Welcome!
We’ve launched this News section of our website as a way to keep you up-to-date on everything happening with ATD NYC.
Topics/Contents
- 2020 Board Elections – Slate Approved
- Job Board – One NEW Posting
- Gamification Certification
- Member Updates/News
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Meeting Space Assistance
- CPLP Study Group
- Talent Development Book Club
- Events in the Next 8 Days
- Bonus Opportunity
If you missed last week’s update, you can find it here:
ATD NYC: What You Need to Know – October 9, 2019
2020 Board Elections - Slate Approved
Voting for the 2020 Slate ended on Friday, October 4th and was approved by our Chapter members.
Since the slate was finalized, two members have applied for our open roles: VP Programs and VP Marketing. These candidates have been interviewed and the nomination committee recommended their appointment. The Board had concurred. Here is your 2020 ATD NYC Board:
- President: Accepting Applications
- VP Finance: Linda Tapp
- VP Marketing: Glenn Brodsky (appointed)
- VP Membership: Rieidolia Moore-Ellis
- VP Operations: Lindsay Flethcher
- VP Programs: Adil Ibrahim (appointed)
- VP SIGs: Gabrielle Bayme
- VP Talent Management: Rosemary Okoiti
- VP Technology: Ekta Lall Mittal
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 – One NEW Posting
CUNY SPS Program Director, Department of Social Service (DSS) Anti-Bias Training Initiative. The Program Director will oversee 8 full-time Trainers, 4 part-time Trainers, a Training Manager, and a Training Coordinator to support this work.
Learn more: https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=PS-1909-003287
Gamification Certification
In less than 2 weeks, on October 29th, 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. Click the link above to learn more and sign up today!
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!
Our Chapter was well-represented at the ATD Chapter Leaders Conference held Oct 10-12 in Crystal City, VA. This annual conference bring together Chapter leaders from the 100 chapter in the US. 2020 Board members that attended included: Gabrielle Bayme, Rosemary Okoiti, Greg Simpson, Glenn Brodsky, Lindsay Fletcher, and Riedolia Moore-Ellis.
In addition, Zachary Konopka and David Marx presented a session at the conference. In “How and Why Regular Webinar Programming Matters!” they shared our approach which won a 2019 ATD Share Our Success (SOS) Award.
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.
- ATD NYC Holiday Party Entertainment Committee Volunteers
- Chapter Volunteer Opportunities
- 2020 Regional Conference Volunteers
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 almost done 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.
Our November/December selection will be Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Events in the Next 8 Days
Oct 18: eLearning SIG Scavenger Hunt: Finding Visual Metaphors at the Museum! This is part 2 of a 3-part series and no part is required to participate in the next. Part 1 discussed how to use your smartphone to take compelling visuals. Members can access the session slides in the Knowledge Center of our website.
Oct 22: Coaching SIG: Improv Your Way to Coaching Chemistry
Oct 23: Chapter Webinar: Remaining Relevant in an AI World!
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
Keep checking back. There are no bonus opportunities this week. If you have any questions, please email gregory.simpson@atdnyc.org.
We welcome your feedback. Contact any Board Member or email contact@atdnyc.org.
