Do your employees complete the training... and then go right back to doing things the way they always have?

You're not alone. And the problem might not be the employees.

Join us for a live, open conversation where L&D peers come together to tackle one of our profession's most persistent challenges: training that gets completed but doesn't actually change anything.

We'll kick things off by walking through a real-world case study to get us talking. It's the spark for an open, unscripted discussion where your experience, your frustrations, and your ideas are exactly what we're there to hear.

Here's what we'll be talking through together:

Cameras on, mics open, real talk welcome.

Think of it less like a webinar and more like a roundtable with your peers.  No slides to sit through. No chat-box-only participation. Just a genuine back-and-forth among people who are asking the same questions you are.

Come ready to talk, listen, and leave with ideas you didn't walk in with.

About Your Facilitator

Diksha Carron has over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, partnering with leaders to support employee development and create meaningful learning experiences. She is passionate about bringing professionals together to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another. Diksha is excited to facilitate this discussion on microlearning and other engaging, bite-sized training strategies, and looks forward to exploring new ideas and best practices with the group.

ATD Capability Model

Each ATD-OC Learning Event will be aligned to at least one Talent Development  Capability, as identified by ATD National.

This program aligns with:

Developing Professional Capability:

Talent development professionals must have the ability to identify, select, and implement the right learning and talent technologies that serve the best interests of the organization and its people. Practitioners should be able to identify opportunities to adapt and leverage the right technologies at the right time to meet organizational goals.

To find out more about the ATD Capability Model for the Training and Development Profession, visit http://tdcapability.org.

MEDIA RELEASE

As part of your registration, you will be required to indicate your acceptance or rejection of the statement below:

By registering for this event, I hereby give the Association for Talent Development, Orange County Chapter, its clients, agents, and assigns, full permission to use, publish and copyright photographic images, film images, video images, sound recordings, and any reproductions from these materials of me and/or my property or any part thereof, either in conjunction with or without using my name, and make changes or alterations therein and/or alterations thereto Worldwide in perpetuity. Some places these images and recordings may be used and posted include, but are not limited to, the Internet, emails, social media, etc.

If I do not provide permission, I understand I will be seated outside of the field of video.

We invite all of our Learning Community to be a part of this culminating event! Celebrate your successes, connect with your peers, and set a vision for the future with us!

During this winter get-together, we will:

We will also take a few moments to have our Annual Membership Meeting, giving you an overview of the coming year.

And guess what? A delicious meal, door prizes, and parking are included!

Come share in the festivities, connect with fellow members, and let’s make some great memories together.

We can't wait to see all of you there—let's celebrate what we've achieved and look forward to what's ahead!

The Schedule for the Evening:

Menu:

Things to Bring:

Parking: Free parking in the lot

Deadlines: 

Monday, December 1

Cancellation/refund deadline is Monday, December 1 at 5 pm. No shows will be charged in full.

Earn Professional Professional Development Points

This program is worth .5 Professional Development points.
Find out more about APTD/CPTD Certifications here.

ATD Capability Model

Each ATD-OC Learning Event will be aligned to at least one Talent Development  Capability, as identified by ATD National.

This program aligns with:

To find out more about the ATD Capability Model for the Training and Development Profession, visit http://tdcapability.org.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RELEASE

By registering for this event, I hereby give the Association for Talent Development, Orange County Chapter, its clients, agents, and assigns, full permission to use, publish and copyright photographic images, film images, video images, sound recordings, and any reproductions from these materials of me and/or my property or any part thereof, either in conjunction with or without using my name, and make changes or alterations therein and/or alterations thereto Worldwide in perpetuity. Some places these images and recordings may be used and posted include, but are not limited to, the Internet, emails, social media, etc.

If I do not provide permission, I understand I will not activate my web camera during the session.

Under the backdrop of ATD's recent State of the Industry report, we discuss the Learning and Development trends that impact the strategic focus of local L&D leaders.

Each year, ATD's State of the Industry establishes consistent baselines for key performance indicators, including direct learning expenditure per employee, total formal learning hours, delivery channels, and trainer-to-employee staffing ratios.

But national L&D benchmarking reports rely heavily on data from large enterprise organizations with dedicated training budgets. Our local panelists bring clear visibility into what Orange County business owners actually invest in employee growth relative to operational overhead.

This month, our panelists will explore the latest trends that are reshaping L&D strategies. But more than that, we'll discuss how these trends are shaping their organization's strategies for the coming year.  

You'll hear how they align learning initiatives with business goals, ensuring their organizations thrive in an ever-changing environment.

Discover Insights from Industry Leaders

Panelists:

Crystal Brown Chief People Officer, Essential HR Partners

Agenda

Register Early, Save with a Friend!

When You Register...	Member Only	Member & First Time Guest	Non Member Only
More than 2 weeks early	FREE	Member FREE  &  Guest $5.00	$10.00
2 weeks early	$5.00	Member FREE  &  Guest $10.00	$15.00
2 days early	$10.00	Member $5.00 &  Guest $15.00	$20.00

To take advantage of this offer, contact Denise at ocoffice@atdoc.org or 714.527.4785.

Deadlines: 

Early bird -Friday, February 7 

Regular - Monday, February 24

Cancellation/refund deadline is noon on the Monday before the meeting. No shows will be charged in full.

Earn Professional Professional Development Points

This program is worth 1 Professional Development points.
Find out more about APTD/CPTD Certifications here.

ATD Capability Model

Each ATD-OC Learning Event will be aligned to at least one Talent Development  Capability, as identified by ATD National.

This program aligns with:

To find out more about the ATD Capability Model for the Training and Development Profession, visit http://tdcapability.org.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RELEASE

By registering for this event, I hereby give the Association for Talent Development, Orange County Chapter, its clients, agents, and assigns, full permission to use, publish and copyright photographic images, film images, video images, sound recordings, and any reproductions from these materials of me and/or my property or any part thereof, either in conjunction with or without using my name, and make changes or alterations therein and/or alterations thereto Worldwide in perpetuity. Some places these images and recordings may be used and posted include, but are not limited to, the Internet, emails, social media, etc.

If I do not provide permission, I understand I will not activate my web camera during the session.

Imagine how rewarding it would be if you could gather at least 5 new connections at the next event you attend with ease?

Attending a conference or an event represents a significant investment in your time and professional development.

But...

An investment in skills without an investment in relationships is incomplete.  

Many of us dread the "work" in "network." Swapping business cards or reciting a rehearsed elevator pitch feels transactional, not relational. And frankly, it doesn't work. You end up with a pocket full of cards from people you don't actually know.

Tonight, we are going to explore how to strip away the corporate veneer and show up as your genuine self.

✨ Embrace Serendipity: Break the ice and open up to chance connections by dropping preconceived notions.

✨Understand Authenticity: Understand why being authentic is crucial for building genuine, long-lasting trust and authority in your network.

✨ Refine the Connection: Apply this authenticity to a core networking tool—the elevator pitch—making it powerful and memorable because it's genuinely you.

Agenda:

6:00 PM — Welcome / Informal Networking 

6:10 PM — Structured Networking

6:30 PM — Main Event

7:00 PM — Structured Networking

7:30 PM — Closing/Informal Networking

What To Bring

Pack light for this event. Bring your genuine curiosity and a fully charged smartphone with the LinkedIn app ready to go.

We are using digital handshakes to lock in your new network, allowing you to stay present and authentic in every interaction.

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