ATD Houston: Train To Win
Are you a passionate champion of talent development? Looking to stay up to date on the latest chapter news, industry insights and trends? ATD Houston's 'Train To Win' is a fun and informative podcast featuring leaders in the talent development field. Join us as we work together to bridge the gaps between thought leaders and professionals who are eager to grow their skills. We understand how important it is to stay ahead in the popularly evolving world of talent development, that’s why our podcasts feature experts from all facets of the industry. These insightful conversations lead to invaluable lessons, enabling executives and designers to expand their knowledge base and gain new perspectives on what’s working inside organizations and different industries. At ATD Houston, we strive for collaborative growth. Our mission is simple: Inspire talent professionals to achieve their full potential.
Episodes
Welcome to another episode of the ATD Houston podcast! Today, Bruce sits down with two remarkable guests, Greg Harmeyer and Ben Wipperman from TiER1 Performance, a valued sponsor of the ATD Houston chapter.
Greg and Ben, both seasoned experts in performance improvement and talent development, shed light on TiER1 Performance's cutting-edge solutions that are transforming organizations. They discuss how TiER1 Performance leve...
Welcome to another episode of the ATD Houston podcast, where we bring you insights and interviews with thought leaders in the learning and development industry. Today, we shine the spotlight on one of our valued chapter sponsors with a special guest joining our host Bruce, David Davis, who is the President of Romar Learning Solutions, an ATD Houston chapter sponsor.
In this episode of the ATD Houston podcast, Bruce is joined by Dr. Jonathan Peters, an expert in gamification and learning design. Together, they dive into the exciting details of the upcoming ATD Houston gamification certification workshop. Dr. Peters shares insights on the benefits of gamification in training and previews what attendees can expect from the workshop, making this episode a must-listen for L&D professio...
Learning consultant Jay Clancy joins Bruce to discuss the upcoming webinar Consulting for Impact - Driving Results When You're Not In Charge, and help you establish and sustain an effective internal or external consulting function in the learning and development space.
Bruce chats with Mark Lassoff from a neighborhood Starbucks about his upcoming ATD Houston webinar and why graphics are crucial to visual learning. Register at https://tdhouston.org/event-5188978
In this episode, Bruce talks to Alise Isbell, Founder of WriteWise Communications and long-time ATD Houston Member, Chapter Leader and Sponsor.
Write Wise Communications blends the art and science of business communication. We empower clients to transform ideas into clear messages.
We use practical methods to design training materials on many topics and apply a turn-key approach to deliver a range of business communication c...
Join the ATD Houston CPTD Study Group
The Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least five years of experience. It is broad and measures a professional’s knowledge and skill application across the breadth of talent development capabilities.
Successful CPTDs report that the process of studying for their CPTD designation was a tremendous growth opportun...
ABOUT THE GUEST
Debbie Richards, president of Creative Interactive Ideas, supports talent development clients with technology challenges. She updates her job knowledge by researching new technologies and software products; participating in educational opportunities (such as speaking at learning conferences); and participating in professional organizations. Debbie was named one of the most influential people in corporate e-l...
The State of Talent Development: Today's Challenges, Tomorrow's Opportunities- General Meeting
It’s that time of year again!. Organizations are reflecting on annual business goals and planning for the year ahead. Talent Development is no different. Teams are busy setting goals and securing the budget to deliver effective training programs that will enable their organizations to reach their business goals. We'll look at the...
Putting the FUN Back in Strategic Planning In-Person Meeting
Does strategic planning give you nightmares? (Or have you never really sat down to actually do it?) All too often, we start strategic planning by looking forward. You will learn how to look back to make sure you’ve set the right foundation for a year of prosperity ahead. Plus, you’ll discover how to make strategic planning fun and leave with two solid exer...
Kent Nuttall – Author
Untapped Value: The Power of Meaningful Competence
Your relationship with an employer hinges on how your performance is evaluated. The ideas for this book began with a dysfunctional relationship, one in which my supervisors praised
me as a department hero while delivering a “Meets Expectations” rating. Untapped Value shows you a better way to build and measure that relationship—performance evaluation...
Randstad RiseSmart partners with companies across the globe as they flex, adapt, and transform their businesses. Our innovative approach to talent mobility moves talent into, through, and out of organizations to generate greater growth, increased productivity, and future profitability.
Podcast hosted by M. Bruce Abbott, Houston e-learning narrator
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The pace of change was already hard to keep up with before the pandemic. Now, in the new normal, the very survival of our organizations will depend on building capabilities to navigate a dizzying entanglement of economic, social, competitive, technological, political, and environmental issues. Organizations and the people in them are called to learn and adapt on an unprecedented scale. This evolution is both exciting and t...
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Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Voice Actor, Houston
Kevin Thorn, Owner of NuggetHead Studios, LLC
Kevin is an award-winning eLearning designer & developer, consultant, and owner of NuggetHead Studioz, LLC., a boutique custom design and development studio specializing in online learning experiences. After retiring from the U.S. Army, Kevin pursued a career in corporate IT and Training & Development. With his combined military and industry experience, Kevin started...
Increase the success of a change initiative if you understand the organizational culture. This session will cover what approach you could take in determining if the organization is ready for a change and what themes or success factors promote or inhibit change.
Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Male Voice Talent, Houston
Love it or hate it, we negotiate every day. Developing Negotiation Skills is critical for effective leadership, professional advancement and stakeholder communications. And *psst*, here's the not-so-secret secret: these skills work just as effectively in our personal lives too! Whether you want to ask for a raise, land a new deal, implement change or tackle a difficult conversation, understanding and applying fundamental n...
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