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  • March 21, 2024 9:00 AM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    As director of credentialing for the Association of Talent Development (ATD), Morgean Hirt has more than 25 years of experience in personnel certification and accreditation across a variety of professions. She provides strategic leadership and technical expertise in developing and implementing credentialing programs, focusing on test development, policy and standards development, program audits, strategic planning, and ANSI/ISO 17024 and NCCA accreditation. Believing that standards and certification enhance professionalism and credibility, Hirt has led a number of organizations through establishing industry standards for emerging professions, including clinical research, massage therapy, and mortgage brokering.

    Prior to joining ATD, she served as an account executive at MetaCred, a boutique association management firm specializing in managing credentialing programs, and spent 12 years as president and CEO of Certified Fund Raising Executives International Credentialing Board, where she was responsible for establishing international support across six continents for a unified standard of fundraising practice. Hirt is also active with the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), having served as a member of the research fundraising committee, education committee, and annual conference program committee as well as a presenter at the ICE Exchange.

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  • March 18, 2024 8:55 AM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    This free, half-day event offers you the opportunity to see live demos from five leading assessment tool providers. Each 30-minute demo allows you to see the platform in action, ask questions, and request additional information. Selecting a new technology is a tough decision and a big investment. Let ATD Demo Day help you learn about the benefits of a variety of options at once.


    Full details and to register


  • February 07, 2024 8:00 AM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    ATD TechKnowledge is a dynamic three-day journey designed for talent development professionals who are passionate about embracing the ever-evolving world of learning technologies.

    Whether you’re taking your first steps in the L&D universe, curious about the future, or supercharging your knowledge to drive meaningful change, ATD TK is the place to navigate the latest industry trends and groundbreaking innovations reshaping the learning landscape.

    ATD TK is a carefully curated blend of intentional interactions and dialogue among participants and speakers. With engaging classroom sessions, interactive hands-on sessions, and impromptu networking, it’s an exclusive opportunity you won’t find anywhere else.

    Our promise to you at ATD TK isn’t just about ideas but practical application. Crafted by practitioners for practitioners, our mission is to equip you with knowledge you can put into action immediately. Get ready to leave inspired and empowered to make a real impact in your role.

    If you register to attend, be sure to use our special code = 8020 and the chapter gets a rebate from your registration fee.  

    https://techknowledge.td.org/about


  • November 08, 2023 11:00 AM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    Employees, including frontline workers, are the backbone of any enterprise; however, they often lack the training and development opportunities they need to succeed.

    Join us for an insightful webinar where we share data-driven strategies for effective upskilling and real-world examples of return on investment (ROI) that companies have seen after investing in frontline worker and employee upskilling programs.

    In this webinar, you will learn how to:

    • Refine your recruitment strategy with data-driven dashboards.
    • Fast-track productivity with a multi-experience onboarding program.
    • Achieve daily key performance indicator excellence with on-the-job training.
    • Design adaptive flows to reward fast performers and remind slow learners.
    • Measure ROI with performance-based dashboards.

    We’ll also cover these topics:

    Holistic approach to employee performance: Gain a comprehensive understanding of a multi-faceted approach to improving employee performance, from the onboarding process through continuous performance management. This includes leveraging data-driven techniques, creating effective reward systems, and implementing gamification strategies.

    Innovative solutions to industry challenges: With cutting-edge techniques and solutions that address common pain points, discover how innovation can be used to enhance recruitment, training, and performance monitoring.

    Evidence-based strategies in action: Learn from real-world success stories, practical applications, and outcomes of the specific techniques, and leverage a clear roadmap to derive tangible benefits.

    Register today to learn how investing in frontline worker and employee upskilling can boost productivity, reduce attrition, and improve customer service. 

    Primary Capability Covered: Talent Strategy & Management

    Participation in this event, either live or recorded, can be reported for one (1) point of professional development for initial certification eligibility or recertification of the APTD or CPTD credential. 

    https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/5107


  • October 24, 2023 11:00 AM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    BOOK CLUBS ARE THE NEW CORPORATE CLASSROOM: DEVELOPING CULTURE AND LEADERS AT SCALE

    Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

    By: Jonathan Munk, CEO, BookClub

    Please sign in to register for this Webinar.

    Discover the untapped potential of organized reading groups in the workplace for cultivating leadership and shaping a positive organizational culture. This webinar will guide talent development professionals through the essential steps for launching a reading initiative that does more than entertain—it educates and aligns team members. Learn how to select influential books, facilitate meaningful discussions, and scale this effort to serve your broader organizational goals. By the end, attendees will be equipped with the know-how to create an effective and engaging reading program that fosters both personal and professional growth.

    During this event, you will:

    • Gain actionable insights on launching and managing a workplace reading program that aligns with organizational goals.
    • Master the art of curating books that cultivate leadership skills and foster a unified organizational culture.
    • Acquire techniques to engage employees in meaningful discussions and scale the reading program across various team sizes.
     

    Primary Capability Covered: Career & Leadership Development

    Participation in this event, either live or recorded, can be reported for one (1) point toward the professional development requirement for inital certification eligibility or recertification of the APTD or CPTD credential.

    https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/4926

  • October 17, 2023 11:00 AM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    As organizations report a widespread feeling of “DEI fatigue,” it is critical that core issues of inclusion and belonging remain front and center in workplaces. Join Dr. Shyama Venkateswar in an engaging webinar where she will focus on the tools, strategies, and other practical aspects of implementing and advancing a culture of inclusive leadership. Learn about the six core behaviors that exemplify inclusive leaders and understand how these behaviors must be intentionally cultivated in order for them to cascade downwards throughout the organization.

    During this event, you will:

    • Understand how to interrupt your own mindsets and behaviors that can hinder overall organizational inclusion efforts.
    • Experience firsthand the actionable strategies for culture change provided by Seramount’s research and insights.
    • Examine how building competencies can expand a leader’s toolkit to develop a culture of loyalty and belonging while driving innovation and collaboration in teams.

    Primary Capability Covered: Organization Development & Culture

    Participation in this event, either live or recorded, can be reported for one (1) point toward the professional development requirement for inital certification eligibility or recertification of the APTD or CPTD credential.

    https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/5062


  • May 21, 2023 8:00 AM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    ATD23 is the premier event for you and a great opportunity to dive deep with the best of the best in your field. Whether you’re a new L&D practitioner, a certified TD professional, a team leader, an accidental instructional designer, a chief talent officer, or anything in between, ATD23 is the best place for you to reconnect, recharge, learn, and network!

    Learn more about the conference here.  When you sign up, please use our CHiP Code 8020 and the chapter will get a rebate from your registration fees.

  • February 07, 2023 8:00 AM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    ATD TechKnowledge is a three-day, immersive experience for talent development professionals who utilize and embrace learning technologies. Whether you’re just starting your L&D career, curious about what is on the horizon, or super-charging your knowledge bank to make meaningful change, ATD TK is the best way to learn about the latest industry trends and newest innovations disrupting the learning landscape.  

    Don’t expect a conventional conference! ATD TK is designed to provide intentional interactions and dialogue among participants and speakers alike. The combination of lecture-type sessions, interactive workshops, hands-on learning labs, and casual networking make ATD TK a one-of-a-kind experience you can’t get anywhere else. And because it was designed by practitioners for practitioners, we’re confident you’ll leave with learning you can apply to your job immediately. 

    For those who think ATD TK is all ideas without immediate practical application, think again! Our mission is to ensure you walk away not only inspired but empowered to apply what you learn immediately back on the job to make an impact. So, bring an open mind and be ready to fill it with the knowledge you need to shape the future of work.   

    If you are planning to attend, register here and use our CHiP Code - 8020 and the chapter will get a rebate from your registration fees.

  • December 22, 2022 4:58 PM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    At ATD, we recognize that no two learners are the same. That’s why we offer flexible learning options in a variety of formats, depths, and price points to help you meet your specific goals. Whether you prefer to learn in person or online, with your peers or independently, we have a course for you.

    Browse our extensive collection of certificate courses, master programs, and on-demand courses today.

    Search now!

  • November 20, 2022 3:43 PM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    Take the next step in your lifelong learning journey and start 2023 off strong with an ATD course. Our extensive lineup of certificate courses and master programs taught by expert facilitators can help you develop or fine tune the skills you need to drive real organizational change in the new year.

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