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• NEW Change Leadership Community of Practice! - Informal Coffee Discussion

  • When
    19 February 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:15 PM
  • Location
    Conexion Café at Open Book - 1011 S Washington Ave #101, Minneapolis, MN 55415

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  Introducing a New Change Leadership 

  Community of Practice!

  
  

  Announcing ATD’s newest Community of Practice:

  The Change Leadership CoP

  Are you a change leader in your organization?  Or do you want to be better at supporting and driving change? 

  The Change Leadership Community of Practice will meet regularly to talk about the challenges that change presents, the barriers to change adoption and some proven approaches to helping accelerate change across organizations.

  We will build a network with other change leaders in the Twin Cities and will share best practices, ideas and conversation about what it takes to successfully lead others through change. 

  Come to our FIRST informal coffee discussion to talk about these areas, AND help us flesh out what our topics and programs should look like in 2020! 

  This initial coffee discussion is open to ATD members and non members.

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• February - Transforming Learning - Carlson School of Executive Education

  • When
    27 February 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Carlson School of Executive Education 321 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455

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  The Greater Twin Cities Chapter of the Association for Talent Development Presents

  How Organizations are Transforming Learning

  
  

  Our February Transforming Learning program is hosted by The Executive Education Program, The Carlson School of Management, The University of Minnesota. 

  Sharing insights, learning, and presenting their vision, the Carlson School of Executive Education will present a panel of learning leaders to share how they are evolving how learning will continue to meet the needs of their business and their market:

  	Angie Ballinger, Business & Commercial Excellence College Lead in L&D Cargill
  	Tony Gagliardo, Director, Enterprise Learning Xcel Energy
  	Holly Whitcomb, US Area Learning and Talent Development Leader 3M

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  all members who register and attend will be entered to Win A SCHOLARSHIP TO ANY CARLSON SCHOOL'S 2020 EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM! We will draw a member at the close of our program!

  Agenda:

  8:00 – 8:30       Networking Breakfast

  8:30 – 8:45       ATD Board Welcome, Introductions

  8:45 – 9:45      Carlson School Of Management Welcome, Expert Panel        

  9:45 – 10:00    Member Q&A

  10:00-10:05    DRAWING - Carlson School Session Member Winner (winner must be present)

  10:05 - 10:30  Networking & Adjourn

  This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. 

  Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.  

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• March Coaching CoP - Coaching Executives in Organizations

  • When
    02 March 2020
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    Normandale Community College Partnership Center, Room P-1840

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  ATD-GTC Coaching Community of Practice
  

  Coaching Executives in Organizations

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  Presenter:  Barb Krantz-Taylor, Co-Principle and Executive Coach, The Bailey Group 

  Some say the Executives are “not like the rest of us” when it comes to typical personality profiles and tendencies.  Where there can be some truth to that, what is more helpful if you wish to work with Executives is to understand them as a customer or market segment. That is, understand their “buying” journey, what their needs are, and what they look for in a coach.  Please join our presenter, Barb Krantz Taylor, for a fun and potentially provocative conversation about what it is like to be a coach for Executives.

  Our presenter: As a licensed psychologist and principal consultant at The Bailey Group, Barb Krantz Taylor helps leaders step back from their hectic lives to get clear on their unique vision and how to accomplish it. Her extensive background in psychology allows her to help clients understand human behavior and motivation. Barb then works with them to use these elements to their advantage in all areas of their lives, including how to strike the right balance between building and maintaining relationships and getting things done.

  This Event is Free to ATD-GTC Members

  Members may bring one complimentary guest.

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• March Training CoP - Design Thinking

  • When
    05 March 2020
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Optum 11000 Optum Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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  ATD-GTC Training Community of Practice
  

  Design Thinking

  Presenters:  

  
  

  We're excited to announce that our first event of 2020 will be led by Travis Lettner, Director of Learning and Consultation at Best Buy. He will facilitate an interactive session on design thinking.

  Description: In this session, we will look at how the design thinking process applies to real-life training design issues and problems. This will include a brief introduction to design thinking, followed by a simulated application of the process.

  Please come prepared with an example of a current developmental need within your work. What are your current opportunities that you would like to address (or are being asked to address) with a training and development solution?

  We look forward to a great discussion with plenty of chances for attendees to share their own experiences.

  
  This Event is Free to ATD-GTC Members
  

  Members may bring one complimentary guest

  
  

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• March ATD Learning Lab - Making Change Happen: Accelerating Change for Faster Results

  • When
    18 March 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Buffalo Wild Wings Headquarters, LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM, Golden Valley - 5500 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 1600, Minneapolis, MN, 55416

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  The Greater Twin Cities Chapter of the Association for Talent Development Presents

  Making Change Happen:

  Accelerating Change for Faster Results

  Making Change Happen is a workshop designed for those who are making significant changes in their organizations and want to drive the change faster, with increased enthusiasm and stronger support.

  Whether its persuading your own team or helping your customers accept new programs, products and policies, Making Change Happen helps change agents proactively and systematically build a strategy to drive change. 

  By learning key scientific principles of change, change leaders can predict, manage and influence the emotions and reactions of others and can build a plan that transforms change resisters into change adopters.

  On completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the 6 stages of The Change Cycle and how they affect thinking, emotions and behaviors.
  • Recognize and predict how others will process change and identify signs of someone who is struggling with change
  • Diagnose the stage of the Change Cycle that someone is experiencing
  • Use specific language and actions to help someone progress through change
  • Develop a change plan that carefully guides others through a significant change

  About the Instructor

  Mary Rapaport specializes in working with companies who want to drive significant cultural, process and go-to-market changes in their organization.  As an award-winning, certified leadership instructor sales trainer and consultant, Mary delivers high-impact experiential workshops that help companies drive change by aligning their teams for growth, accelerating performance to  position them for success.

  ATD-GTC members enjoy a discount on registration.

  Buffalo Wild Wings Headquarters

  Golden Valley - 5500 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 1600, Minneapolis, MN, 55416
  

  HELD IN THE LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM, 
  

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• March - Transforming Learning - BI Worldwide

  • When
    19 March 2020
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    BI Worldwide - Building 5, 7540 Bush Lake Rd, Edina, MN 55439, Town Hall Conference Room

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  The Greater Twin Cities Chapter of the Association for Talent Development Presents

  Transforming Learning

  
  

  Our March Transforming Learning program is hosted by BI Worldwide. 

  Sharing insights, learnings, and presenting their vision, BI Worldwide will present how they are evolving how learning will continue to meet the needs of their business and their market.

  Agenda:
  

  7:30 a.m. Registration and Networking

  8:00 a.m. Program Start

  - ATD Board Welcome, Introductions

  - Presentation from Host Company

  - Member Q/A

  9:00 a.m. Program End and Networking

  
  

  This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. 

  Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.  

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• April Coaching CoP - Coaching Millennials/Gen Z in the Workplace

  • When
    06 April 2020
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    Normandale Community College Partnership Center, Room P-1840

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  ATD-GTC Coaching Community of Practice
  

  Coaching Millennials / Gen Z in the Workplace

  What do you know about Millennials and Generation Z? Meet the “generations disrupted” who make up the largest share of the workforce (Millennials) or who are just starting their careers (Gen Z). Join our presenters as we discuss what differentiates these generations, how they evaluate career opportunities, and what guidance we as coaches can provide.

  Our Presenters:

  

  Practicing career coach for 10+ years, Jess Franta earned her masters in Educational Leadership with a focus on experiential learning.  Her roles have supported a dual focus of employer relations and student counseling to streamline an individualized approach to career readiness and professional exploration. She's supported certificate to graduate level students ranging from the University of St. Thomas' business programs, Carlson School of Management's speciality masters programs and now resides in Mankato serving Gustavus Adolphus College's liberal arts population.

  
  

  
  

  Ava Goepfert has a Masters degree in Communication Studies. As a former college instructor, she has coached students on communication skills that prepare them for their future goals both professionally and personally. Currently, she partners with The Conversations That Matter to facilitate team development sessions and works as a Customer Success Manager at a technology startup helping financial services clients build automated marketing campaigns.

  
  

  This Event is Free to ATD-GTC Members

  Members may bring one complimentary guest.

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• April ATD Learning Lab - Influence

  • When
    08 April 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Curated Co, 5050 France Ave S, Edina MN 55410

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  The Greater Twin Cities Chapter of the Association for Talent Development Presents

  Influence

  What do you think when you hear the word, “Influence?” 

  The Cambridge Dictionary defines Influence as:

  “to cause someone to change a behavior, belief, or opinion, or to cause something to be changed “

  This Influence Workshop is critical for anyone who is looking to increase their own personal, natural influence. Through performance, principles and application exercises, participants will learn practical skills and techniques that will enable them to influence others. 

  This highly interactive course introduces key principles in building trust, instilling confidence and making stronger connections. Mastering influence increases the chances of success when working with customers, colleagues and leadership, and helps in building strong, reciprocal relationships through intentional interactions.  

  Participants in this workshop will learn:

  How to use body alignment, gesture and voice to quickly develop  connections that build trust and enable your influence.
  The underlying patterns of influence systems, what makes ideas spread and people succeed.
  How to map your own most critical networks, identifying “stars” and “bridges” that represent the most strategic targets for influence. 
  Techniques for assessing your level of influence in key relationships by understanding the different stages in a relationship.
  How to build a personal action plan to deepen relationships and increase your influence. 
  How to leverage the science of change to influence how fast and completely your organization adopts new ideas and programs. 

  Because of the intensity of the workshop, space in this class is limited and we strongly encourage all participants to use their newfound power for good, and not for evil.

  
  

  About the Instructors

  
  

  Mary Rapaport Founder of Xcelerate Mary Rapaport specializes in working with companies who want to drive significant cultural, process and go-to-market changes in their organization.  As an award-winning, certified leadership instructor sales trainer and consultant, Mary delivers high-impact experiential workshops that help companies drive change by aligning their teams for growth, accelerating performance to  position them for success.  Aaron Zaslofsky Founder of Wheelhouse Communications  A thought-provoking and energetic teacher, Aaron Zaslofsky has spent two decades on influence, how it’s earned, and can get ideas sold and partners made. McDonald’s, Ameriprise Financial, Porsche, and Wheelhouse clients have benefited from Aaron’s practical approach to, and deep experience with, influence.    Cheryl Moore Brinkley Founder & CEO of BVocal LLC Cheryl Moore Brinkley is a Presence & Public Speaking Coach who also serves as adjunct faculty teaching Voice & Speech and Acting since 2001 for the Macalester College Dept. of Theatre and Dance.  As a lifelong theatre professional (actor/director/educator), Cheryl has translated and simplified the techniques, exercises and playfulness of the performing arts to help high-value talent and executive leaders develop what she calls their Personal Performance Assets for professional communication effectiveness.  In the Twin Cities, she has coached individuals or provided group training for Target, General Mills, 3-M, Medtronic, Bush Foundation, BAE Systems, Trane, Park Nicollet, Cigna, Ingersoll Rand, MnDOT, Ecolab, Health Partners, Stratasys, Eaton, and many other companies and organizations. Cheryl holds a BFA in Drama/Speech from Ithaca College, is TESOL (teacher of English to speakers of other languages) certified, and a member of VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Assoc.), AEA (Actors Equity Assoc), and SAG/AFTRA.

  ATD-GTC members enjoy a discount on registration.

  
  

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• May Coaching CoP - A Time for Relaxation

  • When
    04 May 2020
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    Normandale Community College Partnership Center, Room P-1840

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  ATD-GTC Coaching Community of Practice
  

  A Time for Relaxation

  Relaxation & Life Coach Beth Freschi will share with us a guided relaxation training session to calm the mind and body, providing a "learning by doing" experience. Beth will dim the lights, play soothing music in the background, and take us through these techniques to show what it feels like to be in a deeply relaxed state. People often tell her that they are able to forget about their stress during the session and use the techniques in their daily lives to recharge. Beth will share with us a mini relaxation technique we can use in our daily lives and with our clients.

  Our Presenter:

  
  

  Relaxation & Life Coach Beth Freschi with A Time for Expression, LLC specializes in coaching artists and providing guided relaxation training to help people relax, explore possibilities, manage stress and experience more personal and professional satisfaction in their lives. She is inspired to work with those who could benefit most from her signature relaxation training program such as first responders, veterans, college students and other hard-working, risk-taking, well-deserving people who give much of themselves and could use some tools to replenish and renew their energy. Through her company A Time for Expression, LLC, Beth Freschi hosts special events such as Art Gallery Tours, Artist Salons, Art of Relaxation, and collaborative events with other local businesses. In April of 2019, two Twin Cities artists transformed her business space by creating an art gallery within it—it is a delight to explore and she welcomes people to come and enjoy it! You can contact Beth Freschi through her website http://www.atimeforexpression.com or email beth@atimeforexpression.com

  
  

  This Event is Free to ATD-GTC Members

  Members may bring one complimentary guest.

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• June - Transforming Learning - Dale Carnegie

  • When
    18 June 2020
  • Location
    Dale Carnegie HQ Office 4938 Lincoln Dr, Edina, MN 55436

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  The Greater Twin Cities Chapter of the Association for Talent Development Presents

  Transforming Learning

  
  

  Our June Transforming Learning program is hosted by Dale Carnegie.

  Sharing insights, learnings, and presenting their vision, learning leaders at Dale Carnegie will present how they are evolving how learning will continue to meet the needs of their business and their market.

  Agenda:
  

  Member, Guest, Host Networking

  ATD Board Welcome, Introductions

  Presentation from Host Company

  Member Q/A

  Adjourn and Networking

  
  

  This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. 

  Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.  

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• August - Transforming Learning - Summit Brewing

  • When
    20 August 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Summit Brewing Company. 910 Montreal Cir, St Paul, MN 55102

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  The Greater Twin Cities Chapter of the Association for Talent Development Presents

  Summit Brewery is Transforming Learning

  
  

  Our January Transforming Learning program is hosted by Summit Brewery. 

  Sharing insights, learnings, and presenting their vision, Summit Brewery will present how they are evolving to ensure that their organization's learning will continue to meet the needs of their business and their market.

  Agenda:
  

  Member, Guest, Host Networking

  ATD Board Welcome, Introductions

  Presentation from Host Company

  Member Q/A

  Adjourn and Networking

  
  

  This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. 

  Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.  

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• September - Transforming Learning - Ecolab

  • When
    17 September 2020
  • Location
    Ecolab Global Headquarters - 1 Ecolab Place, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102

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  The Greater Twin Cities Chapter of the Association for Talent Development Presents

  Transforming Learning

  
  

  Our September Transforming Learning program is hosted by Ecolab.

  Sharing insights, learnings, and presenting their vision, learning leaders at Ecolab will present how they are evolving how learning will continue to meet the needs of their business and their market.

  Agenda:
  

  Member, Guest, Host Networking

  ATD Board Welcome, Introductions

  Presentation from Host Company

  Member Q/A

  Adjourn and Networking

  
  

  This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. 

  Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.  

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• October - Transforming Learning - Caribou Coffee

  • When
    15 October 2020
  • Location
    Caribou Coffee Headquarters - 3900 Lakebreeze Avenue N Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55429

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  The Greater Twin Cities Chapter of the Association for Talent Development Presents

  Transforming Learning

  
  

  Our October Transforming Learning program is hosted by Caribou Coffee.

  Sharing insights, learnings, and presenting their vision, learning leaders at Caribou Coffee will present how they are evolving how learning will continue to meet the needs of their business and their market.

  Agenda:
  

  Member, Guest, Host Networking

  ATD Board Welcome, Introductions

  Presentation from Host Company

  Member Q/A

  Adjourn and Networking

  
  

  This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. 

  Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.  

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• November - Transforming Learning - Polaris

  • When
    19 November 2020
  • Location
    Polaris Headquarters 2100 Highway 55 Medina, MN 55340

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  The Greater Twin Cities Chapter of the Association for Talent Development Presents

  Transforming Learning

  
  

  Our November Transforming Learning program is hosted by Polaris.

  Sharing insights, learnings, and presenting their vision, learning leaders at Polaris will present how they are evolving how learning will continue to meet the needs of their business and their market.

  Agenda:
  

  Member, Guest, Host Networking

  ATD Board Welcome, Introductions

  Presentation from Host Company

  Member Q/A

  Adjourn and Networking

  
  

  This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. 

  Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.  

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