ATD-LA News

ATD-LA's Board of Directors has reviewed the Chapter Bylaws and proposes several changes. These changes reflect the new chapter name (ATD Los Angeles), as well as updates in the titles and number of Board positions and the protocol on how to conduct Board meetings.

Please take a minute to read the document. The voting is going to take place during our upcoming Board meeting on 06/13/2015, which is open for all members to attend.

Spring is finally here! For me, spring is a wonderful time to declutter and make room for new things.

I love filling my mind with new ideas and inspirations - and May is a great time to do exactly that. ATD hosts its International Conference and Exhibition (ICE) on May 17-20. Renowned experts are going to talk about current trends in talent development. ATD-LA will keep you updated on the conference and help you find other professionals in your area who are going to attend.

We are very interested in hearing your thoughts on current trends and developments in our profession. Throughout the month, we are going to have discussions with you, online and offline, to hear your opinion on this topic. What do you think is essential for us to know that probably wasn’t as important a few years ago? 

For me, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Learning Technology. That's why I am excited about our June event highlight: ATD-LA's first L.A. Learn Tech Conference. We have five excellent speakers lined up to discuss different aspects of learning technology. If you ask yourself questions like ‘How do I get my LMS up to speed quickly?’, or ‘Should I incorporate mobile learning into our offering?’ this might be a great event for you. 

Let's get inspired by fresh ideas and current trends. I'm looking forward to hear your thoughts.

Happy May!

Katrin Kaehler
President

We’re Looking for Venues...

Currently we’re seeking a medium size venue for our annual holiday party held in early December 2015. We would like to announce the location as soon as possible so our members can plan to attend. Can you help?

Our membership reaches an expansive geographical territory and our members reside across the Los Angeles county lines.

To better support face-to-face events, like Board and chapter meetings, as a non-profit organization, we are looking for very low to no-cost venues. Venues can be of different sizes and locations.

Become a host! If we use your event, we can offer you and your team a special host rate at the event. This is an opportunity to spotlight your company with in-kind advertising too.

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Interested in providing a venue, facility or meeting space, please fill in this form:
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ATD-LA 100% Achievement of Chapter CARE!

The ATD-LA Board is happy to announce that our Los Angeles Chapter has successfully fulfilled all 18 CARE elements and has received recognition from ATD National for 100% CARE achievement. CARE is a program of ATD National, standing for "Chapter Affiliation Requirements" and is a system for ensuring the quality of Chapters nation-wide. 

What does this mean for members? ATD-LA is doing the best to serve you, our members. 100% CARE achievement certifies that our administration, finances, membership, professional development, and communications are aligned with ATD National best practices and standards of excellence. 

We are proud of this recognition, and even prouder to be part of our vibrant and distinguished learning community. If you have suggestions on how we can make ATD-LA even better, please, contact us. 

Katrin Kaehler
President

Hello Employers and Job Seekers,

Did you know that ATD-Los Angeles offers a “free” job listing bulletin board? Yes, it’s available to you twenty-four hours a day at no cost. Our bulletin board is designed specifically for talent development related positions, like: training managers, organizational development consultants, instructors, learning specialists, instructional designers and others.

EMPLOYERS

Looking for an instructional designer, instructor, organizational development specialist, training manager or leadership development professional? When you use the ATD-Los Angeles job bulletin board your postings can reach hundreds of talent management and human resources professionals from around the Los Angeles and the nearby communities. It’s simple and free to use! Click here to post a job.

JOB SEEKERS

Tired of your current job or need a new job? Do you want to transition your career as talent management professional? Use our Members Only job bulletin board to stay in touch with local opportunities. It’s easy for you to stay in touch because we have active social media too! Search the job board, just log in with you membership account and then click here for listings.

Better yet, if you’re currently not an ATD-Los Angeles member, but want to be, join our chapter today and take advantage of our many local benefits. Various membership levels are available to those that currently have a job and we offer a temporary reduced rate for those in transition without a job. Join today ~ click here.

Katrin Kaehler

President

7 Benefits of Joining ATD-LA's CPLP Virtual Study Group

Benefit #1: Structure your study with a schedule of topics. It's tough to keep up your motivation to keep your independent study on track. ATD-LA's study group provides a structure to ensure you're covering all topics and progressing on your goal of receiving certification. 

Benefit #2: Tap into the knowledge of your peers. We can't all be experts in all topics! With ATD-LA's study group you'll have access to peers with expertise to gain knowledge, discuss ideas, and ask questions.

Benefit #3: Certification enhances your credibility. Prove your worth in the industry and with employers. CPLP certification endorses you as an informed and capable talent development professional. 

Benefit #4: The virtual study group gives you a learning community with flexibility. ATD-LA's study group is a virtual community, allowing you to skip the hassle of traffic, parking, and taking needless time out of your Saturday. Need to miss a session? No problem, get in touch with the instructor or participants to catch up. 

Benefit #5:  Only need support in a couple competency areas? ATD-LA's study group is offering an a la carte option - pick and choose your study sessions at the affordable rate of $15/class. 

Benefit #6: Comprehensive coverage of the competency areas you need. ATD-LA's study group will cover the CPLP exam topic areas, including performance improvement, instructional design, training delivery, learning technologies, evaluating and monitoring learning, coaching, change management, and more!

Benefit #7: Expertise. ATD-LA's study group sessions are led by experts in each area, guiding your through the knowledge needed in each competency. These experts will share knowledge, engage you in discussion, and answer all the questions you have to prepare you for the certification exam. 

Click here for more information on this study group that begins on April 18 and to register!

Dear Members and Friends,

Time flies, it's March already. Where did the year go?! I just wanted to take a minute to say hello and update you on what's new with ATD-LA.

I'm proud to share that on February 28, ATD-LA hosted a wonderful workshop on Career Strategies Development delivered by Anthony Lewis ATD-LA President Elect. Over 40 participants attended.

A special thanks to Michele De Rosa, Mike Thompson, Lynnette Ward, Karen Hanen and Maribel Hines who volunteered to offer individual career coaching conversations to our participants. This topic was very relevant to many. Plus, the reasonable registration price of the event was attractive.

We also had over 30 people at the last chapter meeting. I invite you to continue the momentum in March by attending the chapter meeting held on March 19, the topic is Global Talent Management. 

We also have a workshop on March 21: Talent Development Leaders Roundtable,Topic: ATD State of the Industry Report 2014. If you're interested in organizational and talent development, please join us! I'd love to see you there.

We're looking for volunteers to partner with us to lead the following functions: Treasurer, Secretary, Director of Membership, Webinar Manager and a volunteer to help with event management. If you or anyone in your network are interested, please contact me.

Spring forward! 

I look forward to spending time with you at one of our upcoming events.

Katrin Kaehler

Dear Members and Friends of ATD-Los Angeles,

I hope New Year started well for you. A New Year is always a fresh start, full of opportunity. Our team at ATD-Los Angeles is excited about this opportunity and happy to present you our plans for 2015.

We have created a great annual program that will help you develop your career, deepen your professional knowledge and expand your network. Based on your feedback, we made the following changes and enhancements to our offering:

• Monthly themes that showcase a talent development topic

• January    2015 – a New Year and new ATD!
• February   Career Development
• March       Global Talent Management
• April         Training Fundamentals
• May           ATD International Conference and Exposition Month: Innovation
                   and Current Trends in Talent Development
• June          Learning Technologies
• July           Designing Learning / Instructional Design
• August      Leadership Development
• September Change Management
• October    Coaching and Mentoring
• November  Advanced Training Facilitation and Delivery
• December  Employee Learning

• Localized events with direct alignment to the ATD Competency Model
• Short “TEDTalk” presentations at chapter meetings that allow more time for networking
• CPLP study group aimed to boost your talent development career
• New, discounted membership option for members who are currently in transition
• Quarterly new member orientation

Being a member of ATD-Los Angeles is a great way to keep up to date with what is happening in our industry and to network with talent development professionals.

If you are not a member, or want to renew to take advantage of our new format, click here to take advantage of the many benefits of membership.  

I look forward to spending time with you at one of our upcoming events and hope you enjoy this new format.

Katrin Kaehler
2015 President

With efforts to transition from American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) to the Association for Talent Development (ATD) branding, our chapter website will be updated.  

 

During December 2014, ATD-Los Angeles will be making several changes to the chapter website and communications. This means that over time you will begin to see some exciting and new things, like:

• New chapter banner
• New ATD-Los Angeles logo
• New branded style format
• Layout adjustments to several pages
• New email address
• And other refinements

Many of these changes will be taking place this Friday and Saturday. So please pardon our dust! If you are having trouble with a page this weekend, wait until later in the day on Saturday and try again. 

 

Over the next few weeks, if you experience any technical issues or find any broken links along the way, please contact our main office at: Office@ATDLA.org.

 

We are committed to providing you with an easy to use and more contemporary website.  We look forward to transitioning into the New Year with an updated look. 

Sincerely,

Your ATD-Los Angeles Leadership Team

Did you hear the news? Our chapter is excited to announce that on May 6, during a special live announcement at the ASTD 2014 International Conference & Exposition, in Washington, D.C., President and CEO, Tony Bingham, and the Board of Directors announced that ASTD is changing its name to the Association for Talent Development (ATD).

Over the next few months, you will notice our chapter’s transition to our new name and brand beginning with the introduction of our new chapter logo. 

While our name may be changing, the chapter’s board of directors want to assure you the local programming, networking, and services you have come to value and enjoy through the chapter will not change, nor will the chapter’s mission and vision. Like national ATD, training and development will remain at the core of our chapter, and we pledge our service and commitment to you is stronger than ever.

We will continue to keep you abreast of our change, and look forward to you joining us on this journey; together, we are creating a world that works better!

For more information and to review ATD’s new name and announcement materials, please visit www.astdnews.org.