Location: Zoom Online Virtual Platform (link provided after registration)

Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and other local Chapter Members

February Topic: Knowledge Share- Bring a project or idea to share with the group for feedback.

For more information about the ID SIG or the upcoming Meet-up, contact SIG Organizers Laurie Zeller, lauriezeller365@gmail.com or Misty Minna, Misty.minna@gmail.com   

Note: SIGs are an exclusive member benefit for ATD Detroit and other local ATD chapter members. 

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What's a SIG?

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are small groups of members who share an affinity for a particular aspect of Talent Development. Whether it's a specific approach, a certain skill, or a common role in the industry, a SIG helps bring chapter members together to share in an interest.  

Anyone can start a SIG - all it takes is a shared interest and a meeting place! To learn more, contact the Chapter President, president@detroitatd.org.

Location: Zoom Online Virtual Platform (link provided after registration)

Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and other local Chapter Members &

$10.00 for Guest

March Topic: Dealing with Difficult Participants in the Training Environment

 **We wanted to inform you of a change in the presenter for our upcoming March session. Jay Johnson has been whisked away on another engagement, and we are pleased to announce that Dr. Natalie Makulski will be stepping in to lead this session.

 March Madness is not just for basketball, it can also describe what happens when you have a room full of challenging participants!     Whether it is the disengaged “benchwarmer,” the overconfident “ball hog,” or the persistent “heckler,” every trainer encounters difficult participants who can disrupt the flow of a session. But with the right behavioral strategies, you can turn even the toughest crowd into engaged learners.

Join us for this fast-paced and interactive session where we will break down the psychology behind difficult participant behaviors and explore proven strategies to manage resistance, redirect energy, and maintain control of the room, all while keeping your cool. You will learn:

 How to identify and adapt to different disruptive behaviors using behavioral science
 Techniques to turn conflict into collaboration and keep your session on track
 The art of establishing authority while fostering engagement

No technical fouls here, just actionable techniques to elevate your facilitation game! Whether you're leading a corporate workshop or a high-stakes training session, these insights will help you keep your audience engaged and ensure a winning training experience.

Don’t let difficult participants throw you off your game learn how to coach,  adapt, and lead like a champion! 

Jay's Bio

Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and elevate leadership. He is a Co-Founder of Behavioral Elements®, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a designated Master Trainer by the Association for Talent Development. With a focus on behavioral intelligence, Jay has delivered transformational workshops to accelerate high-performance teams and cultures in more than 30 countries across four continents.

For more information about the ID SIG or the upcoming Meet-up, contact SIG Organizer Jay Johnson at jay@behavioralelements.com 

Note: SIGs are an exclusive member benefit for ATD Detroit and other local ATD chapter members. 

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What's a SIG?

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are small groups of members who share an affinity for a particular aspect of Talent Development. Whether it's a specific approach, a certain skill, or a common role in the industry, a SIG helps bring chapter members together to share in an interest.  

Anyone can start a SIG - all it takes is a shared interest and a meeting place! To learn more, contact the Chapter President, president@detroitatd.org.

Fostering Inclusion through the Lens of Everything DiSC® with Shonna Amos, CPC, PCC

In this interactive session, we'll explore how understanding behavioral styles and preferences can enhance inclusivity and foster stronger team and learning dynamics.

Through engaging activities and discussions, participants will:

• Gain insights into their own communication and work style preferences.
• Learn how different styles approach collaboration, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
• Discover strategies for leveraging Everything DiSC® to create more inclusive business and learning environments.

Everything DiSC® is a registered trademark of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Session Schedule:

5:30 - 6:15 Networking & Appetizers 

6:15 - 8:00 Session Presentation and Q&A

Shonna has spent over 15 years in global organizations leading org-wide and team-specific professional development, leadership development, performance management, talent management, and succession planning processes. She is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and serves on the Board of Directors for the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Michigan Chapter. She's also a returning member and former Board Member of ATD Detroit. EWP Coaching and Consulting takes a customized approach to professional and leadership development for Organizations and Entrepreneurs.

Career Boost Coffee Chat

This recurring monthly coffee chat provides a valuable opportunity for unemployed and underemployed members to receive feedback on resume building, portfolio development, and other essential information. Join Priti Shah, a Dale Carnegie Speaker, and Sarah Maier, an Instructional Designer, to gain insights on upskilling your work and enhancing your professional growth!

    When: Monthly Third Tuesday at 8:00 am

    Where: Zoom (link sent out with the registration) 

    Cost:  Free for members of Detroit, Ann Arbor & West Michigan, $10 for future members 

Location: Zoom Online Virtual Platform (link provided after registration)

Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and other local Chapter Members

March Topic: TBD

For more information about the ID SIG or the upcoming Meet-up, contact SIG Organizers Laurie Zeller, lauriezeller365@gmail.com or Misty Minna, Misty.minna@gmail.com   

Note: SIGs are an exclusive member benefit for ATD Detroit and other local ATD chapter members. 

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What's a SIG?

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are small groups of members who share an affinity for a particular aspect of Talent Development. Whether it's a specific approach, a certain skill, or a common role in the industry, a SIG helps bring chapter members together to share in an interest.  

Anyone can start a SIG - all it takes is a shared interest and a meeting place! To learn more, contact the Chapter President, president@detroitatd.org.

Career Boost Coffee Chat

This recurring monthly coffee chat provides a valuable opportunity for unemployed and underemployed members to receive feedback on resume building, portfolio development, and other essential information. Join Priti Shah, a Dale Carnegie Speaker, and Sarah Maier, an Instructional Designer, to gain insights on upskilling your work and enhancing your professional growth!

    When: Monthly Third Tuesday at 8:00 am

    Where: Zoom (link sent out with the registration) 

    Cost:  Free for members of Detroit, Ann Arbor & West Michigan, $10 for future members 

Registration link: https://www.a2atd.org/event-6058858/Registration

This unique event is co-hosted by ATD Ann Arbor and ATD Detroit.   

We are excited to bring you this special conference, made possible in part by the support of TorranceLearning, whose dedication to advancing learning technologies and professional development strengthens our community.

Join us for a 1-day hybrid conference featuring five talented Michigan-based speakers who will be presenting at the ATD International Conference & EXPO 2025. Whether you stay for the full day or drop in as your schedule allows, this event is designed to give you valuable insights and inspiration.

This year, members of A2ATD, Detroit ATD, and West Michigan ATD can participate in an in-person gathering at BrightWorks @ Forest Cove co-working space, sponsored by TorranceLearning.

Enjoy coffee, tea, water, and light refreshments while networking with fellow Michigan ATD members.

Agenda:

8:30 AM - Welcome & Introductions

9:00 AM - Laurel Schulert

10:00 AM - Betty Dannewitz

11:00 AM - Megan Torrance

12:00 PM - Lunch Break

1:00 PM - Matt Pierce

2:00 PM - Ester Jackson

3:00 PM - Closing

Session descriptions below!

Location: Online & Ann Arbor — Limited In-Person Seats!

The in-person portion of this hybrid event will take place in Ann Arbor, MI at the BrightWorks @ Forest Cove co-working space. Click here to get directions.

BrightWorks Coworking | 3027 Miller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Registration:

• Virtual *Early-bird Michigan ATD member = $25

• In-person *Early-bird Michigan ATD chapter member = $25

• Virtual Michigan ATD chapter member = $35

• In-person Michigan ATD chapter member = $35

• Virtual non-member = $45

*Early-bird rate ends April 9, 2025

Registrations are not considered definite or confirmed until payment has been submitted.

Cancellations & Refunds:

Cancellations will be accepted until 24 hours prior to the event and a refund request should be sent to finance@a2atd.org. Refunds will be issued and returned directly using the same form of payment.

Refunds within 24 hours of the event will not be issued, but we will gladly accept a substitution should you wish to send someone in your place or request that the registration be moved to a future virtual event of the same cost.

Session Descriptions:

9:00 AM — Laurel Schulert

A-List Team, Assemble!

Equip yourself and your L&D team to soar by identifying your leadership metrics for success. Position yourself as the ideal candidate for your dream leadership job, then make a personalized action plan for the role. Explore how to recruit, select, and retain top L&D talent, and define your team's mission, vision, and value proposition to your stakeholders.

10:00 AM — Betty Dannewitz

Imposter Syndrome Steals Talent—Spot It and Stop It!

Imposter Syndrome is a thing! When you have imposter syndrome, you feel inadequate, like a fraud, undeserving of your position or success - despite evidence that you are fully qualified and deserving. In this workshop, you will learn to spot your own internal imposter monster and gain resources and techniques to help you stop it effectively.

11:00 AM — Megan Torrance

Level Up Your Learning Data Analytics with GenAI & xAPI

GenAI tools make learning data analytics accessible to nearly all of us. Let's make sure you have the data literacy, AI literacy, and ethical frameworks in order to engage with these powerful tools for maximum impact. You'll get to explore qualitative & quantitative analysis using GenAI tools you probably already have access to, as well as the W.I.S.E. A.T. A.I. framework for applying effective & ethical practices in your AI use.

1:00 PM — Matt Pierce

What Your Audience Wants: A Look at Video View Preferences

Video can enhance many other learning modalities and stand alone - but making sure it is effective can be a challenge. Taking a look at recent research about viewer preferences, together we'll dig into best practices, ideas for improving your videos' effectiveness, and create opportunities for you to level-up your use of videos for learning.

2:00 PM — Esther Jackson

Your Winning Employee Resource Group (ERG) Playbook for Culture Transformation!

You've seen and heard the rest and now you want to launch the best ERG for high engagement but you're not sure where to start. This session has you covered from start to finish with resources from the ERG playbook with the 4Ps (People, Processes, Partnerships, and Performance) focus. Be a part of this learning experience to gain insights on how your ERG can take the L-E-A-D to achieve true impact.

Location: Zoom Online Virtual Platform (link provided after registration)

Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and other local Chapter Members

April Topic: TBD

For more information about the ID SIG or the upcoming Meet-up, contact SIG Organizers Laurie Zeller, lauriezeller365@gmail.com or Misty Minna, Misty.minna@gmail.com   

Note: SIGs are an exclusive member benefit for ATD Detroit and other local ATD chapter members. 

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What's a SIG?

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are small groups of members who share an affinity for a particular aspect of Talent Development. Whether it's a specific approach, a certain skill, or a common role in the industry, a SIG helps bring chapter members together to share in an interest.  

Anyone can start a SIG - all it takes is a shared interest and a meeting place! To learn more, contact the Chapter President, president@detroitatd.org.

Navigating the Winds of Change with Greg Ward

The research is clear: these days our society, employees, and organizations are experiencing extraordinary levels of rapid cultural change and turmoil. By 2030 Millennials and Gen-Z’s will comprise nearly 2/3rds of the global workforce - already the most diverse in history and so intensely focused on their SME (subject matter expert) skills and jobs that they’re ill-prepared to lead others effectively. Boomers are retiring in record numbers, and VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) business disruptions are no longer happening occasionally; they’re almost constant. When managers and employees are being buffeted by these high intensity winds of change, they are more likely to take their stress out on each other, which undermines psychological safety, creates toxic work environments, and spurs resignations. (Recent MIT/Sloan School of Management research indicates that an employee is ten times more likely to quit due to a toxic work environment than poor compensation.)

As Learning and Development leaders, we are uniquely positioned to make a powerful, positive difference in helping our managers and employees navigate these challenging changes successfully by creating Actively Respectful Cultures (ARCTMs) within our organizations. Join Gregg Ward, the award-winning, bestselling author, speaker, thought leader and Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Respectful Leadership, as he helps us a chart a new, more human-centered and highly respectful approach to our organizational culture challenges. Developing an Actively Respectful Culture is entirely possible in any organization - Gregg Ward shows us how.

Schedule:

5:30 - 6:00 P.M.  Networking Time

6:00-6:15 P.M. Welcome and Announcements

6:15-7:30 Session 

Gregg Ward is the Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Respectful Leadership, who started his career as specialist trainer for the New York City Police Department. Gregg also worked as a correspondent for BBC Radio, Scotland on Sunday, and the Times of London. More recently Gregg is the author three books including the bestselling, award-winning business fable (The Respectful Leader – Wiley 2016) and the creator of the Coaching for RespectTM mediation process. Gregg is now in his 30th year serving global companies as an expert consultant, speaker, trainer, and executive coach. He is based in San Diego, CA.

EQ is not Just a Trendy Acronym

with Catherine Peterson

Catherine's presentation is centered around the importance of Emotional Intelligence in life, our careers, in communication and ultimately the impact it has on our lives. This session will be full of engaging activities and interaction, that will leave you with a richer understanding of Emotional Intelligence and how to use it. 

At the end of todays session, participants will be able to:

Define Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Understand the key components of EQ Know their style for attending to emotions Identify the most significant emotional barriers Understand how EQ impacts our business, leadership and clients The value in learning and understanding EQ is unmatched by any other business, personal or single communication skill.

Catherine's Bio: 

She is a Confident presenter, experienced in all aspects related to creating and delivering presentations with a specific and targeted message to a variety of audiences. She is competent teacher, skilled at creating curriculum applicable to all learning types while ensuring content is reviewed, repeated and understood based on learning behaviors and listening models. She is a Passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated communications professional and has experience in a variety of environments and roles working directly with all levels of organizations. 

Her degrees and licenses include: 

Master and Bachelor of Arts  - Communication EMU    

Property & Casualty Agents License – Michigan          

Certified Advisor Workers Compensation (CAWC)     

Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)                             

Hootsuite Platform Certification                                     

Teaching Graduate Assistant - EMU

Session Schedule:

5:30 - 6:15 Networking & Appetizers 

6:15 - 8:00 Session Presentation and Q&A