excellence in Talent Development, the Society offers a broad range of benefits for its members. It provides Certifications, Training, Summits and Forum, Research publications, Frameworks and Tools, and a Community of Practice where members can Connect, Collaborate, and Contribute for their own development and of others.

Our members are composed of private businesses, academic institutions, government agencies, and non-government organizations and individuals who are bound by common perspective, passion, and purpose in developing talents.

PSTD is also empowered by our various partners and sponsors who share our advocacy in elevating our country’s Talent Development practices and professional into world-class level.

OUR VISION

PSTD is a strategic talent development partner, a globally recognized assessor and certifier, and a Center for Excellence and the Go-To Organization for Talent Development best practices, enabling world-class practices in developing talents and resulting in a transformed community of talents who are able to realize their full potential and maximize their contributions to their organizations and to our country.

OUR VALUES

As a Talent Development practitioner, I uphold these values of the Society:

  • Professionalism
    Being ethical, honest and fair; acting in an integrated manner, i.e. fully aligning thought, word and action; adhering to the highest standards of competence and work excellence.

  • Holistic and Continuing Development
    Promoting the optimum growth of the individual in every aspect.

  • Service
    Dedicating myself to Talent Development as my primary contribution to the community, the country and the world.

  • Synergy and Collaboration
    Finding ways to Connect and Collaborate with others, tapping into their strengths, promoting trust and mutual respect, while achieving results that Contribute to the development of talents and the advancement of the Talent Development profession.

  • Creativity and Innovation
    Keeping abreast with and implementing advancements in capabilities and technologies in Talent Development; continuously unfolding new ideas and ways to realize my full potential maximize my contributions.

  • Stewardship
    Seeing my talents as God’s gift and using them to uplift others for His greater glory.

OUR GOALS

ELEVATE the Talent Development profession by becoming the Go To Organization for best practices in developing talents.

EQUIP the Talent Development practitioners with in-demand capabilities of the present and of the future.

ENGAGE the Talent Development practitioners, partners, and stakeholders for them to Connect, Collaborate, and Contribute in elevating the Talent Development profession.