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

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

$10.00 for Guest

April Topic: Navigating the Storm of Remote Training

They say April showers bring May flowers, but in the world of remote training, those showers often come in the form of technical glitches, disengaged learners, and endless distractions.  Whether it is a participant "disappearing" into a muted abyss, battling Zoom fatigue, or struggling to keep virtual sessions interactive, remote training presents unique challenges.

Join us for this engaging and practical session where we will explore behavioral science-backed strategies to turn remote training downpours into productivity blooms.  You will learn:

 How to design remote training sessions that keep participants     engaged no matter where they are
 Techniques to combat distractions and maintain energy in a virtual   space
 Ways to leverage behavioral science to enhance retention,     participation, and impact

Whether you are training across time zones or just trying to keep webcams on, these strategies will help you rain-proof your training and make every virtual session a success. 

Don’t let remote training challenges leave you all wet, join us and learn how to bring the sunshine back to virtual learning! 

Join us at the upcoming Behavioral Science Special Interest Group (SIG), which is tailored for professionals passionate about fostering behavioral change in individuals and organizations. Whether you're an HR professional, learning and development specialist, or anyone interested in understanding and leveraging behavioral science for positive change, this meeting is a must-attend. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to the success of your organization. This will be an insightful and inspiring evening dedicated to the fascinating world of behavioral science!

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.

Career Boost Coffee Chat

Looking to refine your resume, build a standout portfolio, or boost your career prospects? Join us for our Career Boost Coffee Chat, a monthly virtual meetup designed for unemployed and underemployed members seeking expert feedback and guidance.

This month, Sarah Maier, Instructional Designer, will share strategies to upskill your work and enhance your professional growth—helping you take the next step in your career!

When: Third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 AM
Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Cost: Free for ATD members (Detroit, Ann Arbor & West Michigan), $10 for future members

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with fellow professionals! Register now to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

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

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

$10.00 for Guest

May Topic: TBD

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.

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.

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

Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and other local Chapter Members

May 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.

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

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

$10.00 for Guest

June Topic: TBD

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.

Join us at Walsh College (3838 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083) for appetizers, networking, and fantastic presentations!

ATD Detroit: $35

ATD Ann Arbor and West Michigan: $40

Future Members: $45

Students: $15

Each presenter will have 15 minutes to give their best training session, then attendees will vote the winner! Register today to be part of this action-packed event!

Session Schedule

5:30 - 6:30 Networking & Appetizers 

6:30 - 7:45 Top Trainer Throwdown Presentations

7:45 - 8:00 Wrap up

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

Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and other local Chapter Members

May 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.

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