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This August, let the summer sun illuminate your path to new knowledge. This heat-soaked month is the perfect time to expand your skills and knowledge. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or escaping the heat inside, you can explore a variety of free webinars this month, covering a range of topics to boost your creativity and business acumen. Don’t learn alone — invite friends and colleagues to join in and turn this month into a celebration of collective growth and inspiration!

Thursday, August 1, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: How to Develop Character Skills: The Key to Growing Stronger Leaders and Teams
When you hear someone in a leadership role referred to as a person of “strong character,” what comes to mind? People often think of character as something a leader has… or doesn’t. The fact is, character isn’t one thing, and it’s not a fixed trait. It’s a combination of dozens of behaviour patterns, and each one can be developed or strengthened over time. In this session with Meredith, Bell, Co-Founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders, you’ll learn:

Why character is essential for effective leadership.
Tips for strengthening a character skill that most leaders struggle with.
How to use communication skills and character skills to increase your emotional intelligence.
The roles of coaching and practice in making changes in behaviour that stick.

Thursday, August 1, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Bridging AI and Human Potential: Change Management Through L&D
This engaging webinar explores how learning and development (L&D) teams can effectively bridge artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and human potential through positive change management. Learn how to adapt traditional Change Management principles for the AI era, creating an approach that fosters excitement and continuous learning. Discover strategies for assessing organizational readiness, developing comprehensive AI literacy programs and creating upskilling initiatives that complement AI capabilities. Michelle Lentz, Senior Learning Strategist at ELB Learning, will explore methods to cultivate a culture of positivity and innovation while addressing common concerns about AI integration.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Scaling Leadership Development: Best Practices to Find and Fast-Track Your Future Leaders
As L&D teams face growing responsibilities and an expectation to do more with less, top companies are doubling down on leadership development. Effective leadership initiatives help companies navigate rapid changes and disruptions, attract and retain top talent, and inspire more engaged and productive teams. During this webinar, with Matthew Shell, Senior Business Development Manager at Capsim Management Simulations, you’ll learn about:

The core principles behind impactful L&D initiatives.
The bad habits that diminish the impact of leadership development.
How top companies are using simulations to find and fast-track their future leaders at scale.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Becoming More Coach-like: Skills for Every Conversation (Free for ATD members)
Good coaching is something effective managers do in every conversation. Stephanie Appel, Vice President of Sales at InsideOut Development, will focus on simple actions leaders can take to become more coach-like in their conversations, resulting in increased focus, trust and accountability. During this webinar, you’ll:

Explore the three necessary skills to be coach-like in any conversation.
Define the measure of a successful coaching conversation that keeps team members engaged and ready to act on their goals.
Assess how people experience you as a coach.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Five Critical Elements of an Effective Virtual Leadership Program
In the age of AI, virtual leaders provide the insight, wisdom, empathy and compassion needed to humanize the workplace despite physical distance. Join Cynthia Clay, CEO of NetSpeed Learning, in this virtual session to explore the five critical leadership strategies that support the strongest virtual leaders. At the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

Recognize five critical leadership strategies to succeed in virtual environments.
Adopt four key practices to humanize the virtual workplace.
Increase your virtual presence and ability to engage your remote team.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Extraordinary Elearning – Learning Science in Action
Unlock the potential of learning science to create extraordinary elearning experiences that captivate and engage learners. This session, with Garima Gupta, Founder and CEO of Artha Learning Inc., dives into the principles of learning science and demonstrates how to apply these concepts to design effective and impactful elearning courses. You’ll explore key theories and models that underpin successful learning experiences, from cognitive load theory to spaced repetition and multimedia learning principles. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to transform your elearning projects using the latest insights from learning science.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: AI-Augmented Leadership Development: Accelerating and Extending Growth (Free for ATD members)
Organizations have invested heavily in LMS’s and other elearning platforms. However, traditional elearning methods are ineffective in developing leadership skills due to their static content, lack of personalization and inability to provide experiential learning. Learn how to address these challenges using AI to deliver personalized learning experiences that truly support leadership growth. David Evans, VP of Product at New Level Work, will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI for more effective and more scalable leadership development.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Avoid the Hype: A Framework to Help Focus Your L&D AI Strategy
Adapting to evolving industry standards, dynamic compliance requirements and the continuous evolution of your business tactics necessitates an agile L&D strategy that can swiftly pivot when needed. By integrating AI into your L&D initiatives, you can significantly boost your capacity to address these challenges proactively, ensuring you stay ahead of competitors. In this webinar, Leslie Farinella, Content Innovation Strategist at Xyleme, will present a framework that you can utilize to devise your AI strategy for L&D.

Thursday, August 8, 2024, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. PT: An HR/L&D Primer on Generative AI (Free for IPL members)
Conversational and generative AI has rattled workers around the world. Companies are rushing to deploy AI technology to stay competitive. Common use cases in the work world include content creation, the development of chatbots, predictive analysis and natural language processing. In this webinar, Britney Cole, Chief Innovation Officer and Head of the Blanchard Innovation Lab, will share her latest experience on how to:

Understand the different types of AI and separate truth from hyperbole.
Evaluate, choose and implement a solution.
Uncover and address concerns to combat fear and take control.
Create a plan for effectively using AI in your organization.

Thursday, August 8, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Team Habits Over Individual Gains: Crafting Team-Centric Leadership Development (Free for ATD members)
Traditional leadership development often focuses on individual growth, but in today’s collaborative work environments, team dynamics are crucial for success. Charlie Gilkey, CEO of Productive Flourishing, will guide you through evolving your leadership development programs to emphasize team-centric approaches. You’ll explore strategies for enhancing team cohesion, communication and collective performance. Through practical insights and actionable techniques, you’ll learn how to foster team habits that drive sustained success and elevate your organization’s leadership capabilities. Join Charlie for a transformative session that will equip you to lead effective, high-performing teams.

Thursday, August 8, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: From Boomers to Zoomers: Cracking the Code of Cross-Generational Engagement
Disengagement across generations stems from various factors, such as misaligned values, differing communication styles, lack of recognition, limited opportunities for career development and insufficient support for work-life balance. In this interactive session, Ellen Burns-Johnson, VP of Learning Strategy – Growth and Strategy Team, ELB Learning, will guide you to overcome biases associated with generations and develop inclusion strategies that can reduce turnover, increase knowledge sharing, expand partnerships and heighten employee engagement.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Enhance Your Elearning with Audio Using the All-New Adobe Captivate
Discover how to take your elearning courses to the next level with audio integration in Adobe Captivate. In this comprehensive webinar, Sharath Ramaswamy, Senior Elearning Evangelist at Adobe, will show you the importance of audio in elearning, best practices for recording and editing, and how to seamlessly incorporate audio into your Captivate projects. Sharath will guide you through step-by-step demonstrations, tips for ensuring high-quality sound and techniques for engaging learners with effective audio. This session is designed to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge to enhance your elearning content.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Leadership Masterclass: Three Critical Competencies (Free for ATD members)
As kids across the country head back to school this August, it’s also the perfect time for L&D professionals, trainers and managers to brush up on some new leadership development skills and strategies. During this “Back-to-School” Leadership Masterclass, presented by Russ Hill, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Lead in 30, you’ll learn how to master three critical leadership competencies: Clarity, Alignment and Movement. Grab your backpack and sharpen your pencils because Leadership class is in session!

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: The Four Habits of Highly Seductive Trainers and Designers
In your role as a trainer or designers, you can influence your audience’s behaviour with words, pictures or a combination. But how do you know that the words and images you select are indeed influential? In this session, Carmen Simon, Ph.D., Cognitive Neuroscientist and Founder of Enhancive, shares tactical guidelines based on her neuroscience research. The research examines existing communication habits and reveals practical answers to relevant questions, such as:

If you use the most current business jargon, does your message come across as smart and sophisticated or empty and insincere?
What type of emotional words are most effective for persuasion, and how much emotional language is necessary to influence others?
Is it worthwhile to share original images in your business presentations, or does the brain find comfort in the cliché?
If you use one consistent theme across your business messages, does it make your communication coherent or boring?

Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Impact Over Input: How to Work Less and Get More Done
In today’s fast-paced world, the traditional workweek is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. With advancements in technology and a shift towards prioritizing employee well-being, the concept of the four-day workweek is gaining traction. But what does this mean for productivity, efficiency and the bottom line of businesses? Join Joe O’Connor, CEO and Co-Founder of Work Time Reduction, as he dives into the paradigm shift towards redefining productivity and the way work is done. In this engaging keynote, he will delve into the documented benefits, challenges and strategies for successfully adopting this new way of work.

Thursday, August 15, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: How L&D Teams Are Using AI
Join this panel discussion focused on the intersection of AI and L&D. As AI continues to reshape the landscape of workplace learning, L&D professionals are confronted with complex challenges and opportunities. This discussion aims to navigate these complexities and equip attendees with actionable strategies for successful AI integration. You’ll explore real-world examples and proven strategies for harnessing AI to elevate learning experiences, optimize processes and drive organizational growth. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights to propel your organization forward in the age of AI-enabled learning.

George Hanshaw, Director of Elearning Operations at Los Angeles Pacific University
Jenessa Jacobs, Vice President of Development and Growth Strategy at Aspen Sales, Inc.
Latasha Nelson, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Learning Strategist at Learning Leader Lab
Michelle Eggleston Schwartz, Editor in Chief at Training Industry, Inc.

Thursday, August 15, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Maximizing Performance and Leadership Development through Behavioural Science
In today’s dynamic workplace landscape, organizations seek strategies that not only enhance performance, but also cultivate effective leadership at all levels. Join Tyler Cahill, Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp, to explore the transformative potential of behavioural science in maximizing performance and nurturing leadership excellence. Through a blend of research findings and practical applications, you’ll understand how behavioural science principles can be harnessed to drive sustainable performance improvements and foster a culture of leadership growth.

Thursday, August 15, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Building the Learning Data and Analytics Ecosystem
What does it take to build out a data-centric learning technology ecosystem? In this session, moderated by Megan Torrance, CEO and Founder of TorranceLearning, you’ll hear from two professionals who are doing it: creating the vision, building the momentum, selecting and building software, and connecting it all together. Along the way, they’re making the hard decisions about which great ideas to pursue now and which to set aside for later. What’s the secret? They’re each intensely focused on the strategic outcomes of their businesses and how the learning ecosystem can set them up for competitive advantage. They’ll share what they’ve had to learn the hard way… so you don’t have to.

Friday, August 16, 2024, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: Mind Games: Leveraging Behavioural Science for Transformative Game-Based Learning
Unlock the secrets of behavioural science to elevate your game-based learning designs. This session will provide you with actionable strategies to create learning experiences that not only captivate but also effectively drive behavioural change. Monica Cornetti, Founder and President of Sententia Inc., will explore real-world examples and case studies where gamification has successfully transformed corporate training and educational environments. Learn from the experts how to craft compelling narratives and challenges that resonate deeply with learners, encouraging not just participation but enthusiastic involvement.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: How AI Voice Changed Learning and Development (Free for ATD members)
It’s been four years since AI voices reached human parody. Now, in 2024, half of the Fortune 500 learning and development teams are using AI voice. Robbie Hand, Senior Customer Success Manager at WellSaid, will help your team evaluate AI voice technology solutions like text-to-speech, voice cloning and speech-to-speech. Get ready to take your skills from novice to ninja through an informative and fast-paced session that will give you the foundation to elevate your production skills with this wonderful new technology.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Getting Started with Elearning
Your organization is ready to plunge into elearning, and you’re on the team to make it happen. The problem is, you don’t know where to start. A quick internet search offers 170 million choices. Everyone has an opinion on what content needs to be first. You’re overwhelmed. If this sounds familiar, this is the session for you. Amy Morrisey, President of Artisan Learning, is going back to the basics to help you get started. You’ll learn how to:

Evaluate what works and what doesn’t in elearning.
Choose the right delivery mechanism and authoring tool.
Design with your learner in mind (and not only your content expert).
Use a basic workflow.
Determine what to measure.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Ten Game Changing Ways to Grow Your Sales Now
Get your team to supercharge their sales right now! Dr. Cindy McGovern, CEO of Orange Leaf Consulting, has ten strategies that are guaranteed to amplify your results. From revamping outreach messages to embracing advanced tech to mastering the art of networking. Plus, discover how storytelling and a deep understanding of sales psychology can transform prospects into loyal (and raving) customers. This is more than just advice — it’s your new dynamite in your team’s sales arsenal.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: How to Create Captivating Content
Crafting captivating content goes beyond surface-level engagement — it’s about creating immersive experiences that resonate with your audience. Learning leaders are tasked with curating content that not only holds learners’ attention but also facilitates meaningful learning experiences, leveraging strategies such as microlearning, gamification and diverse modalities. This expert-led discussions will equip you with the tools to create content that leaves a lasting impact. Whether you’re a seasoned content creator or just getting started, this event will provide you with invaluable insights to elevate your content strategy.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Supercharge Learning with Augmented Reality
Ready to ditch static marketing materials and uninspiring events? This webinar, presented by Destery Hildenbrand, XR Solution Architect at Intellezy, is your guide to the future of learning and engagement — Augmented Reality (AR)! Destery will break down the power of AR, then explore how to use it to:

Craft Interactive Marketing: Imagine brochures that come alive with AR! Watch product demos, explore 3D models or access additional learning content. Spark excitement for your learning events before they even begin.
Transform Your Events: Seamlessly integrate AR activities into your events. Learners can participate in interactive quizzes, navigate virtual simulations or access real-time information overlaying the physical environment. Boost engagement and make information stick.
Create Unforgettable Learning: Discover the potential of AR for hands-on, interactive experiences. Go beyond traditional methods with activities that let the learner experiment, solve problems and master skills in an immersive environment. Make learning truly unforgettable.

Thursday, August 29, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Using Articulate Storyline 360 to Create Interactive Learning Lessons
Ron Price, Chief Learning Officer at Yukon Learning, and Tom Kuhlmann, Chief Learning Architect at Articulate, will show examples and demonstrate how easily Storyline can help you build interactive learning lessons with any content. You’ll explore how Slides, States, Layers and Triggers work together to build any exercise you can imagine. They’ll also show you and discuss how Variables and Conditions can be used for more advanced solutions.

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