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Bill Olsen: Bill Olsen is a nationally-ranked Certified Professional Facilitator, trainer and speaker focused on delivering accelerated results through creative problem solving. Whether facilitating offsite, training or running workshops, he has a reputation for delivering tangible outcomes and strong consensus. Having supported clients in 10 countries and 26 US states, he serves those with a genuine need for meaningful change. Serving as a US Navy Commander trained in Creative Problem Solving, Bill applied creative tools to his high-risk Navy project, which achieved unparalleled success and was awarded the Nation’s “Silver Hammer Award for Reinventing Government”. As a University professor he shared his skills in his own Creative Problem Solving courses, which were formally recognized as “the most popular electives in the history of the University”. Bill Olsen has been a full-time professional consulting facilitator and trainer since 1999, as he continues to use creative problem solving to accelerate results.

Mary Olson-Menzel has over 30 years of leadership across media, tech, healthcare, and many other industries globally. She is the Founder and CEO of MVP Executive Development, a national leadership, coaching, and organizational management consultancy with offices in Connecticut, New York, and Illinois. Her clients range from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups with a broad reach of industries from FinTech to Football (the NFL). As a seasoned executive leadership coach, Mary works with both companies and individuals to unlock the potential that improves business performance and catalyzes growth. Her coaching methods bring a fresh lens to business and a perspective that nurtures teamwork and helps drive results through grace, empathy, and "Humane Leadership". Before starting her company in 2012, Mary was a partner at two leading global executive search firms. She also spent a decade at Tribune Company in Chicago as National Managing Director of Talent, leading a team of 40+ human capital professionals. This is where her understanding and expertise in recruiting and coaching were honed. She worked closely with 20 newspapers, 27 television stations, and hundreds of digital assets across the country to attract and retain the best and the brightest. In her early years, Mary worked in both the tech space and media and entertainment where she started her career as a television reporter. Her innate curiosity and ability to connect with people paved the way for her life's work: helping leaders at all levels channel what “lights them up” and inspires them into more fulfilling and successful personal and professional journeys. Mary earned her MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations from Illinois State University. She is a part of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, which brings together the world's leading executive coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, iconic leaders, and entrepreneurs. Her first book, What Lights You Up? Illuminate Your Path and Take the Next Big Step in Your Career, will be on bookshelves in early October 2024.

What is Demo Day? This free, half-day event offers you the opportunity to see live demos from five leading skills development solutions. Each 30-minute demo allows you to see the solution in action, ask questions, and request additional information. Selecting new technologies for your organization is a tough decision and a big investment. Let ATD Demo Day help you learn about the benefits of a variety of options at once. Who is it for? Anyone who is currently searching for innovative solutions to develop skills and capabilities, is interested in augmenting their skill-based strategy with new technology, or is reimagining enterprise upskilling initiatives. Demo Day Agenda: (All times below are Eastern Standard Time) 11:55-12:00 pm  ATD Introduction & Welcome 12:00-12:30 pm  How to Choose the Training Format That Really Works (iSpring) 12:45-1:15 pm    Holistic Learning for MidMarket Teams: Cornerstone Learning Fundamentals (Cornerstone OnDemand) 1:30-2:00 pm      Bringing The Skills Opportunity to Life (ExpertusONE) 2:15-2:45 pm      Engage and Upskill Your Workforce with Learning Done Differently (Blue Ocean Brain) 3:00-3:30 pm      Empower Your Professional Growth: Simplified Skills Development Plans with Bridge LMS (Bridge) Session Descriptions:     12:00-12:30 p.m. How to Choose the Training Format That Really Works Have you ever wondered why a brilliant course topic sometimes fails to resonate, while complex subjects suddenly become clear and excite learners? The secret often lies in the format — a critical yet often overlooked element that can make or break the learning experience.This session will shed light on the power of various course formats and delve into their unique benefits for different occasions. Whether you're an educator, instructional designer, HR or L&D professional, join our upcoming webinar to learn why course formats matter and how to use them effectively to achieve your learning goals. Join this session to: Discover the most popular course formats, from basic to more advanced, with their strengths and weaknesses. Learn how to choose the ideal course format based on subject matter, audience, learning objectives, and other factors. Identify practical insights for choosing the most suitable e-learning format based on training goals and resources available.   Speaker: Inna Solar, Senior Account Executive, iSpring ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   12:45-1:15 p.m. Holistic Learning for MidMarket Teams: Cornerstone Learning Fundamentals Workforce needs are evolving rapidly and midmarket organizations need to stay a step ahead. Come take a look at how Cornerstone Learning Fundamentals could be your next competitive advantage. Discover how Learning Fundamentals delivers personalized learning journeys, curated content, and low-lift administration in an all-in-one, easy-to-deploy solution.   Speaker: Brittni Olson, Solution Consultant, Cornerstone  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   1:30-2:00 p.m. Bringing The Skills Opportunity to Life For years, we’ve been teased by the promise of skills, but the complex nature of skills has swamped the best of plans. AI has finally brought that promise within reach. A fully realized skills strategy has many moving parts across multiple functions. Learn how we plan to empower your team to deliver on the skills development portion of the skills strategy and be an integral part of delivering on your CEOs broader skills vision. Join this session to: Develop an understanding of all the moving parts in a holistic skills strategy Learn how AI can revolutionize the historically onerous task of managing skills Identify the benefits of creating a skills-based learning strategy   Speakers: Caitlin Bigsby, Director of Product Marketing, ExpertusONE and Ferik Ferizaj, Principal Solution Consultant, ExpertusONE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   2:15-2:45 p.m. Engage and Upskill Your Workforce with Learning Done Differently Discover a refreshing approach to ongoing skills-building that transforms professional development from a chore into an inspiring journey—for both you and your people. Join us for a live demonstration of HSI Blue Ocean Brain to experience first-hand how our innovative microlearning methodology empowers companies to elevate their workforce's skills in the most relevant topics to foster an agile culture of collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. Join this session to: Discover the secret sauce to HSI Blue Ocean Brain's content and delivery strategies that differentiate them from other training partners. Examine how tailoring content journeys to organization's objectives and budget removes the burden of content development and curation. Identify how to create continuous upskilling at your organization through multi-modal learning that drives true engagement and culture change.   Speaker: Erin Reilly, Senior Account Executive, HSI Blue Ocean Brain and Hannah Yanoski, Account Executive, HSI Blue Ocean Brain ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   3:00-3:30 p.m.  Empower Your Professional Growth: Simplified Skills Development Plans with Bridge LMS Experience a transformative journey in employee development! Delve into the structured process and unique features of Bridge LMS that enable organizations to create tailored skills strategies. Learn how to guide employees in crafting personalized skill development plans, fostering professional growth. Don't miss this chance to revolutionize your approach to employee development and empower your workforce for sustained success! Join this session to:  Master job title analysis to find trending skills and create standardized skills taxonomy that connects your content to the right learners. Find focus skills easily and design impactful development plans. Cultivate robust skills communities and create a culture of connection and mentorship.   Speaker: Mark Probert, VP of Revenue & Sales, Bridge --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

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The way we connect as humans has rapidly evolved as we interact more and more in digital environments. As organizations reimagine the digital and virtual experiences they offer to their workforce, it’s important to design these around people and recognize that technology is created by humans to solve for human problems. Join this webinar to explore how new thinking around technology, skills, and formats comes together to deliver on the promise of virtual learning to develop critical business skills, create human connections, and shape corporate culture. During this webinar, you will learn to: Be intentional. Understand your audience. Provide opportunities for connection. Make learning relevant and applicable.

1 Feb, 2022

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As organizations look to quickly and effectively move their learning programs online, executives are questioning best practices on inclusivity. According to Shama Hyder in a Forbes 2021 article, a majority of workforce training will remain online or in a hybrid format moving forward. As we shift away from the physical, nine-to-five workplace model, we have the opportunity to increase inclusivity with the tools and technology being built to support our new frontier. Representation and diversity within workspaces are crucial to recruitment, employee retention, company culture, and revenue. Diversity Wins, a 2019 McKnisey study, found that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams were 25 percent more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the fourth quartile. Inclusive and diverse workspaces in the hybrid age involve strategy from the top down, investment in tools and training, and engaged employees with time to invest into online or hybrid training. Join Eric Polite II, CDE, chief transformation officer at Eric Polite & Associates; Mayra Archilla-Barton, manager, inclusion practices at CDW; and Chris Olson, strategic advisor at Class, as they discuss the four must-haves for virtually supporting inclusive learning: Executive-level buy-in Investment in tools and resources that enable inclusive learning Training for your organization’s leaders to coach inclusively Accessible and equitable learning and development programs

17 Aug, 2021

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