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Former Avon CEO Andrea Jung, TED Prize Winner Sugata Mitra, and Graffiti Artist Erik Wahl to Keynote ATD 2015 International Conference & Exposition

April 2015 - TD Magazine

An Interview with Erik Wahl

Erik C. Wahl is an American graffiti artist, speed-painter, author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur based in San Diego. He owns The Wahl Group, a consultancy firm, and has spoken at conventions by Microsoft, Disney, NBC and Honda. He also is the author of the #1 bestselling business book,  UNTHINK, which was honored by prestigious CEO Reads as being awarded the #1 Business Book of the Year in 2013.

Erik Wahl

Erik Wahl discusses how business needs to help transform the education system so that it produces engaged students—who will become engaged employees.

Engaged Students Will Become Engaged Workers

D&I Training with Bottom-Line Results

The talent development function plays an important role in organizational success but doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves. Winning an ATD BEST Award will demonstrate your value as a strategic partner by raising awareness of your impact on business success.
ATD BEST winners are the benchmark for the talent development industry!

Whether you’re ready to apply or want to learn more about the awards program, you should attend this upcoming webinar.

Join this webinar to:

Better understand the ATD BEST Awards.
Be walked through the awards criteria and application process.
Get tips for a successful application.


Applications for the current awards cycle are due November 1, so don’t miss this opportunity to have all your questions answered.
 

The ATD BEST Awards: Why Apply and Tips for Your Application

The talent development function plays an important role in organizational success, but doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves. Winning an ATD BEST Award will demonstrate your value as a strategic partner by raising awareness of your impact on business success.
ATD BEST winners are the benchmark for the talent development industry!
Ready to apply?
Let us help you put your best foot forward.
During this webcast, we’ll walk you through the criteria and process and give you tips for a successful application.
Applications are due November 2, so don’t miss this opportunity to have all your questions answered!

Tips for Applying for an ATD BEST Award

Interested in applying for an Excellence in Practice Award but unsure about the process? Join our webcast as Erin Strider, senior project manager, communications and awards, gives an overview of the awards program, walks through the application process, and shares best practices and lessons learned. 
The Excellence in Practice Awards recognize individual practices across the full scope of talent development. Choose from 13 categories that best fits your practice. Applications for the awards are open June 15–August 14. Visit td.org/EIP to learn more.

Tips for Applying for an Excellence in Practice Award

The talent development function plays an important role in organizational success, but doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves. Winning an ATD BEST Award will demonstrate your value as a strategic partner by raising awareness of your impact on business success.
ATD BEST winners are the benchmark for the talent development industry!
Ready to apply?
Let us help you put your best foot forward. During this webcast, we’ll walk you through the criteria and process and give you tips for a successful application.
Applications are due March 15, so don’t miss this opportunity to have all your questions answered!
 

10 Tips for the ATD BEST Awards Application

John Zorbini has spent his career helping organizations understand the strategic link between effectively managed human capital and successful business results. John’s unique background and experiences as a senior executive, professional speaker, and certified leadership coach, combined with his collaborative and results-focused approach, makes him ideal to consult, coach and facilitate all levels of leadership. For Stewart Leadership, John specializes in working with clients in such areas as succession planning, full-cycle strategy planning (business & talent review, succession review, leadership development review), human resources consulting, and executive leadership coaching.For 30 years, John held various leadership roles for three of Wisconsin’s largest employers, spending 25 of those years in the chief human resources officer position. Having an intimate understanding of the complexities and daily challenges of boards, executives, and other leaders, has enhanced his ability to quickly relate to and assist those with whom he works.As a professional speaker, John has delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations and continues to be a much-in-demand facilitator and speaker. Additionally, John has over 20 years of university-level teaching experience (undergraduate and MBA) as an assistant and adjunct professor at Marquette, Concordia, Cardinal Stritch, and Mount Mary Universities.John received his bachelor’s degree from West Liberty University in West Virginia and his master’s degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee. He completed his fellowship for executives at the Advisory Board in Washington, D.C.He has served as a board president or board member for governmental agencies, civic groups, and not-for-profit organizations, including former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s Council for College & Workforce Readiness (where he represented all businesses in Wisconsin); current Governor Tony Evers’ Career Development Committee; the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s Workforce Development Council; the Mount Mary University Board of Trustees; and others. He currently serves as Chairman of the Washington County Ethics Board.John has always been an active member of his community. He has been the recipient of his community’s Citizen of the Year Award, and two school district’s Friend of Education Award. He and his wife, Pam, reside in Erin, Wisconsin.

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