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ATD-CIC Virtual Coffee House
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 8-9 am
ATD-CIC invites you to our Virtual Coffee House – a welcoming space to connect, collaborate, and energize your morning.
Come as you are, whether for 15 minutes or the entire hour.
This is your chance to:
Share ideas with like-minded professionals Gain valuable insights to spark your creativity Grow your network with others in our vibrant community
Bring your beverage of choice and join us for a facilitated, collaborative conversation that will inspire and motivate you.
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Hosted by:
Learning Design and Technology
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 12:00-1:00pm
Where: Zoom
Support Group - Review/Discuss Topics
We will be highlighting some awesome ways to not only improve engagement during virtual instructor-led courses but also enhance learning as well!
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Stop Smothering, Start Sparking! 3 Engagement Techniques to Captivating Audiences
We don't learn through content alone. We learn through experience, engagement, and connection, supported by content. If you’re ready to ditch the smothering data dumps and ignite real engagement, this session is your catalyst. In this high-impact session, you’ll explore three research-backed techniques that spark attention, unlock participation, and make learning stick no matter your audience. Rooted in personalization, infused with inclusion, and experiential learning, these techniques work whether you’re facilitating in person, virtually, or hybrid. By the end of the session, you’ll see how learner-centered facilitation is key to building learning environments where learners don’t just absorb — they participate, relate, and remember.
Objectives:
1. Identify common “smothering” facilitation traps that reduce impact and retention.
2. Apply three engagement techniques that activate learner attention and “SPARK” participation.
3. Design inclusive learning environments through personalization and experiential learning that resonate with any learner.
Friday, April 17, 2026
8:30 - 9:00 am Networking
9:00 - 10:15 am Program
10:15 - 10:30 am Chapter Updates
Bring a Friend for Free!
Launch Fishers, 12175 Visionary Way, Fishers, IN 46038
Virtual Optional: Zoom link provided upon registration
Facilitated By: Rusty Shields Rusty Shields is an international speaker, master facilitator, author, and owner of Develefy Consulting. With 19+ years in Learning & Development, he specializes in participant-centered facilitation, instructional design, and mentoring L&D professionals. A thought leader in neurodiversity in learning and transformative facilitation, Rusty speaks globally on adult learning, leadership, emotional intelligence, and high-performance teams. He is a CPTD, ATD Master Trainer, and longtime ATD facilitator.
Facilitated By: Rusty Shields
Rusty Shields is an international speaker, master facilitator, author, and owner of Develefy Consulting. With 19+ years in Learning & Development, he specializes in participant-centered facilitation, instructional design, and mentoring L&D professionals. A thought leader in neurodiversity in learning and transformative facilitation, Rusty speaks globally on adult learning, leadership, emotional intelligence, and high-performance teams. He is a CPTD, ATD Master Trainer, and longtime ATD facilitator.
New Manager Onboarding Programs
Join us to learn about what Brotherhood mutual is doing to successfully onboard their new managers. Morgan Ferguson, Human Resources Specialist - Training & Technology at Brotherhood Mutual, will lead our discussion and share insights from the program. We would love to see you there! This session is perfect for training managers, L&D professionals, HR leaders, and anyone responsible for learning and development.
Join us to learn about what Brotherhood mutual is doing to successfully onboard their new managers. Morgan Ferguson, Human Resources Specialist - Training & Technology at Brotherhood Mutual, will lead our discussion and share insights from the program.
We would love to see you there!
This session is perfect for training managers, L&D professionals, HR leaders, and anyone responsible for learning and development.
Prioritize your own professional development and join other L&D professionals to learn, connect, and grow. Date: Friday, April 24th Time: 7:30 - 8:00 am Networking 8:00 - 9:00 am Program Location: Brotherhood Mutual 6400 Brotherhood Way, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825 Parking: Park at the event center and enter door 9
Prioritize your own professional development and join other L&D professionals to learn, connect, and grow.
Date: Friday, April 24th
Time:
7:30 - 8:00 am Networking
8:00 - 9:00 am Program
Location: Brotherhood Mutual
6400 Brotherhood Way, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825
Parking: Park at the event center and enter door 9
Table Talks Community of Practice
When: Tuesday, April 28, 6:00-7:30
Where: TBD
TBD
Author TBD
Assignment TBD
Supplemental TBD
Any questions, contact Bob Thalls at 765-617-9267
Looking for a great deal on your book?
Members only: The chapter will reimburse you for your book for each session that you attend.
Attendance
Reimbursement
1 of 3 sessions
15%
2 of 3 sessions
25%
3 of 3 sessions
50%
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