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• Leadership & OD SIG: "Best Practices of High Potential Programs"

  • When
    May 14, 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Judge Learning Solutions: 151 S. Warner Road, Suite 100 Wayne, PA 19087
  • Spaces left
    9

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  High-potential employees are considered to have the ability to move to higher-level positions with greater responsibility quicker than other employees. They represent the future leaders within their organization. Most organizations have a process of identifying and developing them. But according to a recent poll, many organizations aren’t satisfied with their processes and believe there is a lot of room for improvement.

  Whether you are responsible for or involved in talent development in your organization or are just curious about how heads of talent development view high potentials, you will find this Leadership & OD SIG program very informative. Hear from those who have implemented high-potential programs in their organization, what they’ve experienced (i.e., what’s worked/not worked), what they still hope to achieve, and what advice would you give to those who are thinking of starting such a program.

  You’ll hear from:

  • AnaMaria Herrera – Director of Enterprise Learning for Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health

  • Christopher Leady – Lead of Global Talent Management for Axalta Coating Systems

  • Jenn Nyiri – Vice President of Enterprise Talent Management & Accelerated Development for Comcast NBCUniversal

  • Elyse Rubin – Senior Talent Development and Learning Program Manager for Bentley Systems

  Moderator: Justin Schakelman – Head of Talent Development for Citadel Federal Credit Union

  Agenda: 5:30 – 8:00 pm

  5:30 – 6:15 pm: Registration / Light Meal / Networking
  6:15 – 6:30 pm: Announcements
  6:30 – 8:00 pm: Welcome & Program

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  Speaker Bios:

  AnaMaria Herrera | Director of Enterprise Learning for Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health

  
  

  AnaMaria Herrera is the Director of Enterprise Learning for Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, and has over 20 years of experience in Learning and Organizational Development. She has a broad portfolio of expertise in system-wide leadership and staff development programs, customized training for specific departments and organizational development initiatives, succession planning, learning management systems (LMS), and digital learning content to support enterprise initiatives and strategy. 

  AnaMaria is passionate about coaching and supporting individuals in their professional and personal development and is steadfast in her commitment to continuous improvement in all that she does. 

  AnaMaria is a doctoral student in Organizational Development & Change at Fielding University. She has a Master’s of Science in Human Resource Development (MSHRD) from Drexel University and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD).

  Christopher Leady | Global Talent Management for Axalta Coating Systems

  
  

  Christopher Leady leads Global Talent Management for Axalta Coating Systems, which specializes in coatings in a wide variety of industrial applications, materials and sectors, including automotive paints. He has over 25 years’ experience in leading Global Talent Management, Leadership, Executive Assessment, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Learning, Culture and Diversity.  His impact and accomplishments span across multiple Fortune 500 organizations and industries including financial services, consumer products, health care and chemical coatings. 

  Christopher has lectured as a keynote speaker on topics related to Global Learning Strategies, High Potential Talent Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as Culture Transformation.  

  Christopher earned his M.S. degree in Organizational Dynamics, with a minor in leadership development, executive coaching and strategic human resource solutions, from the University of Pennsylvania, is certified in multiple psychometric instruments and executive coaching tools, as well as plays an active role across several volunteer boards.

  Jenn Nyiri | Vice President of Enterprise Talent Management & Accelerated Development for Comcast NBCUniversal

  
  

  Jenn Nyiri serves as the Vice President of Enterprise Talent Management & Accelerated Development for Comcast NBCUniversal where she leads a team focused on the development of critical talent spanning early career through executive level succession preparation. Jenn joined Comcast NBCUniversal’s Integrated Talent Management team in 2013 to implement new, lead current and build future rotational programs that support the organization’s long-term talent strategy across Comcast and NBCU. Over the past 10 years, her role expanded to lead Talent Management for the Corporate and Cable Headquarters organizations, and most recently leading the Accelerated Development team to support critical successor development.
  
  Prior to joining Comcast NBCUniversal, Jenn spent close to a decade with Aramark Corporation. Her most recent role was leading Talent Management & Acquisition for their Sports, Leisure & Corrections group.
  
  Jenn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the Temple University Fox School of Business and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development & Leadership from Saint Joseph’s University. She is also a graduate of the Internal Coaching Intensive of the Columbia University’s Advanced Coaching Certification Program.

  Elyse Rubin | Senior Talent Development and Learning Program Manager for Bentley Systems

  
  

  Elyse Rubin is a Senior Talent Development and Learning Program Manager for Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company that provides innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure. With over six years fostering a culture of learning, she has been instrumental in shaping the future of managerial development, women’s mentorship, and executive leadership programs. Elyse’s recent endeavors include crafting a comprehensive talent management strategy, overseeing performance review processes, and introducing a high-potential framework to drive organizational growth. 

  Her academic journey, marked by a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from Saint Joseph’s University, is further complemented by her impending graduation from Leadership Chester County. Beyond her professional pursuits, Elyse’s passion for music and nature shines through. A skilled harpist, she shares her gift with Chester County Hospital oncology patients and the greater community, and her love for the outdoors is evident in her enthusiasm for hiking, biking, kayaking, and camping.

  Justin Schakelman Ed.D., SPHR | Head of Talent Development for Citadel

  
  

  Justin Schakelman Ed.D., SPHR, is Head of Talent Development for Citadel, one of the nation’s largest credit unions, and one of Greater Philadelphia’s largest, locally owned financial institutions with more than $5.7 billion in assets. He takes an entrepreneurial approach to the toughest challenges and gets energy from big, innovative ideas. He’s spent 25 years helping organizations of all sizes grow with new strategies and solutions. Justin’s work and commentary have been featured on CBS News, ABC, CBS MoneyWatch, FOX Business, MarketWatch, NPR, USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer, HR Grapevine, The News Journal, as well as peer-reviewed academic publications.

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• ATD Mid-Atlantic Webinar: "Communication Across Differences”

  • When
    May 15, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Registered
    14 registrants

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  This monthly webinar series is offered by the ATD Mid-Atlantic Chapters – Regional Programs Consortium which is comprised of the following nine ATD chapters: 

  Appalachia	Central PA
  Greater Philadelphia	Long Island
  Maryland	Mid NJ
  New York City	Northern NJ
  Pittsburgh

  Cooperatively, these chapters bring together the very best speakers from around all our networks to provide world-class presenters and content!  We look forward to sharing these webinars with you for the rest of 2024! 

  
  

  The "Communication Across Differences" workshop is a transformative session designed to enhance communication skills in diverse settings. Throughout this engaging and interactive workshop, participants will embark on a journey of exploration and discovery, gaining valuable insights into the complexities of communication across various dimensions of diversity. This dynamic session takes participants on a journey of self-discovery and skill development, laying the foundation for more effective and empathetic communication across differences by addressing the following areas:

  • Exploring Diversity Dimensions

  • Understanding Bias in Communication

  • Addressing Barriers to Communication

  • Enhancing Awareness and Understanding

  • Strategies for Conflict Management

  • Empowerment and Action Planning

  
  ATD Recertification Credits: 1.25

  ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Programs are pre-approved through the ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model may be applied towards recertification by Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credential holders.

  
  

  Speaker Biography:  

  Tynisha Coleman  | CEO and Founder at Exalt Consulting

  

  Tynisha Coleman, ACC is Founder and CEO of Exalt Consulting, is not just a leader—she's a catalyst for transformation. Passionate about fostering inclusion, conflict management, and performance excellence, Tynisha is on a mission to unleash the full potential of leaders through her coaching and development expertise.

  Tynisha brings her executive, diversity, and inclusion background to leverage solutions that increase a leader’s ability to communicate more effectively, a vital tool in navigating today’s business complexities. She is solutions-focused and believes “problems can be solved through thoughtful decisions and tough conversations.”

  As a higher education executive at Rutgers University, she has experience working in government and non-profits in community economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and sustainability. 

  Tynisha is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation (ICF) and an Accelerating Coaching Excellence Enhanced Practitioner. She also holds a Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance certification from Rutgers University and an Inclusive and Ethical Leadership certificate from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. Tynisha has a master’s degree in city and regional planning and a bachelor’s degree in urban studies, both from Rutgers University. And she received a certificate from the Leadership Academy at Rutgers.

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• Tech Talk: “Lessons From the Frontlines of Virtual Reality Learning”

  • When
    May 29, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Learning Delivered Right to your Desk!

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  Step inside a virtual reality (VR) submarine where Navy sailors practice skills at the point-of-need, even while on missions onboard real submarines. Watch multi-user VR cleanroom simulations used by pharma leaders Pfizer, Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb. Experience VR for sales and recruitment. In this demo-packed session you will learn how to identify high-value opportunities, build the business case, overcome obstacles, bring your concepts to (virtual) reality, and scale them across the enterprise with single sign-on and student LMS reporting.

  Credits:

  ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter programs are pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits.  These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model and may be applied towards initial eligibility and recertification for Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.

  ATD Certification Credits for this program: 1.00

  

  Speaker's Bio:

  
  

  Anders Gronstedt, Ph.D. | President

  Anders Gronstedt, Ph.D., is president of The Gronstedt Group, an industry-leading developer of high-fidelity simulations that accelerate learning at scale for the world's largest employers, including the U.S. Navy, Walmart, Pfizer, Novartis, Takeda and Bristol Myers Squibb. He is a frequent industry speaker and writer, and his articles appear in the Harvard Business Review.

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• ATD Mid-Atlantic Webinar: "Strengthening Development – tools and methods to support employee growth”

  • When
    June 26, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  This monthly webinar series is offered by the ATD Mid-Atlantic Chapters – Regional Programs Consortium which is comprised of the following nine ATD chapters: 

  Appalachia	Central PA
  Greater Philadelphia	Long Island
  Maryland	Mid NJ
  New York City	Northern NJ
  Pittsburgh

  Cooperatively, these chapters bring together the very best speakers from around all our networks to provide world-class presenters and content!  We look forward to sharing these webinars with you for the rest of 2024! 

  
  

  As talent development professionals we are tasked with supporting our employees as they look to grow in their careers either through their leaders or through our help. This program will provide you with an opportunity to reflect on some of the building blocks of what motivates people to do their work and then focuses on tools and methods to create action. The foundation for the program is the CliftonStrengths where employees and leaders should leverage their existing talents to ensure their success. You don’t need to complete the assessment to participate.

  The overview of the program is:

  1. Overview of Performance, Motivation and Development

  2. Tools and Methods to help

     1. Describe why fostering clarity on Expectations is important

     2. Recognize Activities that High Performing Managers can complete and ways to motivate and appreciate Direct Reports

     3. Utilize Personal Behaviors that enhance individual development 

  
  ATD Recertification Credits: 1.25

  ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Programs are pre-approved through the ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model may be applied towards recertification by Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credential holders.

  
  

  Speaker Biography:  

  Heather Kay | Wonder Woman of Strengths

  Heather Kay has been an HR professional for over 20 years focusing on how to elevate others as they achieve success others through learning & development and talent management programs. She has worked in numerous industries such as security, healthcare, insurance, and education.

  Heather is a Gallup certified Strengths-based Coach which is where she spends most of her time coaching and facilitating workshops for teams and organizations. Her official title is the “Wonder Woman of Strengths.” She is also certified in Ken Blanchard’s SL2 program, A Situational Approach to Leadership, administers and delivers the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and facilitates a Team Effectiveness Survey and Action Planning session.  

  Heather received her BA from Lehigh University, an M.Ed. from the University of South Carolina and a certificate in Training and Organizational Dynamics from Temple University. She lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband and two children. She is also a huge University of Wisconsin fan as her husband graduated from there, her daughter is currently there (’25) and her son will attend in the fall (’28).

  
  

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