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• Learning Leaders SIG - Creating psychologically safe learning environments

  • When
    Tuesday, January 07, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Access will be in registration email

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  The ATD-Cascadia Learning Leaders Special Interest Group (SIG) is an informal discussion group where Talent Development leaders can talk about their challenges, successes, and what they are learning along the way. Our desire is to build a community of learning leaders who share best practices and feel supported in their work.

  Please join us during the first Tuesday of every month at Noon for an hour of sharing insights and support with your colleagues.

  By attending the Learning Leaders SIG, you will have an opportunity to:

  • Connect with other learning leaders to share current issues

  • Gain actionable insights on delivering a talent development strategy

  • Receive valuable advice and support from your peers

  
  

  Intended Audience
  

  Talent Development Leaders (managers and above) who are members or future members of ATD-Cascadia.

  By talent development, we are specifically looking for those who:

  • Manage a staff of trainers, instructional designers, learning designers

  • Lead the learning and development function for an organization

  • Serve as external consultants who advise on talent development strategy

  • Have positions such as: Manager/Director of L&D/Training, Chief Learning Officer, Head of Talent Development, or HR leaders responsible for Talent Development

  If you are not in a formal L&D leadership position, but want “a peak behind the curtain,” feel free to reach out to Dan Vetter or Dan Bilderback to learn more about this group and see if it is something that appeals to you.

  
  

  Dan Bilderback, CPTD

  Dan has been working in the field of Talent Development since 2006 and is currently the Director of Talent Development at SELCO Community Credit Union, based in Springfield, OR. A longtime member of ATD, Dan earned his CPTD designation in 2011 and was one of the co-founders of the ATD-Cascadia Lane County Geographical Interest Group (GIG). Dan is passionate about partnering with others to create learning solutions that are effective, timely, and fun!

  In his spare time, Dan is a part time professional musician who loves traveling, wine tasting, and playing music with his wife, Corrina. Their border collie, Milo, keeps them active and happy!

  
  

  Dan Vetter, CPTD

  Dan has been improving human performance for 35 years. For 12 years he worked inside a Fortune 500 company developing and facilitating workshops for thousands of participants. Since 1994 he has worked his training magic with over 100 clients. Dan was the 2004 President of American Society for Training and Development – Cascadia Chapter. He is actively involved in Oregon Organizational Development Network and is leading their pro-bono Community Consulting Program. Additionally, he serves as an adjunct faculty member for Portland State University helping mentor and develop the trainers of tomorrow. In 2009 he was one of the earliest NW training professionals to earn the prestigious “Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)” designation from the Association for Talent Development (ATD).

  Dan lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Carmen who is a glass artist. He loves sailing, hiking, cycling, and trips to the Oregon Coast.

  
  

  

  
  

  Career & Leadership Development, Coaching, Collaboration & Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Talent Strategy & Management, Future Readiness

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• Build Your Organization's Empathy Muscles to Improve Performance

  • When
    Wednesday, January 08, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - access will be provided in emailed confirmation
  • Spaces left
    32

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  Build Your Organization's Empathy Muscles to Improve Performance

  How are your company's EMPATHY MUSCLES?

  Come learn how to build them to improve performance and outcomes.

  Are your people leaders “empathy weaklings”?

  Research shows a meaningful return on investment for organizations that foster an empathetic work environment. Results include improved effectiveness and performance, and an organizational culture that leads to an increase in employee retention as well as continuity in work streams, and reduced costs for recruiting, hiring and training new employees. Despite the tangible benefits, many companies still overlook the value of training their managers in this vital skill.

  Join us for this interactive and dynamic session with Eric Girard!!

  
  

  You'll leave this session having:

  • Apply an understanding of empathy’s value to the bottom line to foster a healthy and collaborative work environment.
  • Develop an empathy workout/training regimen that can be seamlessly incorporated into existing training.
  • Help managers effectively lead their teams, retain good employees and maintain productivity even in times of crisis.

  
  

  Intended Audience:

  •  Anyone interested in learning about Listening Intelligence

  • Anyone who wants to learn how to listen better

  • Anyone who is curious about how to apply principles of Listening Intelligence in their workplace

  
  

  This workshop is limited to 35 Participants. Early bird rates to December 31st!

  Eric Girard has over 30 years of experience helping improve the performance of managers and employees. He specializes in the development of new managers, focusing on their successful transition to their new role and on their team management skills. He has a high-energy and engaging facilitation style.

  Eric is a passionate, lifelong learner. He is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer pursuing the rating of IDC Staff Instructor. When not designing or delivering training, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and twin 15-year-old daughters.

  Connect with Eric on LinkedIn!

  
  

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  Program Details

  • Meeting will be virtual - Zoom access will be included in your registration confirmation AND emailed the day prior to the program.
  • Early Bird pricing until December 31st!

  
  Registration Details
  

  • Online registration available until January 8th.
  • Registration is available for our partner organizations.
  • No refunds or credits for future events given after that time.

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  CPTD Recertification Credit

  CPTDs earn one recertification point/credit for each physical hour of continuing education within one’s current role/job or involving a new experience or content. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any required paperwork. Visit the CPTD webpage for complete information.

  The Chapter estimates 1.5  recertification hours for this workshop.

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  HRCI and SHRM Recertification Credit

  This program may be eligible for self-certification for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any required paperwork. Visit the HRCI recertification webpage or the SHRM recertification webpage for more information.

  Capability Model -  Learning Sciences, Career & Leadership Development, Communication,  Emotional Intelligence & Decision-Making, Collaboration & Leadership, Change Management,  Organizational Development & Culture

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• Sip and Connect with ATD Cascadia - January 2025

  • When
    Monday, January 27, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room, 5281 SE International WA, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

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  ATD Cascadia: Sip & Connect Programming

  With the new year upon us we here at TD Cascadia have brought back the monthly tradition of "Sip & Connect" monthly in-person networking.

  What: Monthly in-person informal networking at a new location each month located throughout the area. 

  When: Typically the last Monday of the Month

  Who: Both existing ATD members and prospective members are welcome. If you have a friend or colleague that may be interested in learning more about ATD, we encourage you to bring them to the event! 

  Cost: Free! 
  

  Please: Register online so we have an idea of the number of people to expect. Thanks!

  Questions: email Hunter at programs@tdcascadia.org

  
  

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• Learning Leaders SIG - Facilitating learning using community input (28)

  • When
    Tuesday, February 04, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Access will be in registration email

  Register

  

  The ATD-Cascadia Learning Leaders Special Interest Group (SIG) is an informal discussion group where Talent Development leaders can talk about their challenges, successes, and what they are learning along the way. Our desire is to build a community of learning leaders who share best practices and feel supported in their work.

  Please join us during the first Tuesday of every month at Noon for an hour of sharing insights and support with your colleagues.

  By attending the Learning Leaders SIG, you will have an opportunity to:

  • Connect with other learning leaders to share current issues

  • Gain actionable insights on delivering a talent development strategy

  • Receive valuable advice and support from your peers

  
  

  Intended Audience
  

  Talent Development Leaders (managers and above) who are members or future members of ATD-Cascadia.

  By talent development, we are specifically looking for those who:

  • Manage a staff of trainers, instructional designers, learning designers

  • Lead the learning and development function for an organization

  • Serve as external consultants who advise on talent development strategy

  • Have positions such as: Manager/Director of L&D/Training, Chief Learning Officer, Head of Talent Development, or HR leaders responsible for Talent Development

  If you are not in a formal L&D leadership position, but want “a peak behind the curtain,” feel free to reach out to Dan Vetter or Dan Bilderback to learn more about this group and see if it is something that appeals to you.

  
  

  Dan Bilderback, CPTD

  Dan has been working in the field of Talent Development since 2006 and is currently the Director of Talent Development at SELCO Community Credit Union, based in Springfield, OR. A longtime member of ATD, Dan earned his CPTD designation in 2011 and was one of the co-founders of the ATD-Cascadia Lane County Geographical Interest Group (GIG). Dan is passionate about partnering with others to create learning solutions that are effective, timely, and fun!

  In his spare time, Dan is a part time professional musician who loves traveling, wine tasting, and playing music with his wife, Corrina. Their border collie, Milo, keeps them active and happy!

  
  

  Dan Vetter, CPTD

  Dan has been improving human performance for 35 years. For 12 years he worked inside a Fortune 500 company developing and facilitating workshops for thousands of participants. Since 1994 he has worked his training magic with over 100 clients. Dan was the 2004 President of American Society for Training and Development – Cascadia Chapter. He is actively involved in Oregon Organizational Development Network and is leading their pro-bono Community Consulting Program. Additionally, he serves as an adjunct faculty member for Portland State University helping mentor and develop the trainers of tomorrow. In 2009 he was one of the earliest NW training professionals to earn the prestigious “Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)” designation from the Association for Talent Development (ATD).

  Dan lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Carmen who is a glass artist. He loves sailing, hiking, cycling, and trips to the Oregon Coast.

  
  

  

  
  

  Career & Leadership Development, Coaching, Collaboration & Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Talent Strategy & Management, Future Readiness

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• ATD International Conference and Expo (ICE) - Express interest

  • Start
    Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • End
    Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • Location
    Washington, D.C

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  ATD International Conference and Expo (ICE)

  Washington, DC

  May 18 - 21

  By responding here, you are only expressing interest in attending as part of the ATD Cascadia team.   Once we have 5 people interested, we can get a discount code for the reduced rates.   After we get the codes, we will email them to you.

  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'll be able to get the difference refunded to you.

  For more information about the conference, please click here.

  ICE National Member Registration Fees

  The discounted team rates are $1,595 and $1,995, depending on whether or not you are a member of National ATD. Discount rates and dates are below.  Virtual rates are located here.  For comparison, non discounted rates start at $2,095 for members and $2,495 for non members.

  	Rates for Members of National ATD	Rates for those who are not members of National ATD
  Register by   December 31	$1,595	$1,995
  Register by          March 15	$1,795	$2,195
  Register by           May 17	$1,995	$2,395
  Onsite	$2,095	$2,495

  
  

  
  

  
  

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