June, with its promise of summer, is a great time to rejuvenate your mind and expand your skills. Take part in free webinars this month, exploring topics that inspire creativity and enhance business strategies. These educational experiences are perfect for making the most of the season's positive energy. Share the learning journey (and this post) with friends and colleagues to maximize the benefits!

Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Microsoft “Cameo” Breaks the Barrier for Trainers
Now available to all Microsoft 365 users, Cameo just might be the answer to your dreams if you’ve wanted to better integrate your virtual self with your slides. Cheaper than using a mixer and easier than Open Broadcast Software, Cameo takes your camera output and drops it right onto your slide. Using Cameo effectively involves a bit of redesign and some strategic thinking, without which, Death by PowerPoint remains one false move away. Rick Altman, Director at BetterPresenting, will get you started with this exciting feature and introduce you to best practices. It’s for all virtual presenters who want to up their games.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Five Cutting-Edge Strategies to “Rev Up” Your L&D Culture with Digital Libraries (Free for ATD members)
Join other L&D professionals in exploring how to align team thinking and supercharge performance with digital libraries. Fresh from ATD24, OverDrive Professional’s L&D Lead, Lindsey Levinsohn, and Senior Manager, Steven Rosato, will demonstrate how to unlock the power of audiobooks and ebooks to influence your best resource — your staff. Learn how staff access to a digital library’s diverse range of shared learning materials encourages employee communication through shared experiences, empowers self-directed learning, and contributes to overall employee satisfaction and retention.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Personal and Responsive Elearning with Branching
How can you make elearning more powerful, relevant, engaging and responsive to your learner’s needs? When you have no new budget for an artificial intelligence (AI) recommendation engine, what are some solid, instructional design-based tactics that can be used to level up a self-paced elearning course? Unlike in-person experiences, elearning can be built to branch out, allowing for content personalization, adaptation, learner choice and real-life simulations. Branching is elearning’s superpower — and an underutilized one. In this session, with Garima Gupta, Founder and CEO of Artha Learning Inc., learn some very creative and “badass” ways to level up the elearning at your organization.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Drive Success by Blending Video, VR, Microlearning and Accessibility
Join Chris Paxton, President and Senior Developer at D3 Training Solutions, for a webinar on creating a blended learning safe driving program for young adults and teenagers, addressing the challenges of engagement, consistency and accessibility. The award-winning Plan My Ride program features seven elearning modules, three 360-degree interactive scenarios and four microlearning booster modules, all built for its accessibility features and compliance with WCAG AA 2.2 and Section 508 standards. This program was designed with inclusivity in mind, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Learn about Universal Design for Learning principles, clear navigation and simple language to enhance accessibility.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: The New Way to Transform Leaders in 30 Days (Free for ATD members)
New research shows that more than economic or business concerns, human capital-related challenges like retaining and developing leaders is now the number one priority for CEOs. Yet, despite the best efforts of the L&D and training communities, traditional leadership development programs gain little traction or have an impact on business results. But what if, in just 30 days, you could significantly transform every manager’s ability to lead? During this event, with Russ Hill, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Lead in 30, you’ll:

• Learn about the Leader Operating System (LeaderOS).

• Use clarity, alignment and movement to become a more confident and competent leader.

• Discover if you’re a first or second leader and what it means to become a third leader.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: L&D’s Imperative for AI: Upskilling Critical Thinking
The use of AI in the workplace is exploding and your employees’ ability to discern fact from AI hallucination is increasingly imperative. Without critical thinking skills, there’s a danger where falsehoods will negatively impact workplaces and consumer interactions. In this engaging session, Britt Andreatta,  Ph.D., CEO of Brain Aware Training, will focus on ways to increase critical thinking for employees through effective training. Learning needs to occur in the flow of work and adapt quickly to the rapidly shifting landscape. Discover new ways to frame critical thinking and how this skill is already vastly different than before the use of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools.

Thursday, June 6, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Build your Digital Role Play with GenAI
Join SkillGym’s CEO, Andrea Laus, and Matteo Malatesta, Head of Revenue, in this interactive session to delve into the streamlined process of using generative AI to develop highly realistic digital role plays, specifically designed for soft skills training. Andrea and Matteo will demonstrate a structured AI briefing method that enables you to input vital information — ranging from specific business challenges and competency models to successful strategies utilized by your top performers. This information is then transformed into digital role plays that seamlessly integrate with your learning management system (LMS).

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Introduction to the All-New Adobe Captivate — A Beginner’s Guide
Join Sharath Ramaswamy, Senior Elearning Evangelist at Adobe, for an interactive session designed specifically for beginners, where you’ll delve into the fundamental features and functionalities of the all-new Adobe Captivate. This webinar will provide you with hands-on guidance on how to:

• Navigate the all-new Adobe Captivate interface with ease.

• Create engaging and interactive elearning content from scratch.

• Incorporate multimedia elements such as images, audio and video into your projects.

• Utilize built-in templates and themes to streamline your development process.

• Implement interactive quizzes and assessments to gauge learner understanding.

• Publish your projects for various platforms, including desktop, mobile and LMS.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: How to Bridge the Digital Skills Gap with Workflow Learning
With the global economy in constant flux, today’s enterprises are placing greater emphasis on efficiency and productivity. To accelerate organizational productivity, L&D teams need to create learning programs that seamlessly integrate into the flow of work, avoiding disruptions to employees’ work environments. Learning must be continuous and personalized to enhance knowledge retention and employee output. During this talk, Rohit Tirkey, Product Marketing Manager at Whatfix, will present ideas on how L&D can implement workflow learning to deliver digital upskilling at scale and bridge the digital skills gap. 

Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Engage and Upskill Your Workforce with Microlearning Done Differently
Discover a refreshing approach to ongoing skills-building that transforms professional development from a chore into an inspiring journey — for you and your people. Join Erin Powell, Vice President of Sales at HSI Blue Ocean Brain, for a live demonstration to experience firsthand how their innovative microlearning empowers companies to elevate their workforce’s skills to foster an agile culture of collaboration, innovation and teamwork. Erin will show you how their game-changing microlearning can help you upskill even the busiest employees in the competencies that matter most to your business.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Reimagining Onboarding with Automation: A Seamless Start
As the workforce landscape evolves rapidly, onboarding has emerged as a critical priority for organizations in 2024. However, traditional onboarding processes are plagued by inefficiencies — manual paperwork, repetitive tasks and a lack of personalization often lead to a slow, frustrating start for new employees. This antiquated approach fails to provide the seamless, tailored experience that today’s top talent demands. The time has come to revolutionize onboarding through the power of automation and personalization. Join Brandon Hall Group analyst, Matt Pittman, along with Riyaz Adamjee, Vice President of Global Learning Services at GTreasury, and Frances Kleven, Senior Director of Core Customer Experience at LearnUpon, for this insightful conversation.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Four Essential Components of Modern Compliance Training (Free for ATD members)
Traditional compliance training is falling short, while compliance training requirements are increasing. Executive leadership is demanding more value from your programs and higher productivity from your employees. Join Emtrain’s Janine Yancey, Founder and CEO, and Leesa Askew, Account Executive at Coach, to unlock the four essential components of modern compliance training: skills-based approach, embedded risk survey questions, pinpointing and scoring organizational hot spots, and remediation tools that teach and reinforce skills that lower risk and increase productivity.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Becoming W.I.S.E. A.T. A.I.: Do It Well and Get It Right
As AI gains adoption in many areas of the organization, do you and your team have a strategic approach to implementing it? How will you leverage it to your best ability in a fast-paced change environment? How will you avoid the pitfalls along the way, known and as-of-yet unknown? Megan Torrance, CEO and Founder of TorranceLearning, will address both using AI as an assistant (“cognitive automation”) for workplace performance professionals, and as part of the learning and performance experience itself. You’ll explore several case examples and how they were built with the opportunity to experience them during the session.

Thursday, June 13, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Four Key Things Executives Need to Know About AI
AI is rewriting the rules of business, even as enterprises themselves struggle to implement it. Executives are intrigued by AI’s potential, but they often question how AI can truly work for them. Where can AI generate real business value? Where does — and doesn’t — it have tangible use cases? How can teams be set up to effectively deploy and manage it for long-term success? This session, with Shaun Dippnall, Chief Delivery Officer at Sand Technologies, demystifies AI by sharing not only how to understand AI, but how to strategically implement it.

Thursday, June 13, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Elevating Leadership Skills in the Age of AI
In the era of rapid AI advancements within organizations, individuals often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how these developments will affect their roles and abilities. Effective leadership is now more crucial than ever. Join Leah Clark, practice lead in leadership development at GP Strategies, as she explores four key imperatives for leaders, offering insights on how they can skillfully navigate and empower their teams through the twists and turns of AI evolution.

Thursday, June 13, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Unlocking Learning Retention: The Power of Drip-Feeding Content
Are you tired of seeing learners struggle to retain information in traditional training? Shannon Tipton, Owner and Chief Learning Rebel at Learning Rebels, will introduce you to drip-feeding, a science-backed approach that combats information overload and boosts learning retention. You’ll explore the science behind drip-feeding content and how it can revolutionize your training programs. You’ll also explore how to seamlessly integrate automated drip-feeding into your existing blended learning programs, maximizing their impact. Lastly, you’ll learn the pros and cons of automated content delivery to ensure you leverage this strategy effectively and strengthens your learners’ ability to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Monday, June 17, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: How To Get Your Learners’ Attention: What Training Professionals Can Borrow from Marketing
Tired of pouring your heart and soul into creating engaging learning content only for it to go unnoticed? Ever wonder why some learning initiatives succeed while others struggle to gain traction? It’s not just about the quality of content; it’s about how you market it. Join this Training Industry webinar, where you’ll explore the crucial intersection between learning and marketing. Your hosts, Dr. Jerry Zandstra, Adam Eling and Miriam Taylor will dive into practical strategies to ensure your learning initiatives capture the attention they deserve.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Exploring Transformative Onboarding and Leadership Training
In the turbulent world of healthcare, the challenges of recruiting, nurturing, and advancing care providers and clinician leaders are unparalleled. Dive into these pressing issues in an engaging roundtable discussion featuring insights from industry experts. This panel includes Grissel Hernandez, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Center for Education and Professional Development at Stanford Healthcare; Stephanie Stark, VP of Service Excellence at Southeast Georgia Health System; Todd Moran, Chief Strategy Officer at NovoEd; and Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer at the Brandon Hall Group.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Make Your Presentation Content More Interactive with PowerPoint Zoom and Triggers
Following the initial Plan, Create, Deliver webinar, Chantal Bossé, Microsoft 365 Trainer, will now delve little deeper in the creation phase to help you leverage two of PowerPoint’s interactivity tools: Zoom and triggers. After this session, you’ll understand how to create and use the various Zoom features to create interactive content. You’ll also learn how to use triggers to easily access extra content on demand.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: PowerPoint 2-in-1: Pro Slides and Amazing Handouts in One
Great slides make bad handouts and great handouts make terrible slides. Stop developing dense, text heavy slides or creating separate handout files. Instead, save time by making one file that includes your incredible slides and pro level handouts. Mike Parkinson, Owner of Billion Dollar Graphics, shows you how to do it without losing your speaker notes. Simplify your job and turn heads with your next PowerPoint project. Sign up now for this high energy, mind-blowing session.

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Unleashing the Power of Critical Role Pipelines: Securing Your Organization’s Future
From the front lines to the back office, critical roles demand unique capabilities and are notoriously difficult to fill, making them the most sought-after positions in the market. Neglecting these roles can have dire consequences, leaving organizations vulnerable to competition and hindering their ability to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape. The time has come for your organization to take a strategic approach to identifying and investing in these critical roles or risk falling behind in the race for talent. In this webinar, industry leaders from BTS will unveil the secrets to building a robust critical role pipeline that not only meets but exceeds your organization’s future needs.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Avatars in Learning — Beyond the Mentor
Join Garima Gupta, Founder and CEO of Artha Learning Inc., for an engaging session on avatars in elearning, where you’ll explore the transformative potential of these digital characters. Discover how avatars can go beyond traditional mentor roles and become companions, rivals, and mentees, enriching learning experiences in unexpected ways. Through practical examples and in-depth discussions, you’ll learn how to integrate avatars into various elearning scenarios, from onboarding to cybersecurity training.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: The Science of Emotional Intelligence and Well-Being at Work (Free for ATD members)
Discover the brain science of emotional intelligence (EQ) and why it’s vital for well-being and organizational success. Explore the latest research and techniques for designing EQ training. Learn strategies to manage amygdala hijacks, self-regulate emotions, navigate difficult situations, build positive relationships and flourish at work. During this event, with Britt Andreatta, CEO of Brain Aware Training, you’ll:

• Discover the latest brain science research on EQ and well-being.

• Learn strategies for improving self-regulation, managing challenging situations and flourishing at work.

• Design EQ training that delivers measurable results and a return on investment (ROI) for employee and organizational success.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. PT: PowerPoint and AI to Create Better Presentations, Faster (Free for I4PL members)
AI promises a revolution, and yet, you’re still using the same old PowerPoint? See how PowerPoint is incorporating AI and the ways it helps you to make better, more effective presentations, more quickly and easily. In this demo-led session, Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon, will share some of the latest innovations, like Copilot, and a few surprises that have been hidden away for years.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Gain the AI Edge: Knowledge Management Is Your Competitive Advantage (Free for ATD members)
AI has become a focal point for many companies aiming to enhance business outcomes and drive efficiency. In the domain of learning and development, discussions are underway about the potential for AI to transform content creation, strategy and personalization. However, the true impact of AI on learning and development remains unclear. Leslie Farinella, Content Innovation Strategist at Xyleme, and Conrad Gottfredson, Ph.D., Founding Partner and Chief Learning Strategist at APPLY Synergies, will explore the changing landscape of AI and its influence on the future of learning, and discuss the top questions they get asked about AI.

Thursday, June 27, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: Beyond Training: L&D’s Role in the Employee Experience
Organizations that invest in learning and development (L&D) can increase employee engagement and reduce turnover. Creating a continuous learning culture can help to improve the employee experience, enabling employees to grow and refine their skills. To do this, learning leaders must develop training programs for each stage of the employee lifecycle and align training to their employees’ roles. This Training Industry Leader Talk will share the benefits of creating a culture of learning, how to make time and space for employees to learn and the importance of leadership buy-in to cultivate a positive employee experience.

Thursday, June 27, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: How Webinar-Based Coaching Drives Training Success
The problem: it’s been estimated that 70% of people within organizations are neutral or actively disengaged according to the Gallup organization. In addition, it’s been estimated that over 85% of people significantly lack self-awareness. What does this mean? It makes it challenging for leaders and training departments to engage with learners at maximum capacity. The solution: to deliver mass coaching that creates alignment for the workplace culture as well as learning expectations. In this webinar, Tim Hagen, Chief Coaching Officer at Progress Coaching, show you how to:

• Use webinars to drive mass coaching with absolute participation and success.

• Attain data to help identify strengths and weaknesses within the organization.

• Use webinar-based coaching as a strategic tool for training reinforcement and greater acceptance of leadership.

• Use webinar coaching as a strategic delivery system to cultivate a more engaged and participatory learning community.

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