Note: Available for FREE only to San Diego ATD chapter members.
Others may register on the ISPI SoCal website: https://ispisocal.org/events
Join us to discuss this month's article: How AI Can Unlock Hybrid Creativity in the Workplace - Knowledge at Wharton
The RoundTable is an approach that stimulates conversation and insight around the topics and trends affecting our discipline. We read aloud the RoundTable Guidelines and this session's article for about 15 minutes. Then for the next 45 minutes, we offer everyone who cares to equal time to share their thoughts and experiences on or around the topic. Come explore with us!
NOTE! Please download and print the article, or view in browser, for your use during the session (link above).
The GEMS RoundTable format was developed by Sue Gabriele, President and Owner, Gabriele Educational Materials and Systems. She is missed and fondly remembered.
Note to registrants: This webinar will not be recorded.
To facilitate and/or propose an article for a future RoundTable, please contact Laura Coons at laura@nitc.com
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ATD San Diego tried something new this year, Friday Forum, and it was a hit! This will be our last Friday Forum of 2025, so don't miss out. Join this casual, social learning experience where we come together to connect, learn, and share ideas with fellow talent development professionals. We’ll spark conversations that help you grow and thrive in your career while connecting with fellow professionals.
This month's topic: AI Hype, Strategy, & Impact
A conversation about what's realistic, what's practical, and what's risky.
Facilitated by: Reuben Poon
What: Virtual Discussion Series
When: September 5, 2025 12:00p - 1:00p
Where: Zoom - Link shared in the registration email.
Cost: Free for ATD San Diego members / $5 for non-members
Dive into both of the short learning resources below, before joining. Start with the 9-minute video. Then listen to the 8-minute podcast. Jot down a few ideas, questions, insights, concerns. Come ready share your thoughts and see where the conversation takes you.
Let’s talk!
Turning AI Strategy into Workforce Impact
(video length: 9 min.)
Navigating the AI Hype (podcast length: 8 min.)
Sources: "The Endeavor Report(TM)" and "The Playbook," are both publications from Endeavor Intelligence, authored by Markus Bernhardt, Ph.D., focusing on Applied Workforce Solutions. Available for download on https://www.endeavorintel.com/
APTD and CPTD Approved
The San Diego Chapter is pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This event qualifies for 1.0 point.
ATD Talent Development Capability Model
Lifelong Learning
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RELEASE: By registering for this event, you are giving permission to San Diego ATD to take and use at their discretion photos and a video recording of this event that may include you or your property. Although you may choose to not have your face recorded by not activating your camera, your name and voice may still be recorded.
Learn, Share, Connect!
Articulate Storyline is our profession’s option of choice for developing online learning support. This open forum is for learning and sharing techniques and best practices.
Social media is influencing the learning landscape. Learners are looking for “edutainment”—being entertained while learning. One option is to gamify the learning content. We’ll walk through an example of how you can use motivational mechanics (without gimmicks) to create deeper engagement and make a performance difference.
Cyd Walker has spent over 20 years in areas from nutrition to healthcare; and from industrial to golf and municipal turf. She has been working in instructional and learning design since 2017, for clients including the Toro Company, Great Minds, and Mary Washington Healthcare.
Cyd enjoys crafting learning adventures that really hit home, pushing folks to dive in and figure stuff out. And she loves giant schnauzers enough to have lived with one, which has sadly passed away.
John Morley has helped to improve job performance for clients and employers including Genentech, Hitachi Data Systems, Southern California Edison, Kaiser Permanente, and most of the Asian car companies. Author of the book Scriptwriting for High Impact videos, he has taught at Cal State Northridge, lectured at UCLA, and conducted workshops at a variety of professional organizations and conferences, including ADT Tech Knowledge.
An experienced coder, he has developed and managed numerous websites, and developed software used by clients including Saturday Night Live. An external consultant, he is available to help you on a project by emailing: John@IDforHire.biz.
It's an open forum, so come prepared to click along, ask questions, share your own experiences with Storyline, or just sit back and take a look at what Storyline can do.
The workshop is for intermediate to advanced users, but if you are new to Storyline, this is still for you: It will show you what Storyline can do, give you a look under the hood to see how it works, and let you ask questions of practitioners who are using Storyline now.
To click along, you need access to Storyline. If you do not already have access, a free trial is available (once on the page, scroll toward the bottom). https://articulate.com/360/storyline
Note to registrants: This webinar may be recorded for chapter marketing purposes.By registering for this event, you are giving permission to San Diego ATD to make and use at their discretion photos and a video recording of this event that may include you or your property. Although you may choose to not have your face recorded by by not activating your camera, your name and voice may still be recorded.
Developing Professional CapabilityCPTD & APTD Certified
ATD San Diego Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.
For leaders in Learning & Development, the age of AI presents a fundamental choice: will we be administrators of new tools, or will we become architects of a new, more capable workforce?
While many conversations get lost in the hype, this session is a focused, practical guide to navigating the real organizational shifts required to make AI work. We will move beyond the headlines to address the core L&D challenge: our functions have been historically siloed, separating training from assessment, and assessment from on-the-job support. Join Dr. Markus Bernhardt to explore how AI can act as the "Great Unifier," and learn a clear, repeatable process for leading that integration.
Speaker Details:
Dr. Markus Bernhardt is a globally recognized AI strategist and tech visionary known for his balanced approach to technology, innovation, and learning. With deep experience in learning and training, Markus advises organizations and governments worldwide on integrating AI to empower people and foster organizational growth. A sought-after keynote speaker, author, and trusted voice in the field, he shares forward-thinking perspectives that inspire a future where technology and human potential intersect, redefining what's possible in workforce transformation.
June 2025, Dr. Bernhardt published The Endeavor Report™, a new intelligence briefing about the state of applied workforce solutions. After going deep with eight pioneering organizations, Markus synthesized their hard-won lessons into a single, 100% vendor-neutral publication that includes practical, adaptable solutions and insights. He is providing the report as a free resource and hopes that it serves you well.
This is not a lecture; it is a hands-on strategy session.
Working through a live, real-world case study, you will learn and apply a series of powerful strategic tools. This is a unique opportunity to pressure-test your own ideas and architect a smarter approach to AI in your organization.
In this dynamic session, you will learn how to:
You Will Leave With:
Join the food truck fun from 6p-6:30
Burgers and other yummies available for purchase (thank you, SmashburgerSD!)
We may have some furry friends present, animal ambassadors for the SDHS (stay tuned!)
View photos from our previous event (same location and format)
Sincere thanks to our event sponsor!
The Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology program at the University of San Diego!
Keep track of your education credits!
The San Diego Chapter is pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This event qualifies for 2.0 points!
Technology Application
Instructional Design
Career & Leadership Development
Future Readiness
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RELEASE: By registering for this event, you are giving permission to San Diego ATD to take and use at their discretion photos/video of this event that may include you. For virtual events, you may choose to leave your camera off, but your name and voice may still be recorded.
Join us to discuss this month's article: TBD
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We typically alternate between a guest speaker one month and host John Morley doing a demonstration on the alternate month, but are kind of fluid on this.
Get ready for a fang-tastic evening of networking with fellow TD practitioners in a delightful atmosphere! Don’t miss out on this wickedly fun opportunity to make new connections and share insights. We’ll have appetizers, and additional hauntingly delicious food and beverages will be available for purchase. Wear your favorite spooky shirts or come decked out in black and orange—optional!
We can’t wait to brew up some great conversations with you there! ✨
For more spooky details, contact us at: programs@tdsandiego.org
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Picture a conference that focuses on preparing your organization for the future of talent development. It provides guidance on upskilling yourself and your company's workforce for the changes caused by AI and allows you a chance to discuss strategies with fellow performance professionals.
Good news! Not only does that conference exist, but it’s happening right in your backyard: DevLearn Conference & Expo will take place November 12-14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Even better news, as an ATD San Diego member, you get a special discount. Save $200 off the already discounted Elite Rate with Promo Code ATDSD! That’s a total savings of $800
Check out these sessions that we’ve curated for talent development professionals:
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Storyline does a great job of automatically creating states for buttons: hover, down, selected, visited, etc. But there is so much more they can be used for, from assigning avatars to changing field entries and control settings during simulations. This session can change your thinking about states and open up a whole new range of new possibilities for you.
Thaddaeus Smith began his over 24 years in education and learning by earning a BA from Clemson University. He later continued his education by obtaining an MA from Georgia State University and certification from the Applied Instructional Design Academy.
He is the founder of TMS Instructional Design, and has worked for several clients including SweetRush, Endurance Learning and Siemens.
He has participated in over 20 of Articulate's E-Learning Heroes Challenges, and has spent ten years developing media for learning German and English as a second language. Thaddaeus is fluent in German, conversational in Spanish, and kinda knows Dutch and Mandarin Chinese.
December 04, 2025
6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
As the year comes to a close, we invite you to celebrate the joy of the season and show appreciation for all those who have helped us thrive. Let's gather as a community to wrap up the year with holiday cheer and gratitude!
✨ We can't wait to celebrate the holidays together with you!✨
Feel free to wear your favorite holiday swag—whether it’s an ugly sweater, a pretty one, or anything that makes you feel festive!
The RoundTable is an approach that stimulates conversation and insight around the topics and trends affecting our discipline.
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