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ATD Houston: Train To WinThe Two-Faced Two-Step: with Alise Isbell and Carol JenningsIn "The Two-Faced Two-Step" episode of the "Train to Win" podcast, host Carol Jennings and guest Alise Isbell unmask subtle workplace manipulation tactics. They explore behaviors like withholding information, playing dumb, and fake transparency, offering practical solutions for fostering healthier work environments. This episode equips listeners with strategies to identify and address manipulative communication for improved workplace relationships.2025-06-2729 min
HRchat PodcastBuilding Better Organizations: ATD's Road Map for Talent Development with Mallory FlynnEver wondered what makes the Association for Talent Development (ATD) a key player in the world of HR and professional development? This episode pulls back the curtain as Bill Banham talks with Mallory Flynn, Content Manager for Career Development, Organization Development, and Talent Management Communities at ATD.Mallory walks us through three game-changing conferences on the horizon. First, ATD International Conference & Expo in Washington DC (May 18-21), where thousands of learning professionals from over 80 countries will converge to exchange ideas and build relationships. With headliners like Olympic champion Simone Biles and marketing visionary Seth Godin, plus a...2025-05-1819 minATD Houston: Train To WinWOW! (Walk On Wealthier) with Kim SawyerATD Houston's Elizbeth Agustin sits down with Kim Sawyer, host of the upcoming webinar designed for anyone ready to live life masterfully—no matter their career stage or life path.Kim introduces a powerful paradigm shift: what if you approached every moment of your life like an investor approaches their financial portfolio? His WOW! Program provides a step-by-step framework to help you make intentional, high-value decisions that create lasting wealth—not just financially, but in every aspect of your life.Discover how to live with purpose, maximize your potential, and cultivate true wealth—because as Kim say...2025-03-1713 min
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Human Capital LeadershipS49E23 - Innovative Ways to Develop Empathy and Critical Thinking Skills as a Leader, with Melanie BellIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Melanie Bell about innovative ways to develop empathy and critical thinking skills as a leader.
Melanie Bell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieabell/) is the Co-Founder of Strategic Piece, a company that helps B2B businesses generate outstanding revenue growth by bringing together their marketing, sales, and service teams around an information-driven customer experience built on the HubSpot platform. Melanie is an active angel investor and mentors the student accelerator programs at Rice University's OwlSpark and the University of Houston's RED Labs. She was also the President...2024-03-1925 min
Pigskins Picks with Ryan and DavePigskins Picks Ep 26: Week 11 Recap + NFL Week 11/College Week 12Welcome back to Pigskins Picks with Ryan and Dave! In this episode we will be recapping our College Week 11 Picks + NFL Week 10 Picks, giving out 3 Oinks and giving our Week 12 Picks plus our Week 11 NFL Picks. Thank you for listening, share us with your friends/family and please follow us on Spotify/Apple and on Insta @PigskinsPicks.
Week 11 College Recap:
Ryan: (1-2)Michigan -4.5 Vs Penn State = W, Ole Miss TT O23.5 = L, USC/Oregon O74.5 = L
David: (1-2)FSU -13.5 Vs Miami = L, Ok State -2.5 Vs UCF = L, Missouri +1.5 Vs Tennessee = W
Special 4th Pick: Iowa/Rutgers U28.5...2023-11-171h 10ATD Houston: Train To WinChapter Sponsor Spotlight: TiER1 PerformanceWelcome to another episode of the ATD Houston podcast! Today, Bruce sits down with two remarkable guests, Greg Harmeyer and Ben Wipperman from TiER1 Performance, a valued sponsor of the ATD Houston chapter.Greg and Ben, both seasoned experts in performance improvement and talent development, shed light on TiER1 Performance's cutting-edge solutions that are transforming organizations. They discuss how TiER1 Performance leverages innovative methodologies and technology to drive impactful learning experiences for employees. If you're curious about the future of talent development and how TiER1 Performance is shaping it, this episode is a must-listen for L...2023-08-0326 minATD Houston: Train To WinSponsor Showcase with Romar Learning Solution's David DavisWelcome to another episode of the ATD Houston podcast, where we bring you insights and interviews with thought leaders in the learning and development industry. Today, we shine the spotlight on one of our valued chapter sponsors with a special guest joining our host Bruce, David Davis, who is the President of Romar Learning Solutions, an ATD Houston chapter sponsor.2023-06-0516 min
ATD Houston: Train To WinSponsor Showcase: Romar Learning Solutions with David DavisWelcome to another episode of the ATD Houston podcast, where we bring you insights and interviews with thought leaders in the learning and development industry. Today, we shine the spotlight on one of our valued chapter sponsors with a special guest joining our host Bruce, David Davis, who is the President of Romar Learning Solutions, an ATD Houston chapter sponsor.2023-06-0516 minATD Houston: Train To WinDon't Miss The Upcoming Gamification Workshop with Dr. Jonathan PetersIn this episode of the ATD Houston podcast, Bruce is joined by Dr. Jonathan Peters, an expert in gamification and learning design. Together, they dive into the exciting details of the upcoming ATD Houston gamification certification workshop. Dr. Peters shares insights on the benefits of gamification in training and previews what attendees can expect from the workshop, making this episode a must-listen for L&D professionals looking to level up their training programs2023-05-2514 minATD Houston: Train To WinConsulting for Impact - Driving Results When You're Not In Charge With Jay ClancyLearning consultant Jay Clancy joins Bruce to discuss the upcoming webinar Consulting for Impact - Driving Results When You're Not In Charge, and help you establish and sustain an effective internal or external consulting function in the learning and development space.2023-05-0318 minATD Houston: Train To WinEngage with Broadcast Style Graphics in Your Online Learning With Mark LassoffBruce chats with Mark Lassoff from a neighborhood Starbucks about his upcoming ATD Houston webinar and why graphics are crucial to visual learning. Register at https://tdhouston.org/event-51889782023-05-0216 minATD Houston: Train To WinSponsor Spotlight: WriteWise Communications' Alise IsbellIn this episode, Bruce talks to Alise Isbell, Founder of WriteWise Communications and long-time ATD Houston Member, Chapter Leader and Sponsor.Write Wise Communications blends the art and science of business communication. We empower clients to transform ideas into clear messages.We use practical methods to design training materials on many topics and apply a turn-key approach to deliver a range of business communication courses.Write Wise offers multiple training solutions – instructional design, in-depth courses and microlearning courses – for the desired impact on your organization.Learn more at www.writewisecommunications.com2023-03-2933 minATD Houston: Train To WinRichard Nath discusses the upcoming ATD Houston CPTD certification study group.Join the ATD Houston CPTD Study GroupThe Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least five years of experience. It is broad and measures a professional’s knowledge and skill application across the breadth of talent development capabilities.Successful CPTDs report that the process of studying for their CPTD designation was a tremendous growth opportunity, allowed them to learn and give back to the profession, and made a positive impact on their careers.Are you planning to achieve your CPTD in 2023? Need th...2023-01-2317 minATD Houston: Train To WinDebbie Richards Part 2: Get Excited For 2023 With ATD Houston!ABOUT THE GUESTDebbie Richards, president of Creative Interactive Ideas, supports talent development clients with technology challenges. She updates her job knowledge by researching new technologies and software products; participating in educational opportunities (such as speaking at learning conferences); and participating in professional organizations. Debbie was named one of the most influential people in corporate e-learning.Passionate about working with and mentoring other learning professionals, Debbie is a director at L&D Cares - The non-profit group provides talent development professionals no-cost coaching, mentoring, and resources to help them thrive and flourish in their careers.2023-01-0411 min
Beltway BroadcastImmersive Learning with Debbie RichardsIn this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Debbie Richards. Debbie is the president of Creative Interactive Ideas. She is an internal speaker and technologist and the author of Seeing the Possibilities With Augmented Reality, an ATD TD at Work publication. Debbie is the president of the ATD Houston Chapter and a past ATD national adviser for chapters. In this episode, Debbie shares the tools you may need to get started with AR, VR, and MR platforms, and discusses the benefits and ideal use cases for immersive learning.
If you’d like to...2023-01-0429 minATD Houston: Train To WinDebbie Richards - The State of the Industry in 2023The State of Talent Development: Today's Challenges, Tomorrow's Opportunities- General Meeting It’s that time of year again!. Organizations are reflecting on annual business goals and planning for the year ahead. Talent Development is no different. Teams are busy setting goals and securing the budget to deliver effective training programs that will enable their organizations to reach their business goals. We'll look at the current ATD State of the Industry report. We will also dive into specific trends such as the use of technology in the classroom.The State of the Industry report is ATD's ann...2023-01-0310 minATD Houston: Train To WinPutting the FUN Back in Strategic Planning with Laurie HallPutting the FUN Back in Strategic Planning In-Person MeetingDoes strategic planning give you nightmares? (Or have you never really sat down to actually do it?) All too often, we start strategic planning by looking forward. You will learn how to look back to make sure you’ve set the right foundation for a year of prosperity ahead. Plus, you’ll discover how to make strategic planning fun and leave with two solid exercises to turn your goals into realities. ObjectivesMany of us and our organizations, start each year by conducting a strat...2022-10-3115 minATD Houston: Train To WinEmployee Evaluation Reinvented with Kent NuttallKent Nuttall – AuthorUntapped Value: The Power of Meaningful CompetenceYour relationship with an employer hinges on how your performance is evaluated. The ideas for this book began with a dysfunctional relationship, one in which my supervisors praisedme as a department hero while delivering a “Meets Expectations” rating. Untapped Value shows you a better way to build and measure that relationship—performance evaluation that begins with you, the employee.In this book you’re introduced to and shown how to use an innovative new approach that focuses you and your supervisor on the act...2022-10-2538 min
NACA - American Dream Podcast. Fighting for Economic Justice with NACA's Best in America MortgageNACA LIVE American Dream Program episode #69On this episode of our American Dream Program, Angie & Damien are joined by our In-House Real Estate brokers across the nation to discuss tips and tricks to getting through this crazy housing market. Let's not forget the talk about our upcoming Houston, TX ATD event and the food trucks our team intend to explore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-251h 01
Make it Make Sense: A Quiet Rebel PodcastS2E6: Making Sense of Nothing and Everything with Theresa M. RobinsonMake it Make Sense is a Quiet Rebel Podcast where Tracie Jae and her guest try to make sense of the things which make no sense to them.This week's guest is Theresa M. Robinson and we discussed how nothing quite makes sense, while simultaneously, everything makes sense depending on your perspective.About TheresaOne of seven anti-racism educators of 2020 featured in Forbes, Theresa is a "disruptive inclusionist" in the anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space. As an ATD Certified Master Trainer and Coach, Theresa takes participants beyond unconscious bias with...2022-02-1426 minATD Houston: Train To WinConference Sponsor Spotlight - Linda Beeler with Randstad RiseSmartRandstad RiseSmart partners with companies across the globe as they flex, adapt, and transform their businesses. Our innovative approach to talent mobility moves talent into, through, and out of organizations to generate greater growth, increased productivity, and future profitability.Podcast hosted by M. Bruce Abbott, Houston e-learning narrator2021-09-1619 minATD Houston: Train To WinTransform Yourself From SME To Professional Speaker with Dr. Rob PenningtonAre you an expert who speaks?Would you like to know more about how to use speaking tomarket your expertise, generate product and additionalrevenue streams?Are you open to receiving individual coaching and investingtime, energy and some money in growing the speaking side ofyour business?Well, if you answered Yes to any of these, then Welcome.You are exactly in the right place.... at the right time.We are fortunate to have as our educational speaker today, Dr.Rob Pennington, a Houston educational psychologist, award2021-08-1216 minATD Houston: Train To WinLearning the New Normal: Talent Development’s Leadership Role with Jay ClancyThe pace of change was already hard to keep up with before the pandemic. Now, in the new normal, the very survival of our organizations will depend on building capabilities to navigate a dizzying entanglement of economic, social, competitive, technological, political, and environmental issues. Organizations and the people in them are called to learn and adapt on an unprecedented scale. This evolution is both exciting and terrifying.The world needs our leadership more than ever before. Now is the time for talent development professionals to leverage our forte of guiding people through learning and change. Join the...2021-07-3020 minATD Houston: Train To WinCoaching Culture with Kim Sawyer and Vic BullaraHosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Voice Actor, Houston2021-03-2530 minATD Houston: Train To WinMembership Month with Sandhya Lakhanpal, VP/Membership: ATD HoustonTake advantage of #ATDHOU #Membership month. Sign up today at tdhouston.org/membershipHosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Voice Actor, Houston2021-03-1217 minATD Houston: Train To WinLEGOS, Visual Thinking, and Problem Solving with Kevin ThornKevin Thorn, Owner of NuggetHead Studios, LLCKevin is an award-winning eLearning designer & developer, consultant, and owner of NuggetHead Studioz, LLC., a boutique custom design and development studio specializing in online learning experiences. After retiring from the U.S. Army, Kevin pursued a career in corporate IT and Training & Development. With his combined military and industry experience, Kevin started the Studioz in 2012 working with clients in various industries solving problems in a wide range of creative projects. Based in the North Mississippi Delta, Kevin harnesses a bench of creative practitioners in instructional design, eLearning development, illustration...2021-01-2716 minATD Houston: Train To WinThe ATD Capability Model, Certification, and Employee Learning Week with Kent NuttalHosted By M. Bruce Abbott - Voice Talent, Houston2020-12-0330 min
EnovationCandice McGlen interview with ATD Houston's Scott EnglerEnovation's very own Candice McGlen sits down with ATD Houston's Scott Engler for an interview before the ATD Virtual Conference which will begin on the 27th of October.2020-10-2242 minATD Houston: Train To WinAssessing your Organizational Culture for Producing Change with Manuel MirandaIncrease the success of a change initiative if you understand the organizational culture. This session will cover what approach you could take in determining if the organization is ready for a change and what themes or success factors promote or inhibit change.Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Male Voice Talent, Houston2020-10-1625 minATD Houston: Train To WinNegotiating Skills for Collaboration & Leadership with Ruth CalabreseLove it or hate it, we negotiate every day. Developing Negotiation Skills is critical for effective leadership, professional advancement and stakeholder communications. And *psst*, here's the not-so-secret secret: these skills work just as effectively in our personal lives too! Whether you want to ask for a raise, land a new deal, implement change or tackle a difficult conversation, understanding and applying fundamental negotiation styles and tactics can boost your chances of success while preserving important relationships.Hosted By M. Bruce Abbott - Male Voiceover Actor, Houston2020-10-0228 minATD Houston: Train To WinCreative Job Searching and Networking with Scott EnglerI’ve spent close to a decade now consumed with the career development industry.Since enrolling in graduate school near the end of 2008, I spent an astonishing amount of time in the pursuit of work in my specific field – resulting in minimal success. Over time, I gradually discovered that I wasn’t alone in this struggle, and have since dedicated my entire career to help people faced with the same challenges.During this time, I’ve written many pertinent articles along with three different publications focused on career development and career transiti...2020-09-2425 minATD Houston: Train To WinPreviewing the 2020 ATD Houston Virtual Conference with our VP/Programs Harriett PritchettIt's finally going to happen! The 2020 ATD Houston Talent Development Virtual Conference and Expo is coming - October 27-28, 2020. Join Keynote Speaker Brandon Carson, and an ever growing list of presenters, including a fantastic closing keynote panel as we once again solidify that GREAT TALENT DEVELOPMENT IS FUTURE SUCCESS!View conference details including speakers, sponsorship, schedule and register before Oct. 1, 2020 for a chance to win an Apple iPad.Hosted By M. Bruce Abbott - Male Voiceover Talent, Houston2020-09-1811 minATD Houston: Train To WinAssessments and CDR-U Coach with Nancy ParsonsNancy's team just launched CDR-U Coach - the first of its kind, virtual avatar coach that debriefs the in-depth CDR Assessment results and provides coaching tips and action planning. This A/I type experience is so personalized that no two users receive the same feedback. Now, individual coaching is scalable and can be extended to all levels of employees, assimilating veterans and even to college students.CDR-U Coach is ideal during this COVID timeframe where many are working at home. It is also an extraordinary, objective diversity tool that develops true talent while getting past typically biases...2020-09-1016 minATD Houston: Train To WinMentoring in L&D: Debbie Richards with Betty DannewitzHosted by M. Bruce Abbott, elearning narrator Houston2020-09-0838 min
Learning Is The New WorkingA Commitment To True Cultural and Cognitive Diversity: Fernando Sanchez-Arias, CLICK InstituteWay back in 2019, we started this fifth season of the podcast, ‘Learning Leaders,’ with a commitment to let you hear from Learning Leaders from industry, academia, and technology who have made significant contributions to workplace learning, EdTech, and talent leadership disciplines. The program was originally initiated in collaboration with The Learning Leaders Conference, and some episodes were recorded onsite at the 2019 conference in Washington DC Watch this space for more details; this is one, though we haven’t featured a chat done this way for some time. We have a great return episode, though: Fernando Sanchez-Arias, a former member of the Bo...2020-09-0255 minATD Houston: Train To WinThrive In The Face of COVID-19 With Kim SawyerKim SawyerExecutive and Enterprise Coach, Business Facilitator and Professional Speaker· Has over twenty years of diverse business experience; he has started businesses, led companies, and been involved in almost every aspect of a business enterprise.· Today owns and manages theWealthSource®, an executive and enterprise coaching firm. His mission is to coach and facilitate key business people, teams and enterprises to create extraordinary wealth – in all its forms.· Accomplishes this primarily by means of individual coaching, his Success-Group™ team coaching program and Enterpri...2020-06-1124 minATD Houston: Train To WinBecome A Speaker At The 2020 ATD Houston Talent Conference + Expo - With Kent NuttalHosted by M. Bruce Abbott - elearning voice talent , Houston2020-05-2913 minATD Houston: Train To WinCareer Transition During The #COVID19 Pandemic - Brian JonesHosted by M. Bruce Abbott - voiceover talent Houston2020-04-2918 minATD Houston: Train To WinAre You Working Yourself Out of a Job? A Quick Guide in Career Development - With David LaneyLearner Objectives:This webinar will offer you tips and suggestions that others have learned in advancing their careers but seldom have the opportunity to share with others.• How to maximize your impact on the business• Understanding who gets promoted and why• Recognizing the five keys in career development• Understanding perception, visibility, and influence• Putting career wisdom to work for youAdditionally, attendees will learn more about the New ATD Capability model. The capability model is designed to show WHAT practitioners need to KNOW and DO to develop themselves...2020-04-2741 minATD Houston: Train To WinLinkedIn Networking With Teresa Jurgens-Kowal#LinkedIn is a powerful #networking tool. Learn to make the most out of it with these great tips from Teresa Jurgens-Kowal of Global NP Solutions @globalNP.Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - voice actor Houston2020-02-0718 minATD Houston: Train To WinNetworking To CONNECT! Effective Networking For Creating and Sustaining Successful Business Relationships with Margaret JohnsonNetworking isn’t just about passing out business cards at a social hour or business meeting. It is about developing relationships and connections with people in all areas of our work and life. Whether you are already a savvy charismatic networker or a quieter less outgoing person, you will find tips and techniques in this session to develop new relationships with people from all walks of life. And, you will learn how to create and sustain connections with people you already know for greater productivity, effectiveness and fun.Using the acronym CONNECT, participants willIdentify what th...2020-01-2719 minATD Houston: Train To WinDemystify Your Data: Data Can Tell Your Story with Ann Bryson-EldridgeGeneral Meeting: Demystify Your Data: Data Can Tell Your StoryFebruary 11, 2020 5:30 PM United Way of Greater Houston - 50 Waugh Dr., Houston, TX 77007Data is an essential element in the world of work. Yet often it’s not easy to measure the results of the work we do as learning and development professionals. The use of data in the classroom and in online learning can enhance the credibility of your content, adding an element of authenticity to the stories you tell to teach. In the boardroom, data can help you...2020-01-2108 minATD Houston: Train To WinFrom Numbers to Insights: Three Steps to Make Learning Data ActionableData is a tool, and like any tool, it’s only as good as its user. So our team has put together three steps to get hands-on with your learning data and start using it to show business impact and drive decision making.Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - male voice over actor, Houston2019-12-2007 minATD Houston: Train To WinTalent Development Fuels Organizational CapabilityResearch for the new ATD Capability Model revealed that to truly affect organizational outcomes, talent development professionals need more than business acumen.Hosted By M. Bruce Abbott - male voiceover actor, Houston2019-12-1808 minATD Houston: Train To WinThis Week With ATD Houston: Nov. 25, 2019Here's what's happening this week with ATD Houston. Learn more at tdhouston.org.Hosted By M. Bruce Abbott - male voice actor , Houston2019-11-2501 minATD Houston: Train To WinCertification - The Time Is Now! Panel Discussion About The CPLP and APTD CredentialTalent development professionals are critical to ensuring organizational relevance and success. The CPLP or APTD credential is your opportunity to advance your own knowledge base and gain instant credibility in the organizations that you serve. Earning the credential can build and validate your skills, increase your earning potential, differentiate you in a competitive job market, broaden your career opportunities, and unite you with an elite community of professionals.Join us - we will share knowledge and insights about the CPLP exams, answer common questions, and help you decide if now is the right time to begin your...2019-11-2321 minATD Houston: Train To WinThis Week With ATD Houston: Nov. 18, 2019Check all the great events happening with ATD Houston at tdhouston.org.From The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott2019-11-1801 minATD Houston: Train To WinPresenting Skillsoft's Percipio and How Your ATD Houston Membership Gets You FREE Access!Experience Percipio, an intelligent online learning experience platform that delivers an immersive learning experience. It leverages highly engaging content, curated into over 500 learning paths (channels) that are continuously updated to ensure customers always have access to the latest information.Learn more about Percipio at https://www.skillsoft.com/platform-solution/percipio/From The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Houston voice actor2019-11-0405 minATD Houston: Train To WinCara Silletto Shares Why Maximizing Shareholder Wealth May No Longer Be The Focus Of CorporationsCara Silletto, MBA, works with organizations to reduce unnecessary employee turnover by bridging generational gaps and making managers more effective in their roles. Workforce Magazine named Cara a “Game Changer” and Recruiter.com named her in their “Top 10 Company Culture Experts to Watch.” Cara is the President & Chief Retention Officer of Crescendo Strategies, and is also the author of the 2018 book, “Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer.From The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Houston voice talent2019-10-1506 minATD Houston: Train To WinFrom the 2019 Fall Conference: ATDH President Joni GoodmanATD Houston exists to support the learning community by providing educational resources, networking opportunities, and other support to professionals in our field. It connects you with colleagues in the Houston business community for networking and support. It is a resource to build relationships to business opportunities, job openings and best practices. Membership grants access to white papers, studies, webinars, and other training resources that are designed to enhance the skills of our community. Membership in the ATD Houston Chapter is a convenient way to access general meetings, peer professionals, conferences, professional development events and educational publi...2019-09-2603 minATD Houston: Train To WinFrom The Floor At The 2019 Talent Development Conference: Bobby Lahiere of SpokenHereSpokenHere features a robust team of language experts and streamlined, turnkey workflow process ensures we can handle your project of any size and format in more than 220 languages. Learn more at Spoken-Here.comFrom The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Houston elearning narrator2019-09-2305 minATD Houston: Train To WinIncreasing Meaning in Your Talent Development Career: 2019 Conference Speaker Kent NuttalIncreasing Meaning in Your Talent Development CareerSeptember 19, 20191:30 PM - 2:30 PM Rice ATalent ManagementLike most (all?) of you, I've experienced thrilling jobs. Then there have been the times that I've only been working; times in which my job lacked the meaning I wanted. I felt disconnected. My experience, coupled with research, led to the development of a framework that helps you build meaning in your current job and throughout your talent development career. This framework focuses on the "what" questions that need to be answered to have meaning:2019-09-1809 minATD Houston: Train To WinGetting Succession Planning Right Using Assessments: 2019 Conference Speaker Nancy ParsonsJoin Nancy Parsons at the ATD Houston 2019 Talent Development Conference and Expo - in Houston, TX on Sept 19, 2019.Getting Succession Planning Right Using AssessmentsSeptember 19, 20191:30 PM - 2:30 PM Katy BoardroomDespite the best intentions and time invested, many of today’s leadership succession planning processes miss the mark. In fact, for decades studies consistently show that leadership ineffective rates are unacceptably high. As we move to the fast-paced, constantly changing future, staying on the same course could have devasting results. With today’s succession planning processes, there is too m...2019-09-1709 minATD Houston: Train To WinNavigating Unconscious Bias In The Workplace: 2019 Conference Speaker Erica DyReyesJoin Erica DyReyes at the ATD Houston 2019 Talent Development Conference and Expo - in Houston, TX on Sept 19, 2019.Navigating Unconscious Bias to Promote Inclusion and Prevent Discrimination2019-09-1911:30 am - 12:30 pm Rice ATalent ManagementWe are subjected to 40 million bits of data at one time, but we can only consciously process 40. This means we are unconsciously processing a tremendous amount of data every single day. Unconscious Bias as come to the forefront as a factor at play at work in who we hire and who we p...2019-09-1006 minATD Houston: Train To WinTalent Development's Impact on Talent Retention: 2019 Conference Keynote with Cara SillettoJoin Cara Silletto at the ATD Houston 2019 Talent Development Conference and Expo - in Houston, TX on Sept 19, 2019.Keynote: Talent Development's Impact on Talent Retention2019-09-1908:45 am - 09:45 am Main BallroomKeynoteNot only are employee demographics changing - employee expectations are too. As technology and business change rapidly, employers can no longer do business "the way it's always been done" if they need to retain talent.The priority of focusing on employee retention means talent development professionals sit in a unique sweet spot for impacting t...2019-09-0608 minATD Houston: Train To WinAll Companies Are Tech Companies: 2019 Conference Speaker Brent ColescottJoin Brent Colescott at the ATD Houston 2019 Talent Development Conference and Expo - in Houston, TX on Sept 19, 2019.All Companies are now Tech Companies2019-09-1914:45 pm - 15:45 pmInnovative Learning SolutionsTo fully prepare for the future of work, executives must stay ahead of the curve. Progressive leaders must engage their workforce to think through how technology affects the nature of work inside and outside the organizations. This session is will discuss the latest trends in organizational HR system preparedness and how best to support your organizations top HR...2019-09-0306 minATD Houston: Train To WinLeveraging The Power of Conflict: 2019 Conference Speaker Ken Smith of Academy LeadershipJoin Ken Smith at the ATD Houston 2019 Talent Development Conference and Expo - in Houston, TX on Sept 19, 2019.Leveraging the Power of Conflict2019-09-1911:30 am - 12:30 pmOrganizational DevelopmentLeaders spend between 15 and 25% of their time managing conflicts. Leveraging the power of conflict is a critical skill for all leaders in the organization. Conflict by itself is neither good nor bad. How the leader deals with these opposing ideas or interests can determine the success of the organization and the relationships of the team members.Learning Objectives:2019-08-2908 minATD Houston: Train To WinATD Houston Conference Sponsor Spotlight - Mobile CoachMobile Coach is the market-leading, enterprise-grade chatbot management platform. Learn more at mobilecoach.com.Registration and conference information about the 2019 ATD Houston Talent Development Conference and Expo can be found at https://www.tdhouston.org/2019-TD-CONFERENCE-AND-EXPO.From The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - www.mbruceabbott.com2019-08-2011 minATD Houston: Train To WinATD Houston - Conference Sponsor Spotlight: InsideOut DevelopmentInsideOut Development is the world leader in workplace coaching. Quite simply, we help clients hold the conversations that energize people, motivate action, and lead to better—even incredible—business performance. Learn more at www.insideoutdev.com.Registration and conference information about the 2019 ATD Houston Talent Development Conference and Expo can be found at https://www.tdhouston.org/2019-TD-CONFERENCE-AND-EXPO.From The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Corporate Voiceovers , Houston2019-07-3112 minATD Houston: Train To WinJai Shah, of Kahuna Workforce Solutions, discusses the benefits of Competency Based SolutionsKahuna Workforce Solutions is a provider of Competency-based Human Optimization software and strategic consultation, offering solutions that allow companies to keep their operations running smoothly and efficiently, reduce total costs, and develop their workforce - Empowering companies to place the right worker in the right job at the right time – one hundred percent of the time. Learn more at www.kahunaworkforce.comFrom The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - corporate voice actor, Houston2019-05-1511 min
#IDIODC Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking CoffeeDesigning for Augmented Reality - A Better ADDIE Model: With Special Guest Debbie RichardsNew tech requires new thinking. Old design models rarely translate successfully into new technology solutions. Instructional designers need something other than ADDIE if they are going to effectively design from new technologies like augmented reality.
This week for IDIODC, Brent and Chris bring on special guest Debbie Richards to chat all about the new design model for augmented reality solutions: ADDEDD. Analyze, Determine, Design, Experience, Develop, and Deploy. We’ll break it down for you and help you feel confident finding the resources you need to design your first AR Learning Solution.
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#IDIODC Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking CoffeeUsing xAPI to Support and Track Spaced Repetition: With Special Guest Duncan WelderThis week, Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden bring on special guest, master of xAPI from RISC, Duncan Welder to chat xAPI applications. - xAPI is a step in the right direction for learning technologies. But many struggle with identifying a good use case within their business to justify the upgrade in their systems.
On this episode we talk with Duncan Welder live about how xAPI can support and track spaced repetition. And if you're new to the idea of spaced repetition, we'll get you up to speed on that as well. Since spaced repetition is most...2019-03-2731 minATD Houston: Train To WinAnnouncing a new workshop: Create an Articulate Storyline 360 eLearning Course In a Day, May 03, 2019Register at https://tdhouston.org/event-3332969If you’ve been itching to get your hands on Articulate Storyline 360 to create a killer eLearning course, this is your opportunity. Bring your own laptop (loaded with the free, 30-day trial of Storyline 360, or the licensed version) and put Storyline through its paces. Start with nothing, end with a completed project you can share with your boss, colleagues, and friends.During this full-day, action-packed course you will:Create a new, blank project and learn to add slides, text, scenes, and add images from the Content LibraryAdd interactivity wi...2019-03-2708 minATD Houston: Train To WinEnd Sucky Online Classes Forever - Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Engaging Live, Online Students: 2019 ATD Houston Tech Conference Speaker, Kevin SiegelJoin Kevin Siegel at the ATD Houston 2019 Tech Conference - Transform Learning - in Houston, TX on May 2, 2019.Register at tdhouston.orgEnd Sucky Online Classes Forever!Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Engaging Live, Online Students In an attempt to save training money on travel, many organizations are requiring trainers to teach live, online classes via virtual classroom platforms like GoTo Training, Zoom, WebEx, and Connect. Unfortunately, trainers are ill-equipped to take their “training act” online and the result is a sucky training initiative. Wh...2019-03-2612 minATD Houston: Train To WinMake Your Augmented Reality "Speak" With Video and 3D Characters: 2019 ATD Houston Tech Conference Speaker, Robbie AdairJoin Robbie Adair at the ATD Houston 2019 Tech Conference - Transform Learning - in Houston, TX on May 2, 2019.MAKE YOUR AUGMENTED REALITY “SPEAK” WITH VIDEO & 3D CHARACTERSAR is technology that overlays information and virtual objects on real-world scenes in real time. It uses the existing environment and adds information to it—hence the “augmented”—to make a new artificial environment. Most AR technology is accessed through applications on smartphones and tablets using the device’s camera.AR can supplement current learning experience or be used to create entirely new ones. For example, you can use AR...2019-03-2006 minATD Houston: Train To WinFrom Data-To Learning- To Action: 2019 ATD Houston Tech Conference Speaker, Steven FlinnJoin Steven Flinn at the ATD Houston 2019 Tech Conference - Transform Learning - in Houston, TX on May 2, 2019.DATA-TO-LEARNING-TO-ACTION: MINDS AND MACHINESIt’s the universal process--birds do it, we do it, even educated machines now do it! And organizations need to do it better. The “it” is data-to-learning-to-action. Whether people or machine-based, learning is most fundamentally the process for better predicting. And actionable learning is learning that affects decisions and has tangible value that can be quantified. Identifying and resolving constraints on actionable learning within an organization’s data-to-learning-to-action processes is therefore the path to peak...2019-03-1908 minATD Houston: Train To WinShow Your Work! 2019 ATD Houston Tech Conference Keynote Speaker: Jane BozarthJoin Jane Bozarth at 2019 Tech Conference in Houston, TX on May 2, 2019.SHOW YOUR WORK: THE PAYOFFS AND HOW-TOS OF WORKING OUT LOUDWe’ve all had the experience of finishing a workplace project to find out someone had already done it, or struggling to learn a new skill to find out too late that someone in the next department has an extensive background in it. As training practitioners we spend a great deal of time talking about how people learn, and how to help people learn, and how to use that learning to help organizations im...2019-03-1810 minATD Houston: Train To WinTalking Chatbots with 2019 Tech Conference Speaker Vince HanJoin Vince Han at 2019 Tech Conference in Houston, TX on May 2, 2019.Chatbots are becoming commonplace to help automate simple tasks, making life easier for the consumer. But what about utilizing chatbots to facilitate learning?This session explores the core concepts of AI (Artificial Intelligence) with chatbot development and how it can be applied to aid corporate learners. We will review examples of how chatbots can be designed to optimize training reinforcement and measurement. You will also see examples of the various channels you can use to reach learners, such as SMS, Facebook or even via...2019-03-1106 min