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ATD GTC Fall Event – Learning in Plain Sight: From on-the-job to in-the-job Learning 

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October 1, 2025

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM – In-Person @ Brookview Golf Course and Lawn Bowling

ANNOUNCING OUR FIRST ANNUAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT!

This milestone event showcases the power of our community and is where thought leaders and L&D professionals at every level come together to connect, learn, and grow.

This summit is your chance to experience why our chapter is the region’s leading community for L&D professionals. Don’t miss the networking event of the season and the opportunity to see firsthand the energy, talent, and ideas that make our chapter the place to be.

Which is why our program zeroes in on one of the biggest questions facing learning and talent development right now.

This Summit features Julie Winkle Giulioni, one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 speakers and a champion for workplace growth and development. 

In a world where time is the ultimate non-renewable resource – and attention is a close second – the traditional model of learning and development is coming under increasing pressure. How can we help busy professionals elevate their skills, build capacity, and future-proof their careers when they have no discretionary time to spare? How can we do it for ourselves? The answer doesn’t lie in adding more to already overflowing plates; instead, we must shift our perspective and leverage the learning opportunities that are hidden in plain sight, right within the work.

Distinct from ‘on-the-job learning’ which tends to introduce developmental activities and overlay growth-driving experiences upon an employee’s role, ‘in-the-job learning’ is a strategy that reveals the rich and often untapped educational value of the tasks and challenges employees are already engaged in. Each project deadline, each customer interaction, and every problem solved is chock-full of moments that can catalyze growth and development.

This session, based upon her recent TD Magazine article and work with clients, introduces attendees to the mindset shift from ‘on-the-job’ learning to ‘in-the-job learning’, gives examples of how ‘in-the-job learning’ works, offers hands-on practice with some simple tools including Chat GPT, and provides participants with the opportunity to design impactful ‘in-the-job learning’ experiences for your own organization.

Key takeaways: By the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Coach those in their organizations to leverage intentional in-the-job learning strategies for meaningful development
  2. Generate tangible and cost-effective strategies for squeezing greater development from any activity
  3. Elevate the outcomes of existing learning solutions by including in-the- job development cueing
  4. Incorporate and leverage AI as an ‘in-the-job’ development partner to build accountability, awareness, and results.

Our Presenter:

Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development and helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations. One of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 speakers, she’s the co-author of the international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go, translated into seven languages and in its third edition. She’s also the author of Promotions Are SO Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive, which has been recognized with Nautilus and Axiom Business Book Awards.

Julie is a regular columnist for Training Industry Magazine and SmartBrief and contributes articles on leadership, career development, and workplace trends to numerous publications including Fast Company and The Economist. Additionally, she partners with organizations worldwide offering her expertise in leadership and career development and designing award-winning bespoke development experiences.

Agenda

  • 8:30 – 9:00 Breakfast
  • 9:00 – 9:15 Chapter Welcome and Overview
  • 9:15 – 9:45 Mingle
  • 9:45 – 10:00 Break
  • 10:00 – 11:30 Keynote Speaker Julie Winkle Giulioni – “Learning in Plain Sight: From On-the-Job to In-the-Job Learning”

Event Ticket Pricing:

All ticket pricing includes a copy of “Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go” by Julie Winkle Giulioni and Beverly Kaye

  • New Member Application Ticket – Includes bundled price of $179 for event registration and 1 year ATD-GTC membership.
  • Current Member + Early Renewal Ticket – Includes bundled price of $179 for event registration 1 year extension on current membership.
  • Member Ticket – $49.99
  • Non-Member Ticket – $69.99

For New Corporate Membership Registration, please email our inbox at info@atd-gtc.org for details.

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.

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ATD Book Banter Community of Practice – Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving 

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November 20, 2025

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Virtual

*You do NOT need to read the book to attend. You, your ideas, and your experiences are enough.

What if working harder isn’t the answer? In Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee challenges the toxic hustle mindset that dominates modern workplaces. Drawing on history, social science, and personal stories, she shows how our obsession with busyness leaves us burned out, disconnected, and less effective in the very roles we value most. Instead, she makes a compelling case for reclaiming rest, joy, and human connection as essential to thriving—not just surviving—at work and in life.

As professionals in Talent Development, this conversation hits close to home. We know the pressure to deliver results, drive performance, and model productivity for others. But what if our greatest impact comes not from doing more, but from doing less with greater intention? Join us for this month’s ATD Book Banter to explore Headlee’s provocative ideas and discuss how “doing nothing” might unlock healthier teams, stronger engagement, and more meaningful growth.

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. 

Meet Our Facilitators:

Benjamin Borchert coaches and trains professionals like you on how to give more compelling, engaging, and memorable remote presentations. Benjamin delivers coaching & workshops from his home office in Minneapolis—where he likes to read, play music, and spend time with his wife, two kids, and dog. 

Michelle Kelly, is passionate about helping leaders and companies develop and retain their most valuable assets: people. As the founder of Empowering Performance, Inc., she and her team create engaging learning experiences that impact individual, team, and organizational performance. When not traveling, Michelle enjoys life in Northfield with her family and lots of books.

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December: Leadership Development Community of Practice

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December 3, 2025

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Modernwell

This event is limited to 30 participants.

Join this supportive, collaborative and fun group to develop your leadership psychology and skills. Come ready to share your perspective and leave with new connections, insights and tools you can apply in your context. Each meeting features opportunities to learn, contribute and network.

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.

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December 2025 – Community Of Practice: Small Yet Mighty L&D Teams – DESIGN: Is our training tailored to our learners’ needs? 

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December 4, 2025

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – In-Person @ ModernWell: 2909 S. Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55405

This event is limited to 28 participants

Design is vital to an L&D strategy as it ensures training programs are engaging, effective, and customized to meet learners’ needs. A well-crafted design strategy enhances the learning experience and supports the achievement of organizational goals. And here is where creativity can really take off! Prototyping, scenario building, performance objectives – there’s a lot to consider for effective instructional design! Come to this hands-on session where three facilitators from our own community of practice will each workshop design exercises you can implement in your jobs: Map It framework, CCAF, and scenario writing!

This is the third and final installment of a three-part series occurring throughout 2025. You are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions as your schedule permits. These sessions will cover three essential aspects of L&D: Strategy, Measurement, and Design. We’ll explore how a Small Yet Mighty L&D team can effectively implement each.

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.

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. 

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December 2025 Change Leadership Community of Practice 

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December 12, 2025

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM – In-Person @ Location TBD

This event is limited to 50 participants

Join us for a highly interactive peer-led Community of Practice (CoP) event that encourages authentic networking by providing member-led discussions on a Change Leadership topic to advance the thought leadership in the area of Change.  

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. 

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National Learning Facilitator (Hybrid) – Ryan Companies

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Location: Minneapolis

Posted: 07/22/2025

Description:

The National Learning Facilitator on our Learning & Development team will play a vital role in delivering high-impact leadership and professional development programs that strengthen individual capability and support business outcomes. The National Learning Facilitator will be a dynamic facilitator who brings confidence, curiosity, and compassion to the delivery of impactful learning programs, leveraging adult learning principles and building capability across diverse employee groups.

Some things you can expect to do:

FACILITATION AND DELIVERY:

Deliver high-impact leadership and professional development training ranging from 2-hour
workshops to multi-month leadership journeys.

  • Serve as a role model of leadership competencies and behaviors, and a culture ambassador during and outside of delivery.
  • Facilitate in-person and virtual sessions for diverse employee audiences across our entire business.
  • Guide group interactions confidently, from breakout discussions and peer learning to large-group conversations, role plays, and reflective exercises that represent jobsite realities.
  • Deliver content with consistency while adapting your facilitation approach—pacing, tone, and language—to meet the needs of different teams, roles, and learning styles.
  • Navigate tough questions, resistance, or emotionally charged topics with empathy, professionalism, and awareness of diverse perspectives.
  • Stay grounded in the goals of each program, reinforcing Ryan’s Competency Framework and Values and connecting learning outcomes to day-to-day business performance.
  • Confidently use digital platforms and tools to facilitate virtual training, ensuring seamless delivery and engagement.

COACHING

  • Deliver 1:1 and small group coaching conversations for employees and leaders at various levels aligned to learning program goals or individual development plans.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, helping them model and reinforce new skills with their teams.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

  • Provide feedback to Sr. Manager, Leadership Development, HR partners, and key stakeholders on program flow, content effectiveness, and learner reactions.
  • Stay current on facilitation best practices and leadership development trends through professional learning and certifications.
  • Lead and/or support instructional design and build efforts for leadership and professional developments programs.
  • Evaluate and improve learning programs using data-driven insights.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role you must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
  • 7 years of experience facilitating leadership and professional-skills training for adult learners, including proven success with both physical classrooms and virtual platforms (Webex, MS Teams)
  • Current facilitator certification with at least one major learning vendor (e.g., Franklin Covey, Blanchard®, Crucial Learning®)
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, executive presence, and emotional intelligence with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • 2-3 years supervisory or management experience
  • Experience in instructional design for instructor-led training
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and elearning tools
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% in the contiguous United States

Preferred skills:

  • Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, or related field
  • Certification in human-behavior assessment tools (DiSC preferred, MBTI, etc.)
  • Experience facilitating in a construction, real-estate development, or industry-related environment
  • Coaching certification (e.g., ICF ACC/PCC, or equivalent)

Compensation:

The base pay range is $76,200, $105,000/Annually. The salary may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

Eligibility:

  • Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

If interested in applying, please click HERE