ATD Charlotte Chapter Meeting
In PERSON February 15, 2024 5:45pm - 8:00pm (Eastern)
Discover Your Gifts, Transform Your Team. Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius Assessment
NEW LOCATION: Search Solution Group, 501 Minuet Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217
ATD Capabilities:
Professional-Knowledge Management
Organizational-Business Insight
Organizational-Development and Culture
Organizational-Talent Strategy and Management
Personal-Collaboration and Leadership
Topic Overview:
We've all witnessed technically gifted teams facing challenges such as unnecessary conflict, siloed work, frustration, poor morale, high turnover, and a struggle to meet organizational goals despite their combined talent. As learning and development experts, we recognize that we may possess the key to unlock their potential and propel their careers forward. However, identifying the root of the problem can be challenging.
Fortunately, a trusted ally has provided us with a powerful tool - Working Genius, an assessment crafted by Patrick Lencioni, renowned for his work on "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" and more. Unlike other assessments that focus on style or personality, Working Genius measures passion for performing six areas of everyday work, identifying our “Working Genius,” including what gives us or drains our energy.
In this session, Dan Heffernan, Chief Growth Officer of Dale Carnegie, participants will explore how the Working Genius assessment can serve as a new lens, allowing us to see beyond surface-level issues. Companies have leveraged these insights to retain top talent, increase team performance, accelerate career development and support cross-functional strategic transformation initiatives.
Through interactive discussions, participants will strategize on how this tool can used to navigate current learning and organizational challenges. Moreover, participants will have the opportunity for a hands-on experience by taking the assessment and gaining valuable insights into their personal results. Join us in this empowering session to elevate your team-building skills and set new standards for success.
Presented by:
Dan Heffernan
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Bio:
Dan Heffernan is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience at Dale Carnegie Training, where he currently serves as the Chief Growth Officer. Dan leads global customer strategy through regional executives, trainers, and coaches, overseeing a central outsourcing team delivering solutions in 85 countries.
In his role, Dan is instrumental in designing and delivering leadership and professional development training in over 30 languages. He collaborates with global customers to strengthen culture, develop leaders, and enhance the performance of geographically dispersed teams through a variety of learning programs, including online, in-person, and hybrid formats.

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: NEW LOCATION!!): Search Solution Group, 501 Minuet Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217
Parking: free parking lot on site
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