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    • April 08, 2024
    • 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (Zoom info provided in registration confirmation and reminder emails)
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    Get fueled up for the week and join the ATDChi community for a 45-minute coffee break.

    This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.

    Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee! 

    • April 23, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
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    This program is for everyone who designs, facilitates, or manages online learning programs, including elearning, webinars, virtual classrooms, websites, computer-based job aids, social media, anything that involves technology - which a great deal of learning today does. I believe it’s critical to consider accessibility, disability, and usability in online learning, because without understanding the types of assistive technologies learners may use and how to design with inclusion in mind, you may end up unintentionally excluding your learners from your training program. So in this session, we’re going to learn how to create accessible online learning, and also learn how to evaluate our existing courses for accessibility. Participants will leave with templates and resources to get started on course accessibility right away!

    • Understand types of disabilities and assistive technology, as well as challenges experienced by disabled learners
    • Learn how to create accessible online learning (with practice activities!)
    • Learn how to evaluate accessibility of existing online learning
    • Bonus! How do I convince others to prioritize accessibility?
    Britne Jenke, CPTD has been a member of ATD and an active member and leader of the award-winning Greater Las Vegas chapter since 2017, serving as its president in 2025/26. With a background in web design and educational technology, Britne is passionate about accessibility, disability advocacy, and inclusive design. She holds several certifications such as Talent Development (CPTD), Human Resources (SHRM-SCP), Accessibility (CPACC), and Diversity & Inclusion, and speaks regularly on accessibility and disability inclusion in the workplace. Britne was featured in 2021 on the Association for Talent Development (ATD)’s DEI podcast for her work in designing inclusive training.
    • April 29, 2024
    • 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (Zoom info provided in registration confirmation and reminder emails)
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    Extra Shot of Espresso: A Coffee & Connections special event hosted by Cypher Learning

    This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.

    Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee! 

    • May 02, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
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    Communication & Connection: Insights from a hostage negotiator inspires and educates professionals in techniques and tactics of high-level negotiation, communication, influence, and leadership presented by a SWAT hostage negotiator. As organizational leaders you will be leading individuals and teams that may have competing interests, which may naturally lead to conflict. In this session, you will be presented with a flexible framework you can use to effectively work through even the most challenging interactions. Regardless of whether we are executives or front-line representatives, we must excel at communication and influence to give ourselves the best chance of success in these critical moments. You will leave this session more confident and prepared to lead teams of people from a variety of backgrounds, and ready to handle your difficult conversations and situations, allowing you to find success for yourselves, your teams, and the people you serve.

    Objectives:

    • Manage yourself first What are my triggers and what is my mindset when entering difficult conversations?
    • Be a powerful listener Learn the same skills of active listening the FBI teaches their negotiators.
    • Master the delivery of what you say There are 5 aspects of how we speak our messages that can be controlled and adjusted.
    • Know the drivers of human behavior We have identified four main areas of decision making that we should be aware of when influencing others.

    Presenter Biography: Scott Tillema is an internationally recognized crisis negotiator, trainer and professional keynote speaker. He is known and respected for his experience negotiating in emotionally charged incidents, with high stakes and when the situation requires sensitivity to the human element.

    Scott has over 20 years of municipal law enforcement experience in the Chicago area and specialized in hostage and crisis negotiation. He was trained by the FBI and spent many years negotiating with one of the largest regional SWAT teams in the United States.

    Educationally, Scott holds a master’s degree in psychology, a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, and has received negotiation training at Harvard University’s Program on Negotiation.

    Today, Scott is a partner at The Negotiations Collective, an international negotiations training firm where he provides corporate training and keynote speeches to clients from across the world around the concepts of influence, conflict resolution, and difficult conversations.

    Scott is a prolific trainer within the negotiation field and travels the world speaking to audiences of all professions, having provided training at universities, companies and organizations such as Harvard, Microsoft, Bosch, the FBI, multiple YPO chapters, human resource groups, project manager associations, leadership groups and many more. Notably, Scott was invited to give a TEDx talk titled “The Secrets of Hostage Negotiators”, which has received over 1 million views.

    • May 08, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
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    Join us at noon on Wednesday, May 8 to hear Lora Haines present They’re Here and They Meme Business: Leading Gen Z.

    Ready or not, here they come! We’ve all heard about Millennials, but what about Gen Z who are entering offices as interns and new hires? This generation has an entirely new set of expectations and ideas to offer your organization, but don’t worry – we’re here to make sure you’re Gen Z ready.

    In this engaging program, you gain the insights, skills, and tools to lead and engage this unique generation. Building on the collaborative mindset that Millennials traditionally possess, Gen Z is realistic, self-sufficient, and searching for growth opportunities. They crave recognition and rewards that are logical and useful, and they expect a culture of transparency. Gen Z is hungry to use their experiences with technology to proactively build their future, but they could use your support. Everyone will leave this course with the ability to foster grit and tenacity in this group of resourceful and rising future leaders.

    Participants leave this program with the ability to:

    • Understand the workplace trends Gen Z will reject and embrace
    • Create an environment of collaboration among different populations
    • Foster intrapreneurial projects to encourage this generation
    • Communicate and deliver feedback in way that is inspiring for Gen Z
    • Coach foundational skills to support this generation’s career development

    Lora Haines is a high-energy, world-class facilitator, keynote speaker, and instructional design expert. She has over fifteen years of experience in learning and development at world-class organizations like Walt Disney, and has designed and developed several of JB Training’s most popular workshops. Lora knows a thing or two about how to keep the modern workforce engaged: she focused her Master’s thesis on effectively retaining high-performing early career professionals. While flashy perks may be intriguing initially, she believes that dynamic leadership, a strong culture, and plentiful career development opportunities are necessary to retain star employees for the long haul.

    Lora is a certified coach who is passionate about helping professionals reach their highest career aspirations. In addition to being a SHRM Annual Conference Top Rated Speaker, she is the VP of Community Relations for the Milwaukee ATD chapter: SEWI-ATD. When she isn’t facilitating workshops, she develops engaging curriculum and consults global organizations such as Microsoft, Eli Lilly, Subaru, Spectrum Reach, and Publicis Groupe. Outside of the training room, you can find Lora cruising around town on her bike, supporting local restaurants, and spending as much time as possible near the beach.

    • May 13, 2024
    • 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (Zoom info provided in registration confirmation and reminder emails)
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    Get fueled up for the week and join the ATDChi community for a 45-minute coffee break.

    This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.

    Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee! 

    • June 10, 2024
    • 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (Zoom info provided in registration confirmation and reminder emails)
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    Get fueled up for the week and join the ATDChi community for a 45-minute coffee break.

    This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.

    Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee! 

    • June 24, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
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    Please join us virtually on Monday, June 24 to hear Shannon Curth present Increasing L&D Value: Collaboration with Continuous Improvement Initiatives

    Many organizations pride themselves on "continuously improving", so much so that they often have individuals or teams dedicated to formal continuous improvement programs or initiatives. L&D is an integral piece to a successful continuous improvement program or process improvement project. In this session you will learn how to partner with Continuous Improvement employees or teams and help them see the value an L&D professional can add to their work.

    Objectives:

    • Increase the value you and/or your L&D team can have in an organization by becoming an integral part of the Continuous Improvement process
    • Develop and pitch a value statement on the impact your skills and offerings can have on Continuous Improvement projects and initiatives
    • Identify the links between L&D project cycles and Continuous Improvement project cycles

    Shannon Curth, Director of Training & Continuous Improvement for Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, R&D, and EHS at Medline Industries, has 10+ years of experience in the corporate learning space. Through her work in insurance and healthcare, she has developed partnerships between L&D and the Continuous Improvement functions with IS, manufacturing, and distribution teams contributing to millions of dollars in cost savings through process improvements. In her session, expect to learn how to: -Increase the value you and/or your L&D team can have in an organization by becoming an integral part of the Continuous Improvement process -Develop and pitch a value statement on the impact your skills and offerings can have on Continuous Improvement projects and initiatives -Identify the links between L&D project cycles and Continuous Improvement project cycles

    • July 08, 2024
    • 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (Zoom info provided in registration confirmation and reminder emails)
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    Get fueled up for the week and join the ATDChi community for a 45-minute coffee break.

    This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.

    Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee! 

    • August 12, 2024
    • 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (Zoom info provided in registration confirmation and reminder emails)
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    Get fueled up for the week and join the ATDChi community for a 45-minute coffee break.

    This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.

    Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee! 

    • August 20, 2024
    • 7:30 AM
    • NIU Naperville Conference Center, 1120 E. Diehl Rd., Naperville IL 60563
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    BECOME A SPONSOR!

    This popular, in-person event will take place at Northern Illinois University’s Naperville campus on Tuesday, August 20.


    Structured networking opportunities have been added to this year’s event in response to attendee feedback about the conference. We are pleased to offer an entire time block devoted to SIGs, with networking activities led by industry professionals.

    Sponsorship Levels

    For a complete list of sponsor level benefits, please visit http://www.chicagoelearningshowcase.com/sponsors.html

    • Exhibitor: $650
    • Silver Sponsor: $1,350
    • Gold Sponsor: $2,500
    • Platinum Sponsor: $5,000
    • Strategic Partner: $10,000 (Limit of 1)

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    • September 09, 2024
    • 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (Zoom info provided in registration confirmation and reminder emails)
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    Get fueled up for the week and join the ATDChi community for a 45-minute coffee break.

    This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.

    Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee! 

    • October 14, 2024
    • 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (Zoom info provided in registration confirmation and reminder emails)
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    Get fueled up for the week and join the ATDChi community for a 45-minute coffee break.

    This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.

    Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee! 

    • November 11, 2024
    • 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (Zoom info provided in registration confirmation and reminder emails)
    Register

    Get fueled up for the week and join the ATDChi community for a 45-minute coffee break.

    This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.

    Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee! 

    • December 09, 2024
    • 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (Zoom info provided in registration confirmation and reminder emails)
    Register

    Get fueled up for the week and join the ATDChi community for a 45-minute coffee break.

    This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.

    Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee! 

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