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The ATD Student Scholarship application which is now open. One student will be awarded a comp registration for the 2016 International Conference & EXPO. The John Coné scholarship grants six students one-year ATD Professional-Plus memberships. New for this year is an additional scholarship ton one ATD Essentials Workshop. All three of these scholarship are awarded through one application which is due by November 15.

*In addition, PhD graduates whose degrees were received between August 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015 are encouraged to apply for the ATD Dissertation Award by November 20

• Learn how to ensure that your senior management team is providing the resources, support, and talent to enhance virtual teams.
• Diagnose and address the most common challenges confronting virtual teams.
• Explore how to enhance remote team member communications through onboarding, training, and effective use of technology.
• Learn to create an inclusive process for virtual team success.

To register: http://webcasts.td.org/webinar/1726?email=atdps@yahoo.com&utm_medium=email&utm_source=bronto&utm_campaign=WEB-email-2015.09.27-webcasts.Email 

ATD Research and ATD International recently embarked on our first truly global assessment of talent development outlooks, resources, and practices. Some key findings from this research are presented in the webcast. By looking at key metrics by global regions, this research will aid learning and development professionals in benchmarking their practices against those of their peers in their own region and tailoring training offerings to each region’s unique learning environment. Among the topics explored from a global perspective will be the influences, challenges, and outlooks that shape the decisions of organizational learning functions, the size and role of learning departments, budgets for training, and hours and content of training.

To register: http://webcasts.td.org/webinar/1559?email=atdps@yahoo.com&utm_medium=email&utm_source=bronto&utm_campaign=WEB-email-2015.09.27-webcasts.Email 

 The course is designed for anyone who feels "stuck" and unfulfilled in a job or career, and who wants tools and guidance to create a better life. 

Participants learn through the program how to use three major, interrelated skill sets to move to their full potential … and their preferred future:

• Planning for reinvention
• Creative thinking and risk-taking skills to infuse new ideas into the plan and foster the prudent daring to carry it out
• Developing resilience and the stress-management skills to aid in seeing the plan through

The major units of the course are:

• Understanding reinvention and clarify values
• Envision your personal preferred future
• Develop the reinvention plan
• Build a support network to help you in carrying out the plan

The schedule is 6:00-9:00 p.m. each evening: Tuesday, 10/20; Thursday, 10/22; Tuesdays 10/27; Thursday 10/29

The registration process to attend the course starts here: https://www.shoreline.edu/workforce/plus-50/default.aspx

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Hone your skills as a workplace coach, trainer or professional development specialist. Find out how to develop effective learning curricula for people in a wide variety of fields. Explore theories and practical strategies for instructing diverse audiences of adult learners. Examine the structures and policies of your own organization and learn how to leverage them to promote a culture of professional learning in the workplace.

More information about the program, courses, information sessions and so forth can be found here: http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/workplace-learning-professional-development.html

 Save $30 on ATD membership!

There is no better time to tap into these great savings on your professional development! Through August 5, save $30 on ATD membership with promo code MEMBER30.

Don't miss out on what ATD membership offers—access to the network, resources, and tools you need to grow as a professional. TD magazine, discounts on ATD Education programs and conferences, unlimited access to Watch & Learn webcasts, and the State of the Industry report, are just a few of the many resources you gain access to as an ATD member.

Choose From Two Levels of Membership:

Professional Membership

Was $229   Now$199
 
Professional Plus Membership

Was $349  Now $319

If you register to attend be sure to use the ATDps  CHiP Code: 8020! 

Transform the traditional "telling" approach of training

Based on the award-winning book of the same name, ATD’s Telling Ain’t Training event offers an exceptional approach to transforming ineffective “telling” into training that results in long-term retention and improved performance on the job. This event delivers interactive, practical strategies that can be implemented immediately to improve your training programs. You’ll come away principles and tools that are backed by research and real-world experience. 

Attendees will also receive a free copy of the companion book Telling Ain’t Training!

Despite the irreverent title, this event tackles universal and persistent questions: How do learners learn? Why do learners learn? How do you make sure that learning is applied on the job?

Learning Objectives

After this event, you’ll be able to:

• Produce training that is learner-centered.
• Design training programs that result in long-term learning, retention, and improved performance.
• Apply research-based, best-practice principles and tools to facilitate learning.
• Create a training experience that both learners and trainers enjoy.

Who Should Attend?

• New and occasional trainers who need to build a solid foundation.
• Subject matter experts (SMEs) who are tasked with training.
• Training managers who don’t come from a training background, and need to know how to maximize their team’s effectiveness.

 ICELW 2015, the eighth annual International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace, will be held from June 10-12, 2015 at Columbia University in New York. 

The second annual ICELW mini-expo will be held at the ICELW conference site on Thursday, June 11th, 2015.  If  your organization is interested in reserving a table at the expo or in other opportunities to be a conference sponsor, please contact our expo team at expo@icelw.org for further information!  ICELW reaches a diverse, international audience and provides an intimate, comfortable environment to form relationships with potential collaborators and clients.

 ICELW 2015 will feature e-learning success stories, demonstrations of the latest in e-learning, panel discussions, and more, along with our always-popular conference dinner!

ICELW 2015 - The Eighth Annual International Conference on E-learning in the Workplace

Organizations desire professionals skilled in performance improvement.

Practitioners who understand how to analyze and solve performance issues provide immeasurable value to their organizations and clients. There is a demand for problem-solving analysts who can close performance gaps and deliver organizational results that matter.

Are you equipped with the right tools to help your clients achieve their business goals? This program is a must for learning professionals who want to expand their skills and expertise. Demonstrate your ability to improve individual, process, or organizational performance with the ATD Master Performance Consultant™ program:

• Manage your client engagements and relationships effectively.
• Become a master of consulting to deliver project results.
• Solve organizational issues—including defects, errors, turnover, low revenue, and missed sales targets—using systematic analysis, data consolidation, and effective problem solving.

Assess, refine, and enhance your performance consulting skills.

You are invited to be one of the first to benefit from the ATD Master Performance Consultant program. Learn more about this program and save your seat at the table.

Next Program: May 13-16 | Orlando, FL*