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• Individual Development Plan (IDP) Workshop

  • Start
    March 25, 2026
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  • End
    March 31, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Join us in a two-part workshop focused on understanding, designing, and completing an Individual Development Plan (IDP).

  Session 1 introduces Professional Development strategies, IDP best practices and myths, and self-assessment tools.

  Session 2 provides guided, hands-on time to create and refine a personalized IDP and develop an actionable growth plan.

  Takeaways:

  • Define the purpose and structure of IDPs
  • Identify strengths, growth areas, and development priorities
  • Create measurable and actionable development goals
  • Build and refine a personalized IDP
  • Learn strategies to maintain accountability and track progress

  Competencies Developed:

  • Self-assessment and reflective practice
  • Strategic goal setting and development planning
  • Career growth and continuous learning
  • Action planning and accountability
  • Collaboration with managers and development partners

  After participating in the workshop you'll:
  

  • Identify skill(s) you’d like to develop and/or knowledge you’d like to gain.
  • Build a development plan outlining your professional development goal(s).
  • Develop and document strategies for achieving the goal(s) you establish in the IDP.

  Content to use immediately

  • A practical IDP framework you can apply right away
  • Templates for writing measurable development goals
  • Conversation prompts to use with managers or mentors
  • IDP Templates and then a completed (or nearly completed) Individual Development Plan

  
  

  Charlotte McGuire is a recent graduate from Seattle Pacific University (SPU) with her MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and is building a career as a HR and Learning & Development (L&D) professional to follows passions in helping employees grow and develop. From her studies, Charlotte has created and delivered products to clients in related areas including workshops on career development topics of succession planning and IDPs. Her professional experience spans recruitment, administrative operations, and customer-focused roles, giving her a grounded understanding of the employee lifecycle and how to design development experiences that truly support people.

  

  
  

  ATD Capabilities - Communication, Collaboration & Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Career & Leadership Development, Coaching, Talent Strategy & Management, Performance Improvement, Future Readiness

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    April 02, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• ResponseAgility™ with Margaret Graziano

  • When
    April 07, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom information will be included on your confirmation email

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  ATDps: April 2026 Virtual Member Event

  ResponseAgility™ with Margaret Graziano

  Feeling overwhelmed by constant change? Stressed out and disengaged? You're not alone. In today's world, adaptability isn't just an asset—it's a necessity. ResponseAgility is your guide to navigating the chaos and reclaiming your power, both at work and in life.

  Magi reveals the secrets to shifting from friction – that feeling of overwhelm and resistance – to flow – a state of focus, engagement, and peak performance. Discover the SCULPT process, a revolutionary 90-second method for managing your emotions and responding effectively to any situation.

  Packed with practical exercises and real-world examples, ResponseAgility empowers you to thrive in a world of constant change. It's time to stop just surviving and start truly living. Reclaim your power. Embrace ResponseAgility. Transform your life.

  Learn how to:

  • Master your emotions: Move from reactive to responsive, taking control of your thoughts and feelings.
  • Unlock your potential: Boost your productivity, creativity, and overall well-being.
  • Navigate change with confidence: Embrace uncertainty and turn challenges into opportunities.
  • Cultivate self-awareness: Understand your triggers and break free from negative patterns.

  
  

  Our guest:  Margaret Graziano

  The leading voice in high-performing organizational culture. Magi guides business owners, executive teams and established leaders through a hero's journey to rekindle their passion for work. Her inside out approach inspires and gives the framework for individual, team and organizational alignment.

  Using a unique combination of experiential coaching, science-backed development tools, and actionable strategies, Magi empowers leaders to evolve themselves and their organizational culture to meet the moment. Whether it’s change initiatives, new leadership, or cultural transformation, she partners with teams to catalyze positive change.

  She inspires her audiences and clients to see, take responsibility for, and move beyond their personal and organizational constraints and achieve peak performance.

  Drawing on over 25 years of expertise in organizational effectiveness, cultural anthropology, and human development, Magi has become a pioneering voice in conscious leadership and cultural transformation. She is a Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author of Ignite Culture, and her groundbreaking work has earned her recognition on the Inc. 5000 list, as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Silicon Valley, and Chicago Woman Business Owner of the Year by NAWBO."

                http://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretgraziano     
  

  

  
  

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  Registration:

  Pre-Registration - Members attend at no charge. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory.

  Pre-Registration - Non-Member $20.00. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory. 

  We are not able to issue refunds after the Friday prior to the meeting. Substitutions are encouraged.

  Special Instructions:

  Instructions to attend the virtual meeting will be included in your confirmation email and on the reminder email the day prior to the program. Please save these instructions. Real time assistance is not usually available. 

  
  

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• In-Person Networking Night

  • When
    April 15, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    College Club Seattle, 11 E Allison St, Seattle, WA 98102

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  Come out on April 15, 2026 for our quarterly chapter in-person networking event! Join other current and aspiring talent development professionals in the Puget Sound area for low-key conversation and connection and to learn more about getting involved with the ATDps chapter. This event is open to both members and non-members. We hope to see you there!

  Food and drinks are no-host (buy your own) and food can be brought in from outside. Additionally, parking is available albeit limited, so it's recommended to carpool or take public transportation if possible.

  
  

  Register in advance so we can know to expect you!
  

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• Technology Special Interest Group - Less Is More: Using "Start Late, Leave Early" for Scenario-Based Learning.

  • When
    April 23, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  Learners do not need every detail to learn well. In fact, too much information can reduce curiosity, risk-taking, and real problem-solving. Jonathan Hill will share how “start late, leave early” storytelling creates space for learners to explore, test ideas, and learn from consequences, just like they would on the job. Together we will look at how to build learning moments that spark curiosity, encourage iteration, and help people connect the dots without being hand-held. Expect examples, design tips, and simple steps you can apply to your next course, workshop, or performance support resource.

  By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Define the “start late, leave early” storytelling approach and explain why it improves scenario-based learning
  • Design learning moments that provide enough context for action while leaving space for exploration, experimentation, and retry
  • Apply practical techniques to create more engaging, job-relevant scenarios in courses, workshops, or performance support resources

  
  

  Jonathan  Hill is an award-winning learning designer who transforms compliance training into engaging experiences that improve performance. With over ten years' experience creating digital learning for the financial services, gaming, and SaaS sectors, he specializes in evidence-based storytelling techniques that deliver measurable behavior change. A regular conference speaker and active member of the Articulate Community, when Jonathan isn't building elearning courses, he's playing with Lego.

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. We are required to keep track of attendance. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

  Capabilities: Instructional Design, Training & Delivery, Technology Application

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    May 07, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

  Register

  

  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• ATD 26 - Los Angeles - we have discount codes!!!

  • Start
    May 17, 2026
  • End
    May 20, 2026
  • Location
    Los Angeles, California

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  We have discount codes - express interest and they will be sent to you in the confirmation email!

  ATD 26 International Conference and Expo

  Los Angeles, California

  May 17 - 20, 2026

  By responding to this invitation, you are simply expressing interest in attending ATD 26 in LA.  If we get 5 or more members, we can qualify as a Chapter Team for discounted pricing.

  You don't have to be a member of National ATD to take advantage of this offer! If you've already signed up and paid for the conference, let us know and we may be able to get the difference refunded to you.

  For more information about the conference, please click here.

  ATD26 National Member Registration Fees

  The discounted team rates  depend on whether or not you are a member of National ATD.  There are also options for virtual pricing as well.

  Upon registering, please use our special code: 8020 and ATDps will receive a financial rebate which helps the chapter!

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• Technology Special Interest Group - AI + Articulate: Practical Ways to Speed Up the Build (Without Losing Quality) - Change of Date Alert

  • When
    May 28, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  CHANGE OF DATE ALERT

  

  
  

  Curious how AI can actually help you build in Articulate, without turning your course into generic, robotic content? Join us for a practical, real-world session with Tom Kuhlmann focused on how to use AI as a smart production partner across your workflow: drafting outlines, writing dialogue, generating question banks, creating feedback variations, and producing meaningful alt text.

  We’ll also dig into the part that matters most: how to QA AI-assisted content so it stays accurate, inclusive, and unmistakably human, protecting learning quality while saving serious development time.

  By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

  • Identify the best places to use AI in an Articulate workflow (outline → script → questions → feedback → accessibility text)
  • Draft stronger prompts to generate usable course content faster—without “starting over”
  • Generate question banks and feedback variants that align to learning objectives and real performance needs
  • Create alt text that supports accessibility (and actually helps learners)
  • Apply a simple QA checklist to verify accuracy, tone, bias, and brand voice before publishing
  • Leave with a repeatable “AI-assisted build” process you can use immediately in Rise or Storyline

  
  

  Tom Kuhlmann is Chief Learning Architect at Articulate and the voice behind The Rapid E-Learning Blog, where he shares practical, real-world tips to help eLearning teams build better courses—faster. With 20+ years in the training industry, he’s developed hundreds of hours of eLearning and supported learning projects for organizations including Capital One, Washington Mutual, and Weyerhaeuser.

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Consulting & Business Partnering, Future Readiness

  
  

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. We are required to keep track of attendance. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    June 04, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

  Register

  

  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Member Orientation & Networking

  • When
    June 17, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  Join Us for the ATD Puget Sound Member Orientation! Whether you’re new to ATD or simply want a fresh look at all your membership has to offer, our virtual orientation is the perfect place to connect. Meet fellow members, or those considering membership, expand your network, and explore the benefits, services, and resources available to help you grow in your talent development journey. Come with questions, leave with inspiration—and get even more out of your membership.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. We are required to keep track of attendance. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    August 06, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

  Register

  

  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    September 03, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

  Register

  

  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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