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• Annual Meeting - Celebrate Excellence in Talent Development

  • When
    26 Feb 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Villas Patio 5200 Fountains Drive NW Ste 100, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Registered
    20 registrants

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  Join us for an inspiring evening of recognition, connection, fun, and laughter at our Annual Member Celebration.

  When: February 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

  Where: Villa's Patio - 5200 Fountains Drive NW Ste 100, Cedar Rapids, IA

  Don't miss this premier networking opportunity to:
  

  • Connect with fellow talent development leaders and innovators
  • Honor outstanding achievements in our field
  • Enjoy dinner among colleagues
  • Gain insights and laugh with our featured speaker

  This signature event brings together the best in talent development across Eastern Iowa. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, you'll find valuable connections and fresh perspectives.

  Space is limited - reserve your spot today!

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• From Prompts to Insights: Making the Most of AI in Your Organization

  • When
    14 Mar 2025
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    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom
  • Registered
    23 registrants

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  PRESENTER
  Dr. Markus Bernhardt

  DATE AND TIME
  Friday March 14 at 10:30 a.m.

  PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

  AI is becoming a key tool for professionals across industries, but understanding how to interact with AI effectively is essential to getting the most out of it. This session provides a clear, practical introduction to large language models (LLMs) and their role in transforming work, decision-making, and innovation.

  
  

  Participants will learn:

  • What large language models (LLMs) are and how they generate responses.
  • How AI prompts impact the quality, accuracy, and usefulness of output.
  • Ways to interpret and refine AI-generated insights for better decision making.
  • Practical applications of AI across different roles and industries.
  • A forward-looking view on how AI may impact organizations and workflows in the near future.

  This session is not technical. It is designed for professionals looking to gain a working understanding of AI's capabilities and limitations, and how to use it effectively in day-to-day work.

  CAPABILITY MODEL

  Communication

  BIOGRAPHY

  Markus is a globally recognized AI strategist and tech visionary known for his balanced approach to technology, innovation, and learning. With deep experience in learning and training, Markus advises organizations worldwide on integrating AI to empower people and foster organizational growth. A sought-after keynote speaker, author, and trusted voice in the field, he shares forward-thinking perspectives that inspire a future where technology and human potential intersect, redefining what's possible in workforce transformation.

  Website: Endeavor Intel

  SHRM CREDITS
  

  This program is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

  REGISTRATION FEES
  Members can log into the website and register to attend the program for free.  Guests will need to register online and pay a fee of $20.00. We'd be more than happy to apply your registration fee toward a chapter membership when you become a member within one week of this program.

  LOCATION
  This session will be offered via Zoom only.

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• Train the Trainer for the Informal/Formal Trainer 2025

  • Start
    13 May 2025
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  • End
    14 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    GreenState Credit Union Financial Center
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  We are pleased to announce Brenda Meeker and Melanie Hoffner will once again facilitate our highly popular Train the Trainer workshops in 2025!

  Note: Please see the Train the Trainer website for more information on this program. The information listed below is for the May event only. See Train the Trainer for the Virtual/Hybrid Trainer for information on the June event. Attendance at the June event requires attendance of the May event, or a previous years' Train the Trainer for the Formal Virtual/Hybrid Trainer event.

  Location: GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty

  Dates:

  • May 13th: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Check-in: 8:15 a.m.)
  • May 14th: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Check-in: 8:15 a.m.)

  About the Workshop

  This two-day workshop is for those who are new to a training role or individuals who do training as a part of their role but it may not be their primary job role. This workshop is also for experienced trainers who need a refresher to their design and delivery. The first day provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to design training and the second day provides the basics of training delivery. Listed below you will find an outline of the objectives that will be laid out in this course.

  Learning Objectives

  • Write measurable learning objectives.
  • Connect how adults learn with techniques to include in your training.
  • Discover six brain-based principles, and related delivery strategies, that create 'sticky learning".
  • Create a positive, active learning environment.
  • Structure training delivery to optimize the participants' learning experience, including their attention, comprehension, and retention.
  • Identify at least three actions you can take to increase the likelihood that participants will apply their learning AFTER training.
  • Integrate new principles and strategies into one of your own training plans. (Time provided during this session).
  • Develop an Action and Implementation Plan to integrate your learning from Train the Trainer.

  

  Pricing:

  $199 for members

  $249 for non-members

  Facilitators

  Brenda Meeker

  Owner and President, Elevate Consulting, LLC.

  Melanie Hoffner

  Founder and Chief People Development Specialist, Brain Bonanza, LLC.

  Both Brenda and Melanie are Past Presidents of the ATD Hawkeye Chapter.

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• Train the Trainer for the Virtual/Hybrid Trainer 2025

  • Start
    10 Jun 2025
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  • End
    11 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    GreenState Credit Union Financial Center
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  We are pleased to announce Brenda Meeker and Melanie Hoffner will once again facilitate our highly popular Train the Trainer workshops in 2025!

  Note: Please see the Train the Trainer website for more information on this program. The information listed below is for the June event only. See Train the Trainer for the Informal/Formal Trainer for information on the May event. The prerequisite for attending the June event is you must have attended the May event or a past years' Train the Trainer event.

  Location: GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty, IA

  Dates:

  • June 10th: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Check-in: 8:15 a.m.)
  • June 11th: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Check-in: 8:15 a.m.)

  About the Workshop

  In the world of remote/hybrid employment, many are faced with the need to deliver information and training virtually. This session held on June 10th and 11th will help you to take the information you learned in your Train the Trainer session and apply those skills in a virtual/remote environment. Both facilitators have experience with leading virtual training and will share best practices. Listed below you will find an outline of objectives to be laid out in this course.

  Learning Objectives

  • Apply design strategies and tips for virtual/hybrid training.
  • Express topics to consider for virtual/hybrid training that differ from in-person training.
  • • Integrate new principles and strategies into one of your own training plans. (Time provided during this session).
    • Practice implementing a new strategy/ies in a virtual or hybrid setting. (Time provided during this session).
    • Explore the definition and characteristics of a Learning Experience Facilitator (Hugget) and the three hallmarks of a Learning Experience Facilitator: Current Mindset, Updated Toolset, and Relevant Skill Set.
    • Apply brain-friendly delivery principles and strategies learned in the Train the Trainer session to the virtual/hybrid training environment.
    • Integrate brain-friendly principles and strategies, as well as those of a Learning Experience Facilitator, into one of your own virtual/hybrid training plans. (Time provided during this session).
    • Deliver a brief virtual/hybrid session live to practice implementing a new strategy/ies and get feedback. (Time provided during this session).

  Pricing:

  $199 for members

  $249 for non-members

  Prerequisite: Attendees must have completed any previous Train the Trainer session (this can include past years).

  Facilitators

  Brenda Meeker

  Owner and President, Elevate Consulting, LLC.

  Melanie Hoffner

  Founder and Chief People Development Specialist, Brain Bonanza, LLC.

  Both Brenda and Melanie are Past Presidents of the ATD Hawkeye Chapter.

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