SIG: Facilitation Strategies for Engaging All Adult Learners

We've all been there. You walk into your classroom, and immediately recognize that you have a very diverse group of participants. Some sit alone, look at their phones, and don't talk to anyone. Others are more relaxed and chat among the people they know. Some bring laptops and notebooks, while others don't even bring a pen.

So, how do you engage a group with so many differences?

Let's uncover those answers together!

Christine Kostic will lead us in a discussion about 

Facilitation Strategies for Engaging ALL Adult Learners

(in both instructor-led and virtual training)

Christine Kostic

Immediate Past President

As a result of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify several different adult learning styles
• Apply new techniques and activities to engage with these different learning styles
• Cater your training approach to adapt to neurodivergent participants

Christine Kostic Bio

Christine has a long career in training, leadership development, and as a leader herself.

She likes to say, “Being a trainer made me a better leader, and being a leader made me a better trainer.” Her passion is helping others develop their skills and become a better version of themselves. Reaching an audience and seeing others be successful is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.

Christine now works as the AVP of Learning & Development at Enterprise Bank & Trust in St. Louis, MO. She serves as the Secretary and founding board member for the company’s first Women’s Employee Resource Group, and recently won the company’s Belonging & Inclusion award for her work.   

She is a member of ATD on both the local and national levels, and currently serves as the Advisor and Past President for the St. Louis chapter.

What to expect?

SIGs are an opportunity for us to collaborate with other Learning and Development professionals.  Be prepared to share challenges, experiences, and ideas! 

Connecting with peers always goes best when we can see everyone.  If you feel comfortable and are able, please be prepared to turn on your camera.

Need help sharing the why with leadership or documenting this development on your performance review?

This session Builds the following Capabilities and skills from the ATD Capability Model:

• Personal Capability - Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness and Inclusion, Lifelong Learning
• Professional Capability - Training Delivery and Facilitation
• Organizational Capability - Performance Improvement