Events

A2ATD is committed to offering valuable, monthly educational programs along with networking opportunities for those in (or interested in) the training and development field. 

Our program topics are aligned with the ATD's Capability Model.

Program Information

Date & Time:  First Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) and program times can vary.
Location:    See each event description for virtual or in-person information as mode of delivery will vary based on the current COVID-19 status.

Click here for Cancellation and Media policies.  Full details are listed when you click on each card.  

Register for upcoming events!

    • 12 Apr 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Virtual Event [w/ In-Person Members-Only Watch Party!]
    Register


    April 12, 2024

    TIME: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

    Pre-ATD24 Michigan Speakers Conference


    We are excited to bring you a 1-day hybrid conference to hear from five Michiganders headed to present at the ATD international conference! Feel free to join all day or pop in and out as your schedule allows.

    This year, for members of A2ATD, Detroit ATD, or West Michigan ATD, we have included an in-person component!  Join a group of Michigan ATD members at Innovative Learning Group for an in-person watch party!  Come for the whole day, or pop in for an hour or two.  Coffee, tea, water, and other soft beverages will be provided along with some snacks.


    Agenda:

    8:30 am - Welcome & Introductions
    9:00 am - Betty Dannewitz

    10:00 am -  Esther Jackson

    11:00 am - Laurel Schulert

    12:00 pm - Lunch Break

    1:00 pm - Matt Pierce

    2:00 pm - Megan Torrance & Special Guest

    3:00 pm - Closing


    Session descriptions below!


    Location for members-only in-person watch party:

    Innovative Learning Group

    1130 Coolidge Hwy

    Troy, MI 48084

    Registration:

    • Virtual Early-bird Michigan ATD member = $20
    • In-person Early-bird Michigan ATD chapter member = $20
    • Virtual Michigan ATD chapter member = $30
    • In-person Michigan ATD chapter member = $30
    • Virtual non-member = $40

    Registrations are not considered definite or confirmed until payment has been submitted.

    Cancellations & Refunds:

    • Cancellations will be accepted until 24 hours prior to the event and a refund request should be sent to finance@a2atd.org. Refunds will be issued and returned directly using the same form of payment.
    • Refunds within 24 hours of the event will not be issued, but we will gladly accept a substitution should you wish to send someone in your place or request that the registration be moved to a future virtual event of the same cost.


    Session Descriptions:

    9 am: Betty Dannewitz

    Imposter Syndrome Steals Talent—Spot it and Stop it!

    Imposter Syndrome is a thing! When you have imposter syndrome, you feel inadequate, like a fraud, undeserving of your position or success - despite evidence that you are fully qualified and deserving. In this workshop, you will learn to spot your own internal imposter monster and gain resources and techniques to help you stop it effectively.



    10 am: Esther Jackson

    C-Suite Talk in 3D

    When you get a seat, can you handle the heat? Knowing the language of C-suite involves the ability to speak in 3D--data, dollars, and decisions. This session helps you go beyond just having the ear of executives so you'll leave with a game plan to nail your next C-suite conversation because money talks and so does big data.




    11 am: Laurel Schulert

    A-List L&D Team, Assemble!

    Equip yourself and your L&D team to soar by identifying your leadership metrics for success. Position yourself as the ideal candidate for your dream leadership job, then make a personalized action plan for the role. Explore how to recruit, select, and retain top L&D talent, and define your team's mission, vision, and value proposition to your stakeholders.





    1 pm: Matt Pierce

    Video Rules: 7+ Ideas to Rethink and Level-Up Your Videos

    There are new 'Rules' for creating videos. Video as a medium keeps evolving, but many organizations are struggling to keep up with the best practices that can help make videos Better, Faster, and for Less. This session will have examples, ideas, and practical approaches to breaking the 'rules,’ and help you rethink and level up your videos.



    2 pm: Megan Torrance & Special Guest

    A Geek-Free Guide to Exploring Learning Analytics

    What happens when a data scientist, a standards wonk & an ID walk into a room and … collaborate? You’ll hear from experts about how they apply learning analytics in the real world from their perspectives. Then, just like improv, we’ll collect a hypothetical case from the audience and follow it through our own processes with you!


    • 19 Apr 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
    • Sweetwaters Cafe 3393 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    • 14
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    Friday April 19, 2023

    TIME: 8:00 am - 8:55 am

    Coffee Chat! (In-person)

    Join us for an informal coffee chat - a time for our members to connect!

    All are invited to help us continue to grow the connections and support that we as long-term members already know and enjoy! If you are new to our chapter, have questions about your membership, or want to learn more about becoming a member, this is the perfect event for you!

    These informal events are also a great way to get to know your board members, other members and local TD professionals, and share and learn with one another.

    This Coffee Chat starts at 8 AM in person at Sweetwaters cafe in Ann Arbor!

    Topic for this month's chat:

    In this month's Coffee Chat, we'll share our favorite take-aways from our super-sized April event as well as connect and share anything that might be top of mind. 

    Come ready to share your ideas, celebrate big wins, share opportunities, or get support on current challenges! 


    Agenda:

    8:00 - 8:05 am Welcome & grab your coffee

    8:05 - 8:50 am Discussion

    8:50 - 8:55 am Meeting Close

    Location:

    Sweetwaters Cafe

    3393 Plymouth Road

    Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    Registration:

    • Chapter members = Free
    • Student members = Free
    • Non-member guests = Free!

    Coffee and food is available for purchase at Sweetwaters and is NOT included in your registration.

    Sweetwaters is not a sponsor of this event.

    Registrations are not considered definite or confirmed until payment has been submitted.


    • 02 May 2024
    • TBA



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    • 06 Jun 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
    • 30
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    A2ATD Summer Networking Happy Hour

    June 6, 2024

    TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.


    Join us for a fun outdoor networking happy hour event at Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti. Network and get to know local L&D professionals. Light appetizers and one drink ticket included with your registration.  Cash bar available.


    Location:

    Corner Brewery720 Norris St.Ypsilanti, MI 48198

    Registration:

    Early-bird registration available for A2ATD chapter members through May 30, 2024!

    • Early-bird chapter members = $20
    • Chapter members = $30
    • Early-bird student members = $15
    • Student members = $25
    • ATD Detroit, Greater Toledo ATD members = $30
    • Non-member guests = $40
      (Join now and save up to $20!)


    Please note that while we will have a separate space reserved at the brewery for our event, this location is open to the public. We will not have influence over other patrons in the brewery. We encourage you to attend if you feel comfortable.

     

    Cancellations & Refunds:

    Cancellations will be accepted until 5 pm the Friday before the event

    • Cancellations received prior to this time/date should be requested in writing and sent to finance@a2atd.org.
    • Refunds will be issued either via original payment or transferred to the next scheduled A2ATD meeting date.
    • Refunds after 5 pm the Friday before the event cannot be issued, but we will gladly accept a substitution should you wish to send someone in your place.
    • 15 Oct 2024
    • TBA



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Past Events

22 Mar 2024 March Coffee Chat
12 Mar 2024 VR: What is it? Why use it? And experience it!
23 Feb 2024 February Coffee Chat
08 Feb 2024 Harness AI to Transform Your Learning Ecosystem
19 Jan 2024 January New Year's Coffee Chat
14 Jan 2024 CPTD Study Group - Informational Kickoff Session
11 Jan 2024 Microlearning: What the heck is it – and 20 ways to use it! (Virtual Event)
04 Dec 2023 Night of Networking
04 Dec 2023 Employee Learning Week
13 Nov 2023 November Coffee Chat
02 Nov 2023 The Great Engagement
26 Oct 2023 October Coffee Chat
17 Oct 2023 It's time to REFRESH! — October Mini-Conference Event
22 Sep 2023 Coffee Chat! Welcome Back!
14 Sep 2023 Liberating Structures: Power Tools for Peer Learning
30 Jul 2023 CPTD Study Group - Fall 2023
23 Jul 2023 CPTD Study Group - Informational Kickoff Session
01 Jun 2023 A2ATD Summer 2023 Networking Happy Hour
17 May 2023 Coffee Chat! Welcome New Members!
04 May 2023 Putting Performance First
17 Apr 2023 Coffee Chat! April Event Debrief and Networking
06 Apr 2023 Shut Up and Facilitate
13 Mar 2023 Coffee Chat! March Event Debrief and Networking
02 Mar 2023 Defining Learner Success with Journey Mapping
02 Feb 2023 A2ATD Networking – Trivia Night!
22 Jan 2023 CPTD Study Group - Informational Kickoff Session
01 Dec 2022 Level 3 Evaluations Made Simple, Credible, and Actionable VIRTUAL EVENT
03 Nov 2022 Postponed: Putting Performance First (In-Person Event)
17 Oct 2022 Coffee Chats! TD as a Consultant: How to say NO (and still keep your job!) (Virtual Event)
06 Oct 2022 Leverage Change: 8 Ways to Achieve Faster, Easier, Better Results - In-Person Event
23 Sep 2022 Coffee Chats! Quarterly Chat on TD Project Management- for Realsies! (Virtual Event)
11 Sep 2022 CPTD Study Group - Informational Kickoff Session
08 Sep 2022 It's time to REBOOT — September Welcome Back Event
10 Jun 2022 POSTPONED! Coffee Chats! Workplace Wellness (IN PERSON!)
02 Jun 2022 A2ATD Summer Networking Happy Hour
15 May 2022 CPTD Study Group - Informational Kickoff Session
13 May 2022 Coffee Chats! TD Project Management for Realsies: Reconciling Textbook PM Practices with the Real World (Virtual Event)
05 May 2022 Are you ready to rethink and retool leadership development? It's time to do something different! - Virtual Event
07 Apr 2022 Raising Our Storytelling Sights (Virtual Event)
03 Mar 2022 Storyboarding and Miro – Collaboration That Makes an Impact (Virtual Event)
03 Feb 2022 Create Trust and Dramatically Improve Employee Experience Through the Art of Engagement (Virtual Event)
23 Jan 2022 CPTD Study Group - Informational Kickoff Session
13 Jan 2022 Power of the Positive: Focus on what IS Working to Promote Organizational Change - Virtual Event
02 Dec 2021 Night of Networking at Corner Brewery
04 Nov 2021 Building Resilience (VIRTUAL EVENT)
15 Oct 2021 Lunch Break Networking Session (Virtual Event)
07 Oct 2021 Scale & Prevail: The Technology and Tradition Alliance (VIRTUAL EVENT)
26 Sep 2021 CPTD Study Group - Informational Kickoff Session
09 Sep 2021 From ‘Order Taker’ to Stakeholder: How L&D can earn a seat at the table
27 Jul 2021 CPTD Study Group - Informational Kickoff Session
27 Jun 2021 June Networking Health Event - Live
16 Jun 2021 ATD BEST Cohort Program Information Session (Virtual Event-FREE to interested participants)
03 Jun 2021 RQ: Results Through Relationship Intelligence (Virtual Event)
14 May 2021 Lunch Break Networking Session (Virtual Event)
06 May 2021 L&D’s Role in Cultivating Racial Equity in the Workplace
16 Apr 2021 Lunch Break Networking Member Session (Virtual Event)
08 Apr 2021 Rethinking Leadership Development: Leveraging motivational science to equip leaders to succeed (Virtual Event)
12 Mar 2021 Lunch Break Networking Member Session (Virtual Event)
04 Mar 2021 Onboarding: Not just an information dump, but a learning experience!
12 Feb 2021 Lunch Break Networking Member Session (Virtual Event)
04 Feb 2021 Unlock Your Potential for High Qs in Leadership
24 Jan 2021 CPTD Study Group - Informational Kickoff Session
15 Jan 2021 Lunch Break Networking Member Session (Virtual Event)
07 Jan 2021 Get Your Career on Track: Skills for Success
11 Dec 2020 Employee Learning Week Networking Member Session (Virtual Event)
03 Dec 2020 Networking: Trivia Night! (Virtual Event)
05 Nov 2020 The Key to a Vibrant Company Culture? Talent Development!
08 Oct 2020 Stakeholder Centered Coaching
27 Sep 2020 CPTD Study Group - Informational Kickoff Session
25 Sep 2020 Gamification for Talent Development: Deconstructing the Psychology of Games to Entice, Engage, and Encourage Learners
22 Sep 2020 Unleash Your Potential with the ATD Talent Development Capability Model – Your Blueprint for Impact
03 Sep 2020 Job Insecurity is a Reality: What You Can Do Right Now to Make Your Career More Recession-Proof
04 Jun 2020 Night of Networking (Virtual Event)
07 May 2020 The Learning Leader Job Is Not Easy!
02 Apr 2020 Improve Your L&D/TD Practices by Applying Adult Learning Theories
01 Apr 2020 Interact & Engage! Activities for Engaging Virtual Training
05 Mar 2020 Pop Up AR: How a Fitness Facility Implemented AR for Safety Training
18 Feb 2020 THE POWER OF TRAINING ON LEADERSHIP CONVERSATIONS - ATD Detroit Webinar
05 Feb 2020 Using xAPI Outside of an LMS to Analyze Learning Behaviors
09 Jan 2020 The Coaching Game: Leveraging the Points of You in Learning and Growth
05 Dec 2019 Night of Networking at Corner Brewery
23 Nov 2019 Articulate Storyline 360 Workshop: Zero to Publishing in One Day
22 Nov 2019 Creating Branching Scenarios with Articulate Storyline 360 - Webinar
06 Nov 2019 Integrating Adult Development into Talent Management Initiatives
03 Oct 2019 True Colors
05 Sep 2019 Better Learning and Data Analytics: An Introduction to xAPI
01 Sep 2019 Detroit Tigers Game - Joint Chapter Event
30 Jul 2019 Top 10 Microsoft Office Tips by New Horizons - ATD Detroit Webinar
26 Jun 2019 Building Your Leadership Pipeline by New Horizons - ATD Detroit Webinar
15 Jun 2019 Articulate Storyline 360 Workshop: Zero to Publishing in One Day
06 Jun 2019 Night of Networking at The Back Office Studio
21 May 2019 Ready for Anything by The Frontier Project - ATD Detroit Webinar
01 May 2019 Demystifying Gamification & Serious Games for Learning
04 Apr 2019 Twist in Talent Development: Personal Strategic Plans
07 Mar 2019 Raising the Bar: 8 Ls of Evaluation
07 Mar 2019 Design Thinking: Moving From Theory to Application to Business Results - ATD Detroit Webinar
20 Feb 2019 Why Being An Order Taker Won’t Satisfy Your Stakeholders (Rescheduled)
20 Feb 2019 Utilizing a Next-Gen Learning Ecosystem in the Workplace - ATD Detroit Webinar
22 Jan 2019 Putting Learners in the Driver's Seat - ATD Detroit Webinar
10 Jan 2019 Microlearning: Beyond the Buzz
06 Dec 2018 Night of Networking
01 Nov 2018 Becoming a More Confident Trainer
04 Oct 2018 The Head, the Heart, and the Briefcase
06 Sep 2018 Using People Science to Make People Decisions
07 Jun 2018 Night of Networking
03 May 2018 Storytelling: Stories that Influence
05 Apr 2018 Brand You: Creating Your Authentic Personal Brand
01 Mar 2018 Competence and Confidence
01 Feb 2018 Influence without Authority: Creating a Positive Culture from the Bottom Up
18 Jan 2018 A2ATD Night at the Museum with Torrance Learning
04 Jan 2018 Improving Your Performance Through Strength-Based Knowledge
07 Dec 2017 Night of Networking at Twisted Rooster
02 Nov 2017 Minds at Work: Managing for Success in the Knowledge Economy
05 Oct 2017 Effectively Navigating a Complex World
07 Sep 2017 Power Messaging: Engaging Your Audience
01 Jun 2017 Night of Networking
04 May 2017 Burnout & Performance: The Path to Improvement
06 Apr 2017 Get Mo Creative
02 Mar 2017 Sticky Situations: Surviving Conflict, Change, & Challenging People
02 Feb 2017 Speak So They Listen!
05 Jan 2017 Think Like an Actor, Speak Like a Pro
01 Dec 2016 Night of Networking
03 Nov 2016 The Leader's Protocol®
06 Oct 2016 Coaching in Difficult or Complex Situations
01 Sep 2016 World Café: An Introduction to Dialogic Methods
02 Jun 2016 Night of Networking
05 May 2016 Making the Most of Mobile Learning Tools, Templates, Models and Patterns
07 Apr 2016 Emotional Intelligence with Kelly Beattie
03 Mar 2016 Next-Level Networking: Non-Starter Strategies
04 Feb 2016 Starting with, "Yes, and...": Improvised Leadership Language
07 Jan 2016 Prezi or PowerPoint - Which is Better for Your Training Presentation?
03 Dec 2015 Creating a Vision of Greatness
05 Nov 2015 Learning Strategy: Preparing Your Organization for Effective Learning
01 Oct 2015 Night of Networking
03 Sep 2015 Getting L&D Done with Trello Fun!
06 Aug 2015 Summer Break
02 Jul 2015 Summer Break
04 Jun 2015 Speak So They Listen!
07 May 2015 A Crash Course in User-Centered Design
02 Apr 2015 What is xAPI and Will It Really Change My Life?
05 Mar 2015 The CPLP for Building a Professional Career in Talent Development
05 Feb 2015 Annual Night of Networking
08 Jan 2015 Managing Transitions –Making the Most of Change
04 Dec 2014 December 4 Meeting: Keep Technology Distractions at Bay
06 Nov 2014 November 6 Meeting: Maximize Competitive Advantage with Top 10 Body Language Secrets & SAVVY!
02 Oct 2014 October 2 Meeting: Story Telling Success!
04 Sep 2014 September 4 Meeting: Social Media Tools for Learning
01 Aug 2014 Summer Break
01 Jul 2014 Summer Break
05 Jun 2014 June 5 Meeting: Best Practices in New Employee On-Boarding
01 May 2014 May 1 Meeting: Get Yourself in the Game - Tips for Pitching a Winning Business Plan
03 Apr 2014 April 3 Meeting: Engaged Education and Digital Learning at the University of Michigan Duderstadt Center
06 Mar 2014 March 6 Meeting: Spring Fever Socializing & Networking Night
06 Feb 2014 February 6 Meeting: Turn Your OD Challenge on its Head
09 Jan 2014 January 9 Meeting: Tech Nite -Webcasts, Videoconferencing and e-Learning
05 Dec 2013 A2ASTD Meeting Dec 5: Experiential Learning
07 Nov 2013 A2ASTD Meeting Nov 7: The ASTD Competency Model
03 Oct 2013 A2ASTD Meeting Oct 3: Using Gamification & Social Media in Instructional Design
05 Sep 2013 A2ASTD Meeting Sept 5: Best Practices in Learning and Development
06 Jun 2013 A2ASTD June Meeting: Social Media and Social Learning for Learning Professionals
02 May 2013 A2ASTD May Meeting: "Cozying Up to New Competencies"
04 Apr 2013 A2ASTD April Meeting: "The Culture of Joy" with Rich Sheridan
07 Mar 2013 A2ASTD March Meeting: Not The Same Ol' Employee Engagement Program – It’s Really About Leadership
08 Feb 2013 A2ASTD Special Presentation: "Creating Culture That Rocks!" with Jim Knight
07 Feb 2013 A2ASTD February Meeting: Training that Rocks! with Jim Knight
10 Jan 2013 A2ASTD January Meeting: The ROI of Training and Leadership Development
06 Dec 2012 A2ASTD December Chapter Meeting: A Holiday Smorgasbord of Learning & Development Topics - Complementary to Members!
08 Nov 2012 A2ASTD November Chapter Meeting: The Talent Imperative: Grow It or Die Trying
05 Oct 2012 A2ASTD Special October Workshop | The Game Changer: Making the Shift from Tactical Training to Strategic Solutions
04 Oct 2012 October Chapter Meeting: It’s Not Magic: The University of Farmers Got to the Top. You Can, Too!
06 Sep 2012 September Chapter Meeting: Take Your Learning Strategy Back to School
01 Aug 2012 Check back shortly for our 2012-13 program schedule!
27 Jul 2012 Methodologies to Effectively Deliver Training in the Workplace
07 Jun 2012 June Chapter Meeting: Learn and Share-What’s Happening in Your Local Training & Development Community - Complimentary Meeting for Members!
03 May 2012 May Chapter Meeting: Comics Are Great For Workplace Learning!
05 Apr 2012 April Chapter Meeting: Successfully Working and Connecting Across Generations
08 Mar 2012 March Chapter Meeting: Why Traditional Performance Management Fails - An Introduction to Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success
02 Feb 2012 February Chapter Meeting: Learn 12 Surprising Techniques for Obtaining Powerful Data from Level 1 Evaluations
05 Jan 2012 January Chapter Meeting - Shifting the Performance Curve
08 Dec 2011 December Chapter Meeting - ASTD State of The Industry - Free for Member's Only Virtual Meeting
03 Nov 2011 November Chapter Meeting: Discovery Learning: Changing the Way the World Educates
06 Oct 2011 Enterprise Mobile Learning and Deployment
08 Sep 2011 Why Open Book Management
09 Jun 2011 HorsePlay - Engaging Horses as Learning Partners
02 Jun 2011 Innovating with Nature: Experiential Learning with Horses
05 May 2011 Beyond Talking Heads: Orchestrating Compelling Training Experiences
07 Apr 2011 Using Improv Comedy to Stimulate Innovative Thinking


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