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• CPTD 2024 Virtual Study Group - Fall Cohort

  • Start
    Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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  • End
    Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom - Information sent to meeting participants 24 hours before each session
  • Spaces left
    76

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  CPTD Virtual Study Group

  Fall 2024 Cohort

  Tuesdays, Aug. 27 - Nov. 12, 2024

  Who Can Register:

  • The study group is open to anyone, anywhere who is interested in pursuing the CPTD certification. 
  • International participants are welcome. 
  • ATD or ATD Chapter membership is not required, but ATD partner chapter members receive discounted pricing on registration for the full cohort. Please check to see if your Chapter is a partner chapter. 

  Meeting Details:

  This cohort meets virtually on Tuesdays for 12 weeks plus an Information session held in advance. It ends just prior to the CPTD Exam test window. The last day to register for this cohort is, September 3, 2024.

  Registered participants will be sent the virtual meeting logon information 24 hours in advance of the session. Virtual meeting times are:

  • 4:30 to 6:30 pm Pacific Time
  • 5:30 to 7:30 pm Mountain Time (Denver) - Arizona participants, please monitor daylight savings time. We will not adjust the time. 
  • 6:30 to 8:30 pm Central Time
  • 7:30 to 9:30 pm Eastern Time

  Suggested Materials:
  

  ATD recommends that you purchase the Talent Development Book of Knowledge (TDBok)  2nd edition to prepare for the certification exam. This is not included with the study group registration. If you make a purchase from the ATD Store, don't forget to use your chapter's CHiP code. 

  Investment:

  • CTPD Candidates from chapters not sponsoring the group - $100.00
  • ATD RMC Chapter Members - $0.00 (log into your account to register)
  • Partner Chapter Members - $0.00 (obtain the code from your chapter representative)

  Additional Sessions:

  In addition registering for the study group, please register for the free information session.

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• Regional 1-Day Conference - Navigating Tomorrow: Talent Development & Your Career

  • When
    Monday, October 21, 2024
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    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    DU Executive Education at the Joy Burns Center 2044 E Evans Ave Denver, CO 8010
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    60

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  Purpose

  The ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter Conference is dedicated to fostering connection, and professional growth to develop your skills for the future. By bringing together regional professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds, our aim is to create a one-day learning experience targeting personal, career and organization development.

  Outcomes

  Enhanced Skill Development: Attendees will acquire practical skills and strategies to enhance their effectiveness, for today and in the future, in the areas of personal, career and organization development.

  Networking and Community Building: Attendees will have opportunities to connect with peers, and industry experts, fostering collaboration, sharing of ideas, and creating potential partnerships that can drive professional growth and organizational success.

  Learning Tracks will focus on: 

  • Track 1: Personal Development and Resilience
  • Track 2: Career and Personal Upskilling
  • Track 3: Driving Organizational Effectiveness

  Intended Audience

  Learning and Development and Talent professionals in the state of Colorado and Wyoming.

  Conference Scope

  • 200 projected attendees
  • 1-day, drive-in conference

  Located at the:
  Joy Burns Center
  DU Executive Education
  2044 E Evans Ave
  Denver, CO 8010
  

  Conference Pricing

  Ticket Type	Price	Available
  Member - Early Bird	$115	June 14 - August 12 *The first 45 registrants or until August 12, whichever comes first
  Member	$149	August 12 - October 17
  Public - Early Bird	$240	Ends August 12
  Public	$274	August 12 - October 17
  Student Member - Early Bird	$79	August 12
  Student	$89	Ends October 17

  Visit our conference page for more information. 

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• October Management, Executive, and Team Development Special Interest Group (METDEV SIG)

  • When
    Friday, October 25, 2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual on Zoom. Zoom link will be emailed after registration.
  • Spaces left
    36

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  Management, Executive, and Team Development Special Interest Group (METDEV SIG)

  TOPIC:  Leaders are Cheaper by the Dozen: Tips for Building a Tribe of Leaders and a Culture of Leadership Skills

  Almost every industry promotes people who are 'good at their job' into a team leadership position. Then fails to give them the new skills and tools they need to thrive in the new aspects of their role: leading a group of humans. Join this session to learn how can we build communities of leaders en masse, with a small amount of time and money.

  Presenter: Jason Pemberton, The Breakthrough Company

  Questions: Contact Shawn Martinez at consultants@atdrmc.org.
  

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  METDEV SIG Purpose:

  The purpose of the Management, Executive and Team Development Special Interest Group is to meet every 6 weeks for 60 minutes to provide members:

  • an opportunity to build connections with those that share a common passion

  • an avenue to exchange and share impactful MET development ideas/activities that add business value

  • a trusted group they can lean into to obtain answers that help them solve their business challenges

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• Empowering Technical Presenters: A Leader’s Guide to Effective Communication

  • When
    Wednesday, November 06, 2024
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    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    45

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  For a variety of reasons, introverts and technical professionals can struggle with giving presentations, especially to non- technical audiences. Want a way to make it less difficult? Grow your understanding of how to train and coach these professionals to improve their overall approach. Join Neil Thompson, founder of Teach the Geek, in this insightful webinar tailored for TD leaders looking to help introverted and technical staff or clients hone their speaking skills. 

  Key Takeaways:

  1. Learn how to identify and address specific challenges introverts and technical staff face in public speaking.

  2. Discover effective methods for providing opportunities to practice speaking and get constructive feedback.

  3. Understand the importance of tracking progress and measuring the impact of speaker training programs.

  Unlock the potential of technical staff by investing in their professional development so they become even more valuable assets to company success.

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  About the Speaker: After one too many failed presentations, Neil Thompson, an engineer who worked in the medical device industry, knew he had to improve. He did so, and now, via his company Teach the Geek, he works with technical professionals like himself to improve their presentation skills. He’s the creator of the Teach the Geek to Speak online public speaking course, geared towards those in the technical fields. He hosts a podcast, the Teach the Geek podcast, interviewing technical professionals about their public speaking journeys. He’s also author of the book, Teach the Geek to Speak: a no-fluff public speaking guide for STEM Professionals and the accompanying workbook.

  
  

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• Monthly Meet & Greet: Joining the Chapter Info Session and Q&A

  • When
    Friday, November 08, 2024
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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    On Zoom - Link will be emailed to you after registration
  • Spaces left
    50

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  Monthly Meet and Greet: Joining the Chapter Information Session and Q&A

  ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC) is hosting a monthly virtual meet and greet event for individuals who are interested in becoming new members or have questions about joining the chapter.

  The event is designed for attendees to connect with current ATD RMC members and learn more about the benefits of joining the chapter. The event will be held virtually for 30 minutes, providing time for attendees to ask questions.

  During the event, attendees will have the chance to introduce themselves and share their interests and goals related to the learning and development field. Current ATD RMC members will be available to share their experiences with the chapter, discuss the benefits of membership, and answer any questions attendees may have.

  Some potential topics of discussion may include:

  • The resources and networking opportunities available to ATD RMC members
  • Upcoming events and professional development opportunities
  • Leadership and volunteer roles within the chapter
  • How to get involved and maximize the benefits of membership

  Overall, this virtual meet and greet event is a great way for individuals who are interested in joining ATD RMC to learn more about the chapter and get your questions answered.

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• Monthly Meet & Greet: Joining the Chapter Info Session and Q&A

  • When
    Friday, December 06, 2024
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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    On Zoom - Link will be emailed to you after registration
  • Spaces left
    50

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  Monthly Meet and Greet: Joining the Chapter Information Session and Q&A

  ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC) is hosting a monthly virtual meet and greet event for individuals who are interested in becoming new members or have questions about joining the chapter.

  The event is designed for attendees to connect with current ATD RMC members and learn more about the benefits of joining the chapter. The event will be held virtually for 30 minutes, providing time for attendees to ask questions.

  During the event, attendees will have the chance to introduce themselves and share their interests and goals related to the learning and development field. Current ATD RMC members will be available to share their experiences with the chapter, discuss the benefits of membership, and answer any questions attendees may have.

  Some potential topics of discussion may include:

  • The resources and networking opportunities available to ATD RMC members
  • Upcoming events and professional development opportunities
  • Leadership and volunteer roles within the chapter
  • How to get involved and maximize the benefits of membership

  Overall, this virtual meet and greet event is a great way for individuals who are interested in joining ATD RMC to learn more about the chapter and get your questions answered.

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• Respect for All: how a nice-to-have turned into an absolute business imperative

  • When
    Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    59

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  Respect for All: how a nice-to-have turned into an absolute business imperative

  Respect for All is a powerful, informative, interactive, and inspiring talk from the Founder & Executive Director of The Center for Respectful Leadership. Gregg Ward, the bestselling, award-winning author and acknowledged global expert on respect, brings his 2+ decades of experience serving major organizations like ADP, Ford, Kaiser Permanente, Qualcomm, The US Navy, and Warner Bros. to bear in a powerful, new keynote focusing on how respect – long sidelined as unimportant – has now become an invaluable driver of workforce partnership, performance, and profitability.

  Participants Will Learn…

  • The neuroscience of respect and how it’s linked to primal emotions and not rational, cognitive thought
  • The three types of respectful behaviors found in every organization and how they drive productivity, engagement, resilience, and employee/customer satisfaction
  • The four stages of developing an Actively Respectful Culture and how it is fundamental to the highest levels of organizational and business success

  

  Bio: Gregg Ward MCEC BCC is the son of the world famous sportswriter Gene Ward and was introduced at a young age to sports superstars like Joe Namath, Arthur Ashe, and Muhammad Ali who taught him about hard work, perseverance and respect. Gregg then started his career as specialist trainer for the New York City Police Department. He also served as a correspondent in Europe for BBC Radio, Scotland on Sunday, and the Times of London. More recently Gregg is the author of three books including the bestselling, award-winning business fable (The Respectful Leader – Wiley 2016) and is the creator of the Coaching for RespectTM mediation process. Gregg is now in his 30th year serving hundreds of global companies as an expert consultant, speaker, trainer, and executive coach. He is based in San Diego, CA.

  
  

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