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CARA-Curated Change, Learn & Grow Opportunities

You’re just like us– always keeping your eye out for new ways to expand your skills and horizons. With this in mind, bookmark this page to stay on top of the event and learning opportunities we’ve curated for you.

We hold our own digital and live events throughout each year, and we are proud sponsors of ATD Chicago and ATD Southeast Wisconsin. If you’re hosting an event you’d like us to list here, get in touch. 

January

ATD Chicago – 1/23: Linking L&D to Organizational Strategy in the Age of AI.

Join Kate Elgayeva as she discusses how Generative AI’s rapid evolution demands a strategic response from L&D professionals in 2025 and beyond. This session will guide you through a structured approach to first understand AI’s transformative potential in L&D, then identify strategic alignment opportunities with specific organizational goals, and finally develop a practical framework for implementation. Through guided reflection and action planning, you will evaluate your L&D context and develop concrete next steps for strategic AI integration that drives organizational value.

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ACMP – 1/30: Escape the “Squeeze” of Change Management.

As change leaders and change facilitators, we often feel “squeezed” between expectations and demands on one side and limited time, energy and resources on the other. The pressure can be exhausting at times.

If you’ve felt disappointed or frustrated about being unable to lead or facilitate change in the way you know is needed, this session is for you. Come discover how to “un-squeeze” yourself and others and increase your capacity to activate meaningful change.

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February

ACMP- 2/18: Change Makers Unplugged: Exploring Trends & Hot Topics for Tomorrow’s Success.

Join the Virtual Buzz Session and learn more about the future of change management with Change Makers Unplugged, an interactive and thought-provoking virtual event designed to connect, inspire, and inform. This two-hour session offers a rare opportunity for professionals at all levels to dive into the most pressing trends and hottest topics shaping the change management landscape. Whether you are a seasoned leader or an emerging professional, this is your chance to engage in dynamic discussions, exchange insights, and be part of shaping the discipline’s future.

Why You Should Attend:

  • Engage in Breakout Conversations: Meet fellow change makers in small, facilitated breakout rooms to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field.
  • Collaborate and Contribute: Your insights matter! This event will inform a comprehensive white paper, 2025 Trends & Hot Topics in Change Management, capturing the collective wisdom of the ACMP community.
  • Learn from Peers and Experts: Hear from experienced moderators, ask questions, and share stories that will ignite new ideas and solutions.
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ATD Chicago – 2/28: Unlock Your Facilitation Superpowers: Enhance Your Leadership with Better Communication and Connection Skills.

Please join virtually  to hear Therese Miclot present Unlock Your Facilitation Superpowers: Enhance Your Leadership with Better Communication and Connection Skills.

Facilitation is not just for trainers—it’s a key leadership skill that drives collaboration, engagement, and results.  Walk away with specifics for how you can influence, reduce conflict, and accelerate team performance. Whether you’re leading a team meeting, presenting to clients, or managing a virtual project, these skills will transform the way you lead.

  • How to facilitate more productive, engaging interactions that result in meaningful outcomes
  • Tools to influence and foster better collaboration
  • Practical steps to build trust and reduce team friction
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