ATD Central Massachusetts Announcements

3 Day Virtual Event - ATD intensive

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:18:48 GMT

ATD Intensive: Powering Frontline Performance is a highly practical, working session designed to help you rethink how you enable the deskless frontline and their managers. Across this multi-day experience, you’ll explore how to move beyond traditional, one-and-done training and build continuous, in-the-flow support that actually sticks on the job.

By the end of ATD Intensive, you’ll leave with concrete frameworks, examples, and action steps you can immediately apply to stabilize your frontline, support your managers, and drive performance at scale.

Here is a sneak peek at the education you can expect:

Frontline Foundations: Culture and Empathy for Impact – Explore the current realities for frontline workers, including culture and context. We’ll build empathy for frontline workers.
Enablement in Action: Practical Strategies for Frontline Success – Provide practical strategies, tools, and tech to enable frontline success.
Strategic Alignment: Driving Buy-In & Sustainable Change – Help participants align stakeholders and create actionable enablement plans. Move from tactical to strategic—stakeholder buy-in, alignment, and execution.

More info here

And be sure to use our special CHiP code 1201 when you register! The chapter receives a small rebate when you do!

Coaching is no longer a perk—it’s a strategic necessity. A virtual conference

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join the ATD Coaching Conference, February 25–26, 2026, and strengthen your coaching practice while exploring the trends shaping the future of the field. This virtual conference features two focused tracks: one for elevating individual coaching skills and one for building or expanding coaching programs within organizations.

Register now and receive a complimentary copy of The Executive Coaching Playbook—a practical, step-by-step guide packed with proven frameworks and tools to help you deliver meaningful results.

More info here

And be sure to use our special CHiP code 1201 when you register! The chapter receives a small rebate when you do!

New Course: Transform L&D With AI (in person) in VA and GA

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:17:18 GMT

Generative AI is reshaping the talent development field, and savvy practitioners need to understand its capabilities so they can use this transformational tool in their work. In this three-day program, you’ll benefit from learning from one of the field’s top AI experts, who is at the forefront of AI adoption in learning and development.

The Applying AI in Learning & Development Certificate program is an immersive, hands-on course that introduces you to the many uses of generative AI for learning and development and its role in performance support and data analytics. The course draws upon key concepts from the ATD publication, Applying AI in Learning and Development, and you will receive a copy of the book along with the course materials.

During the program, you will experiment with several AI tools and create AI-enhanced solutions that are highly applicable and relevant to your work. You will also learn to integrate AI into your everyday workflows to help automate and streamline day-to-day tasks, which will free your time for deeper work.

Use our special code: 1201 and CMATD receives a small rebate on your registration.

ATD's Handbook for Consultants

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:14:09 GMT

ATD’s Handbook for Consultants unpacks what it takes to run a successful consulting practice that delivers world-class solutions for clients all with the benefits of a self-directed work life.

As companies and organizations become increasingly strategic with how they use employee resources, more are engaging external consultants as highly skilled temporary labor when they lack the specialized expertise to handle their growing needs. Without the staffing flexibility to complete special projects that require more employee hours and specialized skills, companies recognize the benefits of fresh perspectives, new ideas, outside opinions, and the speed and efficiency of an expert consultant who in many cases has already tackled similar challenges with other companies.

Consulting is at the top of the list of career moves for talent development professionals and others who have unique skill sets and expertise. Whether you’re considering branching out on your own, you’ve just launched and are struggling to keep yourself afloat, or you’re looking to take your business to the next level, this book will help you clarify your “why” and make your transition a soft landing. Learn to set a business strategy, write winning business proposals, and market your products and services. Gain perspectives on multiple consulting career paths—from forming an independent consultancy to joining a boutique consulting practice to consulting with a large company.

Edited by consulting powerhouse Elaine Biech, this book is broken into five parts:

Exploring Consulting: So you want to be a consultant

Getting Started: Plan your consulting future

Delivering Results: The work of a consultant

Developing Business: Find and keep clients

Focusing on Your Future: Define success your way

Tap into the sage wisdom, actionable takeaways, and practical tools in this book, and set yourself apart from the competition on your journey to becoming a successful consultant.

Use our special code 1201 and CMATD receives a small rebate on your purchase.

Make Learning Stick Through Reflection Activities

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:12:12 GMT

In this new release, Learning That Lasts, Katrina Kennedy shares more than 45 reflection activities designed to make training truly impactful. The activities shared may be the difference between attending training and actually changing behavior. Learning That Lasts gives you flexible options to maximize impact across different learning contexts and participant needs.

Use our special code 1201 and CMATD will get a small rebate on this purchase

ATD Dissertation Award

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 02:07:51 GMT

Are you a recent doctoral graduate? Did your dissertation focus on a topic relevant to the practice of developing talent in organizations? If so, apply for the ATD Dissertation Award today! This award is presented to the person who has submitted the best doctoral dissertation for which a degree was granted between August 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025.

Learn More

Calling Talent Development Students!

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 02:06:55 GMT

Students in a doctoral, graduate, or undergraduate program are encouraged to apply for the 2026 ATD John Coné Membership Scholarship, offering six scholarships for one year of free ATD Professional Plus Membership, or the ATD International Conference & EXPO Registration Scholarship, with one available complimentary registration to attend ATD26.

Applicants must be current students at the time of submitting their application. Learn more at td.org/students. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025.

Apply Today

ATD Intensive - 3 day virtual event "AI in Learning & Development"

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT

If AI feels like something everyone’s talking about but few have figured out how to use meaningfully in learning and development, you're not alone. That’s exactly why we created ATD Intensive: AI in Learning and Development, a hands-on, immersive three-day virtual event designed for talent professionals who want to move from curiosity to clarity.

Starting July 10, 2025, Intensive will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and practical strategies to use AI right now in your work.

Imagine being able to:

Build a chatbot that answers learner questions using your organization’s own content
Lead informed conversations with stakeholders about what AI can and can’t do in your programs
Evaluate risks and opportunities of using AI ethically in content creation or coaching

Explore what’s possible, identify where AI can make a real difference in your work, and start mapping out your next steps with confidence.

You’ll learn from top practitioners, connect with peers navigating similar questions, and participate in interactive sessions that bring learning design and AI together in meaningful ways.

Come with questions. Leave with options.

ATD International Conference and Expo

Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

If you are thinking about attending this exciting program in Washington DC, please let us know! 5 or more people from the Central Mass area and we will qualify for a chapter group discount! There is no obligation, you are just indicating an interest!

Here is the Conference info: https://techknowledge.td.org/

ATD Tech Knowledge - Register and use our CHiP Code 1201

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

This year's ATD TK is taking a bold new approach, immersing you in dynamic, interactive experiences that keep you actively engaged at every step.

Not only will we address your challenges at work, but we’ll also have a special session dedicated to helping you integrate the tech you already have access to into your daily life.

All the details are here: https://techknowledge.td.org/

If you register, please use our CHiP number 1201 and the chapter receives a small rebate to help with chapter expenses!

TK25 is headed to Las Vegas, known for hosting top-tier conferences, offering state-of-the-art venues like The Cosmopolitan, where TK25 will take place.

Get ready for two days of immersive knowledge, technology, and a dash of that signature Vegas magic.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Learning Measurement SIG Presents: Embedding Evaluation in your Learning & Development Efforts (Boston Chapter)

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Research shows that most learning from training is wasted, and learning doesn’t get to be used on the job. This is partly because companies use knowledge to build skills, whereas knowledge doesn’t necessarily enable performance. It is also because of poor evaluation exercises that provide data with little real insight and off-base action steps.

In this session, you will learn about research-backed steps to embed evaluation in your L&D efforts. You’ll explore how to plan a learning evaluation from logic modelling to choosing the evaluation metrics & tools. You’ll leave the session with a research-based proposed solution to learning design & evaluation that is a promising approach to maximize transfer of learning to the workplace.

Take Flight Learning: Bringing the DISC Styles to life (Maine Chapter)

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:15:00 GMT

The DISC personality styles are one of the most useful relational tools for the workplace. Yet it's challenging to train and operationalize your team alone. Take Flight Learning has designed a short film that will bring the concepts to life.

Bird Brains is the world’s first full theatrical presentation that brings the DISC styles to life. In this Hollywood-quality film, you will see an Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl symbolize the four styles. Watch the styles come to life onscreen. You will laugh and be entertained as you learn powerful lessons about how to relate to people with different personality styles.

What you will take from this session:

Apply key principles of the four styles, including There is strength in flexibility, use your strengths but don't overuse them, and don't impose your style on others.
Discover how to create a common language around the styles.
Learn how to harness the power of diverse styles to build a strong and inclusive team.
Bridge the gap between personality assessment and culture change.
Utilize the personality styles as a catalyst for cultural revolution
Unleash a new way to create an attractive culture.
Heighten organizational emotional intelligence.

More details and to register - https://www.vermontatd.org/event-5753762

L&D Hackathon with Dream See Do ( Rhode Island Chapter)

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:30:00 GMT

Get ready for an innovative collaboration! ATD Rhode Island and Dream See Do (DSD) are joining forces to bring you an immersive hackathon experience like no other. Join us for this unique event combining networking and innovation. Dinner and refreshments will be provided.

What is a hackathon you ask?

A hackathon is an exciting and collaborative event where participants come together to create innovative solutions or projects within a limited timeframe, usually ranging from a few hours to a few days. This hackathon is not just for techies! This is your chance to brainstorm, innovate, and create impactful solutions for the world of L&D. These events are not only an opportunity to showcase a range of skills but also to learn, network and connect with peers, and push the boundaries of what technology and program design can achieve in a short span of time.

Our Theme: The CPR Flywheel™ + Thoughtful AI:

The CPR Flywheel™ is DSD’s human-centered, research-based, and digitally native learning model which champions Connection, Practice and Reflection for deeper learning and behavior change that sticks. This model has served as the foundation for their platform features & design principles, and has netted tremendous engagement and outcomes in the L&D space.

This Hackathon will have the benefit of leveraging this model, while simultaneously providing the participants an opportunity to harness learnings from the experience. We will also incorporate generative AI with a human touch. Likely the most talked about technology and trend on the planet, the DSD team will help dispel some of the myths, and ground us in ways this powerful tool can be leveraged in meaningful and thoughtful ways, particularly focusing on how AI can inform Connection, Practice and Reflection in blended experiences.

The Challenge: Prototype new ideas (apps; assessments; approaches; etc) for blended learning, training and coaching experiences that you would desire, leveraging elements of the CPR Flywheel™ and generative AI.
Participants: L&D Professionals, Learning designers, Content Developers, Graphic Designers, UI/UX experts and more.
Goal: Create a clear and engaging presentation for the prototype that your group creates during this hackathon, to present to your peers.

More details: https://atdri.org/event-5837430

The Science of Emotional Intelligence and Well-Being at Work

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Discover the brain science of emotional intelligence (EQ) and why it’s vital for well-being and organizational success. Explore the latest research and techniques for designing EQ training. Learn strategies to manage amygdala hijacks, self-regulate emotions, navigate difficult situations, build positive relationships, and flourish at work.

Participants in ATD webinars may be eligible for Associate Professional in Talent Development APTD® or Certified Professional in Talent Development CPTD® continuing education points. Please check each webinar for details.

Details and Registration

ATD RESEARCH: Onboarding New Employees

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 18:00:00 GMT

According to Glassdoor, it takes $4,000 and 24 days to hire a new worker. With this investment, organizations should be providing an onboarding experience that protects their investment. In this study we’ll start with pre-boarding, we’ll learn more about orientation, and we’ll explore what resources and tools organizations use to help onboard.

Details and Registration

ATD Demo Day: Skills Development

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:55:00 GMT

This free, half-day event offers you the opportunity to see live demos from five leading skills development solutions. Each 30-minute demo allows you to see the solution in action, ask questions, and request additional information. Selecting new technologies for your organization is a tough decision and a big investment. Let ATD Demo Day help you learn about the benefits of a variety of options at once.

Details here

4 Essential Components of Modern Compliance Training

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Traditional compliance training is falling short while compliance training requirements are increasing. Executive leadership is demanding more value from your programs and higher productivity from your employees. Join us to unlock the four essential components of modern compliance training: skills-based approach, embedded risk survey questions, pinpointing and scoring organizational hot spots, and remediation tools that teach and reinforce skills that lower risk and increase productivity.

During this event, you will:

Identify an employee compliance skills matrix.
Outline the most useful risk assessment questions.
Learn techniques for embedding survey questions into learning content.

The New Way to Transform Leaders in 30 Days

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:00:00 GMT

New research shows that more than economic or business concerns, human capital-related challenges like retaining and developing leaders is now the number one priority for CEOs. Yet, despite the best efforts of the L&D and training communities, traditional leadership development programs gain little traction or have an impact on business results.

But what if, in just 30 days, you could significantly transform every manager’s ability to lead. Every. Single. One.

During this event, we will:

Learn about the Leader Operating System (LeaderOS).
Use clarity, alignment, and movement to become a more confident and competent leader.
Discover if you’re a first or second leader and what it means to become a third leader.

ATD Research will publish Bridging the Skills Gap

Tue, 28 May 2024 18:00:00 GMT

In 2024, ATD Research will publish Bridging the Skills Gap: Using Learning Opportunities to Address Current and Future Talent Needs, which examines the current and future skills gaps organizations are facing, as described by talent development professionals. In this webinar, we’ll focus on the role of talent development in filling skills gaps in organizations.

To register - https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/5259?lid=jtbm1y931tnj

Top 5 Most In-Demand Skills to Future-Proof Your Career & Organization

Tue, 07 May 2024 18:00:00 GMT

In a rapidly evolving professional landscape, this webinar will focus on the importance of staying ahead by developing key personal and professional skills. Paul Eschen, CMO at BizLibrary, will share key takeaways from a recent Trends in Training survey of hundreds of HR and L&D professionals on the top skills that organizations are prioritizing in 2024 and beyond.

Here are the top three takeaways from the session:

• Talent vs. Technology: Navigating Conflicting Priorities: As organizations strive to harness the benefits of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT for productivity gains, they face the challenge of balancing talent retention and development with the imperative to build scalable digital literacy.
• Creating vs. Order Taking: Embrace Strategic HR Leadership: Transitioning from an order-taker to a creator in the HR domain means evolving beyond merely executing directives to proactively shaping strategic initiatives. This shift requires HR professionals to cultivate agility and adaptability, positioning themselves as indispensable strategic partners who not only respond to business needs but also anticipate and drive them.
• Leadership 2.0—What the Leaders of 2030 Will Look Like: The Evolving Importance of Empathy and Communication: The transition from leaders of today to leaders of 2030 underscores a significant shift in the essential skills and attributes required to thrive in an evolving organizational landscape. A key focus of this evolution is the increased importance of empathy and effective communication.

https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/5306?cm_mmc=marketing-_-email-_-undefined-_-BRAND-Webinars-2024-Email-Marketing-4-14-24-30873&utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BRAND-Webinars-2024-Email-Marketing-4-14-24-30873&lid=5xublvxwkujj

APTD or CPTD? Which Certification is Right for Me?

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT

If you are considering an ATD professional credential but can't decide if the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) or the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) is right for you, join ATD Certification Institute staff with a panel of APTD and CPTD credential holders to learn how they decided which program was right for them.

During this webinar, you will learn:

Basic information about each credential
Types of candidates who choose each credential
Factors certificants considered when deciding which one was right for them
How certificants made their decisions
Pros and cons of each credential

https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/5252?lid=tuxhusmg9oki

ATD DEMO DAY: Emerging Technologies in L&D

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:55:00 GMT

This free, half-day event offers you the opportunity to see live demos from five leading learning tech solutions. Each 30-minute demo allows you to see the solution in action, ask questions, and request additional information. Selecting new technologies for your organization is a tough decision and a big investment. Let ATD Demo Day help you learn about the benefits of a variety of options at once.

Building Agile Teams: The Power of Power Skills for Today and Tomorrow

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT

In an era where change is the only constant, keeping your teams agile has become imperative. Generative AI is reshaping the way we approach even the simplest business tasks, and agility has become a business imperative. What does this mean for organizations trying to stay competitive? The power of power skills has increased tenfold—your organization needs leaders and individuals who are pros in change management and can excel in cross-functional collaboration.

Join our expert speakers for a live conversation about the essential power skills your teams need to succeed in the era of generative AI. They’ll share actionable insights, real-world examples, and proven strategies to help nurture these skills within your organization. Whether you’re looking to enhance your workforce capabilities, drive innovation, or just stay competitive in your industry, this panel will cover something you’ve been looking forward to learning.

During this event, you will:

Learn why agility is crucial for organizational success and how you can foster it within your teams.
Discover how developing power skills in your teams can enhance leadership effectiveness, foster collaboration, and build resilient teams.
Gain insights into the role of AI in the evolving learning landscape and its potential benefits and challenges.

Primary Capability Covered: Future Readiness

Participation in this event, either live or recorded, can be reported for one (1) professional development point toward initial certification or recertification requirements for the APTD or CPTD credential.

https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/5308?lid=bkezks2wyj06

Data And Analytics for Government Talent Development Professionals

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Data and analytics remains a knowledge gap for many training and talent development professionals. In this webinar, our panel will discuss:

Data collection opportunities and principles
Analytics and artificial intelligence
Enterprise data solutions
Privacy and policy
Where to get started and how to overcome barriers and roadblocks

ATD Webinar - Reading Renaissance: Proven Techniques to Activate Your Team with Books the Matter

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Facing the challenge of a screen-centric world where reading has taken a backseat, this session will address the urgent need to rekindle a love for reading within organizations. We will delve into why people are reading less and how we can reverse this trend by promoting books that resonate with your company’s culture and values. Learn innovative strategies to encourage your team to embrace reading, not just as a pastime but as a tool for personal and professional growth. Join this webinar to discover how to foster a reading-friendly environment that aligns with your organizational goals and reawakens the joy of reading.

During this event, you will:

Learn techniques to motivate your team to engage with books regularly.
Discover how to select books that align with and enrich your organization’s values and goals.
Gain insights on establishing and nurturing a lasting culture of reading within your workplace.

Primary Capability Covered: Organization Development & Culture

Participation in this event, either live or recorded, can be reported for one (1) professional development point toward initial certification eligibility or recertification of the APTD or CPTD credential.

Taking the Mystery out of Generative AI

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

You’ve heard all the artificial intelligence (AI) hype and fear-mongering. But you likely haven’t heard why AI is the training professional’s ultimate secret weapon! AI empowers corporate trainers to deploy modern, personalized, competency-based skills development programs in record time—which, as a result, is transforming L&D into a retention strategy and value center for businesses of all sizes and industries.

In this session, Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER Learning, will explain AI’s potential to personalize and enhance learning experiences by providing a foundational explanation of AI models like GPT-4 and DALL-E. You’ll learn about the important role of prompts in extracting the most value from AI, as Graham shares best practices that produce pedagogically sound and relevant content. Plus, you’ll get to see AI in action as we build entire courses of your choosing—on demand—in mere minutes using CYPHER Learning’s new AI 360 offering. It’s time to take the mystery out of generative AI and explore how it can help training professionals like you deliver personalized learning at scale.

Primary Capability Covered: Technology Application

https://webcasts.td.org/login

ATD Certification Explained: Making APTD or CPTD Certification your 2024 Professional Goal

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT

What can a professional certification do for your career? Join a session with the ATD Certification Institute staff as they discuss what you need to know to earn a professional certification in talent development and how it can help your career. Get familiar with the differences between the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) and the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and learn more about the eligibility criteria for each program. Get some insight into exam preparation resources to get you ready to start your certification journey.

Following this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe how the APTD or CPTD certification can support their talent development career.
Outline the process of achieving an APTD or CPTD certification.
Define the eligibility requirements for the APTD and CPTD certifications.
Identify preparation resources.

https://webcasts.td.org/login

4 OD Priorities for 2024 (ATD Blog Post)

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:11:10 GMT

So how can talent and OD professionals help organizations navigate change and complexity this year? Leaning on the Olympic motto, we present four strategic priorities: responding faster to disruptive technologies, redesigning organizations for higher performance, making leaders’ change management competency stronger, and leveraging OD to create a better sense of purpose and inclusion. Read more - follow link below:

https://www.td.org/atd-blog/4-od-priorities-for-2024

ATD Research: The Hybrid Experience

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT

ATD will release new research focused on organizations that have embraced a hybrid work experience. This report will cover the hiring and onboarding experience; relationship building; the work environment; along with a basic description of the common practices of hybrid organizations.

Key findings from the report include:

34% of organizations used desk hoteling and 28% used hot desking.
16% of organizations mandated that new employees come on-site their first day of work.
67% of talent development professionals said their organization was good or excellent at providing new hybrid employees with training resources during onboarding.
73% of talent development professionals agreed that hybrid employees felt like they were part of the team at their organization.

Primary Capability Covered: Talent Strategy & Management

Participation in this event qualifies for one (1) professional development point for initial certification or recertification of the APTD and/or CPTD credential.

https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/4963

ATD Sell Conference - early bird pricing ends 9/1

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT

All the details here: https://checkout.td.org/Conferences/sell2023

2-Day Event
November 7-8, 2023

Westin Old Town Alexandria
(Washington, DC Metro Area)

Designed for: sales training or sales enablement managers, directors, instructional designers, trainers responsible for sales training, vendors, consultants, and coaches that support sales development.

Program organized around ATD’s Developing Sales Capability Model; 6 main-stage presentations, 6 breakouts, 4 designed networking segments, and multiple solution showcases

Early bird registration ends September 1, so don't miss out on this chance to save $100. Register today and join us for two-days of learning, networking, and collaboration.

Pricing

ATD Members $895
Non-Members $1,095

Use our CHIP code 1201 and Central Mass ATD receives a rebate from your fees.

Book Clubs are the New Corporate Classroom

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Discover the untapped potential of organized reading groups in the workplace for cultivating leadership and shaping a positive organizational culture. This webinar will guide talent development professionals through the essential steps for launching a reading initiative that does more than entertain—it educates and aligns team members. Learn how to select influential books, facilitate meaningful discussions, and scale this effort to serve your broader organizational goals. By the end, attendees will be equipped with the know-how to create an effective and engaging reading program that fosters both personal and professional growth.

During this event, you will:

• Gain actionable insights on launching and managing a workplace reading program that aligns with organizational goals.
• Master the art of curating books that cultivate leadership skills and foster a unified organizational culture.
• Acquire techniques to engage employees in meaningful discussions and scale the reading program across various team sizes.

Primary Capability Covered: Career & Leadership Development

Participation in this event can be reported for one (1) professional development point toward initial certification eligibility or recertification of the APTD or CPTD credential.

https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/4926?lid=7lhscvfiq4h6

ATD Research: Measurement and Impact

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:00:00 GMT

ATD will release new research that will focus on evaluating learning impact. Topics to be covered include data literacy, technology, data privacy, and making data-driven decisions. This report will conclude with recommendations to help organizations make data-driven decisions.

https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/4965?lid=husqx82mh0ic

How to train your managers to be coaching leaders

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Participants in ATD webinars may be eligible for APTD® or CPTD® continuing education points. Please check each webinar for details.

Building a culture of coaching among your company’s managers is vital to keeping employees engaged and reducing churn. Train your managers to build trust, personalize your coaching tactics, mentor beyond your direct reports, and advocate for stretch goals.

During this event you will learn to:

Unlock your manager’s potential so their team’s team’s potential is maximized
Use concepts like psychological safety to encourage a culture of coaching and mentorship
Gain the tools to teach Karen Heber-Maccaro’s “coaching math” framework to your managers so they become better coaches

Primary Capability Covered: Coaching

Participation in this event can be reported for one (1) point on your application for initial certification or recertification of your APTD or CPTD credential.

https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/5078?lid=x51feyfgnik9

Save 20% on Your Next Course with ATD

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:42:29 GMT

Shop ATD’s summer sale now through August 18 to save 20% on your next certificate or master program. Now is the perfect time to enhance your knowledge and skills! Shop courses here: https://content.td.org/r/124836

Use our CHIP code 1201 and CMATD gets a rebate on your registration

ATD 23 - Create a World that Works Better

Sun, 21 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Every day, talent development professionals help create a world that works better. You unlock aha moments for learners. You design learning experiences to help others level up and unleash their potential. You create learning environments that drive results. Your efforts make a difference in the lives of so many. Now, it’s time to make a difference in your career. Discover your own aha moments in a world-class environment dedicated to your professional growth. Learn among a vibrant community of L&D professionals from around the world and discover how to make a greater impact back on the job.

Together, we create a world that works better.

For all the details and to register, visit here

And if you DO register, use our special code 1201 and Central Mass ATD receives a rebate that helps the business operations of the chapter.

New L&D Books to Spark Your Learning

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:40:19 GMT

Browse the latest catalog from ATD Press and discover your next learning opportunity. Explore thought leadership from industry experts who will guide you through the latest developments in L&D leadership, management, virtual training, facilitation, and more.

Browse the Catalog

Upskill and Reskill With Expert Facilitators - Come Learn With Us!

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:13:02 GMT

Come Learn With Us!

Our comprehensive lineup of online and in-person courses can help you upskill, reskill, and meet your career goals. We work with more than 100 expert facilitators—each with at least 10 years of field experience—to provide you the best experience possible.

Discover why ATD Education courses are considered the learning and development industry gold standard!

If you register for one of these course, use our special code 1201, and Central Mass ATD receives funds to help with the business operations of the chapter.

Browse all the courses here

The 3 "-ings" of Inclusive Leadership

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This session will unpack the three “-ing” pillars of inclusive leadership: continuing to learn, modeling new ways of being, and storytelling your journey. Grassroots DEI efforts are critical, but we know that leaders are the drivers of behavior and culture within any organization. In this session, learn how to pivot away from the “DEI checklist” to bring DEI front and center in your leadership competencies. Discover best (and worst!) practices and resources where leaders can continue to develop their DEI capacity.

During this webinar, you will learn how to:

Take control of your own education.
Seize opportunities to model humility, vulnerability, and accountability.
Define your passion and drive around DEI and own your personal story.

Details and to register.

DEMO: Doing More with Less

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:00:00 GMT

There’s always going to be a vote to do more with more—more tools, more people, more goals, more distractions. Unfortunately, this translates into more responsibilities heaped onto already-full plates. When this happens, you’re told to “get a bigger plate,” which is where change fatigue and burnout come from.

The truth is that less is better. Fewer distractions equals more focus, which helps employees improve their performance and productivity. You don’t need an overstuffed tool stack to reach your goals; paring down the noise and focusing on what really moves the needle actually moves the needle. So, how do you clear out the clutter, and take things off your plate so you can focus, instead of getting a bigger plate?

During this webinar, you will gain insight into:

How to accomplish your goals without an overstuffed tool stack
How to shape your process and impact when initiatives are handed to you
Stretching already limited budgets further

Details and registration: https://webcasts.td.org/webinar/4601?lid=5pxcs758ykad

ICE - ATD 22- people. perspectives.potential. In person and virtual! Special code below!

Sun, 15 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Registering for ATD22? Use our special code 1201 and our chapter earns a rebate! No extra charge for you and a little bit of revenue for the chapter. Win-Win!

At ATD 2022 International Conference & EXPO you’ll discover new perspectives on developing talent, maximizing potential, and creating strategic transformations for your organizations and your learners. You’ll meet and collaborate with peers who are also looking to build long-term resiliency in the face of continuing change. You’ll leave inspired with big ideas and practical takeaways that can drive immediate improvement in your work.

After a year of transition and learning, we are ready to showcase another conference to bring together attendees from around the world to collaborate, network, and learn together—both in person and virtually.

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando! Here’s what you'll find at ATD22:

Instructional Designer & LMS Administrator

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:48:52 GMT

The Massachusetts Library System is a state-supported non-profit organization that provides a variety of services to our 1,500+ member libraries across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including state-wide materials delivery, mediated interlibrary loan, online resources, consulting, and training. We are looking to hire an Instructional Designer & LMS Administrator. This is a new position that will lead our online training and eLearning efforts, and oversee the operations of our new Moodle learning management system. If you have a passion for engaging, activity-rich, outcomes focused training, then we want to hear from you!

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to employment@masslibsystem.org. Your cover letter should address your qualifications for this position, including your experience with a learning management system and instructional design. The deadline to apply for this position is April 25, 2022 at 5 pm.

Position Description

The Instructional Designer & LMS Administrator will support the creation and delivery of engaging, activity-rich, outcomes focused training to meet the diverse learning needs of library staff across the Commonwealth. The position will lead the Massachusetts Library System’s (MLS) online training and eLearning efforts. The position will administer the day-to-day operations of MLS’s learning management system (Moodle). The position will employ best practices in instructional design and ensure that MLS’s trainings and learning management system are accessible and incorporate the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

ATD Presents: DEMO: HOW TO BUILD AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE USING DAILY NUDGES, GAMIFICATION, AND BEHAVIOR-BASED DATA

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

DEMO: HOW TO BUILD AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE USING DAILY NUDGES, GAMIFICATION, AND BEHAVIOR-BASED DATA

Monday, March 29, 2021 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

By: Maureen "Mo" Berkner Boyt, Founder & CEO, The Moxie Exchange

Details here

Greater Boston ATD Presents: Designing Virtual Learning to Deliver Results

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:30:00 GMT

VIRTUAL EVENT - Link will be sent in registration email

Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

3:30-4:45 PM

Register Here

Today, more than ever, there is a need to ensure that virtual learning works to improve organizational outcomes. Because of the surge in work-at-home arrangements and travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, most learning has shifted to a virtual format. This requires program owners to design virtual learning with desired outcomes in mind and demonstrate that the virtual format works.

Studies show that virtual learning often breaks down when measured at the application level (using what was learned) and impact level (the business impact connected to learning). However, this breakdown is avoidable. To secure the support and funding that virtual learning needs, it must deliver business results.

This session explains how designers, developers, providers, and program owners can ensure that technology-based learning delivers desired results by applying design thinking principles that focus on delivering application and impact.

ATD Presents: Beyond the Letters: The Real Impact of DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Further your diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) journey with an illuminating discussion led by Liza Wisner, OpenSesame senior DE&I curation specialist. They come together with pooled perspectives from HR, learning, and DE&I experts to provide practical tips to facilitate your organization’s DE&I progress. In this session you’ll learn who to involve in the process, how to navigate difficult conversations, and how to move beyond one-off training sessions to ensure the sustainability of a well-rounded team.

ATD Presents: 5 Best Practices to Create Killer Global-Ready E-Learnings

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT

During this session, you will learn about what the most important best practices are to develop e-learning courses for a global audience. We will describe typical problems that organizations face during the translation and localization of their e-learning courses and how to avoid them. We will also go over some of the less-evident e-learning assets that may cause cultural problems.

To register

ATD Presents: 4 Ways to Evoke Emotion With Video

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT

In this webinar, a resident video expert at Vyond will share techniques that master storytellers use to create evocative content. We’ll look at four elements for creating rich media moments that move—from color to facial expressions and beyond. Participants will walk away with a newfound toolkit for boosting engagement, retention, and impact in their videos.

ATD Webinar: Make Training Videos That Work: Six Common Habits to Avoid

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Video has become today’s go-to medium for everything from communication and knowledge-sharing to delivering remote training. While working with video has traditionally been complex, expensive, and time-consuming, recent advances have dramatically simplified the process of capturing, managing, and sharing it.

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ATD Webinar: Leading with Optimism in Challenging Times

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:00:00 GMT

In this webcast you’ll hear the story of Genesis Health System, recently featured in Harvard Business Review, and we’ll explore “what leading with optimism really looks like” in times of significant challenge.

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ATD Virtual Conference : Unleash Potential (October 26 - 30)

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Use 1201 When registering and CMATD benefits!

Now is the time to invest in human potential and the capabilities of the workforce.

Join us for three events in one! Explore and customize your virtual experience with focused learning based on tracks from our popular Core 4 and OrgDev events, and the new Future of Work conference. Designed for talent development and HR/OD professionals and the people who lead them, you will learn new skills that will strengthen your organization so you are positioned to accelerate into the future.

Corporate Team, Groups of 5 or More By bringing a team of five or more you will save on your registration. The ATD Enterprise Solutions team can register your conference team and provide one invoice for easy payment. Contact us by completing our form or phone 855.404.2783.

Join the Virtual Conference, Learning in the World of Work, Sept 21-22 at the ATD Member Rate!

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a massive and rapid shift to remote work and a transformational shift from face-to-face to virtual leadership. The need to stay home to stay safe has created an unalterable force driving fundamental changes in the way people work together, how they are managed and how they do their work. The goal of this conference is to identify the skills necessary for success, the cutting-edge training methodologies that can accelerate/support learning, and the leadership skills necessary to lead a remote workforce.

Two content themes:

Leadership in a virtual work world

• Leadership skills• New mindsets• New ways of organizing work

Building the skills necessary to thrive• Learning methodologies• Identification of critical competencies to thrive in the new environment

This two-day event is only $75! Recordings will be provided to registered attendees. Topics include resiliency, developing talent, remote work effectiveness and innovation, diversity and inclusion response, VR for learning, and teamwork.

Visit atdscc.org for the conference overview. Find out about the speakers and session topics.

Please contact Michele Beccarelli mbeccarell@aol.com with any questions or issues.

FIND OUT MORE!!

September 14-18 ATD members Only Special

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT

September 14-18 ATD members will get access to exclusive sales on the most popular ATD products and services that support their professional development. This 5-day sale is a great time to invest in your career.

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ATD Big Summer Book Sale through August 21

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 22:55:28 GMT

The Big Summer Book Sale Is Live!

Get 20% off all ATD Press books and TD at Work issues and collections.*

Use code SUMMERBOOKS20 at checkout.

Shop Here!

USE THE CMATD CHIP CODE 1201!

Submit a Proposal to Speak at the ATD 2021 International Conference & Exposition: It Starts With Us

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 22:22:08 GMT

Submit a Proposal to Speak at the ATD 2021 International Conference & Exposition: It Starts With Us
Submit a proposal to speak at ATD 2021 which will be held May 23–26 in Los Angeles, California.

Review the speaker timeline, submission requirements, and submission instructions on the ATD website. RFP Submissions are due August 21

CMATD wins Power Membership Award from National ATD

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 21:22:33 GMT

CMATD has won a Power Membership Award based on our achievement of high levels of joint membership as reported in Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE).

ATD Virtual Conference - more than 100 hours of content! June 1 - 5

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:20:04 GMT

ATD’s first virtual conference will take place June 1–5 and will include everything you would expect from a live conference and so much more.

With more than 100 hours of content, including live facilitated sessions and keynote addresses, you will get content from leading thinkers, experts, and visionaries in our field delivered straight to your home.

Be a part of ATD history as we come together to create a new learning experience and help create a world that works better in the process.

The ATD Virtual Conference will be very similar to an ATD live conference, minus the sore feet. There will be more than 100 hours of content, falling within 11 learning tracks, as well as opportunities to network, connect with ATD Staff, and download resources that you can view off-line.

ATD will recommend personalized learning journeys that include curated sessions based on your interests and focus. Or you can create your own learning pathway by reviewing our session listings and building your schedule on your own time.

Don’t worry if you can’t watch all 100+ hours of content within five days. Access to the content will be available for 90 days.

Visit here for all the details.

ATD Virtual Conference Keynote: Marcus Buckingham

Mon, 11 May 2020 22:22:57 GMT

StandOut Teams: How to Build Strong Teams Through Strengths

Some things change, some things stay the same. We all know the global pandemic has changed many things in the world of work, not least of which is that many of us will have to do much of our work virtually. What has not changed, however, is that all this work will be done on teams. The greatest challenge for us now is how to build strong, productive, engaged, and resilient teams when we’re physically and psychologically disconnected.

ATD 2020 ICE - Cancelled

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:34:21 GMT

Thank you for planning to be a part of the ATD 2020 International Conference & Exposition. After many weeks of carefully monitoring COVID-19 developments, including guidance from public health authorities and our partners in Denver, Colorado, it has become clear that ATD 2020, which had been scheduled for May 17-20, 2020, must be cancelled. A message from ATD’s CEO, Tony Bingham is available for review, and we recommend reading several new frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Update from ATD about ICE 2020

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:49:04 GMT

Regarding the ATD 2020 International Conference & Exposition scheduled to start in nine weeks, May 17–20, we are continuing to work closely with our Denver partners and other experts to evaluate the impact of the outbreak on the event. Our staff, participants, exhibitors, sponsors, partners, chapter leaders, volunteers, and everyone who joins ATD to learn and network at our events and workshops are our highest priority. Members of the ATD National team meet daily to review new information and guidance from public health authorities. We will continue to monitor the situation and share the latest information available on our FAQs.

Save even more on ICE 2020

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:33:03 GMT

If there are 5 or more people from the area interested in attending, Central Mass ATD can help you get a 10% discount. You don't have to be from the same company or even the same city. Just contact us, we're keeping a list and we will help connect you with National for that 10% discount!

I want to save 10% on ICE registration!!

First Ever ATD Hackathon - Join us at ATD TechKnowledge 2020 in Sunny San Jose, CA

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:49:20 GMT

Most people associate a hackathon with the IT community or computer hacking, but the actual concept is to create innovative solutions to a problem. Any company or team can use the hackathon format to create innovative solutions to any problem.

Want to learn how you can apply this out-of-the-box practice to your organization? Check out this free hackathon e-book.

Want to participate in a real-life hackathon for a good cause? Join us for our first-ever hackathon event at TechKnowledge 2020, February 5–7 in San Jose, California.

We are pleased to inform you that the early bird rate for the all-new ATD TechKnowledge, which will be held February 5–7, 2020, in San Jose, California, has been extended until November 15!

Use our special code: 1201 and CMATD will get a rebate from National ATD!

ATD Bookmark-it | Recommending Reading

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:19:39 GMT

Refresh Your Professional Thinking With Summer Business Reads

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An internally renowned source of insightful and practical information on talent development and professional learning, ATD Press publishes the books you need to boost your skills. These recommended titles will help you:

Brush up on your business writing.

Deliver outstanding training experiences.

Tap into the power of human connection.

Craft the perfect message and captivate audiences.

Master e-learning design on your own.

Call for 2020 Presenters for Regional Conference

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 13:34:54 GMT

The 2020 New England Area Conference Design Committee invites you to submit a proposal to facilitate a concurrent session at our upcoming conference. The theme and conference title for 2020 is:

20/20: Envision the Future of Talent Development

Techniques, Technologies, and Transformations for the Decade Ahead

As we enter a new decade of Talent Development, we want to go in with our eyes wide open for a clear vision of the future.

This year we are looking for presenters to address:

How will your organization approach talent development and decide when to invest in upgrades and modifications along with the infrastructure to support it?
What resources will you have and what constraints do you face?
How do you assess an organization’s requirements and capacity to evolve how it meets learning needs?
How do you overcome preconceived notions of training and ensure that your talent development program delivers the desired learning outcomes?
How do you create an organizational portfolio for talent development?

Sessions should be highly interactive, thought provoking, and provide creative ideas that can shape and advance the learning and performance of individuals, leaders, teams and organizations.

Ideally, they will include follow-up resources for participants to support adoption of concepts and tools, as well as actions that can be put to work right away. For more information and to access the online application visit: https://atdnewengland.com/presenters

Completed applications need to be submitted by Friday, August 16, 2019.

Look What Is Happening with CMATD this Summer!

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 13:20:05 GMT

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CMATD is excited to share details of our August event. We realize the summer can be a tough time to join in person so we are offering a virtual program with our very own superstar, Katy Tynan, Director of Technology. Katie is the bestselling author of practical guides to leadership and career development, and an internationally recognized expert on how work is evolving. More on her bio here.

Join us online on August 15 at noon for “Climbing the Career Jungle Gym”

There are no straight lines in career development these days. What used to be a ladder now looks more like a jungle gym. Should you focus on the management track, or pursue specialized skills and knowledge? What are the most valuable skills in today’s job market? How do you stay on top of your game, and avoid becoming obsolete? In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to take the lead in your personal professional development, and how to build on your strengths to develop a plan for your career journey!

Understand the new model of career growth (lattice vs. ladder).

Identify different types of career growth opportunities.

Create strategies to navigate your career journey successfully.

Summer Reading

Have you set summer career reading goals? Our board has set some fantastic reading goals to learn new concepts or techniques or perhaps brush up on skills learned years ago. Such is the case of Directors of Finance and Communications, they plan to reread chapters from “The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning” by Roy V. H. Pollock, Andy Jefferson, and Calhoun W. Wick. Stay tuned to and chime in on our LinkedIn Page and Group* for more sharing and discussions of our summer reading.

*Join the Group:

Search for "ATD Central Mass"

Click "More" and choose "Groups"

Click our group, then click "Join" in the top right

ATD New England is seeking speaker proposals for the 2020 conference. As we enter a new decade of Talent Development, we want to go in with our eyes wide open for a clear vision of the future. The deadline is Friday, August 16, 2019. For details can be found here. This year they are looking for presenters to address:

How will your organization approach talent development and when to invest in upgrades and modifications along with the infrastructure to support it?
What resources will you have and constraints do you face?
How do you assess an organization’s requirements capacity to evolve how it meets learning needs?
How do you overcome preconceived notions of training and ensure that your talent development program delivers the desired learning outcomes?
How do you create an organizational portfolio for talent development?

Sessions should be highly interactive, thought provoking, and provide creative ideas that can shape and advance the learning and performance of individuals, leaders, teams and organizations. If you have any questions please contact info@atdnewengland.com.

The ATD New England Area Conference will take place on Friday, March 27th from 8 am to 5 pm. There will be a networking reception the evening before on Thursday, March 26th.

The reception and conference will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton Norwood in Norwood, Massachusetts.

We are seeking a total of 16 presentations/workshops each delivered one time during the event.

Attendees will select one of four concurrent presentations to attend during each of four time slots. The ATD NEAC grows each year with increasing numbers of attendees, exhibitors and sponsors. This year, 300 attendees are expected from throughout the region (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT). Speaking at our event is a way to be a significant contributor to ATD, and to our profession.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Thank you to Lou Cimini

Central Mass ATD was pleased to welcome Lou Cimini on June 11th at the beautiful campus of The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. We learned about Leveraging Coaching to Manage Explosive Growth and Change from Lou, who shared from his experiences as the VP of HR for The Americas for Samsonite Corporation in Mansfield. It was a lively evening with a great group of life long learners.

Thank you, too, to our Gold Sponsor for the June program: Integrity Solutions. We appreciate your support of Central Mass ATD.

Save the date of October 22 for an evening with Sarah Scala

Sarah Scala will join Central Mass ATD on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6pm. She will facilitate an interactive workshop focusing on the next level of leadership and people development - keeping one's self strong in mind through optimism, resilience, and grit. Through group and partner discussions, we will explore ways to strengthen or teach others optimism, resilience, and grit.

Watch for registration to open soon!

Have You Thought About Becoming an ATD Power Member?

When you join our local CMATD chapter and ATD National, you are choosing to be a knowledge leader in the talent development profession AND a learning leader in your own backyard.

Joint membership offers learning professionals a unique opportunity to connect with local, national, and international professionals. Stay on top of the latest learning trends, and gain access to research and templates that can help in advancing your career! For more information please visit our website.

Training Opportunities

Don't miss this great opportunity! ATD is offering certificate courses in the Greater Boston area. These courses will build your professional knowledge and skills, and expand your network. Upcoming sessions include:

ATD Master Performance Consultant Program, 12/02/19 - 12/05/19, Boston (Burlington), MA

Visit the ATD Educational Website to learn more about these courses. Make sure to use the Central Mass Chapter Chip code CH1201 which gives our local chapter credit when you register for programs.


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Look What Is Happening with CMATD!

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:07:33 GMT

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See you at the New England Conference networking event Thursday!

Our Partnership Director, Wendi Braun, is attending the conference and would love to say hello to our CMATD members. Please look for Wendi as you enter the networking hall around 7:00 pm.

Interested in presenting at an upcoming meeting?

We want to hear from you! If you have a presentation that we feel is relevant, captivating and valuable to our community, contact our Programs Director [email link] today. Presentations are the bread and butter of our monthly meetings. They provide an opportunity for active engagement and interaction between participants. Our members represent diverse backgrounds and experience in the workplace learning and performance community. Members include trainers, organizational development practitioners, human resource professionals, instructional designers, managers and executives, internal and external consultants. Email: Programs@tdcentralmass.org

Recap: Meet the Board Event

We had a great time introducing ourselves to our members at Jimmy’s Tavern in Shrewsbury last month. There is still so much more we’d like to know about our members and information we wish to share. We’ll continue conversations in person at our future meetings but also online. So check our website regularly for information on upcoming events, blog series, and updates on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Hold the Date - April 17 for Eric Bloom

Having influence at your organization enables trainers to be successful when rolling out their programs. Hold April 17 to hear Eric Bloom share concepts, techniques and practices to help you raise your “Influence Power Rating”. Eric is a former CIO, #1 bestselling author on Amazon, a TEDx Speaker and the Executive Director of the IT Management and Leadership Institute, the governing body of the ITMLP and ITMLE certifications. He also provides specialized training on IT leadership, interpersonal communication and productivity skills. Registration details will be posted soon!

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Have You Thought About Becoming an ATD Power Member?

When you join our local CMATD chapter and ATD National, you are choosing to be a knowledge leader in the talent development profession AND a learning leader in your own backyard.

Training Opportunities

ATD Master Trainer Program 7/22/19 - 7/25/2019, Boston (Burlington), MA

ATD Master Performance Consultant Program, 12/02/19 - 12/05/19, Boston (Burlington), MA


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CMATD Meets ATD CARE Requirements for 2018!

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:39:43 GMT

CMATD was notified by ATD that our chapter has met the 18 required elements for the Chapter Affiliation Requirements and is recognized for 100% achievement.

In addition, the chapter was also recognized as a Chapter Membership Super Star because 50% of our members are both local and national members.

TD Professionals Book Club - invitation to participate

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:56:27 GMT

The TD Professional book club is starting our third book on Friday February 8th so now is a great time share the resource with your community again.

Here are a few key points for the program and marketing to keep in mind:

The program sign up page is here: https://www.pbc.guru/td/ . This is where people go to create their accounts and get started with the book club.

The book club is open to all TD Professionals

The group officially starts our new book on February 8th as people will still have two months to complete the reading.

Sign up for ATD 2019 by Feb 8 for Savings!

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 19:41:53 GMT

You’re convinced that you want to attend ATD 2019, and we really want you there; now it’s time to convince your boss! Most managers will be concerned about the return on investment—every dollar has to be justified, and so does the time away from the office. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Use these tools to show why your organization needs to invest in ATD 2019!

Tools to Make a Business Case to Attend

Use the following tools to demonstrate the tangible benefits of attending ATD 2019 to your manager. These tools will show your manager that you’ve done your research, built your business case, and are serious about attending.

Manager Letter

Customize this letter to help your manager understand why ATD 2019 is one of the most cost-effective and valuable conferences for you.

Session and Exhibitor Worksheet

Customize this worksheet to outline the sessions you will attend, and detail how these sessions will help solve any workplace challenges. Additionally, list the exhibitors you plan to visit; if you’re currently reviewing suppliers, this is the perfect opportunity to request demonstrations and see the products and services firsthand.

Investment Worksheet

Fill out this worksheet to approximate the financial investment required for you to attend.

Support Central Mass ATD and use our CHiP Code: 1201! We'll get a financial report directly to the chapter!

ATD’s Talent Development Across Industries (TDI) conference - discount code below!

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT

ATD’s Talent Development Across Industries (TDI) conference is coming up in New Haven on October 18-19. There is a special discounted rate that has been extended to ATD chapter leaders and chapter members: by entering the coupon code 25TDI at checkout, you can receive 25% off the conference registration! Your chapter can also earn CHIP revenue for any TDI registrations when your ChIP code (1201)is entered at checkout. Please feel free to share the below blurb and attached flyer with your membership, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

What are you doing to create compelling and effective compliance training? ATD’s Talent Development Across Industries (TDI) conference will address the challenges of creating impactful compliance training. This conference brings learning professionals from three highly regulated industries—financial services, manufacturing and life sciences—to learn best practices from each other and experts in their fields on compliance training and creating a culture of innovation.

Chapter members receive an additional 25 percent off the member price—saving you more than $200! Join us at Yale School of Management on October 18 and 19 for TDI!

ATD Member Week - September 10 - 14

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 18:02:22 GMT

As part of ATD Member Week, taking place September 10-14, you can receive a 10 percent discount on your ATD membership dues on top of the $30 discount that Power Members (members of both ATD and their local chapter) already receive. Join or renew your ATD membership online or by contacting ATD’s Customer Care team at 703.683.8100. Remember to select our chapter on the drop-down menu online during checkout or mention our chapter’s name over the phone to receive the Power Member rate.

Join the Free TD Professionals Online Book Club - Sign up by 9/30

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:56:05 GMT

Our chapter is partnering with more than 40 ATD Chapters to create an online book club for L&D professionals around the country. The group will connect virtually through an online forum to discuss books related to L&D, training, organizational development and much more. You can learn more and sign up for the book club here: https://www.pbc.guru/td/ . The program is completely free so feel free to pass the opportunity on to friends and colleagues.

The book club will give participants the opportunity to:

Read interesting books related to Talent and Development

Connect with other TD professionals around the country to grow their professional network and learn from their peers

Participate entirely online so the program can work with people's busy schedules

Hold themselves accountable to reading by being part of a cohort

The book club will be moderated by Zach Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Professional Book Club Guru. PBC Guru manages virtual professional book clubs for companies and will be hosting the group for the chapter. You can learn more about PBC Guru at www.pbc.guru and email Zach Rubin at zach@pbc.guru with any questions about the book club.

Speaker Blog: Compassion vs Compliance Coaching to Bring Sustained Business Change

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:39:33 GMT

Our September speaker, Sarah A. Scala has shared a recent blog posting in advance of our meeting September 18th!

I first learned about coaching with the Positive Emotional Attractor (PEA) and Negative Emotional Attractor (NEA) through the courses “Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence” and “Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change” at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Massive Open Online learning Courses (MOOCs).

The goal of coaching is to support positive behavior change. Compassion coaching is focused on the coachee’s vision and ideal self, while Compliance coaching focuses on the organization’s objectives and goals (CWRU, 2014). Through Compassion coaching, we activate the PEA by focusing on strengths and the coachee’s positive vision of the future. The PEA is reached when we focus on “optimism, hope, possibilities, dreams, vision, strengths, compassion, curiosity, learning, and experimentation” (CWRU, 2014).

Compliance coaching is used when we focus on problems, tasks, fears, weaknesses, and expectations, which activates the NEA (Howard, 2015). Compliance coaching often taps into the NEA, arousing a stress response. This can occur when we need to make a decision, solve problems, and focus (CWRU, 2014). “NEA focuses on performance and weaknesses, activates the sympathetic nervous system, releasing hormones, increases blood pressure, heart rate and stress response” (Jack et al, 2013 as cited in Boyatzis, Smith, & Blaize, 2006; Sapolsky, 2004).

I have found when using a Compliance approach in coaching, clients tend to become defensive and tense, which in my opinion, may not open them up to welcoming change. Defensiveness and tenseness are not bad responses, and in some cases are appropriate. At other times, being relaxed may be better for the client. Through activation of PEA, I support the client to be less tense during coaching sessions.

It may be very easy for coaches to perceive NEA as an approach to avoid, and one that is bad. However, NEA is important and essential to survival. NEA simply isn’t needed as often as PEA for positive behavior change and learning.

How often should coaches use PEA and NEA with coachees?

Over the last 20 years, “coaching has refocused toward strengths based approaches, orienting individuals to focus on things they do well” (Fredrickson, 2009). Research indicates a best result with a ratio of 3-6 PEA to every 1 NEA in coaching (CWRU, 2010). World renowned positivity researcher, Dr. Barbara Fredrickson shares in her book Positivity, that a 3 to 1 ratio of positive to negative emotions supports resilience to adversity, strengthens relationships, relieves depression, and improves health (2009). The ratio can be slightly different for each person, and that “80% of Americans fall short of the 3-to-1 positivity ratio that predicts flourishing” (Fredrickson, 2009).

How do we provide coaching experiences that support PEA and NEA with clients?

PEA is triggered during times of hope, playfulness, Compassion, and mindfulness, while NEA is triggered during times of fear, shame, anxiety, and guilt (CWRU, 2014). PEA and NEA are built into the ICT model. Having the coachee discuss the Ideal Self is an approach that is focused on a positive view of the future. This puts the coachee in a place of hope and PEA. When looking at the Real Self, the coachee may move into both the NEA and PEA as they look at current successes and development areas. Remembering that NEA is not bad, a coach simply needs to activate more PEA than NEA. NEA is very important for solving problems and completing tasks—critical elements necessary for successful organizations.

Questions? Let’s connect. I would love to hear your success stories. Please send them to: hello@sarahscala.com or visit www.sarahscala.com

Resources:

Case Western Reserve University. (2014). ‘Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change’, lecture notes. Viewed on November 8 2016. .

Case Western Reserve University. (2017). ‘Coaching'. Viewed on February 22, 2017. https://weatherhead.case.edu/executive-education/coaching/

Fredrickson, B. (2009). Positivity: Top-notch research reveals the 3 to 1 ratio that will change your life. New York: Three Rivers Press.

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Central Mass Chapter Meets National ATD Requirements

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 23:00:34 GMT

Our chapter has met the CARE requirements for ATD chapter affiliates for 2018. This is a significant accomplishment for us, as it attests to our health as a chapter and our commitment to serving your needs.

CARE stands for Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE), which are performance guidelines designed to help ATD chapters deliver consistent benefits to members. CARE consists of 18 elements in five key areas that are necessary for running a chapter like a business: administration, financial, membership, professional development, and communication. We met all 18 elements.

New England Conference Early Bird Registration closes Friday 2/16

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 05:00:10 GMT

Central Mass ATD February Newsletter - Change Management Issue

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 04:59:09 GMT

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ATD Membership 2017 Rate Extension to January 16

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:34:17 GMT

ATD has extended 2017 rates until January 16, 2018. That means you can still join ATD at $229 for Professional membership or $349 for Professional Plus membership. Both rates are now increasing as of January 17, 2018, so act now for your last chance to lock in 2017 rates.

Plus, if you join today you’ll get a bonus research report on social learning!

Don't forget to join the Central Mass chapter and using the ChIP code 1201!

Serving as a Change Consultant: Not for the Faint of Heart

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:23:00 GMT

by. . . Patty Gaul

You’ve heard it dozens of times: Change is hard. So it stands to reason that serving as a change agent isn’t easy. In fact, it requires knowledge about group developmental theory and processes, emotional intelligence and people skills, and years of experience.

In the January 2018 issue of TD at Work, “7-Phase Consulting Model for Change Projects,” Alan Landers taps into his 40 years of practice to offer tips on the consulting process: initial contact, contracting, entry, assessment, goal setting and planning, implementation and feedback, and ending or expanding a contract. Read More here. . .

ATD - ICE in San Diego May 6 - 9

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 04:13:12 GMT

We’re Celebrating 75 Years of ATD!

ATD is pleased to announce that President Barack Obama will be the keynote speaker at the ATD 2018 International Conference & Exposition on Monday, May 7. His remarks will open the conference as ATD welcomes attendees to San Diego. Special events will continue throughout the week as ATD celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2018.

The ATD 2018 International Conference & Exposition is the largest professional development event for the talent development industry worldwide.

This year’s event promises to provide even more insights into the latest trends, best practices, and solutions for designing, delivering, implementing, and measuring effective learning programs.

Register Today

Don't forget to use our ChIP code of 1201 when registering!

Top 5 Reasons to Join ATD Today

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 01:33:16 GMT

Top 5 Reasons to Join ATD Today

5. End of Year Reviews: As you prepare for end-of-year reviews, show your manager your commitment to professional development when you use ATD resources.

4. Expand Your Network: Join a community of like-minded professionals and learn from industry leaders who have tackled similar challenges before.

3. ATD Members Get More in 2018: Professional members have access to more content than ever before, and Professional Plus members will have a class included in membership. Learn more.

2. Lock In 2017 Rates: Membership rates are increasing on January 1, 2018. Join now to get 2017 rates for up to three years.

1. Early Access to Benefits: If you join by November 30, 2017, you will get early access to these new 2018 benefits starting on December 6, 2017.

Join National ATD now and make sure to include the Central Mass Chapter as your local chapter!

Linda St. John - "It’s Not all Fun and Games: Millennial Leaders are Just Like Us, But Different in Positive Ways"

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:41:26 GMT

Millennials have gotten a very bad rap in the workplace.

But are they really all that different from previous generations of young people? Did GenXers have different workplace norms or work aspirations? What about the Boomers?

Those of us in the business of hiring and retaining talented Millennials need to consider whether their behavior is a function of the decade in which they were born, or simply part of a normal life stage. Either way, employers can’t simply ride it out.

In the coming years, every leadership role will be filled by a member of this generation. Their influence will be felt for decades. It’s incumbent on us to understand this new generation of leaders and find out how to recruit and retain them.

A 2017 study conducted by The Conference Board and DDI, is one of the first to compare Millennial leaders to those in older generations. They examined 2,800 leaders in 14 companies and determined Millennial leaders are not distinctly different from those of earlier generations, and in fact, the results look promising!

Here are 3 debunked “Millennial Myths”:

Myth #1: No loyalty and job-hoppers

Reality: Millennial leaders are incredibly loyal. Nearly 44% plan to stay with their current company for 15+ years (vs. 20% from other generations). 14% plan to stay 2-4 years. In my experience, Millennial leaders are just as — or even more — loyal and engaged as older leaders. Culture is key. They will leave if you are following an established playbook where they are not valued.

Myth #2: Millennial leaders learn differently

Reality: Developmental assignments are still most effective. Coaching from the Manager, Internal Coaches and Mentors are a strong second. The surprising finding is that formal leadership development workshops, including classroom training, continue to be viewed as effective for all generations.

This finding makes sense: effective employee development is comprised of three components: experience, exposure and education; sometimes you can use one effectively and other times you need all three. Leadership development is still effective for all generations when all three aspects are used.

Myth #3: Workplace must be open and fun

Reality: Flexibility and mentoring by senior leaders is more highly regarded by Millennial leaders than other workforce perks. Open space and low hierarchy are less important. Of course, most people enjoy having fun at work, but the Millennial leaders I know are serious about work and want the ability to get the job done in the most efficient way possible. That doesn’t seem any different from Boomer or GenX leaders.

So, no, Millennials aren’t overly entitled and they’re not lazy. They’re well-educated, flexible, and ambitious.

Here are tips to best develop this generation of leaders:

1. Take time to understand your Millennial workforce and move away from traditional best practices.

2. Create forums for collaboration and listening. Millennials can see what needs to be improved. Take them seriously and listen. Include them in generating and implementing solutions.

3. Understand that as Millennial leaders age and are in the workforce longer, they are likely to develop views and attitudes about themselves and the world that more closely align with those of previous generations.

Linda St. John is Founder and Principal of LSJ Leadership Coaching, a Worcester, MA firm that specializes in employee retention in health care Linda’s work focuses on developing mentoring programs, redesigning organizational functions and, when necessary, removing organizational “deadwood,” all with a focus on helping client companies hire and keep the right people.

Linda is co-lead of the Central Mass. ATD Leadership Special Interest Group (SIG). Join the Leadership SIG on October 5 (7:30-9 am, Central One Federal Credit Union, Shrewsbury) for a presentation and discussion on humanizing virtual teams.

Stop Making These Communication Mistakes by Bob Faw

Sun, 13 Aug 2017 17:27:35 GMT

Stop Making These Communication Mistakes

And six ways to fix those mistakes.

Bob Faw

Communication can be tough. It’s often hard to communicate important or difficult messages in a way that achieves the desired result.

Leaders often inadvertently use communication that scares people off, turns them off, or pisses them off.

Don’t let this be you!

Are you making any of these common communication mistakes?

Overusing fear as a motivator—A small amount of fear is actually a helpful edge to have, such as the natural fear of the consequences of not meeting a goal or deadline. But leaders sometimes make the mistake of using too much fear, which causes people to freeze up, and can even cause apathy or despair.

Focusing overly on failures—When a leader talks about current or past failures, this almost invariably starts the blame game. When everybody is pointing fingers, communication is stifled because people fear the finger will be pointed at them.

Talking only about what matters to you—When leaders talk only about their concerns, for example market share or stock prices, and not about the things that matter to their people, they see that you don’t care about them.

Using too much corporate jargon—When you use too much corporate speak, you alienate your listeners because it doesn’t have as much meaning to them. This type of communication often seems inauthentic.

Doing it all digitally—Digital communication is a necessity in the modern workplace, but doing all of your communication this way eliminates personal connection, which makes your message less relevant and easier to ignore.

Compelling communication is important and ultimately effective! When leaders focus on moving the hearts and the minds of their teams, they will see amazing results. One of the hardest parts of compelling communication is finding authentic reasons that your audience should care. It takes some thought!

Here are six ways to improve your communication:

Focus on a common goal—Find something that both you and the audience care about. This part takes some real work. In fact, it may take conversations with people in advance to help you frame the common goal so that it appeals to everyone involved.

Build on successes—This communication strategy builds confidence with people by reminding them of past successes that can help them accomplish the task ahead. It also reminds people of the practices, attitudes and ideas that you want to see them use again.

Define what’s in it for them—You need to find out how what you’re trying to convey will be useful to the people you’re talking to. It’s okay to draw parallels to some of your own goals, but only mention them after you’ve laid the groundwork for why your audience should care.

Stay positive and give hope—Communication should focus mostly on what you are trying to accomplish. It’s okay to mention the challenges and obstacles, but not in a way that makes the entire message about fear. Napoleon Bonaparte once said, “Leadership is about telling people where to go and giving them hope that they can get there.”

Use their language—You will be much more successful as a communicator if you relate to your audience on their terms and in their words. Audiences respond to messages that feel tailored to them and that meet them where they are at.

Be there in person—By far the most effective way to communicate important messages is in person. This isn’t always possible; in these cases, a medium such as video is a great option so that your audience can see your facial expressions and read your body language.

One of the most important aspects of compelling communication is that it takes you from the Golden Rule to the Platinum Rule: Focusing on what your audience needs instead of centering on what you want. And isn’t that where we all want to be anyway?

Chief Energizing Officer at matchbox group (link to http://matchboxgroup.com), Bob Faw is an author, keynote speaker, and positive change consultant. He specializes in motivation and leadership development.

Humanize Your Virtual Teams by Stefanie Heiter

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:01:07 GMT

Humanize Your Virtual Teams

Stefanie Heiter

It’s spring, which means commencements and the accompanying speeches delivered by people with varying degrees of fame. One that received less press was given by Arnold Schwarzenegger at the University of Houston, where he said: “The self-made man or women is a myth”. He went on to say “Now, on your diplomas, there will be only one name on it and this is yours. But I hope that…you don’t think you made it this far by yourself. No you didn’t. It took a lot of help. None of us can make it alone. None of us.”

This is an important message to graduates entering the workforce, as they will need to rely on other people to succeed. It is also a reminder to those who already have many years of experience, and know the trials and tribulations of teamwork. Research by Alex “Sandy” Pentland found that the most important predictor of a team’s success is its communication patterns. These patterns are as significant as all other factors – intelligence, personality, and talent – combined.

At Bridging Distance, we found similar themes in our work. Our research shows that advanced communication dynamics in virtual teams significantly improved their ability to work well together and produce results faster. This is evident in successful virtual teams. By helping build explicit processes and critical skills, members stay energized and engaged in their work together. These processes center on getting the right information to the right people at the right time, via the right technology; it means expectations for posting documents and messages in a repository. This allows each team member to find what they need when they need it, without searching cluttered inboxes at a later date. It also means defining what types of situations are more urgent, and require a more immediate response. Posting updates and status allows communication dynamics to be dialog about the significance of information. These interactions tend to more interesting, and therefore more engaging to team members. It means the right people attend meetings, while those who only need to have updates can confidently and respectfully spend their time elsewhere.

Our research also shows that people with excellent digital communication habits are significantly happier in their jobs, therefore more productive. Managing digital interruptions is key; balancing responding to others versus staying present in the moment means you can be fully attentive to your current activity. Being curious about the environment of others paves the way to learning what you don’t know. Teaching leaders how to foster rapport across Distance enables them to motivate Millennials, communicate with a multicultural team, and respond quickly to change.

Technology dehumanizes relationships; companies would be well served by focusing on re-humanizing them.

Stefanie Heiter is a partner with Bridging Distance, which uses behavioral-based solutions to help companies manage existing or anticipated distance complexities that impact employee performance.

Add Your Voice to Our Blog

Tue, 30 May 2017 21:38:49 GMT

Add Your Voice to Our Blog

The CMATD Blog is a great way to share knowledge, insights, best practices and lessons learned around workplace learning and development. CMATD members and sponsors are invited to contribute as guest authors.

Guest articles will be featured on the CMATD Blog and in our email newsletter, which is sent to more than 700 subscribers. Articles should focus on issues of interest to learning and development professionals, with a goal of contributing to our community of practitioners and generating dialog, reflection and new ways of thinking.

Guest articles should:

· Focus on topics of interest to learning and development professionals

· Share knowledge, insights, best practices and lessons learned around workplace learning and development

· Not promote an individual or company

· Be 300-500 words in length

Articles will be published at the discretion of the CMATD Board. Accepted articles will be published on the CMATD website and featured in the email newsletter. The author name and affiliation will be included in published articles.

To propose an article or learn more, email atd.centralmass@yahoo.com and srolph@mit.edu.

ATD 2017 New England Area Conference

Tue, 09 May 2017 17:05:18 GMT

By David Hofstetter

Past President, Director of Membership, CMATD

Management Coach, Consultant, Trainer, and Speaker—The Hofstetter Group

It’s hard to believe that we have another regional conference in the books. Each year this conference gets better and better. This year was no exception. If you were there, thank you. If you missed it, here is what you missed.

This year’s conference theme was DisrupTD. The theme came from the thought that the workplace is changing at light speed and so is talent development. As learning and development professionals, we need to deliver results despite the disruptive changes happening around us. The 2017 New England Area Conference wanted to offer opportunities to gain knowledge, strategies and solutions needed to effectively meet these new challenges.

We began with our morning keynote: Donald H Taylor, who is Chairman of the Board, The Learning & Performance Institute. Donald’s topic was “Learning Technologies in the Workplace.” We then held the concurrent sessions and ended our day with our afternoon keynote speaker Jeanne Meister, the author of “The Future Workplace Experience.”

We would also like to thank Clark University School of Professional Studies for sponsoring this year’s conference.

By the Numbers

277 Participants
37 Volunteers
5 Tracks
4 Concurrent Sessions
24 Speakers
2 Keynotes
13 Exhibitors
12 Sponsors
125 People at the Networking Event
Lots of Ice Cream and Popcorn