ATD Kansas City
Certification Study Prep Series
July 31 - November 20, 2024
(Now on Wednesdays)
Orientation on July 31
This is an immersive and collaborative study series that supports ATD certification (CPTD & APTD) candidates and those who are looking to assess their gaps and begin preparation for future consideration. Please note that the series will follow the CPTD study group guidelines and prep guide. Making the commitment to test is not a requirement to join this series.
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Study Prep Series - What’s in It for You?
Program Description
The pandemic caused many companies and individuals to halt the breaks on career development and growth. As the fog cleared and employees reevaluated their priorities - career development has been rising to the top once again. A March 2024 article by Gartner just 46% of employees are satisfied with their career development.
What can we do as talent development practitioners? Develop a clear and intentional road map around career development. Career development, just like any other people practice, deserves a thoughtful and intentional strategy. Jump on the bus and join us as we take a tour of a four-year journey that ended with favorable employee engagement ratings around career development at 82%.
Featured Speaker
Ryan McCrea is focused on making an impact by helping organizations maximize and develop talent through creative people solutions. He’s passionate about helping others own their career and providing thought leadership on strategic talent management, leadership development, mentoring, team dynamics and culture building.
Ryan is currently the Head of Learning and Leadership Development at Ameren where he leads a team focused on corporate learning and development programs. Prior to Ameren, Ryan was Vice President – Manager of Talent Development at Commerce Bank. In this position, he launched a corporate-wide professional development program, while overseeing the strategy around people and leadership growth.
Ryan has certifications in Situational Leadership, 4 Stages of Psychological Safety, DiSC, MBTI and is also a Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach. Ryan received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Southern Indiana and a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Ryan lives in St. Louis with his wife, Susan, and two adorable cats, Zooey and Coco. He loves music, movies, fashion, pop culture and art. Ask him about any of these topics and you may never get away.
Learning Objectives
ATD Capabilities Impacting Organization Capability
Kelly Zamboni is a passionate learning professional with over 15 years of experience. He is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and reach their goals.
His expertise lies in designing and delivering engaging and effective training programs that cater to both individual learners and large groups.
Kelly fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring everyone feels comfortable participating and maximizing their growth and development.
By the end of this guide, learners will be able to:
ATD Capabilities
Technology Application: Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning algorithms, augmented reality, and mixed reality that are ethical and free of bias.
Make the Most of your ATD Membership
Member Onboarding
LEARN OVER LUNCH
SESSION DESCRIPTION
Come join us for a discussion about Your Membership Experience as a member of ATDKC! Whether you have recently joined, or want to learn more about the chapter and its benefits, this 45-minute session will walk you through:
As an ATDKC member, you play a vital role in our community! Let us help you get the most from your membership as you meet other members and learn more about how to leverage your membership to support your Talent Development professional goals.
MEET THE TEAM
Jana Meyers is the Director of Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness at H&R Block. Her passion is to find ways to maximize the value and engagement of talent and create strong, creative, effective teams, leaders, and support organizations. She has over 15 years’ experience in designing, supporting, facilitating, and leading talent programs and functions.
In her role as VP of Membership, Jana is focused on creating the conditions for talent professionals to find connection, resources, and growth as a result of their experience being a part of the ATDKC family.
Hannah Baker is a people and organizational development professional with more than five years of experience in training design and facilitation, onboarding, coaching, and culture development. Hannah currently serves as an Organizational Development Practitioner at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, working within the HR group to support leaders through succession planning and performance management as well as through team and individual engagement.
Hannah has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Kansas (ROCK CHALK!) and an MBA from UMKC. Hannah is a certified Clifton Strengths coach and she’s working toward earning her certification in executive coaching. As Director of Membership Outreach, Hannah supports current and potential ATDKC members.
Cindy Pollock has been in the talent development and instructional design game for over 23 years. She does it because she loves seeing people learn. When they have an “a-ha” because of something she wrote, she knows why she does what she does.
Cindy earned her B.S. in Journalism from Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes). Her career in instructional design started when her first boss said, “Hey, someone should write this down.” Her experience includes facilitation, talent development, curriculum design, knowledge management design, and trying to get people to make podcasts a true learning vehicle. As Director of Membership Insight, Cindy uncovers new and interesting ways to provide support and value to our members.
Shelley Etzenhouser, CPTD, is dedicated to designing and implementing innovative employee development journeys that empower individuals and teams to reach their full potential. Time is a commodity. Once taken, it cannot be given back. Every moment matters, and time for professional development is no different. She currently leads the Kansas City Chapter of ATD as President.
Certified as a CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development), Shelley brings a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry best practices. She is not just about training, but about making a positive difference in the development of team members and the organization's key metrics to success.
How can leaders help employees avoid burnout? In an environment of “quiet quitting” and remote work, how can leaders create teams and environments that avoid burnout?
In this interactive session, we will explore the source of our own burnout and share with others to increase awareness. We will talk about the signs of burnout (self and others) and how we can explore the correlation between employee impact and reducing burnout.
There is no speaker or panel. All participants will be a part of a guided discussion that is moderated and timed to ensure lots of time to share with each other. There will be small group breakout sessions.
Facilitator Bio
Amy Swaminathan, CPTD® loves helping others reach their full potential. She’s a champion for driving your own career through ongoing development, learning from others, and using the benefits an ATD membership provides.
Amy has over two decades of learning and organizational development experience that includes leadership and employee experience design, facilitation, coaching, instructional design, and organizational effectiveness consulting. She earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) credential in 2018 and continues to learn to earn recertification requirements to impact personal, team, and organization strategies.
She finds great joy in traveling with her husband and son, watching KC Chiefs football, and helping others advocate for their aging parents.
Like a pride of lions, a herd of elephants, or a colony of beavers, we can use the power of the group to enhance our personal success!
The purpose of the C&E SIG is to provide an environment within ATD KC where independent consultants, contractors, and business owners can thrive! This unique community of talent developers, instructional designers, learning consultants, and business owners will meet to:
On the second Thursday of each month, the C&E SIG will hold virtual meet-ups and quarterly in-person events for facilitated networking, knowledge sharing, and socializing. Bring your tough questions and challenges as a business owner for the group to solve with their wealth of knowledge and experience.
Put it on your calendar today so you can join us in growing together as a group!
ATDKC’s Fall Conference is back.
Join us as we continue celebrating our Diamond Anniversary and that
Learning is Forever
Be part of the area’s largest learning and networking event:
This year, we are thrilled to be back at the Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas.
Parking Instructions for JCCC's Regnier Center, Lower Garage
Registration will open at 8:00 am Light breakfast and full lunch provided.
Early Bird Cost (before Sept 24)
Note: Any cancellations must be completed one week prior for a full refund.
*To register groups of 5 or more, send attendee list and key contact (for invoicing) to vpmarketing@tdkc.org.
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