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The 2017 CPLP preparation program schedule and testing schedule are available. Registration for the Knowledge Exam (April to October windows) and for the Skills Application Exam (March to December windows) is now open.

ATD President and CEO Tony Bingham announced to chapter leaders at the ATD Chapter Leaders Conference (ALC) that the ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) is creating a new certification for talent development professionals who are in the early part of their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on a few areas of expertise. Learn more about this new certification, which may be a destination for some or a stepping stone to the CPLP for others. Chapter leaders are in critical positions to help shape this certification because they guide members through various ATD professional development opportunities and serve in senior roles at their organizations. Email the ATD CI at certification@td.org with questions and feedback.

Becoming a volunteer is the best way to get known, and get to know others in our great chapter!

There are a number of different ways to get involved, each with different commitment levels. Please review current openings on this page, as well as position descriptions for managers and coordinators linked to below. If you have any questions please reach to our Director of Membership Services at membership@atdpugetsound.org.

Registration Coordinator

Speaker Manager

Speaker Committee Member

Visit:  http://atdpugetsound.org/VolunteerOpportunities

Sponsored by The Presentation Company – Portland, OR    Link to registration page: http://bit.ly/2eK5kqx Neuroscience tells us that two powerful tools — storytelling and visuals — capture attention and drive people to action. The best storytellers do this because they remember one important fact: People are 22 times more likely to remember a message or data if it’s wrapped in story. So why not present that way? Join us as TPC's master trainer, Kevin Campbell, shares insights on how to turn dry facts and data into audience-grabbing visual stories. Campbell will demonstrate through real stories why storytelling is so effective in selling ideas and driving the business conversation forward.  In this webinar, you will learn: – What makes fantastic business storytelling (with examples) – The 4 signposts of classic storytelling – How a simple tool can pull scattered ideas into a powerful, memorable, visual story Kevin Campbell Kevin Campbell is a master trainer for The Presentation Company, a business communications firm that specializes in innovative online and onsite presentation skills training.  Kevin's career includes over 12 years’ experience in employee training and development, marketing, business communications and management.  He has held positions as a Nike Global Trainer, facilitating workshops for employees throughout North and South America. Kevin also spent ten years in the entertainment industry where he honed and crafted story as an on-camera host for networks such as National Geographic, AMC, and A&E. Kevin has also spent time behind the camera developing pilots for Bravo and Comedy Central.  With a diverse background in marketing, business and broadcasting, Kevin brings a fresh perspective to today's multimedia business presentations.

 

ATD is seeking 2 Registration Coordinators.  This is a great opportunity meet new people in the industry.  If you are interested, please contact President@ATDpugetsound.org  Here is a link to the position description.  

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Join PNODN for a two-day training event
on the underlying mechanisms of successful  transformational change processes at the Dialogic OD Laboratory.

 

Increasing Your Dialogic OD Practice

with Gervase Bushe

 Details and to register

 

All organizations grapple with change. It’s challenging to manage even when it is small-scale, specific, planned, and embraced by the organization. When it comes through unexpected disruption, and the organization faces the need for urgent, significant transformation in operations or culture, even the most experienced leader can feel

overwhelmed by the complexity.

 

The Dialogic OD Laboratory will be an experiential, inquiry-based learning event. The Dialogic OD Laboratory will build on participants’ knowledge and/or experience with one

or more dialogic methods (like Appreciative Inquiry, Open Space Technology, Dynamic Facilitation, Art of Convening). The lab will go beyond the techniques to explore the

underlying change processes and frameworks required for successful application of any dialogic change process.

 

Dr. Gervase Bushe, Professor of Leadership and Organization Development, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University

Dr. Bushe is one of the OD profession’s most original thinkers. He helped develop the Appreciative Inquiry approach to change, and authored the bestselling book , Clear Leadership. In 2009, Dr. Bushe and Dr. Robert

Marshak of American University published the article “Revisioning Organization Development: Diagnostic and Dialogic Premises and Patterns of Practice,” which challenged the diagnostic foundations of modern organizational change practice. Their co-edited book, Dialogic Organization Development: The Theory and Practice of Transformational Change, was published by Berrett-Koehler in May 2015, and reflects the results of their collaboration with an international group of scholars and practitioners to develop the theory and practice of Dialogic OD.

You are invited to help International NGO staff work on training issues they face in their work. Attendees of the LINGOs Global Learning Forum come from all over the world, working in health, conservation, humanitarian, relief, and other non-governmental organizations. They will explore how to shape their sector by collaborating on learning solutions that anyone can use.

In this 2.5 hour session, inspired by the hackathon approach to problem-solving, you have the opportunity to help NGO staff and leaders tackle some of their sharpest pain points by improving training and development for their employees and the populations they serve.

Details and Registration for this work session here. Due to space limitations, pre-registration is required for this event

Questions: Contact Erin Peterschick, co-organizer

Join PNODN on September 19 for The Three Gifts: An Evening with Dr. Darya Funches

Discernment, Heart and Presence are the three gifts inside each person and are three capabilities essential for leaders in complex and turbulent times. First outlined in a seminal article published in Emerging Theory and Practice of Organization Development, Dr. Darya Funches has developed a storehouse of skills to help practitioners recognize and refine their use of these gifts for effective use of self as a leader, change agent and/or transformer. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn from a master.

Click here for more details and to register

FIERCE TRAINING SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR

Job Description

ABOUT FIERCE

Fierce, Inc. is a globally recognized leadership development and training company based in Seattle, WA. Our mission is to

transform the conversations central to our clients’ success. Our clients rely on us to deliver programs that transform

cultures and help them gain a sustainable competitive edge.

JOB OVERVIEW

This individual reports to the VP of Learning and will manage and support tactical aspects of Fierce program planning,delivery, and follow-up.

In this role, the individual will provide tactical solutions and support for the delivery and maintenance of trainingprograms. (S)he will collaborate with Master Facilitators to manage consistent materials and communications with program participants and facilitators. As an integral part of the Fierce Learning Team, this role will also drive projects and processes to ensure continued success of program offerings through partnership with the Sales, Marketing, and Support functions. This is a role for a detailed and data oriented professional with a bias toward action and a strong attention toward service to others through clear, effective communication and support.

RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

This individual will be responsible for the following:

 Manage all participant and facilitator communications in partnership with the Support team.

 Coordinate TTT assignments in partnership with the Support team and follow-up with facilitators as needed.

 Track and report on facilitator campaigns on the direction of the VP Learning and in partnership with Marketing.

 Manage facilitator database, alerting Business Development when changes are discovered; i.e., person changed companies, etc . . . .

 Manage learning delivery, sustainment, and improvement projects as required.

 Track facilitator utilization through Outlook and Salesforce and produce bi-monthly reports.

 Track and produce reports on Mindmarker utilization.

 Ensure quality of training collateral (journals, PPT’s, webinars, etc.) in partnership with Marketing.

 Utilize online platform (Salesforce) to track and manage program registration.

 Produce and support virtual classroom delivery and ancillary activities.

 Manage pre and post session participant communications.

 Manage online community (MyFierce-powered by Salesforce) for facilitators.

 Respond to incoming questions and troubleshoot online access issues for facilitators.

 Gather data and report on training delivery and effectiveness.

 Support the expansion of Fierce learning services as directed by the VP Learning.

 Continuously explore innovative solutions for process improvement in program delivery and facilitator support.

 Less than 10% travel.

 Other Duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

 BS/BA degree preferred, with at least 2 years related experience in a training or similar environment.

 Experience in supporting online training.

 Awareness of various training modalities.

 Self-starter with strong organizational skills and an ability to plan, drive and execute projects with minimal supervision.

 Data driven with methodical approach to collection and dissemination of data.

 Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, rapidly evolving and changing environment.

 Proven creativity and openness to new approaches and emerging change.

 Strong leadership skills and presence to interact with all levels of employees.

 Ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment.

 Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

 Equally strong with building interpersonal connections and communicating effectively as they are with data analysis, organization, and presentation of the data.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

Please send your resume and letter of interest to Fierce, Inc at jasmine@fierceinc.com.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.