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