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Just announced - L&D Philly will start 2020 with Nick Floro leading a two-part workshop on Saturday January 25th, from 9am to 12pm at Temple University's Ambler Campus. Part one will focus on digital learning trends. If you don't know Nick and the work his team at Sealworks Interactive Studios does, quite frankly, you need to attend! Nick brings an extensive background in learning & development to the game, building customized solutions and whole platforms to life for Global Fortune 500 companies. A modified version of this session sold out at ATD ICE and received a standing ovation at the end. This is a can't miss event to start the new year! Information & registration here on our website!

Happy New You!

What? Yes, you read that right! It's 2020 and it's about time to think of your own professional development. If you live in the Greater Philadelphia area and you work in the Training, Talent, People, or HR space make sure you join L&D Philly this year for one or more of our great workshops, seminars, and networking events!

Be sure to check out our website - ldphilly.com for information, registration, and ideas! Here's to making 2020 a great year for your own career!

Don't L&D Philly's last event of 2019. The year may almost be over, but there's no end to your professional development! Join us and the Mid New Jersey chapter of ATD on next Thursday evening in Langhorne for an evening of ideas and best practices from industry experts on leadership assessments, succession planning, executive coaching, mindful leadership, and conversational intelligence.

Wonder what to expect? Rich McLaughlin from ATD Mid-New Jersey shares some thought ahead of the event: https://lnkd.in/erQ4SQX

L&D Philly will host our last monthly workshop for 2019 on Thursday 12/12 from 530 to 830 pm in Langhorne! Join the Learning & Development Professionals of Greater Philadelphia and the Mid New Jersey Chapter of ATD for a combined event to close out a fantastic year of programming!

We’re trying something new for this evening. With “Table Topics,” attendees will form groups and rotate among tables where our guest speakers will share insights, trends, and tools on important talent management topics. After a few minutes of discussion, groups will move to the next table. After several 15-minute rounds, attendees can move to the table of their choice or remain where they are for the duration. Our goal is to create an informal and fun atmosphere while generating some lively conversation and, of course, networking!

Info & registration here on our website!

With the holidays coming up what do your plans and shopping list include? Hopefully they include time for your own professional development. Do not miss L&D Philly's last three events of 2019 all are great opportunities to learn and network. Info & registration here on our website!

Plus, you'll get a sneak peek into our 2020 events.

HR professionals know there's a list of things that employees universally hate. One of the top things on that list - bad team building events/activities. So if you find yourself designing or facilitating team building activities and feel lost or you manage a team of people and struggle to find ways to bring your people together in a cohesive manner, then join L&D Philly for our November Monthly Workshop with Dr. Michael Y. Brenner, President of Right Chord Leadership on Saturday November 9th from 9am to 12pm at Temple University's beautiful Ambler campus. Dr. Brenner will cover how and why conventional team-building activities fail to achieve objectives, help you discover how a simple shift in perspective from "team building" to "team bonding" can positively impact design and improve ROI and applyy best practices gleaned from contemporary research to ensure application on the job and increase learning retention. Here's a quick preview from Dr. Brenner himself: https://lnkd.in/e_cepFT

Information and registration here on our website!

Many people view team building with suspicion, if not outright hostility. But done well, team building can be amazingly effective. Learn the critical differences between “team building” and “team bonding,” the key elements of successful team building, and how to address the challenge of building virtual teams at L&D Philly's November Workshop with Dr. Michael Brenner. Join us at Temple University's Ambler Campus on Saturday November 9th from 9am to 12pm for a morning filled with great takeaways, a lot of fun, and great people like you! Information & Registration here on our website!

What's better than getting to watch a 76ers game? Watching in style with L&D Philly from the newest part of the Wells Fargo Center... The Assembly Room.

With a footprint of 23,000 square feet, the Assembly Room accounts for roughly half of the level that was previously devoted to suites for private groups. Named for the Assembly Room found inside Independence Hall in Historic Philadelphia, the upscale, open-concept bar and lounge environment boasts a decidedly historic Philadelphia-meets-modern ambiance and aesthetic. The fully-immersive experience includes two eateries, two bars, four functioning fireplaces, game action screens, and communal dining and seating areas that can adapt to any type of outing.

Join L&D Philly for a fun night of networking on Monday December 2nd at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets (food/parking are separate) are only $25 for members. Information & Registration here on our website!

A great morning at the 2019 PSPS Leadership Forum with Amy Edmonson speaking on Psychological Safety in the workplace. #PSPS2019 She spent a lot of time talking about getting to the "learning zone". Why not treat yourself to some professional development off hours to help you get there? Great events coming up for L&D Philly including this Saturday's "Getting a Squirrel to Focus" with Dr. Patricia Scott from Uhmms and the University of Pennsylvania. Info & registration here on our website!!!

Despite the deceptive weather patterns fall arrived in the Northern Hemisphere over a week and a half ago. Animals of all shapes and sizes went into panic mode trying to prepare for winter's arrival. I get the same vibe from the business world this time of year. Everyone gets busy trying to spend money left in the budget, trying to complete Q4 projects, looking back and realizing they didn't achieve one or more of their yearly goals and trying to jury rig something together, or they engage in furious planning for 2020. So how do you get a business partner to focus on what you need from them right now? The same way you would get a squirrel to pay attention - give them an ACORN! Join L&D Philly and leading communication expert & researcher Dr. Patricia Scott for a fun, disruptive, and thoughtful exploration of the tips and tricks she knows will get people to pay attention to you when you need them. Saturday October 12th at Temple University's Ambler Campus. Information & registration here our website.