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February’s not just the month of love — it’s a great month for learning, too! And for 2024, February comes with an extra day. Why not use that time to take a leap and enhance your professional knowledge and skills? This month’s array of free webinars can spark your creativity, build your business savvy or just give you an hour to relax and absorb some new ideas. Best of all, these events are free to attend. Check out the list, and fall in love with a new opportunity for professional growth.

Thursday, February 1, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Evaluating the Impact of Sales Enablement and Training for Maximum ROI
Effective sales enablement and training initiatives transform hit-and-miss sellers into high-performing teams that drive sustainable revenue growth. Yet, many companies still cling to inadequate measurement practices. As a result, sales and enablement leaders struggle to protect budgets. Join ValueSelling president and CEO, Julie Thomas, to learn the secret to unlocking sales potential and highlighting enablement’s results. This proven playbook for expanding your analytics programs to measure sales behaviours and leading indicators alongside sales results enables leaders to showcase the true impact of their training initiatives.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: 20 Essential ChatGPT Prompts for an Advanced Instructional Design Toolkit
In the field of instructional design, professionals often grapple with the sheer volume of tasks required to create engaging learning experiences. In this session, with Pooja Jaisingh, Ph.D., Senior Director of Digital Learning at Icertis, you’ll discover the innovative applications of ChatGPT and how it can automate and streamline the routine elements of course development. You’ll learn to employ prompts for idea generation, course outlining and drafting learning materials, significantly cutting down on development time. With real-world prompts and examples, you’ll be guided through integrating ChatGPT into your daily workflow with intuitive and effective strategies.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Five Characteristics of High-Performing Teams (Free for ATD members)
Join Gil Brady, Principal of Core Strengths, for a transformative webinar tailored for L&D professionals. Uncover the five key characteristics needed to unlock high-performing teams that yield exceptional results. Learn strategies to foster an inclusive, innovative environment where authenticity thrives, healthy debate sparks creativity, trust is foundational and relationships pave the way to unparalleled success. Explore how high-performing teams:

Harness individual strengths, roles and interactions to shape team dynamics.
Foster an atmosphere of inclusivity, diverse perspectives, mutual respect and active participation.
Apply proven strategies for enhanced team efficiency, communication and collective success.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: From Training to Triumph: Building Franchisee Capabilities with Effective Learning
Businesses are aiming for big growth. Navigating this growth and economic challenges depends on strong franchisees, hence expectations for franchisee performance is rising every day. But keeping quality and customer satisfaction high requires effective training. A recent study showed 64% of shoppers blame poor experiences on under-trained staff, highlighting the importance of robust training programs. Join Allen Partridge, Ph.D., Director of Digital Learning Evangelism at Adobe Digital Learning Solutions, as he explores:

Common challenges of managing global franchisees effectively.
Designing a robust franchisee learning academy.
Creating personalized large scale franchisee learning plans for global multi-cultural workforces.
Exploring technology that can help scale franchisee learning programs.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Microlearning and Adobe Captivate: Bite-Sized Wisdom for Modern Learners
In this webinar, Sharath Ramaswamy, Senior Elearning Evangelist at Adobe, will introduce you to the exciting world of microlearning and how Adobe Captivate can empower you to create engaging and effective microlearning experiences. You’ll explore the principles of microlearning and its benefits, as Sharath guides you through practical steps to design and implement bite-sized learning modules using Adobe Captivate. Join this insightful session that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to revolutionize your learning programs using the powerful combination of microlearning principles and Adobe Captivate. Don’t miss the chance to transform your training into dynamic and impactful experiences for your learners.

Thursday, February 15, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Tips and Tricks for Finding the Right Media for Your Work
Join Garima Gupta, Founder and CEO of Artha Learning, as she unveils a curated map to navigate the vast expanse of media possibilities. This session will enlighten attendees with platforms, techniques and strategies to source media assets that are not only high-quality, but also embody the principles of diversity and accessibility. Beyond the basics of media curation, dive into the subtleties of selecting media that celebrates diversity, ensures accessibility for all and remains true to your core message. Through hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, you’ll grasp the intricacies of creating content that’s inclusive, universally engaging and resonant.

Thursday, February 15, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Learning Technologies Ecosystems (Free for ATD members)
In today’s organization, technology plays a role in creating, managing, analyzing and delivering learning. In this study, Rocki Basel, Associate Director of Research at ATD, will explore the different parts of the learning technology ecosystem — including the tools organizations use to create, deliver and manage learning content (including LMS), along with the people, processes and strategies that bind the entire learning technology ecosystem together.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: Investing in AI Skills: How to Build Capabilities at Scale
Everyone is talking about AI and its impact on society, and for good reason: the results are impressive, taking the consumer market by storm. Although AI might seem relatively new, leading organizations have already embraced AI up-skilling programs as an integral part of their modern learning strategies. Through this exploration, consistent conditions have been found that hold the key to successfully scaling these AI initiatives. Take a deep dive into the three lessons that have been learned. Hear insights from early adopters Annee Bayeux, Chief Learning Strategist at Degreed, and Claude Werder, SVP and Principal Analyst at Brandon Hall Group, to help guide you for a seamless transition into the AI-driven future.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: How to Address the Global Skill Gap by Leveraging Training to Attract, Retain and Grow Your Workforce
There’s a growing global skill gap that’s being fueled by a lack of qualified individuals to fill a wide variety of positions, from skilled trades to high-tech. It’s a global problem that needs to be addressed. Join Brandon Hall Group’s Chief Strategy Officer and Principal Analyst, Michael Rochelle, as he moderates a roundtable discussion with a team of industry experts, including Jeff Walter, President and CEO of LatitudeLearning, an industry-leading LMS provider for 15 years; Jullie Kelley, Senior Manager, Learning Systems for GE Healthcare; TJ Houske, CEO of Otava; and Eddie Hightower Jr., Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Social Responsibility at Caliber Collision.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Implementing the New ISO Standard on L&D Metrics
The first comprehensive ISO standard on L&D metrics, published in June 2023, guides the selection and reporting of 52 key L&D metrics for large organizations and 19 for small/medium-sized organizations. The standard includes definitions and formulas for the recommended metrics and illustrations of the use of many of the metrics in simple tables. The standard, ISO TS30437, is the culmination of more than two years of work by ISO Technical Committee 260 Working Group 2 Metrics, of which David Vance, Executive Director of Center for Talent Reporting, is a member. Join David to learn how implementing this exciting new standard can help you create your measurement and reporting strategy.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: “We Can Work It Out”: Managing Conflict in Work Teams
On the job, “working it out” requires more than optimism. It demands time, effort and know-how. That’s why books like Bullies at Work, Difficult People 101 and How to Work with Jerks are so popular. And contrary to what you might expect, working in remote and hybrid environments doesn’t help at all. Comfortable friction inspires innovation, and talking over differences leads to better communication on teams. But when conflict is left to fester, it can drain energy, drive down productivity and damage morale big-time. Join Constance Staley, Ph.D., Professor of Communication at University of Colorado, to learn how you can “work it out.”

Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Powering Training Program Growth with Digital Credentials
As an education or training leader, issuing credentials has never been easier. But it’s also never been harder to grow your program, as learners have near-infinite training and education options to choose from, provided by just as many associations, educational institutions and businesses. In this webinar, Duncan Mitchinson, Chief Growth Officer at Accredible, will explore how leaders in the space have moved beyond simply issuing traditional credentials to delivering value throughout the entire learner journey — leading to program referrals and growth and returning learners. You’ll learn actionable tips on how to increase course completion, credential acceptance and sharing, and ongoing learning.

Thursday, February 22, 2024, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: Leader Talk: Using AI to Transform Content Development
When it comes to developing new training content, the new wave of AI can help learning leaders bridge content gaps, personalize learning experiences and scale their programs to reach a wider audience. During this Training Industry Leader Talk, subject matter experts will share their best advice for using AI to transform content development. They’ll share insights like how AI can help create different types of learning content, personalize learning paths based on individual needs, automate workflows to free up time and much more. Wherever you are in your journey with AI adoption, this event will offer practical next steps to transform your content development.

Thursday, February 22, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Elevate Learning with Innovative Data Use
The effective use of data has long been touted as the key to unlocking the full potential of online learning, yet only 19% of organizations surveyed by Brandon Hall Group say they’re proficient in using data to understand the impact of learning at the individual and organizational level. This roundtable will be moderated by Claude Werder of Brandon Hall Group and features Ben Betts, CEO of Learning Pool, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer of Brandon Hall Group, and other industry thought leaders on innovative use of data to drive learning results. As an attendee, you’ll also have ample opportunity to share your own opinions and experiences.

Thursday, February 22, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Ten Ways to Drive People Forward to Peak Performance
30-year management coach, Ryan Dohrn, Founder of SalesTrainingWorld.com, will explore what truly motivates your team. These insights will guide and inspire your thoughts on everything from fixing those that are underperforming to compensation to leading the unleadable. Ryan will dig deep and share six critical management factors that are sure to inspire you to take your management style to a new level.

Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: Do You Have the Right Tool to Understand the Impact of Your Learning on Business Metrics?
Organizations need to incorporate learning data into the company’s data ecosystem to analyze and ultimately improve learning performance. A critical step to integration is quickly and safely moving data as the volume of information increases. This leads to the proper use of data and making informed business decisions. Join Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer for Brandon Hall Group, as he moderates a roundtable of experts with Laurent Balagué, Analytics Product Line Manager for Docebo; Shawn Dinnocenti, Learning Technology Administrator; Rachel McClellan, Senior Data Architect for Ellucian; and Heather Wallace, LMS Administrator for Christus Health, to discuss choosing the right analytics tool to properly measure the impact of learning on business metrics.

Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Taking the Mystery Out of Generative AI (Free for ATD members)
In this session, Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER Learning, will explain AI’s potential to personalize and enhance learning experiences by providing a foundational explanation of AI models like GPT-4 and DALL-E. You’ll learn about the important role of prompts in extracting the most value from AI, as Graham shares best practices that produce pedagogically sound and relevant content. Plus, you’ll get to see AI in action as entire courses of your choosing are built — on demand — in mere minutes using CYPHER Learning’s new AI 360 offering. It’s time to take the mystery out of generative AI and explore how it can help training professionals like you deliver personalized learning at scale.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Consulting Hacks for Maximum Impact
In this session, with Liz Herrick, Manager at Performance Consulting BD, you’ll learn how boosting your consulting skills can increase your impact as a talent development professional, regardless of your role. Diving into each step of a consulting process, you’ll first learn about key discovery information to gather and then how to gain agreement on expectations. After considering options for research and analysis, you’ll explore the critical step of preparing your results using framing, data visualization and storytelling techniques. Finally, you’ll learn how to successfully guide a consultative discussion using tips grounded in brain science.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: L&D’s Role in Manager Development: The Why, What and How of Great Managers (Free for ATD members)
Managers play a crucial role in organizational success, and fostering strong connections with their teams is key. Join this webinar as Ryan Houmand, Learning Engagement Specialist at Bridge, explores the significance of L&D in effective leadership. From the compelling “why” of investing in manager development to the essential “what” skills, Ryan will provide insights. Whether you’re an HR professional, L&D specialist or a manager seeking growth, this webinar guides you through the practical “how” of implementing L&D strategies. Discover actionable steps, best practices and real-world examples to elevate your organization’s managerial capabilities.

Thursday, February 29, 2024, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: The Playbook for Getting Hands-On: Adding Performance Metrics Into the Skills-Based Organization
Inadequate training exposes organizations to many risks: missed innovation, costly errors and vulnerabilities, an unprepared customer experience (CX) organization and being left behind in the competitive race for tech talent. More content isn’t the answer. Content personalized for an individual’s role that helps them get job ready is the future of information technology (IT) training. Join Sarah Danzl, chief marketing officer at Skillable, to learn how real-world, hands-on learning experiences can pave the way to the future of training for skills-based organizations

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