ATD Greater Twin Cities Chapter upcoming events

Community Of Practice: Change Leadership - Resilience When Change Is Constant: Building Change Stamina (29 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Community Of Practice: Change Leadership - Resilience When Change Is Constant: Building Change Stamina

May 29, 2026
9 AM - 10:30 AM – Modernwell
This event is limited to 28 participants

Change does not pause. For many of us, the pace is steady, overlapping, and relentless. In December 2025, our Community of Practice surfaced a shared reality: change saturation is real. On February 27, 2026, we built on that conversation through change measurement, exploring how we define success, track adoption, and connect change activity to outcomes.

This session continues the thread with a practical question: once we understand the pace of change and have signals about what is and isn’t working, how do we build resilience so people can sustain it?

Join the Change Leadership Community of Practice for a member-driven discussion focused on resilience in the context of change leadership. This is not a presentation. It’s a peer-led conversation where members and guests share real experiences, tools, and lessons learned to help leaders and teams stay adaptable, protect performance, and move forward without burning out.

What we’ll explore together

What resilience looks like at the individual, team, and organizational level during sustained change

Leader behaviors that reduce fatigue and strengthen adaptability - Early warning signals that capacity is maxed out (and what to do about it)

Practical routines and practices that help teams recover, learn, and keep moving

How to build a more resilient culture without pretending the workload isn’t real

Come ready to contribute. Bring one item to share, even if it’s informal:

A practice that has helped your team sustain momentum through ongoing change

A signal you watch that tells you people are hitting a limit

A tool, article, book, podcast, or leader habit that has made a difference

A real scenario you’d like peer input on

Why attend

If you lead, support, or influence change, resilience is not a “nice to have.” You’ll leave with practical ideas you can apply immediately and perspectives from peers across the Twin Cities who are navigating the same reality.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

Long-Term Construction Alert: ModernWell

Significant MnDOT construction on I-394 and I-94 is ongoing through late fall 2026. Please allow extra travel time, especially during afternoon rush hours.

Major Impacts Through Mid-Summer 2026

Penn Avenue Bridge: Closed through November 2026. Use North Wayzata Blvd. or Theodore Wirth Pkwy as a detour.

Westbound I-394: Reduced to two lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100.

Ramp Closures: The following ramps are closed through mid-summer:

Westbound I-394 to/from Penn Ave.

Eastbound I-94 to westbound I-394.

Lyndale Ave to westbound I-394.

Upcoming Summer/Fall 2026 Shift

Starting in mid-summer, the construction focus will shift:

Eastbound I-394: Will be reduced to two lanes between Hwy 100 and downtown through the fall.

Penn Ave. Ramps: The eastbound I-394 ramps to/from Penn Ave. will close from mid-summer through late fall.

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We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

View your profile on our website

Select MY event registrations

Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

Lead and Learn: Skills and Snacks (10 June 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Lead and Learn: Skills and Snacks

June 10, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM – Tavern on France, 6740 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
This event is limited to 15 participants

As organizations move toward a skills based future, learning and development professionals are being asked to play a more strategic role than ever before. From identifying the skills that matter most to keeping pace with rapid change, L&D is essential to helping employees—and organizations—stay adaptable and thrive.

Whether you're new to L&D or bring years of experience, this interactive session is designed to be a welcoming, inclusive space to connect, share insights, and learn from one another.

Together, we’ll explore three key areas shaping today’s skills conversation:

Identifying critical skills your organization needs now—and in the future

Keeping learning programs relevant as skills evolve and the half life of knowledge shortens

Building, measuring, and tracking skills using tools and approaches that support long-term growth

Through semi structured discussion and peer exchange, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas, practical insights, and new perspectives on how L&D can drive skill-building with purpose and impact. Join us for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about what it means to support a truly skills ready workforce.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

Meet our Co-Hosts:

Kaydra Weigel, MEd is a Learning Solutions Business Partner at Life Time. She has a diverse array of facilitation and instructional design experience that ranges from education to talent development. In her current role, she develops performance-based learning experiences, partners with cross-functional teams to support organizational development, and recommends and designs targeted learning solutions to address performance challenges. Additionally, she has presented at IUPUI’s Assessment Institute, an event focused on assessment and improvement, and at ATD-GTC’s Unlearning to Drive Change Vision event.

Mary Armstrong is a Verified ATD Master™ Instructional Designer at Aveda Corporation. Her previous 20-year career in journalism included staff jobs at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota Public Radio and The New York Times. She is the secretary of the board for Wilson’s Image College Scholarship, a nonprofit benefiting African-American scholars from North Minneapolis, and a volunteer for the Association for Talent Development–Greater Twin Cities. Mary has journalism and political science degrees from Indiana University and a graduate certificate in instructional design and technology from Florida State University.

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We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

View your profile on our website

Select MY event registrations

Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – June 2026 (12 June 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – June 2026

June 12, 2026

12:00-1:00 PM – Virtual Event

New to ATD Greater Twin Cities or curious about our chapter programming? We’d like to invite you to a new member welcome and orientation so that you can take advantage of everything that our local chapter has to offer.

Spend an hour with us to learn about our various communities of practice, series of events, and ways to get engaged so that you can get involved, meet other practitioners, and experience the joy of learning with ATD-GTC!

This program is FREE for all to attend.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

AI Tools & Techniques for L&D Professionals: Your Practical Playbook (17 June 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

AI Tools & Techniques for L&D Professionals: Your Practical Playbook

June 17, 2026
12 PM - 1 PM – Virtual
Ready to use AI in your daily L&D work but not sure where to start? This hands-on session will equip you with specific tools, prompting techniques, and workflows you can implement immediately.

You'll discover:

The essential AI tools every L&D professional should know (free and paid options)

Proven prompting strategies to get better results from ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants

Time-saving workflows for course design, content creation, and learner support

How to use AI for needs analysis, assessment development, and feedback generation

Real examples you can adapt for your own training programs

Quick wins you can achieve this week with the tools you already have access to

This is a practical session designed for L&D professionals who want to work smarter, not harder. You'll leave with templates, prompt examples, and a clear action plan for incorporating AI into your workflow. No technical background required.

Our Presenter:

Jess Pischel works with leadership teams to turn AI from an overwhelming set of possibilities into clear, prioritized decisions that drive real business value. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, culture, and change helping organizations adopt AI in ways that actually stick.

With a background spanning consulting and in-house leadership roles, Jess brings a practical, human-centered lens to AI strategy. Her experience includes working with nationally recognized brands such as KeyBank, Lexus, Celebrity Cruises, and Lush Cosmetics, supporting initiatives across customer experience, employee experience, and operational effectiveness.

Jess is known for translating complex ideas into clear roadmaps, facilitating productive executive conversations, and helping leaders focus on where AI can save time, reduce errors, and create measurable ROI without losing sight of people, trust, or adoption.

She holds an MBA, is Prosci Change Management Certified, and has completed executive education in AI and business strategy through MIT. Her approach combines structured strategy with real-world pragmatism, helping organizations move forward with confidence rather than hype.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

Book Banter - Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans by Maya Shankar (14 July 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Book Banter - Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans by Maya Shankar

July 14, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM – Virtual
What happens when life makes other plans?

For our next ATD GTC Book Banter, we will discuss The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans. This book is about disruption, identity, resilience, and the unexpected ways change reshapes us.

From what I’ve gathered, it’s about the human side of change, like:

What gets challenged when our plans fall apart • How we adapt (or resist)

Who we become in the process

Important stuff. Whether change has recently found you through work, leadership, family, health, ambition, burnout, or simply the passage of time, this book offers a thoughtful lens on experiences most of us quietly share.

You don’t need to have every chapter finished or every insight figured out. Bring your perspective, your questions, and your curiosity.

We hope you’ll join us for a meaningful conversation with fellow ATD GTC members.

We’d love to have you there!

Our Presenters

Benjamin Borchert is fascinated by the inner side of transformation: how people metabolize uncertainty, rebuild agency, and create meaning when life changes course unexpectedly. Recently, he's been exploring questions around intentional living, self-authorship, and what it means to move from awareness into action. This book feels especially resonant because it treats change not just as a logistical challenge, but as a deeply human and developmental experience. He's looking forward to the conversation and the perspectives others bring to it.

Michelle Kelly, is passionate about helping leaders and companies develop and retain their most valuable assets: people. As the founder of Empowering Performance, Inc., she and her team create engaging learning experiences that impact individual, team, and organizational performance. When not traveling, Michelle enjoys life in Northfield with her family and lots of books.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.
By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

July: Leadership Development Community of Practice (16 July 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

July: Leadership Development Community of Practice

July 16, 2026
9 AM - 10:30 AM – Modernwell
This event is limited to 28 participants

This community of practice is for anyone who aspires to be at their best as a leader and support others to do the same. We welcome organizational leaders as well as leadership development facilitators, coaches and consultants.

Join this supportive, collaborative and fun group to develop your leadership psychology and skills. Come ready to share your perspective and leave with new connections, insights and tools you can apply in your context. Each meeting features opportunities to learn, contribute and network.

Modernwell is a members-only coworking space. We are excited to hold our events in their beautiful space, but can not extend access beyond the event time. Once the event ends, all attendees are expected to depart the building OR they can purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $30 for the remainder of the day. Please stop by the ModernWell front desk before or after the event to purchase your pass.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

Long-Term Construction Alert: ModernWell

Significant MnDOT construction on I-394 and I-94 is ongoing through late fall 2026. Please allow extra travel time, especially during afternoon rush hours.

Major Impacts Through Mid-Summer 2026

Penn Avenue Bridge: Closed through November 2026. Use North Wayzata Blvd. or Theodore Wirth Pkwy as a detour.

Westbound I-394: Reduced to two lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100.

Ramp Closures: The following ramps are closed through mid-summer:

Westbound I-394 to/from Penn Ave.

Eastbound I-94 to westbound I-394.

Lyndale Ave to westbound I-394.

Upcoming Summer/Fall 2026 Shift

Starting in mid-summer, the construction focus will shift:

Eastbound I-394: Will be reduced to two lanes between Hwy 100 and downtown through the fall.

Penn Ave. Ramps: The eastbound I-394 ramps to/from Penn Ave. will close from mid-summer through late fall.

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We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

View your profile on our website

Select MY event registrations

Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable in L&D Measurement (23 July 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable in L&D Measurement

July 23, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Virtual
Many learning practitioners fail to tap into the power of analytics because of their discomfort with one or more elements associated with the measurement and evaluation process. This session will review topics like ROI, benchmarks, self-reported data, impact indicators, negative data, low impact learners, NPS, AI and roughly reasonable. The goal is to dispel the myths behind these and make what is considered uncomfortable to many comfortable and confident to all.

Learning Objectives:

a) Identify the elements of learning measurement that are difficult to do and discuss

b) Understand the methods to overcome challenges in learning measurement

c) Acquire best practices to gain confidence in applying critical learning measurement concepts

Our Presenters

Jeffrey Berk, COO, Performitiv Performitiv is a learning impact optimization technology company. As COO Jeffrey helps shape the strategy and manages day-to-day operations. Jeffrey has been in the learning measurement field for nearly 20 years. He has co-authored 2 books on human capital analytics. He is an adjunct professor on performance measurement and process improvement in Chicago.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.
By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

August - Community Of Practice: Small Yet Mighty L&D Teams (06 August 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

August - Community of Practice: Small Yet Mighty L&D Teams

August 6, 2026
9 AM - 10:30 AM – Modernwell
This event is limited to 28 participants

Join us for an upcoming session of the Small Yet Mighty Community of Practice, designed for Learning & Development professionals working on small teams with big responsibilities.

These events provide a space to connect with peers, share ideas, and discover practical strategies for making the most of limited time and resources.

Whether through speaker-led discussions or collaborative conversations, our goal is to explore tools, technologies, and processes that help those small-yet-mighty teams succeed.

Details will be announced soon—stay tuned!

Modernwell is a members-only coworking space. We are excited to hold our events in their beautiful space, but can not extend access beyond the event time. Once the event ends, all attendees are expected to depart the building OR they can purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $30 for the remainder of the day. Please stop by the ModernWell front desk before or after the event to purchase your pass.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

Long-Term Construction Alert: ModernWell

Significant MnDOT construction on I-394 and I-94 is ongoing through late fall 2026. Please allow extra travel time, especially during afternoon rush hours.

Major Impacts Through Mid-Summer 2026

Penn Avenue Bridge: Closed through November 2026. Use North Wayzata Blvd. or Theodore Wirth Pkwy as a detour.

Westbound I-394: Reduced to two lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100.

Ramp Closures: The following ramps are closed through mid-summer:

Westbound I-394 to/from Penn Ave.

Eastbound I-94 to westbound I-394.

Lyndale Ave to westbound I-394.

Upcoming Summer/Fall 2026 Shift

Starting in mid-summer, the construction focus will shift:

Eastbound I-394: Will be reduced to two lanes between Hwy 100 and downtown through the fall.

Penn Ave. Ramps: The eastbound I-394 ramps to/from Penn Ave. will close from mid-summer through late fall.

--

We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

View your profile on our website

Select MY event registrations

Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

Community Of Practice: Change Leadership - Resistance Is Data: What Change Leaders Do Next (14 August 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Community Of Practice: Change Leadership Resistance Is Data: What Change Leaders Do Next

August 14, 2026
9 AM - 10:30 AM – Modernwell
This event is limited to 28 participants

Resistance shows up in every change effort, and it rarely responds well to more force. In our December 2025 Lean Coffee, members surfaced resistance as a priority topic, alongside the realities of change saturation and the need to measure what is working. Our recent Community of Practice conversations have built a shared thread: naming the pace and load of change, strengthening how we measure progress, and exploring how leaders sustain momentum. This session continues that series by focusing on what to do when resistance shows up and progress slows.

Join the Change Leadership Community of Practice for a member-driven discussion on working with resistance in real time. This is not a presentation. It’s a peer-led conversation where participants bring practical scenarios, tools, and lessons learned. We will explore how to distinguish between types of resistance, identify what resistance is signaling, and respond in ways that build ownership rather than compliance.

What we’ll explore together

What resistance typically signals (risk, capacity, trust, clarity, or misalignment)

Different “flavors” of resistance and why one-size responses fail

Practical moves for leaders and change practitioners: inquiry, listening, reframing, co-creation, reinforcement

How to avoid common traps: pushing harder, over-explaining, labeling people as “resistors,” or escalating conflict

What to measure or watch when resistance is rising (and how to course-correct)

Come ready to contribute Bring one item to share:

A real scenario where you’re seeing resistance now (or a recent example)

A tool, question set, practice, or approach that has worked for you

A lesson learned: what backfired, what you’d do differently, and why

A resource you recommend (book, podcast, article, person to follow)

Why attend

If you lead, support, or influence change, resistance is not an exception, it’s part of the work. You’ll leave with practical approaches you can apply immediately and perspective from peers across the Twin Cities who are navigating similar dynamics.

Modernwell is a members-only coworking space. We are excited to hold our events in their beautiful space, but can not extend access beyond the event time. Once the event ends, all attendees are expected to depart the building OR they can purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $30 for the remainder of the day. Please stop by the ModernWell front desk before or after the event to purchase your pass.

--

We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

View your profile on our website

Select MY event registrations

Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.
By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – August 2026 (14 August 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – August 2026

August 14, 2026

12:00-1:00 PM – Virtual Event

New to ATD Greater Twin Cities or curious about our chapter programming? We’d like to invite you to a new member welcome and orientation so that you can take advantage of everything that our local chapter has to offer.

Spend an hour with us to learn about our various communities of practice, series of events, and ways to get engaged so that you can get involved, meet other practitioners, and experience the joy of learning with ATD-GTC!

This program is FREE for all to attend.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – September 2026 (11 September 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – September 2026

September 11, 2026

12:00-1:00 PM – Virtual Event

New to ATD Greater Twin Cities or curious about our chapter programming? We’d like to invite you to a new member welcome and orientation so that you can take advantage of everything that our local chapter has to offer.

Spend an hour with us to learn about our various communities of practice, series of events, and ways to get engaged so that you can get involved, meet other practitioners, and experience the joy of learning with ATD-GTC!

This program is FREE for all to attend.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

Lead and Learn: September (16 September 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Lead and Learn: September

September 16, 2026
9 AM - 10:30 AM – Location TBD
This event is limited to 15 participants

The purpose of the Lead and Learn program is to provide an opportunity for talent development professional (or aspiring talent development professionals) to build their network, lead others by sharing their knowledge and experience, and learn new strategies, tools and best practices from other professionals to expand their Joy of Learning.

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We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

View your profile on our website

Select MY event registrations

Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

Meet our Co-Hosts:

Kaydra Weigel, MEd is a Learning Solutions Business Partner at Life Time. She has a diverse array of facilitation and instructional design experience that ranges from education to talent development. In her current role, she develops performance-based learning experiences, partners with cross-functional teams to support organizational development, and recommends and designs targeted learning solutions to address performance challenges. Additionally, she has presented at IUPUI’s Assessment Institute, an event focused on assessment and improvement, and at ATD-GTC’s Unlearning to Drive Change Vision event.

Mary Armstrong is a Verified ATD Master™ Instructional Designer at Aveda Corporation. Her previous 20-year career in journalism included staff jobs at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota Public Radio and The New York Times. She is the secretary of the board for Wilson’s Image College Scholarship, a nonprofit benefiting African-American scholars from North Minneapolis, and a volunteer for the Association for Talent Development–Greater Twin Cities. Mary has journalism and political science degrees from Indiana University and a graduate certificate in instructional design and technology from Florida State University.

September: Leadership Development Community of Practice (23 September 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

September: Leadership Development Community of Practice

September 23, 2026
9 AM - 10:30 AM – Modernwell
This event is limited to 28 participants

This community of practice is for anyone who aspires to be at their best as a leader and support others to do the same. We welcome organizational leaders as well as leadership development facilitators, coaches and consultants.

Join this supportive, collaborative and fun group to develop your leadership psychology and skills. Come ready to share your perspective and leave with new connections, insights and tools you can apply in your context. Each meeting features opportunities to learn, contribute and network.

Modernwell is a members-only coworking space. We are excited to hold our events in their beautiful space, but can not extend access beyond the event time. Once the event ends, all attendees are expected to depart the building OR they can purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $30 for the remainder of the day. Please stop by the ModernWell front desk before or after the event to purchase your pass.

--

We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

View your profile on our website

Select MY event registrations

Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – October 2026 (09 October 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – October 2026

October 9, 2026

12:00-1:00 PM – Virtual Event

New to ATD Greater Twin Cities or curious about our chapter programming? We’d like to invite you to a new member welcome and orientation so that you can take advantage of everything that our local chapter has to offer.

Spend an hour with us to learn about our various communities of practice, series of events, and ways to get engaged so that you can get involved, meet other practitioners, and experience the joy of learning with ATD-GTC!

This program is FREE for all to attend.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

Long-Term Construction Alert: ModernWell

Significant MnDOT construction on I-394 and I-94 is ongoing through late fall 2026. Please allow extra travel time, especially during afternoon rush hours.

Major Impacts Through Mid-Summer 2026

Penn Avenue Bridge: Closed through November 2026. Use North Wayzata Blvd. or Theodore Wirth Pkwy as a detour.

Westbound I-394: Reduced to two lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100.

Ramp Closures: The following ramps are closed through mid-summer:

Westbound I-394 to/from Penn Ave.

Eastbound I-94 to westbound I-394.

Lyndale Ave to westbound I-394.

Upcoming Summer/Fall 2026 Shift

Starting in mid-summer, the construction focus will shift:

Eastbound I-394: Will be reduced to two lanes between Hwy 100 and downtown through the fall.

Penn Ave. Ramps: The eastbound I-394 ramps to/from Penn Ave. will close from mid-summer through late fall.

November - Community Of Practice: Small Yet Mighty L&D Teams (05 November 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

November - Community of Practice: Small Yet Mighty L&D Teams

November 5, 2026
9 AM - 10:30 AM – Modernwell
This event is limited to 28 participants

Join us for an upcoming session of the Small Yet Mighty Community of Practice, designed for Learning & Development professionals working on small teams with big responsibilities.

These events provide a space to connect with peers, share ideas, and discover practical strategies for making the most of limited time and resources.

Whether through speaker-led discussions or collaborative conversations, our goal is to explore tools, technologies, and processes that help those small-yet-mighty teams succeed.

Details will be announced soon—stay tuned!

Modernwell is a members-only coworking space. We are excited to hold our events in their beautiful space, but can not extend access beyond the event time. Once the event ends, all attendees are expected to depart the building OR they can purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $30 for the remainder of the day. Please stop by the ModernWell front desk before or after the event to purchase your pass.

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We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

View your profile on our website

Select MY event registrations

Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

November: Leadership Development Community of Practice (10 November 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

November: Leadership Development Community of Practice

November 10, 2026
9 AM - 10:30 AM – Virtual
This event is limited to 28 participants

This community of practice is for anyone who aspires to be at their best as a leader and support others to do the same. We welcome organizational leaders as well as leadership development facilitators, coaches and consultants.

Join this supportive, collaborative and fun group to develop your leadership psychology and skills. Come ready to share your perspective and leave with new connections, insights and tools you can apply in your context. Each meeting features opportunities to learn, contribute and network.

Modernwell is a members-only coworking space. We are excited to hold our events in their beautiful space, but can not extend access beyond the event time. Once the event ends, all attendees are expected to depart the building OR they can purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $30 for the remainder of the day. Please stop by the ModernWell front desk before or after the event to purchase your pass.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – November 2026 (13 November 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – November 2026

November 13, 2026

12:00-1:00 PM – Virtual Event

New to ATD Greater Twin Cities or curious about our chapter programming? We’d like to invite you to a new member welcome and orientation so that you can take advantage of everything that our local chapter has to offer.

Spend an hour with us to learn about our various communities of practice, series of events, and ways to get engaged so that you can get involved, meet other practitioners, and experience the joy of learning with ATD-GTC!

This program is FREE for all to attend.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

Lead and Learn: December (09 December 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Lead and Learn: December

December 9, 2026
9 AM - 10:30 AM – Location TBD
This event is limited to 15 participants

The purpose of the Lead and Learn program is to provide an opportunity for talent development professional (or aspiring talent development professionals) to build their network, lead others by sharing their knowledge and experience, and learn new strategies, tools and best practices from other professionals to expand their Joy of Learning.

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We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

View your profile on our website

Select MY event registrations

Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

Meet our Co-Hosts:

Kaydra Weigel, MEd is a Learning Solutions Business Partner at Life Time. She has a diverse array of facilitation and instructional design experience that ranges from education to talent development. In her current role, she develops performance-based learning experiences, partners with cross-functional teams to support organizational development, and recommends and designs targeted learning solutions to address performance challenges. Additionally, she has presented at IUPUI’s Assessment Institute, an event focused on assessment and improvement, and at ATD-GTC’s Unlearning to Drive Change Vision event.

Mary Armstrong is a Verified ATD Master™ Instructional Designer at Aveda Corporation. Her previous 20-year career in journalism included staff jobs at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota Public Radio and The New York Times. She is the secretary of the board for Wilson’s Image College Scholarship, a nonprofit benefiting African-American scholars from North Minneapolis, and a volunteer for the Association for Talent Development–Greater Twin Cities. Mary has journalism and political science degrees from Indiana University and a graduate certificate in instructional design and technology from Florida State University.

Community Of Practice: Change Leadership (11 December 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Community Of Practice: Change Leadership

December 11, 2026
9 AM - 10:30 AM – Modernwell
This event is limited to 28 participants

The Change Leadership Community of Practice focuses on the dynamics and strategies of leading change within organizations. This COP focuses on the phases of change and how people navigate through it.

Together, we explore best practices and theories, case studies and real-world examples, needed skills and competencies, tools and techniques, and more. Our group fosters a supportive environment where ATD-GTC members can share experiences, challenges, and insights, enabling everyone to become more effective change leaders in their respective fields.

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We’re thrilled to share that ATD Twin Cities events have been filling quickly — and many now have active waitlists. That is such a great reflection of the engaged, curious, and committed community we continue to build together.

Because seats are in high demand, we ask one simple favor: if your plans change and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a quick moment to

View your profile on our website

Select MY event registrations

Locate the event you cannot attend and select CANCEL REGISTRATION.

That helps us open your seat to another member who is hoping to join us and keeps valuable spots from going unused.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cannot attend, thank you in advance for helping us make sure every seat is filled by someone ready to participate!

Modernwell is a members-only coworking space. We are excited to hold our events in their beautiful space, but can not extend access beyond the event time. Once the event ends, all attendees are expected to depart the building OR they can purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $30 for the remainder of the day. Please stop by the ModernWell front desk before or after the event to purchase your pass.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.
By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – December 2026 (11 December 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

ATD-GTC New and Prospective Member Welcome – December 2026

December 11, 2026

12:00-1:00 PM – Virtual Event

New to ATD Greater Twin Cities or curious about our chapter programming? We’d like to invite you to a new member welcome and orientation so that you can take advantage of everything that our local chapter has to offer.

Spend an hour with us to learn about our various communities of practice, series of events, and ways to get engaged so that you can get involved, meet other practitioners, and experience the joy of learning with ATD-GTC!

This program is FREE for all to attend.

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.