ATD Houston 2024 Talent Development Conference

In today's rapidly changing workplace, employee retention and engagement are more critical than ever. Alarming statistics reveal that many of the workforce, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are contemplating leaving their current positions due to a lack of career growth opportunities. This trend is concerning, especially considering many organizations prioritize career development in their training initiatives. To address this pressing issue, we invite you to discover how EBSCOlearning has successfully tackled this challenge, achieving remarkable employee tenure and engagement levels far exceeding national averages. Join us to learn how you can create a more viable career development program that will empower your employees to reach their full potential and drive your organization's success.

In this session, attendees will:

• Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of developing an internal career growth plan that resonates with employee aspirations.
• Through illustrative examples and a compelling case study from EBSCOlearning, you will understand the key distinctions between skill development, job experiences, job mobility, and career growth.
• Walk away with a tangible, actionable plan to implement the recommendations presented and create a thriving career development program within their organizations.

Get ready to unleash your inner comedian and revolutionize your coaching skills! In this laughter-filled session, we'll dive into improv comedy and discover how its core principles can transform your coaching conversations. Through interactive exercises and engaging discussions, you'll learn how to harness the power of active listening, embrace "yes and" thinking, and cultivate a playful, spontaneous approach to problem-solving. Whether you're an experienced coach or a talent development professional, this session will equip you with a fresh set of tools to build trust, foster collaboration, and inspire positive change in your teams and organizations. So come prepared to laugh, learn, and unlock your potential as a coach!

In this session, you will:

• Master improv comedy techniques like active listening, "yes and" thinking, and accepting offers to transform your coaching conversations.
• Experience interactive improv activities and discussions to gain a fresh perspective on supporting individual and team performance, fostering collaboration, adaptability, and positive change.
• Develop a repertoire of improv-based coaching techniques, strategies for building trust and rapport, and a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Leave with the skills, insights, and confidence to enhance your coaching game, whether you are an experienced coach or a talent development professional.

Do you ever question your accomplishments, even when others recognize your success? If nagging doubts whisper that you're a fraud, you might be experiencing imposter syndrome. This common phenomenon can affect anyone, regardless of their achievements or qualifications.
In this session, we'll explore the signs and symptoms of imposter syndrome, develop strategies to overcome self-doubt, and empower you to embrace your accomplishments confidently. You'll leave with practical tools and a renewed sense of self-belief, ready to silence that inner critic and reach your full potential.
In this session, you'll:

• Unmask your imposter: Learn to recognize the signs of imposter syndrome within yourself and others.
• Develop your monster-fighting toolkit: Discover proven strategies and coping mechanisms to silence self-doubt and build confidence.
• Help your team: Gain coaching techniques to support direct reports who struggle with imposter syndrome.
• Create your action plan: Leave with a personalized plan to conquer your imposter monster and achieve your full potential.