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ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – May 2026

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May 8, 2026

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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May – ATD Coffee & Conversations

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May 13, 2026

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM –

3 Squares
12690 Arbor Lakes Parkway
Maple Grove, MN 55369

NOTE:  Free and easy parking in the lot behind the restaurant and on Main Street.

Join us for ATD Coffee & Conversations, a laid-back meet-up where talent development professionals can connect, share ideas, and get to know one another in a relaxed setting. We will offer a few light discussion topics you can discuss with your tablemates as we enjoy coffee/breakfast together.

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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Community Of Practice: Change Leadership – May

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May 29, 2026

9 AM – 10:30 AM -Modernwell

The Change Leadership Community of Practice focuses on the dynamics and strategies of leading change within organizations. This COP focuses on the phases of change and how people navigate through it.

Together, we explore best practices and theories, case studies and real-world examples, needed skills and competencies, tools and techniques, and more. Our group fosters a supportive environment where ATD-GTC members can share experiences, challenges, and insights, enabling everyone to become more effective change leaders in their respective fields.

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.

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Sales Community Of Practice – June 2026

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June 3, 2026

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Modernwell

This event is limited to 28 participants

The sales learning and development community of practice is anyone that works in the L&D space with sales professionals.

Join us for an engaging roundtable discussions where leaders responsible for Sales Learning and Development programs will come together to share insights, tackle challenges, and explore best practices in designing and deploying impactful initiatives

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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AI Tools & Techniques for L&D Professionals: Your Practical Playbook  

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June 17, 2026

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Virtual

Ready to use AI in your daily L&D work but not sure where to start? This hands-on session will equip you with specific tools, prompting techniques, and workflows you can implement immediately.

You’ll discover:

  • The essential AI tools every L&D professional should know (free and paid options)
  • Proven prompting strategies to get better results from ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants
  • Time-saving workflows for course design, content creation, and learner support
  • How to use AI for needs analysis, assessment development, and feedback generation
  • Real examples you can adapt for your own training programs
  • Quick wins you can achieve this week with the tools you already have access to

This is a practical session designed for L&D professionals who want to work smarter, not harder. You’ll leave with templates, prompt examples, and a clear action plan for incorporating AI into your workflow. No technical background required.

Our Presenter:

Jess Pischel works with leadership teams to turn AI from an overwhelming set of possibilities into clear, prioritized decisions that drive real business value. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, culture, and change helping organizations adopt AI in ways that actually stick.

With a background spanning consulting and in-house leadership roles, Jess brings a practical, human-centered lens to AI strategy. Her experience includes working with nationally recognized brands such as KeyBank, Lexus, Celebrity Cruises, and Lush Cosmetics, supporting initiatives across customer experience, employee experience, and operational effectiveness.

Jess is known for translating complex ideas into clear roadmaps, facilitating productive executive conversations, and helping leaders focus on where AI can save time, reduce errors, and create measurable ROI without losing sight of people, trust, or adoption.

She holds an MBA, is Prosci Change Management Certified, and has completed executive education in AI and business strategy through MIT. Her approach combines structured strategy with real-world pragmatism, helping organizations move forward with confidence rather than hype. 

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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Lead and Learn: June

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June 10, 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. 

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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