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• Learning Leaders SIG

  • When
    Tuesday, December 05, 2023
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    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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• Board of Directors Meeting - December

  • When
    Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - Zoom access will be provided in your confirmation email

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  The board meeting is open to any interested person.

  Please indicate your interest in attending by registering in advance.

  Please note that the meeting location may either be in a secure building where you will need to receive instructions prior to the meeting to gain access.  Or, this will be a Zoom session and access will need to be given.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ATD-Cascadia: State of the Industry and State of the Chapter

  • When
    Friday, February 02, 2024
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    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Portland English Language Academy Inside the Lloyd Center – 3rd Floor Offices 2007 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Are you competing for scarce resource dollars to support learning and development in your organization, school, or company? What are the emerging trends that we should follow in 2024? How does your organization compare with respect to distributing learning across technologies?

  Please join us for an interactive presentation where we’ll examine the 2023 ATD State of the Industry Report. This report is ATD’s definitive review of training and development trends.

  We’ll discuss possibilities for using these metrics and we’ll make connections between these benchmarks and our local practices.

  Next, we’ll transition to a report on the State of the ATD-Cascadia Chapter. You’ll get to hear specific indicators about the health and vitality of our chapter, learn about our plans to sustain our growth, hear more about the results of our recent member survey, and exchange ideas for how our chapter can add value to you and your organization.

  Bonus: We’re including an optional speed-networking element to our meeting this year! We’ll keep it casual; this is another way for you to connect with both peers and leaders in our field. 

  Intended Audience:

  • Anyone interested in exploring the future of work and other leading indicators in talent development.
  • Anyone interested in learning how to calculate key benchmarking metrics to persuade decision makers.
  • Anyone who wants to meet chapter members in  person
  • Everyone who wants to learn about the progress of the ATD-Cascadia chapter and the programs we’re preparing to support your community in 2024.

  
  

  
  

  D.J. Netz
  Leadership Program Manager
  Lockheed Martin Corporation

  D.J. Netz is Leadership Development Program Manager, Enterprise Operations, for Lockheed Martin Corporation. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the portfolio of learning programs for Mid Level and Executive leaders.

  Previously, Mr. Netz was a senior learning consultant for GP Strategies, a global performance improvement provider. In that role, he advised enterprise level organizations on digital learning transformation, crafting solutions that balance technology and scalability. Throughout his career, D.J. has led several critical initiatives for leadership strategy, financial acumen, data science, and business development training.

  Mr. Netz graduated from Portland State University with a Master’s degree in Adult Education. He earned his undergraduate degree in Management of Human Resources from George Fox University. He achieved Scrum Master certification in 2019.

  D.J. is a three-time Brandon Hall award winner. He teaches courses on corporate training at Portland State University. He serves on the board of the ATD-Cascadia Chapter, a role he has held for ten years. In his free time, D.J. enjoys domestic travel and organic farming.

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  Program Details

  • Meeting will be in person.

  Registration Details

  • Online registration available until February 1, 2024
  • Registration is available for our partner organizations.
  • To receive a refund, a written request must be received in the Chapter office at least one week before the event.
  • 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 2.0 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.

  ATD Capability Model -  Business Insight, Developing Professional Capability, Collaboration & Leadership, Organizational Development & Culture, Talent Strategy & Management, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Lifelong Learning, Future Readiness

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