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ATD Cascadia's Learning over Lunch - Moving from Order-taker to Talent Development Consultant

  • Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Zoom - registration will be provided upon registration

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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:  Moving from Order-taker to Talent Development Consultant with Marla Turner.

What We'll Cover:

  • Order-taker vs. Talent Development Consultant: which role are you currently playing?
  • Scenario-based exploration of what separates order-takers from TD consultants
  • The habits that keep talent development professionals stuck in reactive, order-taking mode
  • Practical ways to shift how your stakeholders see and engage with you

Takeaways:

Probing to learn when training is "the answer" (and when it isn't).
Recognizing the habits and patterns that signal "order-taker" to their stakeholders.
Elevating their skills as a trusted advisor/talent development consultant.

Agenda items:

Group discussion and sharing


Details:

  • Date & Time: April 16 2026 - 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.

  • Prior to the event, if time, please read this article: The L & D Conundrum: Relevance or "Order -Taking?"

  • 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: Training Delivery and Facilitation, Coaching, Communication, Collaboration & Leadership, Lifelong Learning

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