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Location: Zoom Online Virtual Platform (link provided after registration)
Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and other local Chapter Members &
$10.00 for Guest
**Please note, the Behavioral Science SIG with Jay Johnson will be held on the Second Thursday of the month July 10,2025.
July Topic: The Primal Classroom: Lessons from the Animal Kingdom for Modern Trainers
What do trainers and elephants have in common? (More than you think.) In this eye-opening session, we will explore the fascinating world of ethology, the study of animal behavior, and uncover what it can teach us about managing group dynamics, motivation, resistance, and even learning itself. From pack mentality to power hierarchies, from social grooming to behavioral mimicry, the parallels between the wild and the workplace are too useful to ignore. You will walk away with new insights into how learners respond to authority, safety, and social cues, and how to use that understanding to create more engaging, instinct-aligned training experiences. Come for the science, stay for the wild stories, and leave with a fresh lens for your work as a trainer.
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.
