The Association for Talent Development mourns the loss of one of its boldest leaders. Former President Curtis Plott, who led the American Society for Training & Development from 1980–1998, died in late September. He is credited with changing the way organizations viewed learning and performance in the workplace.“Curt was instrumental in making our association what it is today: a thriving global community of people dedicated to unleashing human potential through training and development,” said ATD President and CEO Tony Bingham.