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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    September 04, 2025
  •  
    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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• AI in HR Special Interest Group (SIG)

  • When
    September 11, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  Share insights on the evolution of AI and its impact on HR—particularly in Learning and Development. How is AI transforming the L&D landscape, and how can it empower the community? Highlight practical tips and tools that support the adoption of AI, while fostering understanding of its real-world impact. Spark discussions that help organizations advance their AI capabilities, and equip people with actionable insights and tools they can immediately apply to enhance their business outcomes and professional skills.

  
  

  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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• Building a Strategic Mindset with Mary Rapaport

  • When
    September 18, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom information will be included on your confirmation email

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  ATDps: September 2025 Virtual Member Event

  Building a Strategic Mindset

  In today's dynamic business landscape, strategic thinking has emerged as a crucial skill for leaders and teams to thrive. This thought-provoking presentation by Mary Rapaport, Chief Xceleration Officer, Strategist, and Strategy Coach at Xcelerate will equip talent development professionals with the tools and insights to create powerful development plans that foster strategic thinking within their organization.
  
  Mary will guide you through the essence of a strategic mindset, exploring its significance and why it has become a critical aspect of modern business success. We will delve into the historical backdrop of the decline in strategic thinking, examining the economic, social, and other factors that have contributed to the de-prioritization of strategic thinking in the workplace.

  
  Participants will learn practical and actionable approaches for developing the strategic capabilities of leaders and their teams. You will gain insights and ideas for helping your teams build, think, and operate more strategically.
  
  In this (60 min) workshop, participants will learn how to:

  • Unlock the Power of Strategic and Critical Thinking
  • Understand Economic and Social Factors That Stifle Strategic Thinking
  • Identify Where Strategic Thinking Falls Short
  • Learn Practical Approaches to Invite Strategic Contributions
  • Cultivate a Strategic Mindset

  
  

  Our guest: 

  Mary Rapaport is on a mission to democratize strategic thinking. She believes it's not just for the elite few, but for everyone in an organization. When everyone channels a strategic mindset, the business culture thrives, teams become more creative, and employees lean in and engage more. Cultivating this mindset helps leaders create a better (and more fun) place to work, fostering a stronger culture of creativity and innovation.

  As a strategic thinking architect, Mary empowers leaders and teams across all functions and levels to think, act, and lead more strategically. As the founder of Xcelerate, she builds learning strategy, designing and delivering immersive learning experiences that ignite "aha moments" and drive tangible business results.

                      
  

  

  
  

  Career & Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Development & Culture, Future Readiness

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  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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• Technology Special Interest Group (SIG) - Interactive Think Tank Session

  • When
    September 25, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  The Technology Special Interest Group (SIG) serves as a dedicated community for learning and development professionals who are focused on exploring and integrating technology to enhance talent development strategies and learning experiences.

  This SIG offers a platform for members to engage in meaningful discussions, share best practices, and stay informed about the latest trends and tools in learning technologies. Topics may include eLearning development, learning management systems (LMS), virtual facilitation platforms, mobile and microlearning, artificial intelligence in L&D, and learning analytics.

  Through regular meetings, expert-led sessions, and collaborative learning opportunities, the Technology SIG supports professionals at all levels—whether you are new to learning technologies or an experienced practitioner—by fostering innovation, collaboration, and continued professional growth.

  What we'll cover this month:

  • Desired topics and subjects for upcoming presentations
  • Ideas for special guests and speakers
  • Innovative ways to explore technology in L&D

  This is your chance to influence our agenda and share your insights, vote on ideas, and connect with like-minded professionals!

  
  

  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
    October 02, 2025
  •  
    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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• In-Person Networking Night

  • When
    October 16, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill (1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122)

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  Come out on Oct 16th 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!

  Register in advance so we can know to expect you!
  

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    November 06, 2025
  •  
    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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• Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable in L&D Measurement with Jeffery Berk

  • When
    November 18, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom information will be included on your confirmation email

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  ATDps: November 2025 Virtual Member Event

  Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable in L&D Measurement

  Many learning practitioners fail to tap into the power of analytics because of their discomfort with one or more elements associated with the measurement and evaluation process. This session will review topics like ROI, benchmarks, self-reported data, impact indictors, negative data, low impact learners, NPS, AI and roughly reasonable. The goal is to dispel the myths behind these and make what is considered uncomfortable to many comfortable and confident to all.

  
  

  As a result of this session, you will:

  • Readiness to face measurement fears and overcome them;
  •  Confidence and Comfort to address evaluation challenges and move past them.

  
  

  
  

  Our guest:  Jeffrey Berk

  Performitiv is a learning impact optimization technology company. As COO Jeffrey helps shape the strategy and manages day-to-day operations. Jeffrey has been in the learning measurement field for nearly 20 years. He has co-authored 2 books on human capital analytics. He is an adjunct professor on performance measurement and process improvement in Chicago.

  Connect with Jeffrey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyberk/

  
  

                      
  

  

  
  

   Knowledge Management, Data & Analytics

  
  

  
  

  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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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    December 05, 2025
  •  
    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.

  Show details