ATD - Research Triangle Area Chapter

🎉 Season of Giving – Join Us for a Special Celebration! 🎉 This Monday, the ATD Research Triangle Area Chapter is giving back to YOU! We’re excited to invite members, partners, and anyone interested to an evening of celebration, recognition, and connection. Let’s come together to reflect on the successes of 2024 and enjoy a night full of fun, food, and prizes! 📅 Date: Monday, December 16th 🕕 Time: Networking: 6:00-6:30 PM | Program: 6:30-8:30 PM 📍 Location: Mez Contemporary Mexican, 5410 Page Road, Durham, NC 27703 Join us for: 🔸 Catered Food & Drinks 🔸 Networking Opportunities – Arrive early to mingle and make new connections! 🔸 Recognition & Awards – Honoring those who made 2024 a standout year for our chapter. 🔸 Member Gifts & Prizes – Win big and take home some fun surprises! It’s all about celebrating our amazing community and looking forward to another year of growth and success. Whether you’re a current member or curious about joining, we’d love to have you there! 👉 RSVP now to be part of this fantastic evening and help us wrap up 2024 on a high note! https://lnkd.in/gPYvBzz9 Kyle Mullaney Sean McGinty, CPTD, MCCT Jiaoyue(Zhaozhao) Dongmen, M.Ed, M.S. Ricky Fisher Charles "Gus" Franceschi Anneka Thomas Tonya McMillan, M.Ed., SHRM-CP, APTD Candace Marles Linda Sheppard, MBA Raven W. Julie Foster Christopher Massaro, CPTM Kokeita Miller Meghan Finnerty Marianne Luther, PHR Adrian West Ronnie Duncan Wendy Gates Corbett, MS, CPTD Jessica Schultz-Nguyen Susan Molnar M.S. Ed Zoe Fruchter

I’m truly honored to have received the Wendy Gates Corbett - Spirit of the Chapter Award last night at our ATD - Research Triangle Area Chapter annual member celebration! This award recognizes a member who demonstrates the spirit of giving, service, and helping others within the chapter. Over the past year, I’ve pushed myself to step outside my comfort zone, learn all I can, and contribute in ways that align with who I am—someone who strives to be dependable, reliable, and consistent. This recognition feels especially meaningful as I continue my journey to transition into the Learning and Development field. As a graduate student studying Training and Development, I’ve been intentional about immersing myself in opportunities to grow and connect with like-minded professionals. The ATD community has been a vital part of that growth, offering both inspiration and support every step of the way. I’m so grateful for the members who have welcomed me, challenged me, and encouraged me to keep learning and giving back. This award serves as a reminder of what’s possible when we show up, serve others, and remain open to growth. I look forward to what the future holds as I continue this path! Here’s to continued learning, service, and connection! #Gratitude #Careertransition #LearningAndDevelopment #Growthmindset

🎉 Thank You for Celebrating with Us! 🎉 What a fantastic evening! On behalf of the ATD Research Triangle Area Chapter, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual celebration event. We had a wonderful time coming together with our members, partners, and community to reflect on the successes of 2024, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and share in the joy of recognition and prizes. Your participation made the night truly special, and we're so grateful for your continued support and commitment to the chapter. A special thank you goes to our generous sponsors, TimelyText, Inc. and eParamus, whose support helped make this event possible. Your partnership means the world to us, and we're proud to have you as part of our community! As we reflect on all we've accomplished this year, we’re excited for the future and all the opportunities to connect, grow, and learn together. Here's to even more collaboration and celebration in 2025! Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming events—we can’t wait to see you again soon! Warmly, The ATD Research Triangle Area Chapter Board Sean McGinty, CPTD, MCCT Kyle Mullaney Jiaoyue(Zhaozhao) Dongmen, M.Ed, M.S. Shengli Ding Susan Molnar M.S. Ed Marianne Luther, PHRDr. Kimberly Sinnott J.R. Twomey Beeson, SHRM-CP Jenae Williams Jenna McChesney, PhD Ann Johnson Ricky Fisher Christopher Massaro, CPTMHeidi L. Meghan Finnerty Kokeita Miller Tonya McMillan, M.Ed., SHRM-CP, APTD Justin Case, CPTD Raven W. Ronnie Duncan Anneka Thomas Richard Kurth Madison Miller Laura Paramoure Julie Foster Kim McHugh, M.Ed., APTD Candace Marles Matthew O. Linda Sheppard, MBA Wendy Gates Corbett, MS, CPTD Kerry McCarthy Adams Sadé Graves Emily Armond Charles "Gus" Franceschi

Are you ready to unleash your passion for talent development? Applying for one of the open positions on ATD RTA’s Board of Directors might be your next great adventure! #ATD #ATDRTA #Raleigh #Durham #ChapelHill #Cary #Apex

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Our next ATD - Research Triangle Area Chapter Social Learning on Draft is this week! Always a great opportunity for Learning and Development conversations and connections! Join us in Apex on Wednesday! Wednesday, November 20, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Oaklyn Springs Taproom - Downtown Apex Location: 209 N Salem St Suite 101, Apex, NC 27502 Registration link is in the comments. Anneka Thomas, Marianne Luther, PHR, Jiaoyue(Zhaozhao) Dongmen, M.Ed, M.S., Christopher Massaro, CPTM, Jessica Toms, MAEd, Heather Murray, Sean McGinty, CPTD, MCCT, Kyle Mullaney, Billie Jo Garcia, Jason Hill, Mitch Savoie Hill, CPC, Ann Johnson, Karen B Wolf, APTD

Yesterday I attended the excellent ATD Carolina Regional Conference . I met some fellow Applied Instructional Design Academy alumni and spent time with fellow members of ATD - Research Triangle Area Chapter . It was a great day of learning and community! 💡I learned from Nicole Greer how to make training more holistic to build a vibrant learning culture. 💡I learned from Joe Perez ("Dr. Joe") how to balance teaching, coaching, and mentoring to improve staff development and retention. 💡I learned from Luke Goetting how to connect with Gen Z in the workplace. (Short answer: purpose and videos.) 💡I learned from Josh Cavalier how to more effectively work with a Large Language Model when designing learning experiences. (I will be extra nice to the robots.) 💡Megan R. Bell, MPM, PMP reinforced what I learned through the job search process: be your authentic self! Thank you so much to all the volunteers and speakers.

Had a blast sharing "The Gen Z Effect" at the ATD Carolina Regional Conference to a sellout crowd! 🎯 It was an honor to speak in front of so many accomplished training professionals who recognize both my content *and* style / format - because when it comes to engaging Gen Z, it's not just about the content, it's about the experience! 👏 Key highlights from my session: ▶️ Why traditional L&D approaches need a refresh for Gen Z ▶️ How to create "Experiential Approved" learning experiences ▶️ Strategies for making training stick in the TikTok era Huge shoutout to the ATD - Research Triangle Area Chapter, ATD Charlotte Area, ATD Piedmont Chapter for coming together to create this incredible event. When nearly 300 L&D professionals gather to discuss the future of learning, magic happens! ✨ Sometimes the most innovative ideas come from regional collaboration. To all the L&D professionals who engaged in our discussion: Your commitment to evolving your training approaches for the next generation is inspiring! What's your biggest challenge in engaging Gen Z learners? Let's continue the conversation below! 👇 #CarolinaRegionalConference #LearningAndDevelopment #GenZLearning #FutureOfTraining #ATDLearn

Who else loves learning? 🙋♀️ Growing up, my dad always said if I could get paid to learn, I’d have the perfect job. Now, as I transition into more of Learning & Development capacity, I’m thrilled to say I’ve found my “home” in this field! Attending my first ATD Carolina Regional Conference last week was everything I hoped for and more. From inspiring keynotes to energizing conversations, the event truly reinforced my passion for developing talent. Here are my top takeaways from the sessions I attended: ⭐ Shifting Our Perspective on Learning: Nicole Greer, Principal Coach & CEO of Build a Vibrant Future, provided a motivational morning keynote focusing on four essential points to shift our perspective on learning: * Pivot to focus on the learner, not just the trainer (and reflect this in surveys!) * Embrace training as truly holistic * Make learning essential, not just a mandatory checkbox * Cultivate time and pathways for people to grow! Her emphasis on prioritizing growth was a great reminder that learning is a necessity, not an option! Plus, she shared several book recommendations for continued learning 📚 📈 Measure What Matters: Laura Paramoure, CEO of eParamus, led a powerful session on measuring ROI for instructional design, echoing discussions from my Western Carolina University MSHR program. Her data-driven approach reinforced the need to track skill application and organizational impact—not just attendance numbers. 🤖 AI in L&D: Renée C., CEO, C.S.T.C.O Consulting, introduced us to AI's potential in transforming L&D, especially in call centers. She even brought in the creator of an AI-driven customer service and talent development tool for a live Q&A. Real-time feedback for trainees was impressive—I’ll be following this innovation closely! 🌍 Leadership Development Insights: Glenna M. Griffin, PhD, Head of Enterprise Learning & Development at Biogen, led an incredibly insightful session on leadership development programs. She highlighted key factors (and research) for not just simply improving retention, but increasing intent to stay by: * Building a strong employee experience * Fostering  an engaged workforce * Creating a positive “employee ecosystem” She reminded us that involving upper-level leadership in these programs is critical for lasting engagement and change—insights I’ll carry forward. 💼 Embracing Multi-Hyphenate Skills Megan R. Bell, MPM, PMP wrapped up the conference with an engaging session on embracing multi-hyphenate skills to build a personal brand. She shared practical tips on how to integrate this into our LinkedIn profiles, reminding us that our brand is a valuable asset. I left the conference energized, inspired, and ready to put new insights into action. Huge thanks to ATD for a warm welcome and an amazing learning experience! Here’s to new connections and continued growth with the ATD - Research Triangle Area Chapter! 🎉

Last week, a few members of the #LearningandDevelopment team at HonorBridge attended the ATD Carolina Regional Conference in Concord, NC. Huge shoutout to ATD Charlotte Area and ATD - Research Triangle Area Chapter for creating this space for us to learn, connect, and, yes, even have fun! 🔍Nicole Greer kicked us off with a reminder about shifting our perspective from the trainer to the trainee. 📊 Laura Paramoure provided practical tools to translate learning into measurable business impact… Because who doesn't love showing the value of what we do? 🌱Glenna M. Griffin, PhD challenged us to think differently about leadership development programs - are they really driving intent to stay? 🦄 Megan R. Bell, MPM, PMP closed out the day by encouraging us to embrace our “multi-hyphenate” skills. I was so appreciative for the opportunity to spend the day networking and learning with my team, and I also had the pleasure of bumping into Tonya McMillan, M.Ed., SHRM-CP, APTD & Megan Hogan, MPH too 🤗 #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #TalentStrategy #ContinuousLearning #ATD