Igniting Learning & Development Excellence: Connect, Engage, & Thrive

Igniting Learning & Development Excellence: Connect, Engage, & Thrive

Primary Sponsor:

Additional Sponsors:

Culver's Garden Center and Greenhouse

Date: Thursday, October 23rd

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Red Cedar Lodge @ Wannatee Park, 1700 Big Bluestem Dr, Marion, IA 52302

Join the ATD Hawkeye Chapter and local L&D professionals for a fun fall evening at Red Cedar Lodge! There'll be cozy culinary delights (soup cook off, festive fall treats) along with activities and takeaways that you can bring back your organization.

We'll also be having a book exchange, so bring one to share and feel free to take one as well!

Can't attend for the whole event? That's okay! Check out the agenda below: 

Welcome & Kickoff

A warm welcome from our President, Marcie VanNote followed by a quick spotlight on our event sponsor.

Part 1: Connect

Break the ice and build energy with interactive activities that set the tone for collaboration and creativity.

Part 2: Engage

Get ready for a hands-on, scenario-based challenge that threads through four essential L&D topics. Participants will team up to tackle real-world complexities, followed by rapid-fire expert insights: 10 Tips in 10 Minutes.

Topics:

• Trying Again After Failing – Practice, persistence & resilience
• Virtual Learning Design – Inclusive & flexible experiences
• Engaging Diverse Learners – Creative strategies for tough dynamics
• Microlearning That Sticks – Bite-sized learning, big impact

Part 3: Thrive

Wrap up with a dynamic discussion and activity to leave you inspired.

Cost:

Members can attend FREE of charge.

Guests are welcome to attend for a fee:

• Students - $5
• Non-Members - $10
• Members - No Cost