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James A. Ross

Dr. James A. Ross

Misconceptions In Conference Leadership

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Healthcare professionals on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic deserve proper training and rewards. Here's a look at why game-based learning is perfect for the healthcare industry.

How Hospitals Are Using Games-Based Learning to Train Their Employees

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted business operations, forcing many companies to shift employees to work from home. Two years later, many employees are still working virtually at least part of the time.
In this new remote and hybrid environment, supporting the mental health and well-being of employees is key to retaining talent and creating a more positive and productive work culture.
During this webinar, you’ll learn how a digital library:

Provides a flexible, accessible, and budget-friendly learning option
Prioritizes the mental health and well-being of your staff


How Organizations Can Support the Mental Health of a Hybrid Workforce

What is ATD’s Leadership Development Day?
ATD’s Leadership Development Day is a free virtual event that offers you the opportunity to hear from top minds in leadership development. You’ll hear leading organizations and solution providers share real-world case studies and actionable insights. During our day of engaging sessions, you’ll learn practical strategies and connect with industry experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your leadership development programs.

Who is it for?
Anyone responsible for developing leaders in their organization. Whether you’re creating a new program from the ground up or interested in transforming an existing program, this event will have relevant insights and practical takeaways for you.
Leadership Development Day Agenda
10:05 - 10:45 a.m.
Shifting the Leadership Culture: A Strategic Imperative
Today's employees want collaborative workplaces in which they are seen, heard, respected, and valued. They will no longer tolerate a command-and-control leadership style. Many organizations must now transform their leadership cultures to retain and attract the best talent. In this discussion, we’ll focus on shifting an organization's leadership culture, share how effective training programs support this shift, and define the meaningful measures that show the impact of this cultural shift.
Join this session to:

Identify the key characteristics of human-centered leadership and how they lead to positive outcomes.
Define drivers for shifting the leadership culture.
Apply four key elements for cultivating a culture.
Define a leadership development framework to build the talent pipeline.
Evaluate the impact of leadership development programs. 

Speakers
Yasmin Gutierrez, Senior Manager of Learning Experience & Acceleration, WM
Rico Maranto, Senior Manager, Leadership Development, WM
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Leadership Skills in the Age of AI
Leadership is rapidly evolving - and AI is accelerating the pace of change.
But the same technologies that are driving this change, can also be harnessed to help managers develop their skills, and lead more effectively.
In this practical session, we'll explore real-world case studies of AI innovation in leadership development, see a live demo of voice AI helping a manager develop their soft skills, and share a brand new AI maturity model that gives a glimpse into the future of leadership development.
During this event, you will:

Learn how leadership skills are evolving in the age of AI
See practical, real-world examples of AI supporting people leaders
Take away an AI maturity framework for leadership development teams

Speaker
James Cross, Co-founder, Tenor
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
One Size Fits None: How Assessments Personalize Development
Is your leadership development missing the mark? Discover how assessments can transform one-size-fits-all programs into powerful, personalized experiences. You’ll learn how to use data-driven insights to create "a-ha!" moments, uncover leaders' unique strengths and growth areas, and weave personalized insights into every stage of development. Gain fresh perspectives and practical tactics to reimagine your leadership programs, ensuring every moment counts and delivers real behavior change.
During this event, we will:

Discover how assessment data and insights change the game for leadership development.
Understand the different assessment types and applications for leaders.
Explore ways to personalize and design transformative development experiences

Speaker
Monica Corbitt Rivers, Managing Consultant, DDI
1:15 - 2:00 p.m.
Panel: Developing Future Leaders: Insights from Industry Experts
This session focuses on the essential skills required to develop successful future leaders. Learn from a variety of industry leaders as they share personal anecdotes and expert insights on policies, supporting programs such as coaching, mentoring, and upskilling, and best practices for leadership development. Attendees will gain insights into fostering these crucial skills and effective strategies that will nurture the next generation of leaders.
Join this session to:

Discover the latest information on leadership development from industry experts and the opportunity to compare best practices.
Learn effective strategies from varied industries leaders to support the success of the next generation.
Review existing leadership development programs and determine opportunities for growth in your organization.
Identify the elements needed to create best-in-class leadership development programs.

Moderator
Katie Sheketoff, Director of Global Leadership Development, Marriott International
Panelists
Jim Hemgen, Talent Development Director, Booz Allen
Sarah Sprott, Senior Director of Talent Development, Candid
Darryl Cross, US Executive Sales Coach, Norton Rose Fulbright
Don Stanley, Director, Learning & Leadership Development, Grainger
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.
Fueling Growth and Success Through Investing in Leadership Pipeline
This session will focus on Grainger’s approach to building leaders with an enterprise mindset to deliver business results today and into the future.
Join this session to:

Summarize a framework for organizing leaders (Stages of Leadership Framework).
Understand Grainger’s enterprise leader framework for aspiring senior leaders.
Learn about Grainger’s learning solutions for all leaders and differentiated development programs.
Discover how executive leaders invest in high potential talent.

Speakers
Don Stanley, Director, Learning & Leadership Development, Grainger
Susana Sipes, Talent Management & Org Effectiveness, Grainger

ATD's Leadership Development Day

Brian James Flores is a talent management and organizational development advisor at Zebra Technologies where he contributes to performance management and high-potential leadership development programs. Among his previous roles, he served as a senior manager of organizational development at CommerceHub; a talent and organizational development consultant at Zoom Video Communications; and a senior training manager of learning and development at Performics, where he redefined onboarding and led cross-agency training efforts. Brian discovered his love for talent development in his early career during his tenure with Apple Inc. Brian holds a master’s in education in human resource development from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. A sought-after thought leader, Brian enjoys speaking engagements at industry events. 

Brian James Flores

Dr. Mary Leary is a change agent who believes that we can harness the power of people, partnerships, and technology emboldened by entrepreneurial concepts and social justice to make the world a better place for everyone. Her 30-year career spans a dual senior leadership path in both the private and public sectors across the technology, transportation, gerontology, community-services, education, disability, federal program management, academic, and business enterprise solutions sectors. Having joined Easter Seals in late 2007, she has built a management framework for idea generation and pipeline development that leverages social networking, social entrepreneurship, and private sector partnerships, as well as launched the Easter Seals Brain Health Center. Mary’s education and academic experience includes being an adjunct professor in statistics and public policy analysis, community adult learning, organizational informatics research projects, and analyzing cross-sector systems change. She holds a BS from James Madison University; a Masters of Administrative Science from Johns Hopkins University; a Gerontology Masters Certificate from George Mason University School of Nursing and Health Science; and a Doctorate from George Mason University, School of Public Policy.

Mary Leary

Heres a riddle for you: a skateboarder, an elderly woman with a cane, and a stroller-pushing dad cross the street. The curb-cut effect is when a support meant for one vulnerable member or group benefits society as a whole.

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