Employee Learning Week - Special Webinar Event
Ah, the 4th quarter where everyone hurries to get goals completed, budgets committed, and performance metrics met or exceeded.
The first week of December marks Employee Learning Week (ELW) ELW – ATD’s campaign that highlights the important connection between learning and achieving organizational results.
Whether you lead a team within an organization, are an independent consultant, or independent contributor – this is a good time of year to take stock of your professional development goals.
Where are YOU with your professional development goals as we near the end of 2024 – and what are your plans for 2025?
Talent development professionals know the importance of encouraging organizations to reskill, upskill, and create a culture of continuous learning. It’s also important to do so for yourselves. In the rapidly transforming workplace and talent development profession, it can be overwhelming to keep up.
Can you use some help as you reskill, upskill, and stay curious?
Give yourself the gift of time spent to reflect on your own development! Join us for this webinar where you will learn how to use a myriad of ATD and ATD Houston resources to self-assess and take stock of where you are in your development and to create a plan of action to achieve professional development goals for continual growth.
This session is ideal if you want to:
- Learn more about the ATD Capability Model and self-assessment
- Leverage tools and assets from your ATD Houston membership
- Complete 2024 goals before the holiday season
- Consider your 2025 goals so you are prepared for the New Year
- Gain an ATD certification in 2025
- Connect with others in talent development
Benefits of professional development:
1. Enhance Training Effectiveness - Stay current on the latest instructional design models, adult learning theories, and training technologies to design and deliver training that truly resonates with participants and improves learning retention and application on the job.
2. Adapt to Industry Trends - With the rapid evolution of talent management, understanding trends like digital learning, AI-driven assessments, or DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) strategies is crucial.
3. Strengthen Strategic Thinking - Design programs that are not only skill-building but also align with broader company goals, which strengthens credibility and influence within the organization.
4. Expand Professional Network – Your professional network is a valuable resource for new ideas, collaboration, and problem-solving, fostering continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
What you will gain from the session:
- Insights into the ATD Capability Model
- Knowledge of Professional Development Resources
- Strategies for Setting and Completing Professional Goals
- Pathways to ATD Certification
Talent Development Capability Model
Professional Domain – Career and Leadership Development, Personal Domain – Lifelong Learning
To learn more about this model see: https://tdcapability.org/#/
About the Facilitator(s)
MELODY DAVIS
Melody Davis, PhD, CPTD, MSL-BC, is an accomplished Learning and Development Consultant and serves as Vice President of Professional Development at the ATD Houston Chapter. With over 15 years of expertise in pharmaceuticals and talent development, she brings a robust background in creating engaging training programs. Melody is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and her role with ATD Houston reflects her commitment to professional growth within the talent development community, where she provides resources, networking opportunities, and collaboration for chapter members.
LISA TORREANO
Lisa Torreano, PhD, CPTD is a lifelong learner with over 20 years in talent development spanning academia research and teaching, co-founding an eLearning training company, independent advisory consulting in learning and performance across various industries, and corporate global learning design for sales and leadership. She brings a passion for continuous improvement to empowering individuals and teams to realize their potential. Lisa is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and is currently serving as ATD Houston immediate Past President and as ATD National Advisor to Chapters (NAC), reflecting her commitment to the talent development community and profession.
