September - 2

Message for our Readers!

"How can I show my worth?"

If you're an L&D professional and you find yourself reflecting on this question, it may be time to boost your own professional development. Consider taking one of our upcoming workshops! Invest in your growth and give yourself the confidence that will help you promote your work and your value. Upcoming workshops are: 

·     Instructional Design Workshop (3 sessions starting Oct 3) - learn or polish this fundamental skillset now adapted to training in a hybrid work environment

·     Assessing Organizations to Fix the Right Problem (starting Oct 25) - Let go of presenting generic, often-not-so-useful solutions to making a real difference in an organization

·     Everything DiSC on Catalyst Train the Trainer Workshop (Nov 5)- Learn how to help groups and teams become more effective by unlocking the power of their new self-awareness!   

Kalenga Stern

President-Elect, ATD Golden Gate Chapter, [email protected]

TED Discussions: 

"The Art of Asking"

THURSDAY, September 29th, 5:00 - 7:00 ~ How does it feel when you ask for help?  Let’s explore moving from a place of vulnerability to a space of power when you make that ask. Come watch and discuss this TED talk as we explore how we can use asking to create community connection to reach our goals.  

Note: TED Discussions are free to all - but limited to 20 participants.

Instructional Design Workshop - Three half-days + 1 to 1 time.

LAST CHANCE!  STARTS IN 12 DAYS! Monday, Wednesday, Friday, October 3rd, 5th, & 7th, 9 - 12:30 ~ IT'S BACK! Presented by Kris Schaeffer, CPTD, our most popular professional development workshop, revamped for TODAY's world, is coming up soon! You will not only learn how to design engaging training, you'll also learn how to train online. Still some spaces open, but don't put off signing up!

See what 3D Learning can do for your projects!

TUESDAY, October 11th, 5:30 - 7:00pm ~ Find out how some of your training, meetings, team building, and networking events can be enhanced for all on a whole new level! Try out this Special Interest Group where you will get 1-1 orientation, unlimited opportunity to practice, and monthly group learning experiences. No equipment or experience required - just curiosity and a bit of time to learn some basics...

**While SIGs are a free benefit for chapter members only, nonmembers can request a free trial for the first month. Start here.

Assessing Organizations to FIX THE RIGHT PROBLEM - Three sessions + Office Hours

TUESDAYS October 25th, November 1st, & 8th from 10 am to noon ~ Jerry Talley PhD is back to share his skills and years of experience in a series of sessions where you'll learn where to look and ways to get the right data so that your training, coaching, or change projects fit the need and hit the mark. Work on real issues and learn from real projects.

-- All at a super low price, especially for California ATD chapter members.

3D Learning: Second Tuesdays - Next meets 10/11

Holistic Learning Design: Third Tuesdays- Next meets 10/18

NEW California Young Professionals - Next quarterly meeting: December 6       (This is a 'Super SIG' - open to ALL - but free for members of participating Chapters!  Details here.)



Chapter SIGs are a free member benefit. Non-chapter members may request a 'trial-run' by contacting the Group leader. See the Group Section on our website.