The next presentation in the ASTDps Innovation Initiative series features mobile technology expert Jeff Tillett leading a workshop on what you need to know about the emerging learning technologies and how they are bringing about significant organization change, not only to the learning function but to entire organizations. the workshop will be held on Tuesday October 16 at 8 AM at the training facilities of the Versatile Company, 12304 32nd Avenue NE in Seattle.

The Chapter's Innovation Initiative has the goal to "Establish the learning foundations to make the Puget Sound the World's innovation leader.”  The series presents programs on both how to make organizations more innovative through learning, and how to make the learning function itself more innovative.

The Initiative draws its inspiration from several sources.  First and primarily, from National ASTD’s 2011 white paper that states "The learning function can and SHOULD play a critical role in developing and sustaining the innovative culture that is the hallmark of successful organizations.”  Second, from the State of Washington’s official economic development policy to “Make Washington the most attractive, creative and fertile environment for innovation in the world as a means of achieving long-term global competitiveness, prosperity and economic opportunity for all the state citizens.” Third, from the increasing recognition and calls by business executives, government officials, and learning thought leaders to promote innovation as the best means to grow the economy and solve pressing social and environmental problems.

You can register for the workshop here.  The program is priced at only $10 for members and $15 for non-members.