Career Boost Coffee Chat

Looking to refine your resume, build a standout portfolio, or boost your career prospects? Join us for our Career Boost Coffee Chat, a monthly virtual meetup designed for unemployed and underemployed members seeking expert feedback and guidance.

Topic: 

When: Third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 AM
Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Cost: Free for ATD members (Detroit, Ann Arbor & West Michigan), $10 for future members

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with fellow professionals! Register now to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Hello ATD Detroit Members,

We’re excited to invite you to the Instructional Design Special Interest Group (SIG) session!

Date: Thursday, October 29th, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual (Zoom – link provided after registration)
Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and local ATD chapter members

This month's Topic: AI Prompting Party - Talk to AI Like a Designer

 Want better AI output? Give better input. In this session, you’ll learn practical prompting techniques, see live demos, and discover how small changes in your prompt can lead to big improvements in AI performance. A fun, fast way to sharpen your skills and boost your impact.

Facilitator & ID SIG Co-Leader: Julie Golden Pochik, Instructional Designer & eLearning Developer

What’s a SIG?
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are small, member-driven communities focused on particular aspects of Talent Development. SIGs provide a space for members to dive deeper into shared interests, skills, and roles while building valuable connections.

For more information about the Instructional Design SIG, please contact:

• Laurie Zeller – lauriezeller365@gmail.com

• Misty Minna – Misty.minna@gmail.com

• Julie Pochik - julieapochik@gmail.com 

We hope to see you there!

November Topic: Assessments Unmasked: What They Reveal, What They Miss, and How to Use Them Well

Location: Zoom Online Virtual Platform (link provided after registration)

Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and other local Chapter Members &

$10.00 for Guest

Description: 

Join us for Assessments Unmasked: What They Reveal, What They Miss, and How to Use Them Well. Assessments are everywhere in talent development: personality profiles, behavioral tools, strengths inventories, leadership assessments, emotional intelligence measures, team diagnostics, 360s, and more. But the real value of an assessment is not in the report. It is in how people interpret the insight, apply it to behavior, and use it to create better conversations.

In this Behavioral Science SIG session, we will explore the promise, power, and pitfalls of assessments in learning, coaching, leadership, and team development. We will examine what assessments can reveal about behavior, motivation, communication, decision-making, strengths, and team dynamics, while also looking honestly at what they can miss, oversimplify, or distort when used poorly.

Participants will learn how to use assessments as developmental lenses rather than fixed labels, how to avoid common interpretation traps, and how to connect assessment insights to real behavior change. Whether you use DISC, CliftonStrengths, MBTI, EQ tools, 360s, behavioral assessments, or internal diagnostics, this session will help you move beyond “interesting results” and toward meaningful application.

Come ready to rethink assessments not as boxes to put people in, but as mirrors, maps, and conversation starters for deeper awareness and intentional growth.

Participant Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify different types of assessments and where they fit in talent development.
• Explain the difference between using assessments as labels and using them as developmental lenses.
• Recognize common pitfalls in assessment use, including overgeneralization, confirmation bias, and misuse of results.
• Apply assessment insights to coaching, communication, leadership development, and team effectiveness.
• Select assessment approaches based on purpose, context, and desired behavior change.

Jay's Bio

Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and elevate leadership. He is a Co-Founder of Behavioral Elements®, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a designated Master Trainer by the Association for Talent Development. With a focus on behavioral intelligence, Jay has delivered transformational workshops to accelerate high-performance teams and cultures in more than 30 countries across four continents.

For more information about the ID SIG or the upcoming Meet-up, contact SIG Organizer Jay Johnson at jay@behavioralelements.com 

Note: SIGs are an exclusive member benefit for ATD Detroit and other local ATD chapter members. 

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What's a SIG?

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are small groups of members who share an affinity for a particular aspect of Talent Development. Whether it's a specific approach, a certain skill, or a common role in the industry, a SIG helps bring chapter members together to share in an interest.  

Anyone can start a SIG - all it takes is a shared interest and a meeting place! To learn more, contact the Chapter President, president@detroitatd.org.

Date & Time: November 12, 2026  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EST)

Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Cost: Free for ATD Members | $10 for Non-Members

Are you curious about how AI is reshaping Talent Development, but not sure where to start?

Artificial Intelligence is moving at lightning speed. Whether you’re already integrating AI tools into your daily L&D workflow or just starting to explore what’s possible, you don't have to navigate it alone.

Welcome to the ATD AI Special Interest Group (SIG) — a low-barrier, recurring space created specifically for TD practitioners to connect, compare notes, and learn from one another in real time.

What to Expect

This isn't another standard webinar where you sit back and watch slides. Our sessions are designed to be informal, interactive, and actionable:

• Tangible Tools & Demos: Walk away from every meeting with a practical AI tool, prompt strategy, or methodology you can apply immediately.

• ️ Guided Peer Discussions: Unpack real-world use cases, challenges, and success stories with fellow talent development professionals.

• Community & Connections: Join an open floor where members share recent AI experiments and crowdsource solutions

Who Should Attend?

• All ATD Members & L&D Professionals: No prerequisite technical experience or prior AI knowledge required!

• Anyone looking for an ongoing, supportive network to stay ahead of industry trends.

Session Facilitators

• Ryan Maxwell

• Aireal Taylor

• Clifton Clarke III

Note: This is a growing community initiative! As our group finds its rhythm, we will invite participants to help shape future topics and leadership.

Ready to join the conversation? Click above to reserve your spot!

Career Boost Coffee Chat

Looking to refine your resume, build a standout portfolio, or boost your career prospects? Join us for our Career Boost Coffee Chat, a monthly virtual meetup designed for unemployed and underemployed members seeking expert feedback and guidance.

Topic: 

When: Third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 AM
Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Cost: Free for ATD members (Detroit, Ann Arbor & West Michigan), $10 for future members

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with fellow professionals! Register now to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please join us for the 3rd annual membership appreciation night, a night that is all about you!

What to expect

• A delicious dinner from Crispelli's Bakery & Pizzeria
• Networking time for building meaningful connections with like-minded professionals
• 5,10&15+ year membership anniversary recognitions
• Brand new ATD Detroit swag 
• Door prizes
• Panel presentation from members
• ATD Detroit Members can add a guest for the member ticket price 

Date: Tuesday, November 17th, 2026

Time: 5:30 - 8:00 P.M.

Cost: 

December Topic: 

Location: Zoom Online Virtual Platform (link provided after registration)

Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and other local Chapter Members &

$10.00 for Guest

Description: 

Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and elevate leadership. He is a Co-Founder of Behavioral Elements®, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a designated Master Trainer by the Association for Talent Development. With a focus on behavioral intelligence, Jay has delivered transformational workshops to accelerate high-performance teams and cultures in more than 30 countries across four continents.

For more information about the ID SIG or the upcoming Meet-up, contact SIG Organizer Jay Johnson at jay@behavioralelements.com 

Note: SIGs are an exclusive member benefit for ATD Detroit and other local ATD chapter members. 

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What's a SIG?

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are small groups of members who share an affinity for a particular aspect of Talent Development. Whether it's a specific approach, a certain skill, or a common role in the industry, a SIG helps bring chapter members together to share in an interest.  

Anyone can start a SIG - all it takes is a shared interest and a meeting place! To learn more, contact the Chapter President, president@detroitatd.org.

Hello ATD Detroit Members,

We’re excited to invite you to the Instructional Design Special Interest Group (SIG) session!

Date: Thursday, December 10th, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual (Zoom – link provided after registration)
Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and local ATD chapter members

This month's Topic: Sarah Maier

What’s a SIG?
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are small, member-driven communities focused on particular aspects of Talent Development. SIGs provide a space for members to dive deeper into shared interests, skills, and roles while building valuable connections.

For more information about the Instructional Design SIG, please contact:

• Laurie Zeller – lauriezeller365@gmail.com

• Misty Minna – Misty.minna@gmail.com

• Julie Pochik - julieapochik@gmail.com 

We hope to see you there!