Chapter Blog

Since the world has transitioned to online learning and meetings, we have resources available to assist you!

• Our January presenter, Cindy Huggett, has written several books on virtual facilitation. Here is a link to her latest: Virtual Training Basics
• 7 Tips for Virtual Training Success
• TD.org Virtual Training Resource Center
• Convert Your Classroom Training to Virtual Training

ATD Research surveyed 444 talent development professionals about their organization’s preparations for the future of work. For the purpose of the study, the future of work refers to how advances in technology and transformations in the workplace will impact organizations and their industries in the next five years.

• Embrace these learning technologies disruptors and trends (TD Magazine article for PowerMembers)
• 5 Ways to Develop Future Ready Leaders (td.org article for PowerMembers)
• What is TD's Role in Priming the Future-Ready Organization (article available to all viewers)
• Future-Ready or Not? (article available to all)

ATD Employee Learning Week (ELW) is an opportunity for companies and chapters to demonstrate their commitment to talent development. During the week, champions of learning remind employees about all of the learning and talent development opportunities they can access. To implement Employee Learning Week in your own organization, visit the ELW Center for PowerPoint Templates, Tool Kits, Talking Points, Graphics, and more!

The TD.ORG website has many resources available to everyone. Check out these resource centers:

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Training Delivery and Facilitation
• Global Perspectives
• Managing the Learning Function

Jen's presentation on her "Expedition to Everest" was remarkably inspiring! For those who wish to stay connected (or buy her book or amazing photo prints!), here are some ways you can find what she is doing.

https://www.iowaclimberjen.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Iowaclimberjen/
https://www.instagram.com/loebjen/
https://twitter.com/LoebJen
https://www.iowaclimberjen.com/product-page/shots-from-the-hearts

As talent development professionals, we can use flexibility, adaptability, and emotional intelligence to help navigate change within ourselves and our organizations. Here are some helpful resources

• Leading the Future of Work Transformations: 5 Key Strategy Elements
• When It’s OK to Embrace Resistance to Change
  
• Key to Improving Talent Readiness in a Turbulent World
• Fresh Thinking for the New World of Working (ATD Member-Only Content)

Because so many of us are still navigating the virtual training experience, here are a few additional virtual resources:

• Virtual Classroom Icebreakers Job Aid (power members-only job aid)
• Virtual training resources
  
• 6 Things to Consider When Transitioning to Virtual Training
• 16 Strategies for Presenting Virtually
• Tips on Developing Your Virtual Onboarding Process

ATD Central Iowa Chapter is offering a virtual workshop experience with Julie Dirksen, author of Design For How People Learn, and a nationally recognized professional in talent development. This will be offered on 3 consecutive Friday mornings: September 18, September 25, October 2.

• For more information and to register, click here
• Select Regional Member
• Enter code Julie2020
• The cost for our ATD Hawkeye Chapter members is $89.

Registration Rates for Hawkeye ATD Members

• Early Bird Rate (September 11): $99
• Regular Rate (After September 11): $119

Registration Rates for Students

• Early Bird Rate (September 11): $49
• Regular Rate (After September 11): $59

2020 is proving to be a year like no other. The recent derecho that tore through Iowa has devastated homes and crops and as of this writing, there are still people without power nearly 2 weeks later. We, the Hawkeye ATD chapter, are in this with you. Iowans have a remarkable capacity of finding the good in situations and in coming together to overcome adversity. This challenge is no different. Take care and stay safe!

• Cultivating Connection and Resilience: When Your Team and Clients Are Apart
• Combating Burnout in the COVID-19 War: Resilience and Secondary Traumatic Stress
• [WEBCAST] Build Your Resilience: Six Strategies to Help You Stay Afloat Throughout a Crisis

#wereinthis together