July 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Modernwell
This event is limited to 30 participants.
Organizations face constant pressure to deliver leadership development that is timely, relevant, scalable, and cost effective. With an expanding marketplace of off the shelf solutions and increasing demand for customized, culturally aligned programs, practitioners must make informed decisions about when to buy, build, or blend their leadership development offerings.
This session provides a decision framework and guides participants through an organizational audit to help them evaluate their current approach and identify opportunities for greater strategic alignment and impact.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Leave with a decision tool they can use immediately with stakeholders.
- Understand the strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases for buy, build, and blend approaches.
- Apply a six factor decision model to evaluate leadership development needs.
- Conduct an organizational audit to assess current practices, gaps, and opportunities.
- Engage in peer dialogue to benchmark approaches and explore practical solutions.
Meet our Presenter:
Ann Piepkorn is the founder of Piepkorn Leadership Solutions and a seasoned executive coach, leadership consultant, and facilitator with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams thrive. She is bring her experience designing and delivering high impact leadership development programs for Fortune 500 companies to mid-market and non-profit organizations in the Twin Cities. Ann’s work blends research backed practices with practical application, focusing on executive presence, emotional intelligence, communication, leader as coach skills, and navigating difficult conversations. She is known for her engaging facilitation style, her ability to create psychologically safe learning environments, and her talent for translating complex leadership concepts into clear, actionable tools. She partners closely with HR and talent development leaders to coach executives, build scalable learning strategies, and facilitate impactful team building offsites.
This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.
By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.
Modernwell is a members-only coworking space. We are excited to hold our events in their beautiful space, but can not extend access beyond the event time. Once the event ends, all attendees are expected to depart the building OR they can purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $30 for the remainder of the day. Please stop by the ModernWell front desk before or after the event to purchase your pass.
Long-Term Construction Alert: ModernWell
Significant MnDOT construction on I-394 and I-94 is ongoing through late fall 2026. Please allow extra travel time, especially during afternoon rush hours.
Major Impacts Through Mid-Summer 2026
- Penn Avenue Bridge: Closed through November 2026. Use North Wayzata Blvd. or Theodore Wirth Pkwy as a detour.
- Westbound I-394: Reduced to two lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100.
- Ramp Closures: The following ramps are closed through mid-summer:
- Westbound I-394 to/from Penn Ave.
- Eastbound I-94 to westbound I-394.
- Lyndale Ave to westbound I-394.
Upcoming Summer/Fall 2026 Shift
Starting in mid-summer, the construction focus will shift:
- Eastbound I-394: Will be reduced to two lanes between Hwy 100 and downtown through the fall.
- Penn Ave. Ramps: The eastbound I-394 ramps to/from Penn Ave. will close from mid-summer through late fall.
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