Upcoming events

Switch to Calendar View

• 508 Compliance for the Instructional Designer - Instructional Design CoP Metro DC Chapter ATD

  • When
    29 Jun 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    17

  Register

  As of 2020, there are 13.2 million people in the United States who have visual, auditory, ambulatory, or cognitive disabilities. These individuals rely on accessibility compliance standards, also referred to as Section 508 compliance or WCAG. These WCAG standards ensure all users are able to utilize modern technology to access information in various forms, including audio, video, and tactile.

  A deep understanding of all 508 requirements helps the development of new content, or in the case of legacy content, proper remediation. If not properly designed or remediated, documents, videos, and eLearning sources can present challenges to people with disabilities.

  Laws have been in place for years that mandate accessibility standards, however, content developers in both private industry and government agencies alike still struggle to maintain compliance. As professional Instructional Designers and Developers, it is our responsibility to utilize our knowledge and expertise to ensure the creation of the most accessible, inclusive content possible.

  This webinar provides guidance to understand and apply 508 compliance standards to eLearning content creation using Articulate Storyline. We include real-world examples to help webinar attendees understand what it takes to make compliant eLearning content. Within the webinar, we will evaluate digital content for all WCAG compliance standards including: Descriptive text for accessible audio, Alt text usage, Color contrast ratio requirements, Intuitive content tab order or tagging, Accessible presentation content, and use Accessibility analysis tools.
  

  Presenter: Amanda Brennan

  Amanda Brennan is a Senior Learning and Development Analyst, as well as Instructional Designer, with over 15 years’ experience working across multiple industries. Amanda collaborates with private and government syndicates to analyze, design, develop, and maintain a state of the art training curriculum. She has provided learning and development services to companies including Microsoft, AmeriCorps, as well as Health and Human Services.

  A key focus of Amanda’s work is ensuring accessibility of all electronic content to every user. Amanda is a Section 508 expert and has been performing testing and remediation on digital content for almost a decade. To help drive excellence in new content development, Amanda has created original training for instructional designers and developers that teaches how to integrate 508 compliance in all facets of the development cycle.

  Amanda holds a Bachelor’s of Science for Psychology and Sociology from Colorado State University.
  

  Show details
• Summer 2021 Virtual Conference - Metro DC ATD

  • Start
    19 Jul 2021
  •  
    9:00 AM (EDT)
  • End
    21 Jul 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  Searching for a way to build up your skills this summer? Look no further than our Summer Virtual Conference! We'll be covering the Professional AND Organizational Capabilities, helping you to become effective in your role as a talent development professional and ensure talent development is a primary mechanism driving organizational performance, productivity, and operational results. Our engaging speakers will present throughout the conference days. If you can't make it, you'll gain access to all the recordings!

  Click here for the latest updates!

  
  

  Show details
• Virtual Networking Meet-Up Metro DC Chapter ATD: Impacting Organizational Capability

  • When
    19 Jul 2021
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    26

  Register

  Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your Metro DC community and discuss learnings, share best practices on impacting organizational capability and make new connections within an informal virtual gathering.

  
  

  
  

  Zoom credentials will be provided in the reminder emails.

  
  

  Show details
• So You Want To Be Your Own Boss? - Independent Consultant CoP Metro DC Chapter ATD

  • When
    10 Aug 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    29

  Register

  Are you interested in starting your own business? If you aren't used to the entrepreneurial life, it can be like drinking from a fire hose when you get started. In this session, led by two successful talent development entrepreneurs, we'll cover what you should consider when deciding whether or not to open your own business or become an independent contractor and what those first steps should be in embarking on your new journey. This session is not a complete "how to" open your own business, but we'll make sure to cover the information you'll need to make an informed decision and point you in the right direction to move forward in this exciting (and sometimes scary) adventure.

  Presenters:

  Stephanie Hubka wants to live in a world where learning is exciting and inspiring, and training is recognized as a natural driver of an organization's strategy. For the past 15 years, she has provided strategic leadership and expertise on professional learning and organizational performance solutions to companies in more than 50 countries. As the managing partner of Protos Learning, LLC, she specializes in developing strategies and products that advance a company's mission, vision, and professionalism.

  Known for innovative solutions that initiate immediate organization-wide growth, Stephanie has developed hundreds of instructor-led, eLearning, virtual, social, and blended learning programs for clients in the non-profit, for-profit, government, and education spaces. She is the co-founder of Road Unraveled, a human capital organization that encourages businesses to embrace the connection between paid time off and professional success.

  A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Stephanie is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD). She is a past president of and current VP of Finance for the Metro DC Chapter of ATD and serves as a National Advisor for Chapters for ATD. Her passion for training is equaled only by her love of exploring the globe; an avid traveler, she has visited all seven continents, 70 countries, and all 50 US states.

  Christina Eanes is on a mission to help others achieve more in life – mainly by getting out of their own way – as an author, speaker, podcast and YouTube channel host, and an array of professional development programs. Through her products and services, she inspires others to take responsibility for their success at work and home. Along with her team, she provides invaluable strategies that lead to better professional and personal relationships, improved communication skills, and, ultimately, increased productivity in accomplishing individual and organizational goals.

  Before founding her own company, through more than fifteen years of public service with a California police department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Christina worked on an array of programs, including the FBI's Violent Criminal Apprehension Program and the FBI's Leadership Development Program, where her teams helped train thousands of leaders.

  Christina has published three books: Quit Bleeping Around: 77 Secrets to Superachieving (2015); The Secret To Super Productivity: *Time Is Not Your Most Limiting Resource (2018); and Life Is An Escape Room: Apply Lessons Learned from Successful Escapeletes to Achieving More in Life (2020).

  Zoom credentials will be provided in the confirmation and reminder emails.  If you do not receive them, please contact admin@dcatd.org as soon as possible.

  Show details
• Leveraging Alignment as Your Competitive Edge - Metro DC Chapter ATD Virtual Webinar

  • When
    18 Aug 2021
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    47

  Register

  In this virtual webinar, we are going to discuss Alignment and how it can be leveraged to succeed professionally. Alignment is a state of being when things tend to fall into place, organically. When we are in Alignment, our values, actions, and decisions match, feel right to us and result in eventual desired outcomes; even if we may find ourselves stumbling a bit along the way. We are at one with ourselves and feel at peace for the most part, despite seemingly challenging circumstances that present themselves. This is because we see the bigger picture, and have an intuitive sense of missing pieces from what may be presented to us by others, for example. In other words, we can read right through mis- or dis-information. When we are in Alignment, we understand how things unravel circumstantially and how to go about managing them effectively.

  In this virtual webinar, we are going to discuss:

  • Alignment in a professional context, its benefits, strategic qualities, and how to leverage it as a competitive edge in the workplace.
  • Mistakes to avoid, common problems and a few success strategies.
  • A game plan formula as well as available learning options for anyone interested in developing their strategic thinking acumen are shared.

  Speaker: Laëtitia Gnago

  
  

  Laëtitia Gnago is a Talent Experience Enhancement Strategist and Alignment Success Architect. Laëtitia has earned credentials in the Talent Management field, in addition to her higher education and years of professional work experience in a variety of corporate settings, teaching professionals at all levels, from entry level staff to Executives. Laëtitia is best known for simplifying seemingly complex information into digestible, easy to understand and relatable context. More importantly, Laëtitia is the creator of The Ace Mindset Alignment Paradigm and the Alignment & Success Best Practices concept as a new competitive edge; which is her passion and expertise. As our very own Metro DC ATD’s Chapter’s Vice President of Learning, Laëtitia looks forward to being part of your learning experience.

  Zoom credentials will be provided in the Confirmation and Reminder emails. Please check to ensure you received them. Contact admin@dcatd.org with any questions.

  
  

  Show details
• Six Guidelines for Selling Performance Improvement Strategies - Independent Consultant CoP Metro DC Chapter ATD

  • When
    14 Sep 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    48

  Register

  “I have a training problem!” or is it “I have a performance problem!”? These simple statements have very different meanings, but to some leaders, managers, and clients they may be saying the same thing. In this session, we will discuss the basic concepts of Human Performance Improvement (HPI.) Using the guiding principles from Robert F. Mager “What Every Manager Should Know About Training,” we will breakdown six guidelines every consultant needs to know to sell the concept of improving performance and why it doesn’t always mean training.

  Presenter:  KellyAnn Smith

  KellyAnn Smith is a passionate Human Performance Improvement (HPI) strategist with an unwavering commitment to educate others on the basic concepts of organizational performance. She was introduced to the concepts of HPI in the early years of her learning and development career while working in banking and financial industry as an instructor and developer. KellyAnn recently accepted a position with General Dynamics Mission Systems as an Advanced Organizational Development Specialist where she is providing consultation to create an enhanced strategic learning plan to coincide with today’s virtual world.
  

  Zoom credentials will be provided in the confirmation and reminder emails.

  
  

  Show details
• Results Through Relationship Intelligence with the Strength Deployment Inventory 2.0 - Metro DC Chapter ATD

  • When
    22 Sep 2021
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  For high achievers, building collaborative relationships is priority one. In-person or dispersed, they understand that members of their teams can go farther together than they can alone. The good news: you too can leverage the power of relationships and drive results. Take the SDI 2.0 assessment — a $125-dollar value! Relationships Intelligence is powered by the Strength Deployment Inventory 2.0 (SDI 2.0). This award-winning, scientifically validated assessment provides four views of a person. It reveals why they do what they do, and how they relate to others. Experiencing the SDI 2.0 assessment for yourself and being able to review your unique results during the workshop will be the key to unleashing relationship intelligence for you and your teams. Who Should Attend This Workshop? This workshop is for leaders and team members who want to learn how to:

  • Empower your team to see the early signs of conflict and resolve it
  • Build a team that can see all sides of an issue, make timely decisions, and deliver results
  • Communicate with clarity to all different personality types
  • Help your team build resilient relationships—with or without in-person interaction

  Speakers:  Michael Brown and Kyle Menig

  Michael Brown has spent over 15 years consulting, training, and implementing transformational leadership programs for senior leaders at organizations such as Procter & Gamble, Goodwill, and Hershey, to name a few. He is the author of Followship: Servant Leaders Serving Leaders, which helps managers quickly strengthen relationships with their team members to serve their growth and development. Michael is also an executive coach, and keynote speaker, addressing audiences from 50 to 2,000 leaders. Michael is certified in several industry-leading programs and assessments, including the SDI 2.0 and Core Strengths

  Kyle Menig brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to his clients. He is passionate about elevating organizational performance by helping individual learners connect their values with their work. Kyle is a certified Master Facilitator with TotalSDI and Core Strengths. Additionally, he is certified in other industry leading personality assessments to meet the unique needs and desired outcomes of his clients. Kyle has created custom team building and leadership development workshops for a wide variety of people in varied companies throughout his professional career. He facilitates audiences from 5 to 1,500 using his expertise, humor, and coaching to bring unique and lasting insights.

  Zoom credentials will be provided in the Confirmation and Reminder emails.  If you do not receive them, please contact admin@dcatd.org as soon as possible.

  Show details
• Independent Consultant CoP: No Virtual Assistant? No problem! Build a Digital Ecosystem to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Metro DC Chapter ATD

  • When
    12 Oct 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
  • Spaces left
    37

  Register

  Maybe you've thought about bringing on an assistant, a team member, or an intern before but talked yourself out of it? Perhaps you realized that it would cost you more time, more money and less capacity for creativity and impact? You probably realized that this could take away from the strengths you bring to your brand. This doesn't mean you'll never hire help but it means that there are certain core parts of your business that really rely on the creative power you bring to the table! So how do you work smarter, not harder? You implement a methodology that helps you declutter your mind and outsource it to your digital ecosystem to ensure your ideas flourish and transform others.

  In this session, Regine will leverage technology and use a "build-with-me" approach to build a digital ecosystem from the ground up for one of the participants. Through it, she will demonstrate how the right digital ecosystem can help you work smarter, not harder and focus on the things that really matter.

  This session is for Independent Consultants who are willing to leverage technology to regain their time. It's also for individuals such as working mothers and other busy professionals who are grappling with multiple competing priorities and want to find a way to see through the chaos and gain clarity with their day-to-day responsibilities. In a world where work and home are continuously blending and content is constant, decluttering your mind is critical to ensure your ideas can flourish.  Join us!

  Speaker:  Regine Greer

  Regine Greer is an innovative Talent and Organizational development leader. She is known as a strategic creative problem-solving and productivity leader. She also serves as the Director of Communication for the Metro DC ATD Chapter.

  Regine has over 20 years of corporate, consulting, and design experience at some of the world's leading organizations. Regine uses her expertise to guide professionals and organizations on how to deliver compelling learner and employee experiences. Her work has been featured on the Association of Talent Development (ATD).

  Regine's mission is to help professionals and organizations turn their ideas into compelling, innovating, effective and engaging experiences so their ideas flourish and transform others.

  Zoom credentials will be provided in the confirmation and reminder emails.  If you do not receive them, please contact admin@dcatd.org as soon as possible.

  Show details
• Seven Things To Know About Online Delivery of Hands-On Software Training - Metro DC Chapter ATD Monthly Webinar

  • When
    20 Oct 2021
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    37

  Register

  Are you moving your training classes from onsite, in-person classes to virtual, online classes? Do you provide hands-on software application training? Do you need dedicated software environments for students to complete practice labs? If you can answer Yes to any of these questions, then there are 7 things you need to know before you deliver your class online. This presentation will address these 7 things broken down into 3 categories. Specifically, there are things to know and do before class starts, things to know and do during class, and things to know and do after class finishes. In each category, we’ll discuss best practices to ensure your training class is both relevant and effective. We’ll even provide templates you can use to get started implementing these practices quickly. Studies show that student retention increases by as much as 75% when training includes hands-on practice. However, that’s much more difficult to manage in a virtual world where students attend through web conferencing applications like Zoom, Webex, Skype, and Teams. Learn from our experience how to make the most of a virtual classroom so that your instructors are more efficient, and your students are more satisfied!

  Speaker:   Joe Schulz

  Joe Schulz is Vice President of Emerging Technology for Orasi, a DevSecOps innovator enabling the acceleration, security and adoption of software applications through automation. With more than 30 years of professional application development experience, Joe has been on the forefront of methodologies and development techniques throughout his career, with an extensive background in non-traditional development. He continues to break new ground in Agile, mobile development and business intelligence. A prolific speaker and a published author, Joe addresses a broad range of methodology, development and software quality topics at conferences worldwide. He earned a BS in Computer Science and has received numerous professional certifications in Information System methods, tools and techniques, as well as accreditation for public speaking and Agile facilitation.

  Zoom credentials will be provided in the Confirmation and Reminder emails.  If you do not receive them, please contact admin@dcatd.org.

  Show details
• Set Your 2022 Goals Now! - Independent Consultant CoP Metro DC Chapter ATD

  • When
    09 Nov 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    27

  Register

  Now is the time to think about your 2022 goals! December is a month filled with end-of-year celebrations. January is too late to start thinking about your goals because that’s when you should be actioning them. So we’re taking the opportunity for this session to come together and brainstorm our goals for 2022 before the end-of-year chaos begins. Join a supportive group of your fellow ATD members to set your personal and professional goals for 2022, led by Independent Consultant co-leads Christina Eanes and Kelly Ann Smith.

  Presenters: Christina Eanes and KellyAnn Smith

  Christina Eanes is on a mission to help others achieve more in life – mainly by getting out of their own way – as an author, speaker, podcast and YouTube channel host, and an array of professional development programs. Through her products and services, she inspires others to take responsibility for their success at work and home. Along with her team, she provides invaluable strategies that lead to better professional and personal relationships, improved communication skills, and, ultimately, increased productivity in accomplishing individual and organizational goals.

  Before founding her own company, through more than fifteen years of public service with a California police department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Christina worked on an array of programs, including the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program and the FBI’s Leadership Development Program, where her teams helped train thousands of leaders.

  Christina has published three books: Quit Bleeping Around: 77 Secrets to Superachieving (2015); The Secret To Super Productivity: *Time Is Not Your Most Limiting Resource (2018); and Life Is An Escape Room: Apply Lessons Learned from Successful Escapeletes to Achieving More in Life (2020).

  KellyAnn Smith is a passionate Human Performance Improvement (HPI) strategist with an unwavering commitment to educate others on the basic concepts of organizational performance. She was introduced to the concepts of HPI in the early years of her learning and development career while working in banking and financial industry as an instructor and developer. KellyAnn recently accepted a position with General Dynamics Mission Systems as an Advanced Organizational Development Specialist where she is providing consultation to create an enhanced strategic learning plan to coincide with today’s virtual world.

  Zoom credentials will be provided in the confirmation and reminder emails.  If you do not receive them, please contact admin@dcatd.org as soon as possible.

  Show details
• So You Want To Start A Podcast? (For Yourself Or Your Organization) - Metro DC Chapter ATD Monthly Webinar

  • When
    17 Nov 2021
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    48

  Register

  Show details