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• Lunch Meet Up - November 2024

  • When
    20 Nov 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Jason's Deli, 5400 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206

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  Looking to get out of the office or house for lunch?  Want to connect with other professionals in the learning and talent development space?  Then this is the event for you!

  
  

  Join us at a local lunch spot to enjoy a meal and conversation with others from our ATD Dallas community.  This is a free event to attend.  Each attendee will pay for their own lunch.  We will change the day of the week and area of town each month.

  
  

  November 2024 Meet Up Details:

  • Host: Dana Devlin, ATD Dallas President
  • Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
  • Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
  • Location: Jason's Deli, 5400 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206 (Map)
  • Upon Arrival: Order your lunch at the counter and join Dana at a table marked with an ATD Dallas Meet Up sign

  Questions?

  • Contact 972-233-9107 ext. 224 or email info@tddallas.org

  Unable to Attend as Planned?

  • Cancel your registration via your profile or email info@tddallas.org

  
  

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• December Learning & Development SIG: Build Your Organization’s ‘Empathy Muscles’ to Improve Performance

  • When
    06 Dec 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Online: Zoom

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  ATD Dallas December Learning & Development SIG

  Hosted by Melissa Greer

  
  

  
  

  December 6, 2024/12:00pm-1:30pm CST

  Facilitator: Eric Girard, CEO Girard Training Solutions

  
  

  Note: This webinar involves a two-step registration process. First by registering on this website and the second on Zoom. See additional details below.

  
  

  Are your people leaders “empathy weaklings”?

  
  

  Substantial research shows a meaningful return on investment for organizations that foster an empathetic workplace. Results include improved effectiveness and performance, and an organizational culture that leads to better employee retention and specifically, continuity in work streams, and reduced costs for recruiting, hiring and training new employees. Yet despite the tangible benefits, few companies intentionally train their managers in this vital skill.

  
  

  Join us for this interactive and dynamic session to learn how to turn those “empathy weaklings” into the Mr. and Mrs. Olympia of the management world!

  
  

  WHY ATTEND?

  
  

  By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

  
  

  • Apply an understanding of empathy’s value to the bottom line to foster a healthy and collaborative work environment.

  • Develop an empathy workout/training regimen that can be seamlessly incorporated into existing training.

  • Help managers effectively lead their teams, retain good employees and maintain productivity even in times of crisis.

  
  

  ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
  
  

  

  
  

  Eric Girard has over 30 years of experience helping improve the performance of managers and employees. He specializes in the development of new managers, focusing on their successful transition to their new role and on their team management skills. He has a high-energy and engaging facilitation style.

  
  

  Eric is a passionate, lifelong learner. He is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer pursuing the rating of IDC Staff Instructor. When not designing or delivering training, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and twin 15-year-old daughters.

  
  
  

  AGENDA

  11:50 am – Zoom Opens

  12:00 pm – Welcome & Announcements

  12:15 pm – Program Begins

  1:30 pm – Meeting Concludes

  
  

  LOCATION
  Online: Zoom

  
  

  REGISTRATION COST

  • Member registration: Free!
  • Non-Member Guest registration: $10

  TWO-STEP REGISTRATION DETAILS

  • After registering on the website, you will receive a confirmation email from ATD Dallas Chapter.
  • IMPORTANT: Secondary registration via Zoom is necessary. Click the link in the confirmation email to complete the registration process.
  • You will then receive a confirmation email from Zoom that will include options to download the meeting to your calendar and the actual Join Meeting link.

  
  

  Note Regarding Special Interest Groups

  • All members of ATD Dallas are welcome to attend our Special Interest Groups at any time
  • Non-members are welcome to join us for $10/session. We would love to have you consider becoming a member and join ATD Dallas.

  NOT ABLE TO ATTEND AS PLANNED?

  Please cancel your registration by contacting info@tddallas.org

  
  

  QUESTIONS

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• December Career Development SIG: Job Seekers' Power Hour

  • When
    07 Dec 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Mudleaf Coffee, 3100 Independence Parkway, Suite #300, Plano, TX, 75075

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  ATD Dallas Career Development SIG

  Hosted by Karen Clem & R. Mark Miles

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  BRIEF DESCRIPTION
  

  
  

  Ready to take the next step in your career and meet others on the same journey? This month we are trying something different with our Career Development SIG – it’s an in-person Job Seekers' Power Hour. This is your chance to mix, mingle, and share leads in a fun and supportive environment! Whether you're in job transition or looking for that perfect role, this is the place to make meaningful connections and learn best practices from others in the same boat.

  
  

  Arrive 30 minutes early for coffee, casual networking, and a chance to chat with fellow ATD Dallas members and guests before we officially kick things off!

  
  

  Here's how we'll roll:

  • First 30 minutes: Elevator speech intros! In 60 seconds or less, introduce yourself, your career background, companies you've worked for, what you're hunting for, and if you’re open to relocating. Let’s keep it quick so everyone has a chance to share.
  • Last 30 minutes: Rapid-fire round of job leads, tips, best practices, and company intel. Got a lead? Share it! Have a question about a target company? Ask away!

  We’re keeping things lively and productive, so be ready to make the most of this one-hour session and leave with new connections and fresh ideas for your job search. Let’s get connected and get hired!

  
  

  
  

  LOCATION

  Mudleaf Coffee

  3100 Independence Parkway, Suite #300

  Plano, TX, 75075

  
  

  REGISTRATION COST

  • Member registration: Free!
  • Non-Member Guest registration: $10

  AGENDA
  
  

  10:30 am – Networking & Grab a coffee (outside the Mudroom)

  11:00 am – We will officially start! Join us in the Mudroom for Elevator Speech Introductions

  11:30 am – Round robin sharing - Job leads, best practice, etc.

  12:00pm – Meeting concludes

  
  

  NOT ABLE TO ATTEND AS PLANNED?

  Please cancel your registration by contacting info@tddallas.org

  
  

  QUESTIONS

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• 2024 December Chapter Meeting: Tees, Cheers, and New Beginnings

  • When
    10 Dec 2024
  •  
    5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Topgolf Corporate Office, 8750 N. Central Expy., #1200, Dallas, TX 75231
  • Spaces left
    44

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  ATD Dallas December Chapter Meeting
  Hosted by Topgolf

  
  

  Tees, Cheers, and New Beginnings:

  Celebrate the Year with Insights from our Friends at Topgolf and

  Meet your 2025 ATD Dallas Board
  
  

  Tuesday, December 10, 2024 / 5:45pm – 8:00pm

  Speaker: Chris Rodriguez – Sr. Manager of Learning at Topgolf

  
  

  
  

  BRIEF DESCRIPTION

  
  

  With a wealth of content to cover without a clear roadmap, delivering impactful training can quickly become overwhelming. In this session, the L&D team at Topgolf will share their proven best practices and the step-by-step process they use to create training programs that deliver results. Whether you're an experienced L&D professional or just getting started, you'll walk away with proven strategies, innovative techniques, and actionable insights to develop engaging, high-impact learning experiences. Get ready to take your training programs to the top level!

  
  

  After hearing from the team at Topgolf, we’ll officially sear in and welcome our 2025 board members, then celebrate with dinner, drinks, and games! It’s a great opportunity to network, celebrate our new leadership team, and enjoy some friendly competition. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect and have a great time!

  
  

  ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
  Chris Rodriguez - Sr. Manager of Learning

  
  

  Chris brings nearly 10 years of experience in Learning and Development, with a career that’s taken him from Field Trainer to Instructional Designer and Program Manager. Along the way, he’s developed impactful content and built large-scale leadership training programs that drive results.
  
  

  Constantly refining his skills, Chris is always building on the lessons learned from each program. He pushes the envelope by applying cutting-edge methodologies, integrating the latest technology, and measuring success in new ways. His passion for innovation keeps him at the forefront of transformative learning experiences.

  
  

  AGENDA
  

  5:45 pm – Registration Open

  6:00 pm – Welcome & Announcements

  6:10 pm – Program Begins
  7:00 pm – 2025 Board Induction Ceremony 

  7:15 pm – Dinner from Chipotle, Drinks including Beer/Wine, and Games

  8:00 pm – Meeting Concludes

  
  

  LOCATION
  

  Topgolf Corporate Office
  8750 N. Central Expy., #1200
  Dallas, TX 75231
  Topgolf Corporate Map Location

  
  

  PARKING
  
  

  Park in the open parking lot just east of the main entrance.

  
  

  REGISTRATION COST
  

  • Member registration: Free!
  • Non-Member Guest registration: $25

  DEADLINE TO REGISTER
  

  • Space is limited! Register by December 8, 2024 to save your seat!

  
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  QUESTIONS

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• Lunch Meet Up - December 2024

  • When
    17 Dec 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Corner Bakery, 2401 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75093

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  Looking to get out of the office or house for lunch?  Want to connect with other professionals in the learning and talent development space?  Then this is the event for you!

  
  

  Join us at a local lunch spot to enjoy a meal and conversation with others from our ATD Dallas community.  This is a free event to attend.  Each attendee will pay for their own lunch.  We will change the day of the week and area of town each month.

  
  

  December 2024 Meet Up Details:

  • Host: Dana Devlin, ATD Dallas President
  • Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
  • Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
  • Location: Corner Bakery, 2401 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75093 (Map)
  • Upon Arrival: Order your lunch at the counter and join Dana at a table marked with an ATD Dallas Meet Up sign

  Questions?

  • Contact 972-233-9107 ext. 224 or email info@tddallas.org

  Unable to Attend as Planned?

  • Cancel your registration via your profile or email info@tddallas.org

  
  

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• January Learning Technology SIG: Designing High-Impact Experiential Learning Journeys: Leveraging Technology and Learner-Centric Design

  • When
    17 Jan 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Online: Zoom

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  ATD Dallas January Learning Technology SIG

  Hosted by Karen Clem & Malini Roa & Parris Brown

  
  

  
  

  January 17, 2025/12:00pm-1:30pm CST

  Facilitator: Matt Donovan, Chief Learning and Innovation Officer at GP Strategies

  
  

  Note: This webinar involves a two-step registration process. First by registering on this website and the second on Zoom. See additional details below.

  
  

  Traditional training methods often fall short of engaging learners and driving meaningful behavioral change. This session explores how a learner-centric design approach, combined with cutting-edge technology, can create transformative experiential learning journeys.

  
  

  Matt Donovan will explore how to harness both AI-driven and non-AI strategies to develop immersive, personalized learning experiences that resonate with modern learners. Drawing from real-world applications, attendees will discover best practices for designing learning journeys that not only captivate but also deliver measurable impact. From AI-powered simulations to carefully crafted hands-on exercises, learn how thoughtful design can make a critical difference in learning outcomes and organizational performance.

  
  

  LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  
  

  By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
  
  

  1. The principles of learner-centric design and how they can be leveraged to create experiential learning journeys that drive engagement and retention.

  2. The strategic integration of AI and non-AI tools in learning design, including practical examples of how they can enhance the learning experience.

  3. Insights into best practices for measuring and maximizing the impact of experiential learning programs.

  
  

  ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

  
  

  

  Matt Donovan, Chief Learning and Innovation Officer at GP Strategies, is a seasoned expert in learning and development with over 25 years of experience. He has been instrumental in guiding numerous Global Fortune 500 companies through transformative initiatives, focusing on leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance learning experiences and drive organizational growth.

  
  

  A prolific writer and speaker, Matt frequently shares his insights on how artificial intelligence can revolutionize the future of learning and development. He has contributed to various industry publications and spoken at numerous conferences, discussing the practical applications of AI in corporate training and education. His thought leadership in AI and learning has made him a respected voice in the industry, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of learning and development.

  
  

  
  

  AGENDA
  

  11:50 am – Zoom Opens

  12:00 pm – Welcome & Announcements

  12:15 pm – Program Begins

  1:30 pm – Meeting Concludes

  
  

  LOCATION
  Online: Zoom

  
  

  REGISTRATION COST

  • Member registration: Free!
  • Non-Member Guest registration: $10

  TWO-STEP REGISTRATION DETAILS

  • After registering on the website, you will receive a confirmation email from ATD Dallas Chapter.
  • IMPORTANT: Secondary registration via Zoom is necessary. Click the link in the confirmation email to complete the registration process.
  • You will then receive a confirmation email from Zoom that will include options to download the meeting to your calendar and the actual Join Meeting link.

  
  

  Note Regarding Special Interest Groups

  • All members of ATD Dallas are welcome to attend our Special Interest Groups at any time
  • Non-members are welcome to join us for $10/session. We would love to have you consider becoming a member and join ATD Dallas.

  NOT ABLE TO ATTEND AS PLANNED?

  Please cancel your registration by contacting info@tddallas.org

  
  

  QUESTIONS

  Contact 972-233-9107 ext. 224 or email info@tddallas.org

  
  

  JOINING US?
  

  Let others know of your plans and invite them to join you!

  
  

  Comment on our post or repost it!

  
  

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• 2025 Southwest Learning Summit

  • When
    16 Sep 2025
  •  
    7:15 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Plano Event Center (formerly Plano Centre), 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074

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  2025 Southwest Learning Summit

  
  

  Conference Times: 

  • Registration 7:15 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Breakfast 7:15 AM - 9:15 AM 
  • Conference 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 
  • Happy Hour 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 

  
  

  Registration includes:

  • Attendance to conference 
  • Breakfast, lunch, and snack 
  • Keynote Speakers
  • Concurrent Sessions 
  • Networking
  • Vendor Exhibition with Sponsor Passport Activity
  • Whova Conference App
  • Happy Hour Food & Drinks

  
  

  Location: 

  Plano Event Center 
  2000 East Spring Creek Parkway
  Plano, TX 75074

  
  

  Deadline for a full refund is Sunday, July 14, 2025
  Deadline for a 50% refund is Sunday, August 18, 2025

  
  

  For questions please email info@tddallas.org or swls@tddallas.org

  
  

  Register early to obtain the best rates!

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• ATD Dallas Sponsorships

  • When
    31 Dec 2025
  • Location
    ATD Dallas Headquarters

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  ATD Dallas Sponsorship and Advertising
  

  
  

  
  

  Click here for Sponsor Levels and Details!

  
  

  CHAPTER SPONSOR LEVELS & BENEFITS

  
  

  By sponsoring the ATD Dallas Chapter, your organization will be able to share your brand with learning and talent development professionals throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Select which approach or level aligns to your needs to promote your businesses.

  
  

  Chapter Sponsorship

  Get involved at the chapter level to build brand awareness while connecting, engaging, and networking with our 330+ members

  
  1A.   Chapter Partner - $7995
  

  1B.   Chapter Sponsor - $2995

  
  

  Advertisement Options

  Explore options to advertise with us through our website, chapter emails, or social channels

  
  

  1C.   Advertisement in Chapter Email (Image) - $100

  1D.   6-Month Advertisement in Chapter Email (Image) - $600

  1E.   Item in Chapter Email (Verbiage+Image+Link) - $250

  1F.    6-Month Advertisement on Website (Homepage) - $750

  1G.   6-Month Video on Website (Homepage) - $1000

  1H.   Social Media Post - $150

  
  

  For more information contact: sponsorship@tddallas.org

  
  

  Additional sponsorship opportunities are available for our Signature Events!  Check out levels and benefits for the AXIS Awards and Southwest Learning Summit.

  
  

   

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