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Lead and Learn: Instructional Tools and Tacos 

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Dec 10, 2025

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Punch Bowl Social, St. Louis Park

This event is limited to 15 people

Curious about instructional design tools or eager to share what’s worked well for you?  Whether you’re new to the field or bring years of experience, this interactive session is designed to be a warm and inclusive space to connect, exchange ideas and grow together.

Join us for a semi-structured gathering where we’ll explore key topics in instructional design, including:

  • Technology used in instructional design
  • Tools that support the design and development process
  • Approaches to embracing new tools and technologies

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 Associate 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 an 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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December 2025 Change Leadership Community of Practice 

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December 12, 2025

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – In-Person @ Modernwell

This event is limited to 50 participants

Get ready for an immersive and participatory experience focused on collaborative learning around change leadership topics! This unconference-style session invites attendees to dive deep into discussions, share insights, and co-create knowledge with and from one another.

As a participant, you will have the unique opportunity to: 

  • Engage in open and spontaneous dialogue with peers, exchanging experiences, strategies, tools, and best practices in leading change.
  • Explore innovative approaches to change management and leadership in a flexible and participant-driven environment.
  • Leverage collective wisdom in tabletop breakout sessions to generate actionable insights and solutions for common challenges in change leadership.
  • Network and connect with our diverse community of ATD-GTC members and guests to foster future collaborations.

Whether you are a seasoned change leader or embarking on your change management journey in whatever role you play in your organization, this event promises a dynamic and rich experience that sparks transformative conversations.

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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ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – December 2025

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December 12, 2025

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Virtual Event

New to ATD Greater Twin Cities or curious about our chapter programming? We’d like to invite you to a new member welcome and orientation so that you can take advantage of everything that our local chapter has to offer.

Spend an hour with us to learn about our various communities of practice, series of events, and ways to get involved so that you can get involved, meet other practitioners, and experience the joy of learning with ATD-GTC!

This program is FREE for all to attend.

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Developing Learning and Developing Programs with Cultural Intelligence (CQ)

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December 16, 2025

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Modernwell

This event is limited to 30 participants

In this interactive session, participants will discover how to apply the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Framework to create learning programs that resonate across cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences. Through discussion, reflection, and real-world examples, you’ll learn how CQ can elevate your design approach, increase inclusion, and strengthen learner engagement and outcomes.

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is a globally recognized research-based framework that helps individuals and organizations work and lead more effectively in culturally diverse situations. By integrating CQ into learning design, L&D professionals can enhance collaboration, creativity, and performance; build psychological safety and trust; and design programs that equip learners to thrive in any environment.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Develop action steps to embed a CQ mindset in their own L&D strategy or curriculum design process.
  • Explain the core components of the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Framework and why it matters for learning and development.
  • Apply CQ principles to design learning experiences that reflect cultural awareness and adaptability.
  • Identify opportunities to increase inclusion and engagement within existing learning programs.
  • Use CQ as a tool to build stronger learner connection, trust, and performance across differences.

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.

Meet Our Presenter:

Ulises Rodriguez is passionate about designing and implementing engaging training programs that empower employees to reach their full potential, foster a culture of continuous learning, and drive organizational growth. He currently serves as a Learning and Development Specialist for Northwest Suburban Integration School District and holds degrees from Hamline University, the School of International Training in Vermont, and the National University of Honduras. 

When not developing learning programs, you can find Ulises reading non-fiction or historical fiction, watching fútbol, riding his bike, and going to concerts. He is a husband and proud dad of three swifties.

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Sales Community Of Practice – Building an Effective Revenue Playbook 

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Jan 9, 2026

12 PM – 1:00 PM – Virtual

Join us for our upcoming workshop “Building an Effective Revenue Playbook” where sales leaders, enablers, and others supporting GTM teams will learn proven frameworks for creating customer-centric, role-specific processes that drive consistent results.

We’ll explore how to align Account Executive, Customer Success Manager, and Solutions Architect activities across the customer journey, establishing clear collaboration points and handoff protocols. Participants will leave with practical templates, implementation timelines, and measurement frameworks they can immediately apply within their organizations.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest. 

Our Presenter: 

Brie Clements is a technology leader with 8+ years driving revenue growth across high-growth SaaS companies. As the Revenue Enablement Program Manager at Chainalysis, she supports the global sales team. She helps them utilize data and insights to confidently engage government agencies, cryptocurrency businesses, and financial institutions with cryptocurrency.

Her expertise spans sales enablement, revenue operations, and customer success. A Saint Catherine University graduate (BA Fashion Merchandising, Magna Cum Laude) with sales certifications from LinkedIn Learning and HubSpot Academy, she serves as a founding member of It’s About Time and supports various community organizations.

Brie consistently delivers measurable results while building scalable, high-performing teams in the technology sector. Outside of work, she enjoys teaching yoga, hiking with her family, and traveling to new places.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brieclements

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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