Session Title: AI in Action: Achieving Real Productivity with the Latest AI Tools

It's time to take AI beyond the cat poems.

Take a journey with us to produce an actual e-Learning course script, weaving in and out of some useful AI tools and best practices along the way. We’re excited to be back again this year to share what’s new in the current landscape of AI and show how to use some of the latest tools in practical ways. 

We hope you’ll walk away with some great inspiration and a sample of what is possible when you apply the breadth of tools to your real-world tasks.

Nothing against cats. Meow!

Learning Objectives: 

1. Review an overview of LLMs and tools in the current landscape

2. Craft a prompt with guidance and examples

3. Push the envelope with some cool and creative AI assets

4. BONUS: Explore…What in the world is an AILA?

Session Title: Creating Harmony & Rhythmic Flow Within & Around Us

Using a harp, resonance and evidence-based research, Amy reveals how each individual’s unique lived experiences influences the harmony and rhythmic flow within and around them.

As participants begin to recognize the fullness of each individual, and the underlying human condition that connects us, unexpected bridges appear that transform chaotic uncomfortable environments into more tolerable, compassionate, and harmonious ones.

Learning Objectives:

1. Expanded perception of self and co-workers

2. Recognition of sympathetic resonance that reflects physical and emotional responses to internal and external stimuli

3. Intentional use of entrainment to create a rhythmic flow that builds trust

4. Heightened listening skills for respectful understanding

Session Title: Harnessing the Power of Empathy in Learning Events for Stronger, More Resilient Teams

In our fast-paced, often disconnected world, empathy isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a must-have. In this workshop, Justine Froelker will help participants harness the power of empathy to create deeply connected learning events and stronger, more resilient teams. Participants will learn what empathy truly is—and what it is not. Empathy goes beyond merely repeating back what you think you heard someone say. It's about leaning into our own vulnerability while choosing to seek to understand others. This session will equip talent and development leaders with the tools to foster authentic empathy in their events to drive empathy, connection, and resilience in their teams.

Learning Objectives:

1.Defining Empathy: Understand the true meaning of empathy and differentiate it from common misconceptions.

2. Practicing Vulnerability: Learn to embrace vulnerability as a crucial component of empathetic interactions.

3. Developing Empathetic Skills: Gain practical skills to go beyond surface-level understanding in order to both listen and respond with empathy.

Session Title: Leading Through the Four Phases of Followership

Join me for a dynamic and thought-provoking session that dives into the different ways people follow leaders. We'll start by exploring how authority and positional power can drive compliance-based followership, and discuss ways to make this type of followership more effective and supportive. Next, we'll look at how to inspire people to follow you out of genuine respect and enthusiasm by building trust and being authentic. We'll also explore how your contributions and results can boost your leadership influence and motivate others to follow because of the value you bring. Lastly, we'll examine how your personal character and dedication to helping others can create a strong, lasting leadership presence that truly resonates with those you lead. This session is packed with practical tips and real-life examples to help you connect with and motivate your team in meaningful ways.

Learning Objectives:

1)Explore the Dynamics of Mandatory Followership

2) Describe the foundation of cultivating Desirable Followership

3) Assess how to leverage Output and Results For Leadership Influence

4) Organize a plan to foster leadership through Personal Impact

Session Title: The Gamer's Mindset: How to Gamify Your Personal and Professional Goal

We all want to achieve our personal and professional goals. With all good intentions, we set out to be successful in achieving our desired results. Then...you know what happens...life gets in the way. Obstacles, distractions, procrastination, lack of motivation...you name it. Something diverts our attention, and we lose our focus. Once that happens, it's hard to get back on track. In this session, you'll learn how to apply "The Gamer's Mindset" and design and play a goal strategy that is as engaging as a video game.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how to leverage gamification strategies and behavioral design techniques game designers use to tap into intrinsic motivation to help you stay focused.

2. Identify simple actions you can take to gain traction on achieving personal and professional goals.

3. Understand how to activate your inner Game Player.

4. Gain confidence in knowing you can achieve your goals with a proven game plan that simplifies execution of goal achievement with Quests.

Session Title: Get Out of the Way: Don't Block the Learner's Journey

Leverage the passive facilitation approach with thoughtful ingenuity to create a more effective learning environment that benefits the learner by focusing on their experience, while simplifying the role of the designer and trainer by emphasizing actions with the greatest return on implementation (ROI). In this session you will gain experience in designing learning events around the learner, having the learner “do the work” to reap the benefit. Avoid doomed training practices where participants will not participate, and learners will not learn. Create fun inviting learning environments that ensure the learner will leave with your message and a smile on their face.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the failure of traditional “Teaching” approaches using lectures and dry readings.

2. Break down common learning traps that disrupt and deflate learning environments.

3. Demonstrate simple methods used to create learner-centric activities that accurately synthesize real-world applications.

4. Relate the process of generating creative learner-centric activities to unique skill sets brought by L&D professionals to their organization.

Session Title: Awkward to Opportunity: Boost Productivity, Diversity and Collaboration with Cultural Intelligence

Employees won't speak up in your workplace if they feel sidelined, especially those who have been historically marginalized. This can be because of differences of nationality, race, gender, generation, religion, orientation, disability and/or being unhoused. In this interactive program, participants discover why and how diversity and safety work when cultural intelligence is present. Participants will learn essential vocabulary and three skills needed to ensure no one in the organization feels sidelined or silenced.

1. Discover the value of a diverse organization where everyone feels valued, seen & heard.

2. Identify the stages of cultural intelligence and what blocks productive conversations.

3. Learn three tools that increase employee engagement & retention and what you can do today to feel confident working with just about anyone!

Session Title: Designing at the Pace of Business

This session equips learning and development (L&D) professionals with strategies and tools to adapt their content and processes in response to fast-paced changes in the business environment. The focus will be on modular learning, user-generated content, and leveraging AI to create flexible and efficient learning solutions. By the end of this session, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to design and implement adaptive learning solutions that keep pace with rapid business changes, ensuring their organizations remain agile and competitive.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Impact of Rapid Business Changes on L&D:

Session Title: Embodied Transformational Learning

Integrate the neural networks and embodied practices into training and learning to create more long-term integration of insights In today’s rapidly evolving world, traditional training methods often fall short of ensuring lasting integration of insights and capabilities. This engaging talk explores how integrating neural networks and embodied practices can revolutionize the way we approach training and development, leading to more profound and long-term impacts. Join us for a transformative session that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to integrate neural networks and embodied practices into your training and learning initiatives. By embracing these innovative approaches, you can ensure that learning is not only acquired but also deeply integrated, leading to sustained growth and success.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding Neural Networks: Gain insights into the neuroscience of learning and how neural networks are formed and strengthened through intentional practices and reinforcement.

2. Embodied Practices: Discover the power of embodied practices, which involve engaging the body and mind in unison to enhance learning and retention. Learn practical techniques such as mindfulness, movement, and experiential activities that promote deeper integration of knowledge and skills.

3. Holistic Learning Approaches: Explore how combining cognitive, emotional, intuitive, energetic and physical dimensions can create a more holistic and effective training experience.

4. Practical Implementation: Learn how to design and implement training programs that integrate neural networks and embodied practices, ensuring that insights are not only understood but also deeply ingrained and easily applied in real-world situations.

Session Title: Communicate to Connect in Today’s World

Have you noticed a shift in the level of communication with your team, business partners, or learners? Do you feel misunderstood, disconnected, out of sync in conversations or presentations? In today’s environment, ineffective communication impacts your bottom line.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize the impact of today’s chaotic environment on connection

2. Understand critical communication styles

3. Discover methods to create connection and harmonize with others based on these styles

4. Develop an action item to create a rhythm of learning to engage, connect, and set others up for success

Session Title: Intraprenuership: How to Build Your L&D Career Like a Business

Go to the next level by building your current role like a business using the entrepreneurial mindset to create impact, add value, and grow your career.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will discuss tangible strategies and methods to future proof their career.

2. Participants will be able to identify qualities that will help them build their personal brand while at work. 3. Participants will create their own L&D focused career journey by applying techniques discussed during this session.