ATD Cascadia's Learning over Lunch - Enhancing Cross-Department Communication to Improve Training Outcomes

Are you looking for a friendly and collaborative opportunity for knowledge sharing? Join fellow Talent Development professionals for ATD-Cascadia’s free Learning Over Lunch series.

Please note: To continue offering high-quality programming and to ensure the sustainability of our chapter, we are now implementing a $10 fee for non-members to attend networking events including our Learning Over Lunch series.

This Month’s Topic: Enhancing Cross-Department Communication to Improve Training Outcomes

Join us to explore Cross-Department Communication with our presenter Mike Schaafsma, who is also a member of ATD Cascadia!

Agenda items:

1. Identifying The Biggest Reason For Communication Breakdowns

2. Establishing Shared Goals and Language

3. Leveraging Communication Tools and Channels Effectively

4. The 5 Feedback Loops Between Departments

5. Empowering Communication Champions

Benefits for you:

• Gain an understanding of why cross-department communication breaks down

• Recognize barriers to smooth communication between any two departments

• Realize the direct impact communication has on training outcomes

• Explore how miscommunication leads to misaligned training content, wasted resources, and lower learner engagement or effectiveness

• Discover practical strategies to break down silos

• Learn five actionable methods for improving communication

• Increase confidence in facilitating interdepartmental collaboration

• Investigate ways to initiate better dialogue between departments, even when facing resistance or organizational inertia

Details:

• Date & Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

• Format: Virtual discussion with small group breakouts

Additional Information: 

• Please be prepared to join via video (if possible) and actively participate in small group discussions.

• Zoom access information will be emailed to you prior to the program.

Bring your ideas, experiences, and questions to what promises to be an engaging and forward-thinking session!

Capability Areas: Communication, Collaboration & Leadership, Organizational Development & Culture