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All ATD-PHL program events align with the ATD Competency Model and Certifications. Click the event name below to view more details and to register online. 

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Upcoming events

    • July 30, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
    • Virtual
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    Elevating Learning & Development: From Order-Taker to Impact Maker: Building a Strategic L&D Function

    Hosted by the Pittsburgh Chapter

    Wednesday, July 30th | 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. ET | Zoom

    About This Event

    In today's dynamic business landscape, strategic thinking is a crucial skill for leaders and teams to thrive. Join Mary Rapaport, Chief Xceleration Officer and Strategy Coach at Xcelerate, in this thought-provoking and interactive presentation. Mary will help you rethink how to position your L&D talents and equip you with practical, actionable strategies to rebuild your L&D team’s strategic skills and mindset.

    Explore the evolution of corporate L&D and understand how economic, social, and other factors have shaped it into a vital yet often undervalued resource for business success. Mary will guide you through the essence of a strategic mindset, exploring its significance and why it is particularly critical for L&D teams to develop this ability. 

    Mary will provide the tools and insights to help you create powerful development plans that foster strategic thinking within your L&D team. Gain insights and ideas to help your teams build, think, and operate more strategically, increasing your team's influence and directly impacting your company’s ability to achieve its goals.

    About Our Presenter

    Mary Rapaport | Chief Xceleration Officer at Xcelerate

    In today's dynamic business landscape, strategic thinking is a crucial skill for leaders and teams to thrive. Join Mary Rapaport, Chief Xceleration Officer and Strategy Coach at Xcelerate, in this thought-provoking and interactive presentation. Mary will help you rethink how to position your L&D talents and equip you with practical, actionable strategies to rebuild your L&D team’s strategic skills and mindset.

    Explore the evolution of corporate L&D and understand how economic, social, and other factors have shaped it into a vital yet often undervalued resource for business success. Mary will guide you through the essence of a strategic mindset, exploring its significance and why it is particularly critical for L&D teams to develop this ability.

    Mary will provide the tools and insights to help you create powerful development plans that foster strategic thinking within your L&D team. Gain insights and ideas to help your teams build, think, and operate more strategically, increasing your team's influence and directly impacting your company’s ability to achieve its goals.

    About The Webinar Series

    The ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter is proud to participate in the ATD Regional Webinar Series. This collaboration of 10 ATD chapters, Greater Philadelphia along with Appalachia, Buffalo Niagra, Central PA, Long Island, Maryland, Mid New Jersey, New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Pittsburgh, brings together the best of our networks to provide world class presenters and content. We look forward to sharing these webinars with you throughout 2025!


    investment

    Greater Philadelphia ATD Members – Member Benefit
    Non Members – $20.00

    Webinar Registration

    A link to attend the webinar will be included in your registration confirmation email.

    Online Event Recording Policy

    By activating your webcam while attending this online event, you consent to be recorded. Your entry and webcam activation constitutes your consent to such recording for any purpose in connection with the event. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not activate your web camera during the event.

    Questions

    For any questions about this event, please contact us at info@tdphl.org.

    • August 13, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Learning Delivered Right to your Desk!
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    The session will focus on identifying the most critical aspects of the Kirkpatrick Model, determining where to begin with evaluations and prioritizing evaluation resources. Through expert guidance and real-world examples, attendees will gain actionable strategies they can immediately implement to enhance the impact of their training programs.

    Session Outcomes:

    Apply the Kirkpatrick Model correctly by identifying and addressing common misconceptions, ensuring accurate implementation across all four levels Recognize and avoid common evaluation pitfalls such as over-reliance on reaction data and misinterpretation of behavior change. Prioritize evaluation efforts strategically by aligning measurement practices with organizational goals, leading to more meaningful and actionable training outcomes.

    What challenges or questions will this session help attendees solve?

    • How can I measure Level 3?
    • How do I measure Level 4? 
    • Do I have to measure everything to Level 4? 
    • How can I ensure the behaviors are happening in the performance environment? 
    ATD Capability Model: Evaluating Impact

    ATD Certification Credits

    ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter programs are pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model and may be applied towards initial eligibility and recertification for Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.

    ATD Certification Credits for this program: 1.00


    Presenter:

    Vanessa Milara Alzate | Owner & CEO

    Vanessa Milara Alzate is the Owner and CEO of Kirkpatrick Partners and Founder of Anchored Training. With over 15 years of experience, she has helped organizations develop employee development strategies that drive performance and improve culture. As the steward of the Kirkpatrick Model, she champions evaluation as the foundation for success. Passionate about empowerment and belonging, she spends her free time cheering on her two daughters and encouraging them to dream big.

    • August 27, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
    • Virtual
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    Liberating Structures: Unlocking Participation and Learning

    Hosted by the Metro DC Chapter

    Wednesday, Aug 27th | 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. ET | Zoom


    About This Event

    Liberating Structures is a best-of collection of group facilitation techniques that spark creativity, connection, and full-group engagement. In this active session, you’ll experience several key tools that help groups collaborate more effectively, surface new ideas, and build shared understanding. Whether you're designing a learning session, leading change, or just want to engage people more meaningfully, this workshop gives you easy, immediately usable strategies for any group. The Liberating Structures methodology is great to layer on for those with lots of experience working with groups, but also acts as a gateway to those who are new to facilitation and group engagement.      

    About Our Presenter

    Lee Gimpel | President, Better Meetings

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    Lee Gimpel helps organizations design and deliver more engaging, connected, and effective trainings, conferences, and retreats. He is the founder of Better Meetings, a Washington, DC-based firm that provides professional facilitation, meeting skills training, and conference design. His work blends adult learning, group facilitation, and human-centered design to strengthen collaboration, capability, and culture.

    Lee previously worked at a national training firm and in knowledge management at Capital One. Clients have included the World Bank, U.S. Treasury, Sodexo, and National Association of Realtors. He created the Conference Improvement Kit and produced the Conference Organizers Summit. He leads the DC community of practice for Liberating Structures and serves on the board of the Association of Meeting Professionals. A contributing expert for Forbes, Lee is also widely quoted in other media including USA Today, Convene, MeetingsNet, and The Guardian.

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    The ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter is proud to participate in the ATD Regional Webinar Series. This collaboration of 10 ATD chapters, Greater Philadelphia along with Appalachia, Buffalo Niagra, Central PA, Long Island, Maryland, Mid New Jersey, New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Pittsburgh, brings together the best of our networks to provide world class presenters and content. We look forward to sharing these webinars with you throughout 2025!


    investment

    Greater Philadelphia ATD Members – Member Benefit
    Non Members – $20.00

    Webinar Registration

    A link to attend the webinar will be included in your registration confirmation email.

    Online Event Recording Policy

    By activating your webcam while attending this online event, you consent to be recorded. Your entry and webcam activation constitutes your consent to such recording for any purpose in connection with the event. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not activate your web camera during the event.

    Questions

    For any questions about this event, please contact us at info@tdphl.org.

    • September 17, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Learning Delivered Right to your Desk!
    Register

    This interactive program is designed for trainers who specialize in leadership, communication, or teamwork. It introduces a simple yet powerful model based on four core communication styles. You will learn practical strategies to enhance connection and engagement—especially with challenging trainees.

    Through the use of this model, trainers will see how to help leaders: increase clarity, reduce misunderstandings, and foster stronger workplace connections—leading to higher engagement, productivity, and retention. When communication styles go unrecognized, misinterpretation and frustration can derail a team. This program equips trainers with the tools to bridge communication gaps, adapt their delivery, and help their learners become more effective communicators and leaders.

    Key Learning Outcomes

    Trainers (and later their learners) will gain insights into and practical strategies to:

    • Recognize and respond to diverse communication styles for stronger engagement.

    • Correct Misinterpretations – Understand how they may be misreading others' communication and behavior.

    • Clarify Their Own Communication – Identify ways their style may cause confusion or frustration for others.

    • Strengthen Connections and Engagement – Tailor their approach to build rapport and improve communication.

    Interactive discussions will highlight these style differences and provide opportunities to explore practical application back on the job. 

    Special Bonus:

    All participants who keep their cameras on (mostly) will be able to sign up to take the assessment for free at the end of the program and receive a personalized report about their communication style. Two winners will get a free 30-minute consultation with Alan about how they can build communication styles into their existing programs.

    ATD Certification Credits

    ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter programs are pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model and may be applied towards initial eligibility and recertification for Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.

    ATD Certification Credits for this program: 1.00


    Presenter:

    Alan Krieger | Seasoned Trainer

    Alan Krieger is a highly skilled leadership trainer and executive coach with over 30 years of experience strengthening communication, collaboration, and performance within teams and organizations. He has worked with businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits, equipping leaders with essential people skills that drive success.

    As the creator of the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles®, Alan developed this powerful tool to demonstrate that there is no single “right” way to communicate, lead, or train. T.E.A.M. helps individuals recognize how their communication style may clash with others—and how to adjust for best results.

    Over the past 20 years, Alan has used T.E.A.M. to train more than 5,000 leaders and team members, empowering them with practical, actionable strategies for workplace success. With a Master’s in Management and 40+ training programs designed, he is now bringing T.E.A.M. to trainers, coaches, and organizations looking to elevate their impact and effectiveness.

    • November 06, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Learning Delivered Right to your Desk!
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    In the quest to cultivate a vibrant corporate culture, many workplaces adopt trendy perks—think ping pong tables, kombucha on tap, and kindergarten-styles office spaces. Ones that mimic the offices of Silicon Valley. Yet these fancy perks can create issues. These perks don't cater to all employees and can promote cultures of forced fun.

    There is a better way to create a more vibrant culture. Join Paul Lopushinsky, founder of Playficient, for a unique session on the Eight Play Personalities. You will learn what the Eight Play Personalities are, and how they apply to your own life.

    We'll discuss the Eight Play Personalities, and how to tap into them in your workplace. By understanding the different play personalities of your team, you'll be able to create a culture that is engaging and fun for everyone.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Learn what the Eight Play Personalities are and how they apply to your own life.
    • Learn why most organizations only cater to 1-3 of the Eight Play Personalities.
    • Learn how to integrate the Eight Play Personalities into the workplace.
    • Discover how to identify and celebrate the Play Personalities within your team.

    ATD Capabilities:

    • Cultural Awareness and Inclusion
    • Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making
    • Talent Strategy and Management
    • Organization Development and Culture


    ATD Certification Credits

    ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter programs are pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model and may be applied towards initial eligibility and recertification for Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.

    ATD Certification Credits for this program: 1.00


    Presenter:

    Paul Lopushinsky | Founder

    Paul Lopushinsky (Law-puh-shin-ski) is the founder of Playficient, a consultancy helping organizations create better employee experiences.

    Areas of focus for Playficient include the following:

    • Employee Journey Mapping for identifying the strengths and shortcomings of the employee experience
    • Utilizing the Eight Play Personalities to create better work cultures that don't rely on fancy office perks or forced fun

    Paul has worked with organizations and associations such as Ronald McDonald House, The British Columbia Lottery Corporation, UXPressia, the Society for Human Resource Management, and Culture Amp.

    Paul’s work has been featured in the BBC, Harvard Business Review, Association for Talent Development, and People Managing People.

    • December 11, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Learning Delivered Right to your Desk!
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    This interactive session will explore diverse coaching approaches and how they can be applied to frame conversations, challenges, and growth opportunities effectively. Participants will gain insights into innovative coaching methods that enhance leadership, communication, and team development. Through engaging discussions and practical examples, attendees will leave with new strategies to expand their coaching toolkit and apply it in various professional settings.

    Special Bonus:

    All participants who keep their cameras on (mostly) will be entered into a drawing to win a Full RESPECT coaching styles assessment and do a 1-hour debrief, worth $500.

    ATD Certification Credits

    ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter programs are pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model and may be applied towards initial eligibility and recertification for Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.

    ATD Certification Credits for this program: 1.00


    Presenter:

    Dr. David Morelli | Co-Founder

    Dr. David Morelli is the co-founder of OwlHub and brings over 25 years of executive coaching and leadership development experience.

    He is the creator of the ground-breaking RESPECT Coaching Styles™ assessment and coaching leader certification program based on his doctoral research and subsequent discoveries.

    Since being publicly introduced in 2022, RESPECT Coaching Styles™ is being rapidly adopted by Silicon Valley startups as well as Fortune 500 list companies, including one of the top 3 on the list. OwlHub also honor of winning the Most Innovative and Most Valuable to the Coaching Profession awards at International Coach Federation conferences for the RESPECT Coaching Styles™.

    David has a facilitator rating of 4.9/5.0 by executive audiences and ICF coaching audiences alike. Additionally, David is the host of the #1 podcast, OwlCast, with over 1.2 million subscribers.

    He holds an Executive MBA and a PhD in Business Administration with research in executive coaching and leadership.

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