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• Maximizing Your Potential: A CliftonStrengths Workshop

  • When
    Friday, September 29, 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - access will be provided in emailed confirmation
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Are you ready to maximize your potential? Or perhaps you’re considering a career change, but you’re not sure which direction to go? Then join us for a highly interactive virtual workshop with Marla Turner, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach!

  Research from Gallup has shown that when we know how to leverage our natural talents - in other words, what's “right” with us - we are three times as likely to report having an excellent quality of life and six times as likely to be engaged in our work. This workshop will help you discover how you've used your talents to be successful and how you can turn talents into Strengths by intentionally leveraging them every day.

  Your registration fee includes your CliftonStrengths assessment and report for your top five strengths. Once your paid registration is complete, you will receive instructions for completing the assessment. You’ll need to complete your assessment by September 27, 2023. Please note that once you access the assessment, the $10 assessment fee is nonrefundable.

  If you have already completed the CliftonStrengths assessment and have access to your results, you do not need to take it again. Just select the “no assessment” registration option. Please note that you will need to share your results with Marla and will receive instructions for how to do this after you’ve registered. 

  Our speaker will receive a copy of your report and email address; however, you will not receive any solicitations from her. 

  If you have completed your CliftonStrengths Assessment and can provide Marla with your results, you do not need to take it again. You’ll receive $10 off your registration. So that Marla can incorporate your report into her presentation, you will need to share your results with her. We will share instructions for how to do this after you’ve registered.

  
  

  
  

  Marla Turner

  LiT Consulting, Inc

  Marla Turner, Principal Owner of LiT Consulting, Inc., is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach who has helped hundreds of people embrace and leverage their unique talents through CliftonStrengths. She uses her 25+ years of experience in facilitation and instructional design to create impactful one-on-one coaching experiences and highly interactive team workshops (virtually and in-person). Marla has an M.A. in English literature and has taught writing and literature at the university level. She is a fierce defender of the Oxford comma and applauds those brave souls who dare to use the semicolon.
  

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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.
  • The assessment cost is $10 (discounted) and will be a non-refundable portion of the workshop cost.
    
  • Individualized assessment codes will be provided after registration has been paid in a separate email

  Registration Details

  • Online registration available until September 26.
  • Registration is available for our partner organizations.
  • To receive a refund (less the $10 assessment cost), a written request must be received in the Chapter office at least one week before the event.
  • No refunds offered for not accessing assessment results.
  • 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.

  Capability Model -  Career & Leadership Development, Communication, Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making, Collaboration & Leadership, Lifelong Learning

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• Learning Leaders SIG

  • When
    Tuesday, October 03, 2023
  •  
    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.

  This session will be in a virtual “lunch and learn” format and will be approximately 60 minutes long. Our focus for October’s discussion will be to brainstorm topics that we will want to explore in the coming year. As usual, we’ll start off with introductions followed by check-ins and then move into the brainstorming session, possibly in breakout groups, with the objective of capturing topics that we Learning Leaders regularly encounter and want to discuss further as a group. For our check-ins, be thinking about:

  • What you’re struggling with
  • What you’re really proud of
  • What successes you are celebrating

   

  Although we’re learning leaders in different organizations and disciplines, we can all learn from, be inspired by, and support each other! You’ll come away with great ideas, new friends, and shared insights. Hope to see you then!

  
  

  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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• Learnapalooza - In Person in Seattle or Virtual from anywhere

  • When
    Friday, October 06, 2023
  • Location
    Virtual or in Person

  One of our NW community partners, Skills Leap, is extending a special discount offer to Learnapalooza’s annual conference dedicated to innovation and disruption in L&D. The conference will be held on October 6^th in Seattle. You can attend in person or virtually from anywhere. 

   

  Their theme this year: "Leading the Way to Tomorrow: Exploring Innovation and Disruption in Learning “. This is an experience that'll knock your socks off! This isn’t your typical conference - we're talking about disruptive industry trends in HR and Learning and Development coupled with innovative learning techniques that'll blow your mind. 

   

  Best of all, our community can get 30% off the in-person or the virtual online experience by using the code “ATDCASCADIA-LAP” at checkout.  

  Check out more information and register here: www.learnapalooza8.com 

  #Learnapalooza #skills #SkillsLeap 

  
  

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• ATD Cascadia's Learning over Lunch

  • When
    Thursday, October 19, 2023
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - registration will be provided upon registration

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  Are you looking for a friendly and collaborative opportunity for knowledge sharing? Join other Talent Development professionals for our Free ATD-Cascadia’s Learning over Lunch series. 

  This virtual discussion group is offered every third Thursday of the month from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. We will explore current trends and topics through small group discussions based on a shared resource, article, video, or podcast selected by a chapter member. We invite you to bring your ideas, stories, and questions to what we hope will be an engaging session! 

  Pre work for this session: 

  Watch the following 7.5 minute video from W3C - World Wide Web Consortium discussing different perspectives about web accessibility. Web Accessibility Perspectives - Compilation of 10 Topics/Videos

  Additional Resources
  

  Apple Sady video

  Apple Sady video with audio description

  
  

  Details 

  Please come prepared to be on video (if possible) and participate in small group discussions based on the pre-work:

  • This month’s discussion topic is Embracing Accessibility. 

  • Zoom Access information will be sent via email prior to the program.

  
  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Instructional Design, Cultural Awareness & Inclusion

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• At Odds: The Art of Disagreement with Trystan Reese

  • When
    Friday, October 20, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom - access will be provided in emailed confirmation
  • Spaces left
    35

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  At Odds: The Art of Disagreement with Trystan Reese

  As learning and development professionals, we wear many hats. Sometimes we're advocating for resources or leading workshops. Other times we're developing training programs about effective communication, change management, or safety. Whether you're advocating for, designing, and/or delivering training programs, this workshop will help you enhance your own performance in the workplace and beyond.  

  No matter how skilled you are at your job, at some point you will find yourself in a disagreement. Sometimes the conflict will go well, but it can often go another way; resulting in hurt feelings, a deeper entrenchment in original opinions, and one-sided outcomes. How can we honor our own wisdom while also taking the wisdom of others into account? The answer lies in the principles of Daring Leadership.

  Join Trystan Reese in this virtual workshop and learn how you can disagree about ideas without disagreeing with each other.

  • Master the art of making your case while staying open to others’ perspectives

  • Use collaboration to find new solutions for old problems

  • Describe, evaluate, and interpret points of disagreement

  • Learn about radical candor, and the "clear is kind" perspective

  • Reframe critical feedback as vital for a healthy workplace

  This workshop will help transform communication styles so you feel better equipped to rumble* with colleagues in healthy, effective ways. 

  Join us Friday, October 20, 2023 from 9am - 10:30am via Zoom. 

  This workshop is limited to 35 Participants. Early bird rates to October 11!

  Trystan Reese of Collaborate Consulting is a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator (CDTLF); an elite cohort of professionals who are trained on how to teach the skills, practices, and tools that underpin the four skill sets of courage defined by Brene Brown: Rumbling with Vulnerability, Living into Our Values, Braving Trust, and Learning to Rise.

  *Rumble is language Brene Brown uses to describe a space where we give ourselves permission to talk about difficult, messy, or uncomfortable issues without knowing where the process will take us while holding space for curiosity, generosity, and accountability.

  Connect with Trystan at https://www.trystanreese.com/

  
  

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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.

  
  Registration Details
  

  • Online registration available until October 20th.
  • Registration is available for our partner organizations.
  • To receive a refund (less the $10 assessment cost), a written request must be received in the Chapter office at least one week before the event.
  • No refunds offered for not accessing assessment results.
  • 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, Training Delivery & Facilitation, Career & Leadership Development, Coaching, Communication, DI and Decision Making, Collaboration & Leadership, Cultural Awareness & Inclusion, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Development & Culture, Performance Improvement, Change Management

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• Learning Leaders SIG

  • When
    Tuesday, November 07, 2023
  •  
    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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• Learning Leaders SIG

  • When
    Tuesday, December 05, 2023
  •  
    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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