The AI Playbook for Talent Leaders: A Blueprint for Strategic Impact

Hosted by the Northern NJ Chapter

Tuesday, Sep 16th | 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. ET | Zoom

About This Event

In an era of intense technological disruption, Talent Development leaders are under pressure to move beyond the hype and make sound, defensible decisions about AI. The critical challenge is not simply adopting new tools, but integrating them into a coherent strategy that drives measurable business value. Success requires a shift in our role: from program owners to strategic architects of workforce capability.

This evidence-based, vendor-neutral session delivers a practical blueprint for making that shift. Dr. Markus Bernhardt will provide a clear method for analyzing workforce challenges and deploying technology with precision and purpose. Drawing on insights from rigorous, real-world case studies, he will introduce a powerful strategic framework for diagnosing your needs, mapping your implementation path, and articulating the value of your initiatives to the business. You will leave with the clarity and confidence to lead your organization's approach to technology, ensuring your function remains an indispensable driver of success.

Key Takeaways: In this session, you will learn how to:

• Diagnose Your Needs with Precision: Move beyond buzzwords and learn to analyze any technology through the lens of its core function. Whether it is built to Train skills, Assess capability, or Support in-workflow performance, this analysis will allow you to match the right solution to the right problem.
• Map Your Strategic Path Forward: Acquire a versatile framework for categorizing any technology initiative, whether you are buying a tool to increase efficiency or building a novel solution to create a new capability. This will enable you to anticipate challenges and align your team on the critical factors for success.
• Lead the Conversation on Value and Risk: Grasp the most significant risk in working with AI, the "Cognitive Illusion", and learn to champion the essential role of human expertise. You will leave prepared to build a compelling business case that articulates the true value of your work to senior leadership.

Investment

About Our Presenters

Dr. Marcus Bernhardt | Principal, Endeavor Intelligence

Dr. Markus Bernhardt is a strategic advisor who provides senior leaders with the evidence-based frameworks required to execute complex workforce transformations with confidence. His insights are drawn from the rigorous research in his acclaimed Endeavor Report™ and his unique 360° view of the technology ecosystem. A sought-after keynote speaker and researcher, he delivers actionable strategies that enable organizations to build future-ready, human-centered workplaces where talent thrives.

Regional Webinar Series

The ATD NYC Chapter is proud to participate in the ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Series. This monthly webinar series is offered by the ATD Mid-Atlantic Chapters – Regional Programs Consortium which is comprised of the following twelve ATD chapters:

Cooperatively, these chapters bring together the very best speakers from around all our networks to provide world-class presenters and content! We look forward to sharing these webinars with you for the rest of 2025!

Accessing the Webinar

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Materials

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Recording

This webinar will be recorded in this instance.

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Event Contact

For any questions about this event, please e-mail dj.husted@atdnyc.org