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ATD-CIC Virtual Coffee House
Date: Thursday, November 13th
Time: 8:00 am to 9:00 am
REGISTER HERE
ATD-CIC invites you to our Virtual Coffee House – a welcoming space to connect, collaborate, and energize your morning.
Come as you are, whether for 15 minutes or the entire hour.
This is your chance to:
Share ideas with like-minded professionals Gain valuable insights to spark your creativity Grow your network with others in our vibrant community
Bring your beverage of choice and join us for a facilitated, collaborative conversation that will inspire and motivate you.
This event is free and open to both members and non-members.
And yes, you can invite a friend - simply share the link and have them register.
Table Talks Community of Practice
When: Tuesday, December 2, 6:00-7:30
Where: Red Key Tavern, 5170 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Transform Your L&D Team Into Your Organization’s Strategic Business Partner
Most L&D pros dream of the day when stakeholders will stop viewing them as mere order takers and consider them critical, strategic partners in shaping the future of their organization. But how do you get there? In this book, veteran talent development leader Jess Almlie introduces her formula for becoming the valued strategic business partner (SBP) that leaders in the C-suite and elsewhere in an organization need and want.
Partnering effectively with stakeholders requires a new mindset and behavior, a keen understanding of the business, a willingness to collaborate, and targeted tools. Almlie provides detailed guidance on how to succeed in each of these areas and invites you to start by taking an in-depth assessment of your strengths and gaps in working as an SBP. She shares her own wins and failures along with wisdom from three dozen other L&D pros who work in small, midsize, and large organizations across a wide variety of industries.
This step-by-step guide will help current and aspiring L&D leaders understand business basics, create a playbook for team collaboration, work productively with stakeholders, and teach others to work in harmony with L&D. The final chapter offers practical advice for those who need to take small steps toward becoming SBPs in organizations resistant to change.
This book includes questionnaires, worksheets, and other tools that will help L&D leaders understand business terminology and needs, see a stakeholder’s point of view, and develop strategies for creating effective partnerships and measuring impact. You’ll be able to create a plan for developing and advocating for a team of L&D professionals who all work as strategic business partners.
Author Jess Almlie
Assignment Part III (Daily Practice)
Supplemental Questionnaires, worksheets, tools in book
Any questions, contact Bob Thalls at 765-617-9267
Looking for a great deal on your book?
Members only: The chapter will reimburse you for your book for each session that you attend.
Attendance
Reimbursement
1 of 3 sessions
15%
2 of 3 sessions
25%
3 of 3 sessions
50%
Looking for a virtual option? Check out the ATD National Book Club
ATD-CIC
December Program
Stay tuned for programming details, but in the meantime, save this date! Prioritize your own professional development and join other L&D professionals to Learn, Connect, and Grow! Date: Friday, December 5th Time: 8:30 - 9:00 am Networking 9:00 - 10:15 am Program Location: Launch Fishers MAP or Virtual (link provided upon registration)
Stay tuned for programming details, but in the meantime, save this date!
Prioritize your own professional development and join other L&D professionals to Learn, Connect, and Grow!
Date: Friday, December 5th
Time:
8:30 - 9:00 am Networking
9:00 - 10:15 am Program
Location: Launch Fishers MAP or Virtual (link provided upon registration)
Join us for a hands-on, minds-on experience that’s unlike any other!
For the last program in 2025, we’ll explore LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) - a dynamic, science-backed method for communication, problem-solving, and innovation. Whether you’re an L&D professional, facilitator, coach, or leader, this interactive session will help you discover new ways to unleash creativity, deepen team connection, and elevate engagement in your work.
Using LEGO bricks as a shared language, you’ll learn how 3D visualization, storytelling, and metaphors can help uncover hidden insights, amplify every voice, and spark collective understanding. No LEGO experience required - just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to play seriously.
What You’ll Gain:
A firsthand experience with the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method.
Insights into how this tool enhances adult learning and engagement.
Practical ideas for applying LSP with teams and organizations.
A fun, memorable way to close out the year while connecting with your fellow ATD Central Indiana members.
Why Attend: This is your chance to experience learning through play—where imagination meets purpose. You’ll walk away inspired, equipped, and energized to bring a new dimension of collaboration and problem-solving to your work.
Space is limited to 60 people, so don't delay!
Virtual Participation Option:
Because this session is highly hands-on and interactive, we’ve designed a creative way for virtual participants to fully join in the fun! Register by Wednesday, November 29th, select “Virtual” as your registration type, and include your mailing address. We’ll send you an LSP kit at no cost so you can fully engage from wherever you are. With guidance from our Virtual Facilitator, you’ll build, share, and connect right alongside in-person participants in real time.
This Program is Hosted by:
Dear New and Prospective ATD-CIC Members,
The Association of Talent Development, Central Indiana Chapter is thrilled to welcome you to our community of talent development professionals.
Please consider this invitation to better understand the benefits of membership in ATD CIC.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. 12-12:45 PM
Location: ZOOM Virtual Meeting. The meeting location/link is provided in the registration confirmation email. Be sure to save this information after registering.
During this session, you'll:
This is a fantastic opportunity to get acquainted with our community and discover the many ways ATD-CIC can support your professional growth.
Click the orange REGISTER button in the left margin of this page to add your name to the attendees.
On behalf of The ATD-CIC Board of Directors, I look forward to welcoming you!
Sincerely,
David Jarvis
Past President & VP Membership
Association for Talent Development - Central Indiana Chapter (ATD-CIC)
PO Box 6206
Fishers, Indiana 46038
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