Final test & certificate

Choose the best answer for each question.

To pass: at least 8 of 10 correct.

1. Question 1. What is the correct linkage chain when building a TD strategy?

   AHot course → program → budgetBBusiness strategy → organizational capabilities → talent priorities → programsCBudget → courses → report

2. Question 2. In the Microsoft case under Nadella, what was the key talent priority?

   ARun lots of cloud technical coursesBShift the culture from 'know-it-all' to 'learn-it-all' (growth mindset)CRaise engineers' pay

3. Question 3. What are the three layers of the TD Strategy House?

   ARoof (north star) — Pillars — Foundation (enablers)BVision — Mission — SloganCAnnual plan — Quarterly plan — Monthly plan

4. Question 4. How many pillars should a strategy house have?

   A3–4B8–10 for completenessCUnlimited

5. Question 5. A capability with high impact on the strategy but low readiness should be handled how?

   ADrop it because it's hardBDeploy it broadly immediatelyCTreat it as a big bet: invest in the foundation in the first wave, deploy broadly later

6. Question 6. What is the role of quick wins in the roadmap?

   ABuild early momentum and credibility to win trust and budget for later wavesBFully replace big betsCJust to make the report look nice

7. Question 7. What should a TD-strategy business case OPEN with?

   AA list of planned coursesBA business problem/opportunity quantified in numbersCThe training department's track record

8. Question 8. Why present the 'do nothing' scenario?

   ATo make the presentation thickerBSo leaders see inaction also has a price — usually higher than actingCBecause it's required

9. Question 9. '% critical positions with a ready successor within 12 months' is what kind of KPI?

   ALeading — tells whether we're heading rightBLaggingCVanity

10. Question 10. Which of the following is a VANITY metric?

    ATime for new hires to reach standard productivityBTotal participations across courses in the yearCHiPo retention rate