ATD Charlotte Chapter Meeting
In PERSON March 21, 2024 5:45pm - 8:00pm (Eastern)
~Due to unforeseen circumstances, our March speaker will be coming to Charlotte ATD later this year (please look to our schedule to reserve your seat very soon). Our new speaker on March 21st will be our very own Dan Black of the Learning Innovation Group!~
March Chapter Meeting: Stop the Production of Learning Scrap! Guiding Business Leaders to the Right Learning Solution
ATD Capabilities:
Professional: Learning Models
Organizational: Business Insight
Organizational: Talent Strategy and Management
Topic Overview:
“We need leadership training!” exclaims the Executive as they enter my office. My mind instantly begins to whirl with excitement. YES! I LOVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING! I have visions of lively classroom debate, recognition at industry conferences, and thank you notes from employees whose lives I’ve forever changed. I ask excitedly, “What did you have in mind?” My executive says, “I’m thinking some type of assessment - see where there are, you know. Build their communication, decision making, time management, all that stuff.” I try to appear calm. “I want everyone in this organization to be a leader!” Uh-oh, I think, ‘if everyone’s a leader - who will be the followers?’ They continue, “I’ve got a little budget, and I'd love to create something, like a 1-day workshop we can deliver live for the people here and virtually for everyone remote. Oh, and we can do something self-paced as well? Maybe record a session and put it out there for people to watch?”
My heart begins to sink…
Does this story sound familiar? Across our industry, L&D teams are more often order-takers disconnected from the decision-making process. They are forced to create solutions they either know or suspect will have little impact. They are forced to create learning scrap. What is worse, they know they will have to take the blame when it doesn’t work.
Let’s stop the madness! In this session, join Dan Black, Chief Learning Strategist at The Learning Innovation Group, to discuss easily implementable approaches to help business leaders make better decisions and maybe preserve a bit of our souls along the way.
In this session, we will discuss:
1 - Language that motivates business leaders to craft impactful solutions.
2 - Models to identify and clarify the value of learning solutions for business leaders.
3 - Questions that prompt thoughtful conversation, identify the right problems, and shape effective solutions.
A little about delivery style:
Dan says, “I firmly believe students learn more from each other than they ever will from me.” So, you can expect a few well-designed slides with concepts—mostly so you can remember what I said six months from now—and lively table discussions around implementation, challenges, and ideas. There might be some storytelling, a few jokes, and a little Q&A. Ultimately, my goal is always to stimulate thoughts and sharing in a safe space while maybe even having a bit of fun.
Presented by:
Dan Black
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Bio:
Dan is the Chief Learning Strategist of The Learning Innovation Group. The group provides small and mid-size businesses, non-profits, and government organizations with all manner of services where learning will improve organizational outcomes.
When it comes to experience, there are two metrics: time and mileage. In a little over two decades, Dan has accrued a lot of mileage. He is continually curious about all things business, learning, and those things adjacent.
When he’s not helping organizations reach their full potential or get to the next level he’s supporting his incredibly talented spouse, Blair, trying to keep up with two teenagers, or chasing after two dogs. (sometimes all three at once)
Join ATD Charlotte for our monthly chapter meeting. Meet other talent development professionals in the Charlotte area, discover job opportunities and - if you're recruiting - connect with job seekers, hear about the latest chapter news, and participate in a fantastic program.
IN PERSON:
All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Location: Note: we return to the Palmer Building; 2601 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Parking: 112 spots on location around the building
Registration: 5-6pm
Meeting start time: 5:45pm
Note: for any guests attending (without a guest pass), please select 'Guest-In Person' for your registration; the cost is $20 to cover the meeting and food.
We are looking forward to seeing you! Remember that in order to protect food costs and your membership dollars ATD charges a $20 no-show fee. So if something comes up please cancel by Monday 12noon before the meeting. Thanks!!!
Meeting Schedule:
All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- 5:45pm - Meeting starts
- Dinner!
- Networking & Job Forum
- Chapter Announcements
- Presentation
- 8:00pm - Meeting Concludes