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    • 15 May 2025
    • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
    • AvidXchange, 1210 AvidXchange Ln, Charlotte, NC 28206
    • 42
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    The value of reinforcement in creating effective training program


    Topic Overview: 

    I will delve into the value of reinforcement in creating effective training programs. Reinforcement refers to the strategic repetition and follow-up activities that solidify learning and ensure long-term retention. This approach is crucial as it combats the natural decline in knowledge retention, often illustrated by the learning and forgetting curve. Tangible benefits include improved data on learning outcomes, while intangible benefits enhance your talent brand through increased accountability and follow-up. Reinforcement can take many forms, from low-level methods like assessments, PDFs, and videos, to high-level strategies such as user-generated content. We'll explore various implementation tools that help maintain accountability and share tips for success, including setting KPIs early, keeping it simple, and encouraging creativity and fun. Don't miss this opportunity to brainstorm and elevate your training programs!


    Presented by:

    Rachel Meier

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    Rachel Meier has been a proud resident of Charlotte for nearly 15 years, having moved to the city to complete her Master's in Education while student teaching at Mooresville High School. After three years in the classroom, Rachel transitioned to corporate education, where she has excelled in various roles encompassing all facets of learning and development. Her experience includes positions as a facilitator, LMS administrator, instructional designer, and, for the past six years, a strategic leader in company-wide learning initiatives.

    Rachel is dedicated to creating learning content that is simple, straightforward, and easily reinforced, always prioritizing what is best for the learner. She approaches each project from multiple perspectives to ensure that the information is not only absorbed but also applied in ways that foster a culture of continuous learning within the organization.

    Passionate about sharing her love for learning, Rachel enjoys starting her day with a walk while listening to podcasts. She and her family are active participants in the vibrant activities that Charlotte has to offer


    Join ATD Charlotte for our monthly chapter meeting. Meet other talent development professionals in the Charlotte area, discover job opportunities and - if you're recruiting - connect with job seekers, hear about the latest chapter news, and participate in a fantastic program.

    IN PERSON:

    All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

      Location: 

      AvidXchange

      1210 AvidXchange Ln

      Charlotte, NC 28206

      Use the 2nd entrance for visitor parking Deck Music 5 Lot

      We'll meet in the School of Rock room on the 3rd floor.


      Registration:  5-6pm

      Meeting start time:  5:45pm

      Note:  for any guests attending (without a guest pass), please select 'Guest-In Person' for your registration; the cost is $25 to cover the meeting and food.

      We are looking forward to seeing you! Remember that in order to protect food costs and your membership dollars ATD charges a $25 no-show fee. So if something comes up please cancel by Monday 12noon before the meeting. Thanks!!!

      Meeting Schedule:

      All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

          • 5:45pm - Meeting starts
          • Dinner!
          • Networking & Job Forum
          • Chapter Announcements
          • Presentation
          • 8:00pm - Meeting Concludes



          • 06 Jun 2025
          • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
          • AvidXchange, 1210 AvidXchange Ln, Charlotte, NC 28206
          • 80
          Register

          Applied AI for L&D Professionals: From Prompts to Powerful Workflows

          Overview: 

          You’ve dabbled with prompts. Now it’s time to level up. This immersive, in-person workshop is designed specifically for Learning & Development professionals ready to move beyond experimentation and into real-world AI integration.
          We’ll dive deep into how, when, and why to apply Generative AI in your learning design and development processes—with a sharp focus on workplace tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini.

          What You Will Learn:

          The AI Revolution in the Workplace

          Understand the impact of Generative AI across industries—and how to make it work for you and your learners.

          Master the Art of Prompting

          Develop both freeform and structured prompts that get consistent, high-quality results across AI tools.

          From Prompt to Process

          Transform your current workflows into AI-enhanced systems using automation, agents, and smart tools.

          Tactical Prompting Tips

          Get advanced strategies to boost your outcomes with different AI systems.

          What’s Included:

          • Workbook + guides
          • A curated library of proven prompts
          • Templates and workflows you can immediately apply
          • Expert support, peer collaboration, and lots of “aha!” moments

          What to Bring:

          • A WiFi-enabled laptop (we’ll work with various AI platforms)
          • Curiosity and a readiness to experiment
          • Important: We’ll provide sample files—please don’t use proprietary data during exercises.


            Register Now!

            Early Bird pricing ends May 2nd (Save $30/attendee!)

             Type  Early bird (ends May 2)  Regular (ends May 30)
             Member  $119  $149
             Non Member  $199  $229
             Combo  $239  $269

            Presented by:

            Josh Cavalier



            Bio: 

            Josh Cavalier is a pioneering leader and trusted voice in Learning & Development, with over 30 years of experience. As the founder of JoshCavalier.ai, he helps organizations leverage Generative AI to transform learning experiences through consulting, workshops, and courses.

            Through his popular YouTube channel and weekly live show, Brainpower, Josh simplifies complex AI concepts, providing actionable insights for L&D professionals. As a speaker at top conferences like DevLearn and ATD ICE, he inspires audiences with his vision for the future of AI in education.

            In November 2025, Josh will release his highly anticipated book, “Applying AI in Learning & Development: From Platforms to Performance,” offering L&D professionals practical strategies to integrate AI and drive exceptional learning outcomes. His commitment to empowering the global L&D community has made him a respected educator, mentor, and innovator.



            Note:  Refunds no longer offered after May 30th, but registrations can be transferred to another attendee up until June 3rd. 


            Meals and Snacks:  light snacks and lunch provided.  

            Workshop Schedule:

            All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                • 8:30am-9:00am:  Check-in
                • 9:00am-4:00pm:  Workshop


                Location: 

                AvidXchange

                1210 AvidXchange Ln

                Charlotte, NC 28206

                Use the 2nd entrance for visitor parking Deck Music 5 Lot

                We'll meet in the School of Rock room on the 3rd floor.


                Parking info:  in your reminder email, you will receive a link to print a complimentary parking pass on your own.  If you cannot print one, please contact administrator@atdcharlotte.org. 


                 

                • 19 Jun 2025
                • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
                • AvidXchange, 1210 AvidXchange Ln, Charlotte, NC 28206
                • 64
                Register

                The Art and Science of Networking: A One-Hour Interactive Experience


                Topic Overview: 

                The Art and Science of Networking: A One-Hour Interactive Experience

                Unlock the perfect balance of strategy and skill in building powerful professional relationships. 

                In this session, you'll:

                • Explore the science behind effective networking strategies.

                • Tap into the art of building authentic, lasting connections.

                • Learn how to evaluate and strengthen your network with intention.

                Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this session blends insight with action to help you network smarter.



                Presented by:

                Gina Herald

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                Gina Herald is the Senior Director of Learning and Business Growth at BNI. She has over 30 years of experience in customer service and leadership.  Almost half of that at Nordstrom, Inc. A Fortune 500 retailer, renowned for their customer service. During her tenure at Nordstrom Gina was a 3-time recipient of the company’s Inverted Pyramid Award, given in recognition of servant leadership. She was also awarded the Anniversary Cup for outstanding execution in planning, sales and customer service during a key volume period. 

                Armed with what she had learned, Gina left Nordstrom and started Personal Success Partners, a leadership development and customer service training practice. She helped her clients adopt “The Nordstrom Way” as a service philosophy as well as implement things like EOS and 4DX into their operational model. 

                As she began as an entrepreneur her mentor suggested she join BNI. Business Network Internation is the largest professional business (and referral marketing) organization in the world. She found a local Chapter in Charlotte and joined there in 2006.  Gina quickly got involved in Chapter leadership and from there regional leadership. She was recognized for her outstanding performance as a Director and the overall growth of the Charlotte area. Gina was also a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners Charlotte Chapter where she received Rookie of the Year honors in her first year and was later named a finalist for Woman Business Owner of the year.  

                In 2017 Gina was asked by BNI to join their Global Support Team to lead the training efforts for the newly forming Company Owned Regions. Because her personal mission is “maximizing potential”, she loved the idea of making a wider contribution to BNI leaders and Members around the world by helping them embrace great service and continue to develop as leaders. 

                In her free time Gina enjoys traveling to fun places and spending time with people that she loves.  A truly competitive spirit she loves playing and watching all kinds of sports and has a crazy passion for reading. Gina and her husband David, a licensed General Contractor and Radio Host, have 4 amazing grandchildren.





                Join ATD Charlotte for our monthly chapter meeting. Meet other talent development professionals in the Charlotte area, discover job opportunities and - if you're recruiting - connect with job seekers, hear about the latest chapter news, and participate in a fantastic program.

                IN PERSON:

                All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                  Location:  

                  AvidXchange

                  1210 AvidXchange Ln

                  Charlotte, NC 28206

                  Use the 2nd entrance for visitor parking Deck Music 5 Lot

                  We'll meet in the School of Rock room on the 3rd floor.


                  Registration:  5-6pm

                  Meeting start time:  5:45pm

                  Note:  for any guests attending (without a guest pass), please select 'Guest-In Person' for your registration; the cost is $25 to cover the meeting and food.

                  We are looking forward to seeing you! Remember that in order to protect food costs and your membership dollars ATD charges a $25 no-show fee. So if something comes up please cancel by Monday 12noon before the meeting. Thanks!!!

                  Meeting Schedule:

                  All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                      • 5:45pm - Meeting starts
                      • Dinner!
                      • Networking & Job Forum
                      • Chapter Announcements
                      • Presentation
                      • 8:00pm - Meeting Concludes



                      • 17 Jul 2025
                      • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
                      • AvidXchange, 1210 AvidXchange Ln, Charlotte, NC 28206
                      • 82
                      Register

                      50 Years of Excellence: Honoring our Legacy, Forging the Future


                      Food, Games, Prizes and a Fantastic Presidents Panel are all on board for a great night. Come join the fun while we explore where our Charlotte ATD Chapter has come from as well as where we can go forward into the future. We'll celebrate with a delicious dinner, fun games and prizes and hear from a terrific group of ATD leaders.


                      Presented by:

                      (TBA-Exciting Speaker Announced Soon!)

                      Register Now!




                      Join ATD Charlotte for our monthly chapter meeting. Meet other talent development professionals in the Charlotte area, discover job opportunities and - if you're recruiting - connect with job seekers, hear about the latest chapter news, and participate in a fantastic program.

                      IN PERSON:

                      All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                        Location:

                        AvidXchange

                        1210 AvidXchange Ln

                        Charlotte, NC 28206

                        Use the 2nd entrance for visitor parking Deck Music 5 Lot

                        We'll meet in the School of Rock room on the 3rd floor.


                        Registration:  5-6pm

                        Meeting start time:  5:45pm

                        Note:  for any guests attending please select 'Guest-In Person' for your registration; the cost is $25 to cover the meeting and food.

                        We are looking forward to seeing you! Remember that in order to protect food costs and your membership dollars ATD charges a $25 no-show fee. So if something comes up please cancel by Monday 12noon before the meeting. Thanks!!!

                        Meeting Schedule:

                        All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                            • 5:45pm - Meeting starts
                            • Dinner!
                            • Networking & Job Forum
                            • Chapter Announcements
                            • Presentation
                            • 8:00pm - Meeting Concludes



                            • 21 Aug 2025
                            • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
                            • AvidXchange, 1210 AvidXchange Ln, Charlotte, NC 28206
                            • 67
                            Register

                            August Chapter Meeting!  Details Soon!


                            Topic Overview: 

                            Coming Soon!


                            Presented by:

                            (TBA-Exciting Speaker Announced Soon!)

                            Register Now!


                            ATD Capabilities:  Coming Soon!



                            Join ATD Charlotte for our monthly chapter meeting. Meet other talent development professionals in the Charlotte area, discover job opportunities and - if you're recruiting - connect with job seekers, hear about the latest chapter news, and participate in a fantastic program.

                            IN PERSON:

                            All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                              Location:  

                              AvidXchange

                              1210 AvidXchange Ln

                              Charlotte, NC 28206

                              Use the 2nd entrance for visitor parking Deck Music 5 Lot

                              We'll meet in the School of Rock room on the 3rd floor.


                              Registration:  5-6pm

                              Meeting start time:  5:45pm

                              Note:  for any guests attending (without a guest pass), please select 'Guest-In Person' for your registration; the cost is $25 to cover the meeting and food.

                              We are looking forward to seeing you! Remember that in order to protect food costs and your membership dollars ATD charges a $25 no-show fee. So if something comes up please cancel by Monday 12noon before the meeting. Thanks!!!

                              Meeting Schedule:

                              All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                                  • 5:45pm - Meeting starts
                                  • Dinner!
                                  • Networking & Job Forum
                                  • Chapter Announcements
                                  • Presentation
                                  • 8:00pm - Meeting Concludes



                                  • 18 Sep 2025
                                  • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
                                  • AvidXchange, 1210 AvidXchange Ln, Charlotte, NC 28206
                                  • 67
                                  Register

                                  September Chapter Meeting!  Details Soon!


                                  Topic Overview: 

                                  Coming Soon!


                                  Presented by:

                                  (TBA-Exciting Speaker Announced Soon!)

                                  Register Now!


                                  ATD Capabilities:  Coming Soon!



                                  Join ATD Charlotte for our monthly chapter meeting. Meet other talent development professionals in the Charlotte area, discover job opportunities and - if you're recruiting - connect with job seekers, hear about the latest chapter news, and participate in a fantastic program.

                                  IN PERSON:

                                  All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                                    Location: 

                                    AvidXchange

                                    1210 AvidXchange Ln

                                    Charlotte, NC 28206

                                    Use the 2nd entrance for visitor parking Deck Music 5 Lot

                                    We'll meet in the School of Rock room on the 3rd floor.



                                    Registration:  5-6pm

                                    Meeting start time:  5:45pm

                                    Note:  for any guests attending (without a guest pass), please select 'Guest-In Person' for your registration; the cost is $25 to cover the meeting and food.

                                    We are looking forward to seeing you! Remember that in order to protect food costs and your membership dollars ATD charges a $25 no-show fee. So if something comes up please cancel by Monday 12noon before the meeting. Thanks!!!

                                    Meeting Schedule:

                                    All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                                        • 5:45pm - Meeting starts
                                        • Dinner!
                                        • Networking & Job Forum
                                        • Chapter Announcements
                                        • Presentation
                                        • 8:00pm - Meeting Concludes



                                        • 16 Oct 2025
                                        • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
                                        • AvidXchange, 1210 AvidXchange Ln, Charlotte, NC 28206
                                        • 67
                                        Register

                                        October Chapter Meeting!  Details Soon!


                                        Topic Overview: 

                                        Coming Soon!


                                        Presented by:

                                        (TBA-Exciting Speaker Announced Soon!)

                                        Register Now!


                                        ATD Capabilities:  Coming Soon!



                                        Join ATD Charlotte for our monthly chapter meeting. Meet other talent development professionals in the Charlotte area, discover job opportunities and - if you're recruiting - connect with job seekers, hear about the latest chapter news, and participate in a fantastic program.

                                        IN PERSON:

                                        All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                                          Location:

                                          AvidXchange

                                          1210 AvidXchange Ln

                                          Charlotte, NC 28206

                                          Use the 2nd entrance for visitor parking Deck Music 5 Lot

                                          We'll meet in the School of Rock room on the 3rd floor.


                                          Registration:  5-6pm

                                          Meeting start time:  5:45pm

                                          Note:  for any guests attending (without a guest pass), please select 'Guest-In Person' for your registration; the cost is $25 to cover the meeting and food.

                                          We are looking forward to seeing you! Remember that in order to protect food costs and your membership dollars ATD charges a $25 no-show fee. So if something comes up please cancel by Monday 12noon before the meeting. Thanks!!!

                                          Meeting Schedule:

                                          All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                                              • 5:45pm - Meeting starts
                                              • Dinner!
                                              • Networking & Job Forum
                                              • Chapter Announcements
                                              • Presentation
                                              • 8:00pm - Meeting Concludes



                                              • 20 Nov 2025
                                              • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
                                              • AvidXchange, 1210 AvidXchange Ln, Charlotte, NC 28206
                                              • 67
                                              Register

                                              November Chapter Meeting!  Details Soon!


                                              Topic Overview: 

                                              Coming Soon!


                                              Presented by:

                                              (TBA-Exciting Speaker Announced Soon!)

                                              Register Now!


                                              ATD Capabilities:  Coming Soon!



                                              Join ATD Charlotte for our monthly chapter meeting. Meet other talent development professionals in the Charlotte area, discover job opportunities and - if you're recruiting - connect with job seekers, hear about the latest chapter news, and participate in a fantastic program.

                                              IN PERSON:

                                              All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                                                Location:  

                                                AvidXchange

                                                1210 AvidXchange Ln

                                                Charlotte, NC 28206

                                                Use the 2nd entrance for visitor parking Deck Music 5 Lot

                                                We'll meet in the School of Rock room on the 3rd floor.



                                                Registration:  5-6pm

                                                Meeting start time:  5:45pm

                                                Note:  for any guests attending (without a guest pass), please select 'Guest-In Person' for your registration; the cost is $25 to cover the meeting and food.

                                                We are looking forward to seeing you! Remember that in order to protect food costs and your membership dollars ATD charges a $25 no-show fee. So if something comes up please cancel by Monday 12noon before the meeting. Thanks!!!

                                                Meeting Schedule:

                                                All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                                                    • 5:45pm - Meeting starts
                                                    • Dinner!
                                                    • Networking & Job Forum
                                                    • Chapter Announcements
                                                    • Presentation
                                                    • 8:00pm - Meeting Concludes



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