Events

August 6, 2026

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

This event is limited to 28 participants

Join us for a different kind of Small Yet Mighty session—no formal speaker, just a highly interactive session focused on one big question: What human skills aren’t replaceable?

Together, we’ll dive deep into skills-based development, exploring how our roles as talent development professionals are evolving in response to AI, shifting workforce expectations, and supporting internal mobility. Participants will rotate through three facilitated roundtable discussions, collaborating with peers to share challenges, exchange ideas, and surface practical solutions.

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. 

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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We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

1. View your profile on our website
2. Select MY event registrations
3. Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

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August 14, 2026

9 AM – 10:30 AM -Modernwell

Resistance shows up in every change effort, and it rarely responds well to more force. In our December 2025 Lean Coffee, members surfaced resistance as a priority topic, alongside the realities of change saturation and the need to measure what is working. Our recent Community of Practice conversations have built a shared thread: naming the pace and load of change, strengthening how we measure progress, and exploring how leaders sustain momentum. This session continues that series by focusing on what to do when resistance shows up and progress slows.

Join the Change Leadership Community of Practice for a member-driven discussion on working with resistance in real time. This is not a presentation. It’s a peer-led conversation where participants bring practical scenarios, tools, and lessons learned. We will explore how to distinguish between types of resistance, identify what resistance is signaling, and respond in ways that build ownership rather than compliance.

What we’ll explore together

• What resistance typically signals (risk, capacity, trust, clarity, or misalignment)
• Different “flavors” of resistance and why one-size responses fail
• Practical moves for leaders and change practitioners: inquiry, listening, reframing, co-creation, reinforcement
• How to avoid common traps: pushing harder, over-explaining, labeling people as “resistors,” or escalating conflict
• What to measure or watch when resistance is rising (and how to course-correct)

Come ready to contribute Bring one item to share:

• A real scenario where you’re seeing resistance now (or a recent example)
• A tool, question set, practice, or approach that has worked for you
• A lesson learned: what backfired, what you’d do differently, and why
• A resource you recommend (book, podcast, article, person to follow)

Why attend

If you lead, support, or influence change, resistance is not an exception, it’s part of the work. You’ll leave with practical approaches you can apply immediately and perspective from peers across the Twin Cities who are navigating similar dynamics.

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. 

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.

—

We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

1. View your profile on our website
2. Select MY event registrations
3. Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

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September 16, 2026

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Location TBD

This event is limited to 15 people

The purpose of the Lead and Learn program is to provide an opportunity for talent development professional (or aspiring talent development professionals) to build their network, lead others by sharing their knowledge and experience, and learn new strategies, tools and best practices from other professionals to expand their Joy of Learning. 

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We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

1. View your profile on our website
2. Select MY event registrations
3. Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

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 Co-Hosts:

Kaydra Weigel, MEd is a Learning Solutions Business Partner at Life Time. She has a diverse array of facilitation and instructional design experience that ranges from education to talent development. In her current role, she develops performance-based learning experiences, partners with cross-functional teams to support organizational development, and recommends and designs targeted learning solutions to address performance challenges. Additionally, she has presented at IUPUI’s Assessment Institute, an event focused on assessment and improvement, and at ATD-GTC’s Unlearning to Drive Change Vision event.

Mary Armstrong is a Verified ATD Master™ Instructional Designer at Aveda Corporation. Her previous 20-year career in journalism included staff jobs at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota Public Radio and The New York Times. She is the secretary of the board for Wilson’s Image College Scholarship, a nonprofit benefiting African-American scholars from North Minneapolis, and a volunteer for the Association for Talent Development–Greater Twin Cities. Mary has journalism and political science degrees from Indiana University and a graduate certificate in instructional design and technology from Florida State University.

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September 23, 2026

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Modernwell

This event is limited to 30 participants.

This community of practice is for anyone who aspires to be at their best as a leader and support others to do the same. We welcome organizational leaders as well as leadership development facilitators, coaches and consultants.

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.

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We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

1. View your profile on our website
2. Select MY event registrations
3. Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

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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Register for the Event