Join us at noon on Wednesday, May 8 to hear Lora Haines present They’re Here and They Meme Business: Leading Gen Z.
Ready or not, here they come! We’ve all heard about Millennials, but what about Gen Z who are entering offices as interns and new hires? This generation has an entirely new set of expectations and ideas to offer your organization, but don’t worry – we’re here to make sure you’re Gen Z ready.
In this engaging program, you gain the insights, skills, and tools to lead and engage this unique generation. Building on the collaborative mindset that Millennials traditionally possess, Gen Z is realistic, self-sufficient, and searching for growth opportunities. They crave recognition and rewards that are logical and useful, and they expect a culture of transparency. Gen Z is hungry to use their experiences with technology to proactively build their future, but they could use your support. Everyone will leave this course with the ability to foster grit and tenacity in this group of resourceful and rising future leaders.
Participants leave this program with the ability to:
Lora Haines is a high-energy, world-class facilitator, keynote speaker, and instructional design expert. She has over fifteen years of experience in learning and development at world-class organizations like Walt Disney, and has designed and developed several of JB Training’s most popular workshops. Lora knows a thing or two about how to keep the modern workforce engaged: she focused her Master’s thesis on effectively retaining high-performing early career professionals. While flashy perks may be intriguing initially, she believes that dynamic leadership, a strong culture, and plentiful career development opportunities are necessary to retain star employees for the long haul.
Lora is a certified coach who is passionate about helping professionals reach their highest career aspirations. In addition to being a SHRM Annual Conference Top Rated Speaker, she is the VP of Community Relations for the Milwaukee ATD chapter: SEWI-ATD. When she isn’t facilitating workshops, she develops engaging curriculum and consults global organizations such as Microsoft, Eli Lilly, Subaru, Spectrum Reach, and Publicis Groupe. Outside of the training room, you can find Lora cruising around town on her bike, supporting local restaurants, and spending as much time as possible near the beach.
This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.
Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee!
In recent years, as attention has been directed towards employee well-being and retention, the anticipated 4th industrial revolution has materialized. With advancements in AI, machine learning, and the extensive utilization of data, alongside evolving workforce expectations, the future of work is poised for significant transformation. Leaders are facing heightened challenges, including a projected global talent shortage and substantial skills gaps, particularly in technical, analytical, and soft skill domains like creativity, problem-solving, and leadership.
Join The CARA Group's CEO, Michelle Reid-Powell, along with a panel of esteemed Talent Leaders on Thursday, June 13th at NOON CT for an exclusive ATDChi webinar. Michelle will explore current research and emerging trends surrounding various workforce dynamics. Our panel of senior talent leaders will offer insights into navigating obstacles such as leadership development, leveraging AI's potential, and addressing talent deficiencies. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable perspectives and actionable strategies for thriving in the evolving world of work.
Please join us virtually on Monday, June 24 to hear Shannon Curth present Increasing L&D Value: Collaboration with Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Many organizations pride themselves on "continuously improving", so much so that they often have individuals or teams dedicated to formal continuous improvement programs or initiatives. L&D is an integral piece to a successful continuous improvement program or process improvement project. In this session you will learn how to partner with Continuous Improvement employees or teams and help them see the value an L&D professional can add to their work.
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Shannon Curth, Director of Training & Continuous Improvement for Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, R&D, and EHS at Medline Industries, has 10+ years of experience in the corporate learning space. Through her work in insurance and healthcare, she has developed partnerships between L&D and the Continuous Improvement functions with IS, manufacturing, and distribution teams contributing to millions of dollars in cost savings through process improvements. In her session, expect to learn how to: -Increase the value you and/or your L&D team can have in an organization by becoming an integral part of the Continuous Improvement process -Develop and pitch a value statement on the impact your skills and offerings can have on Continuous Improvement projects and initiatives -Identify the links between L&D project cycles and Continuous Improvement project cycles
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This popular, in-person event will take place at Northern Illinois University’s Naperville campus on Tuesday, August 20.
A pre-conference workshop day will be offered this year on Monday, August 19. Four workshops featuring instructors Trish Uhl, Dr. Sean Baily, Haley Shust, and Deborah Harris will take place at the NIU Conference Center during morning and afternoon time slots. Your sponsorship of the eLearning Showcase includes sponsorship of the pre-conference workshops--at no additional cost to you!
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Join hosts STC Chicago and ATDChi at the next annual Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase for an exploration of elearning best practices and technology.
Since our first event in 2008, the Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase has earned the enthusiastic praise of attendees and presenters alike. We will gather again this summer to celebrate the evolution of learning technologies.
The Showcase provides a full day of presentations with an emphasis on the role of technology and interactive methods in organizational training. Our speakers explore all aspects of eLearning—analysis, instructional design, development tools, virtual instruction, evaluation, social and interactive applications, mobile learning, rapid eLearning, and more.
Our 2024 keynote speaker is Kevin M. Yates. Yates is known in the global training, learning and talent development community as the L&D Detective™. He will present Find the Facts: The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth about Measuring Impact . Join us in August for a celebration of the best eLearning has to offer.
If you have questions, let us know at info@chicagoelearningshowcase.com.
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In 2024, dive into the forefront of eLearning innovation with our exclusive, pre-conference workshops. Held on Monday, August 19, ahead of the main event, these immersive sessions are designed to supersize your skill set and empower you to drive impactful learning outcomes. Join us on Monday, August 19 for the following topics and presenters. You can add a workshop to your conference registration, or you can register to attend the workshops only.
PC 001 Easing the Information Overload: Smart Strategies for eLearning Design With Dr. Sean (Bear) Bailey, PhD, EdD, CPLP, NLP For Workshop details, see Easing the Information Overload.
PC002 Embarking on the Generative AI Mastery Journey: Elevating L&D for Enhanced Performance With Trish Uhl, PMP, AI Trailblazer, and Maverick Leader. For Workshop details, see Embarking on the Generative AI Mastery Journey.
PC003 Champion Accessibility Using a Design for All Perspective With Haley Susht, Senior Accessibility Specialist. For Workshop details, see Champion Accessibility Using a Design for All Perspective.
PC004 Embracing Technology in Learning and Development Roles With Deborah G. Harris, Chief Learning Strategist at iCU Learning. For Workshop details, see Embracing Technology in Learning and Development Roles.
Effective leaders collaborate, and people who collaborate more are viewed as leaders. The ability to collaborate requires leaders to encourage teamwork and respectful relationships. The best sign of a respectful relationship is getting all of the information out in the open so it can be discussed. In 1 on 1’s and in teams strategic silence can be used to gain more information and help the others come up with even better ideas. Even though T&D professionals are generally collaborative in nature, this program also provides the research that backs it up. This is great information to relay in your leadership trainings! Join Dr. Laura Janusik to learn and practice some of the basic skills of strategic silence. Dr. Laura Janusik is a dynamic trainer, coach, consultant, speaker and researcher. She is a worldwide leading expert in teaching and training listening. She uses her MBA and PhD in Communication to help individuals and teams better align their communication through the Power of Listening. As a listening researcher herself for over 20 years, she is familiar with listening research from many disciplines and uses it liberally in her work. Her approach to communication, both verbal and nonverbal, is practical and other-centered and based on research. She is a past president of the International Listening Association, and she is published both nationally and internationally. You’ll find her research and ideas cited in publications including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and US News and World Report. In addition to education, Laura was in HR Managements in private industry for 15 years. Laura left academia after 20 years to bring the message of listening to a wider audience, and she loves working with business leaders and helping them understand and practice “being on the same page” with their teams. Laura often is brought in as a private coach for employees ranging from entry level to C-suite individuals with great technical skills but poor people skills. You can reach Laura through her website, Listening to Change or on LinkedIn.