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We’ve launched this News section of our website as a way to keep you up-to-date on everything happening with ATD NYC.

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If you missed last week’s update, you can find it here:

ATD NYC: What You Need to Know – September 25, 2019

2020 Board Elections - Voting Ends Friday

Friday, October 4^th is the last day to vote on the 2020 Slate. If you still need to vote, look for an email titled, “ATD NYC Slate of Candidates for 2020 Board of Directors - Voting Open“ that was sent on September 25^th.

Candidates for the open roles will be appointed by the Acting President pending 2020 Board approval.

You can learn more about the benefits of being a Board Member and read about each of our one-year Board roles here: 2020 Board of Directors Information. Email contact@atdnyc.org or talk with any Board member if you have questions.

Job Board – Two Postings

1. There is an opening for a Program Manager to support the CUNY partnership with the Department of Correction. This role will initially focus on project managing the development of several key eLearning modules. Learn more: https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=PS-1907-003172
2. An Institute is looking for a dynamic instructor to lead an “Instruct the Instructor” class. They would like a professional trainer to share tips and tricks on how to be a better instructor, tools to engage, key strategies, a simple “how to”.  The class is planned for a half or full day session in NYC. If interested, reach out to gregory.simpson@atdnyc.org. 

Gamification Certification

To hold the course, we need a minimum of 12 attendees by October 7th.  We currently have 6 people registered. Sign up today to take advantage of this opportunity.

On October 29^th, the Chapter is partnering with Sententia and Pfizer to present The Gamification of Learning: A Certification for Talent Development and HR Professionals. This full-day certification course is for L&D and HR professionals interested in using gamification to improve their learning and training programs. You can also earn CPLP, SHRM, and HRCI Recertification Credit for attending. 

Member Updates/News

We want to be able to recognize the accomplishments of our ATD NYC Members. Please email us at contact@atdnyc.org and share your updates with us!

Congratulate Gail Forkosh on her new VP, Head of Organizational Culture & Quality Assurance role at ConnectOne Bank.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you want to learn more about our current opportunities, visit the Volunteer section of our website or contact rosemary.okoiti@atdnyc.org.

 

Meeting Space Assistance

We are asking for your help in identify meeting space for our Chapter events, SIG events, or workshops. As a non-profit, we rely on our members to help. Talk to any Board member or email contact@atdnyc.org if you have available space or have suggestions for us to pursue.

CPLP Study Group

Our CPLP Study group now has 4 members. If you would like to join them, please email contact@atdnyc.org. You can also find study tools in the ATD Store.

Note: The CPLP exams will be changing in line with the ATD Competency Model revamp. Updated preparatory materials are expected to be available in early 2020. I would encourage you to direct any chapter members who are interested in pursuing the CPLP or APTD in the near future to reach out to our certification team with further questions.

Talent Development Book Club

We are halfway through reading and discussing Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott. Visit our Talent Development Book Club page for a book summary, a video, and the reading schedule.

Voting (early this time) for the November/December selection just ended.  Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. received the most votes.

Events in the Next 8 Days

(Tonight) Oct 2: Chapter Networking Event: Bryant Park October Fest!

Visit our Events Page to see all of our upcoming events.

Past Events

Visit the Knowledge Center (under Members tab; you WILL need to be logged in) to access the recordings and other information from our events.

Bonus Opportunity – Winner Announced

Last week, we gave you the opportunity to enter a drawing for a copy of The Arbinger Institute’s Leadership and Self Deception: Getting Out of the Box. We are pleased to announce that Kate Baldus was our Bonus Opportunity winner!

If you have any questions, please email gregory.simpson@atdnyc.org.

We welcome your feedback. Contact any Board Member or email contact@atdnyc.org.