ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter Events

Tuesday August 19 5:00pm - 6:30pm MDT

Lowry Conference Center 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO 80230

“Stakeholder Whispering” with Bill Shander

Learn to uncover what your managers, clients, customers and other stakeholders need before doing what they ask.Your boss's brain is flawed. So is yours. We all suffer from so many cognitive biases and subconscious traits that drive everything we do. This is essential to understand in all areas of life, no less so than at work. Why? Because when your boss's boss's boss demands things, there is a cascading effect of automated requests that end up on your desk with demands like "make a brochure for the new service offering" or "make an app for the new product". But is that what's really needed? Maybe, maybe not.Stakeholder Whispering, is about how to conduct the conversations that actually help discover the true underlying needs driving those requests. These conversations and the understanding they enable will help you deliver better results, which will lead to greater success for your organization and for your career! In this session, you'll learn about some of the ways our flawed brains lead to wasted time and effort at work and methods that will lead to huge budget savings, higher morale, and improved standing in your organization. It's chock full of interesting research and examples to help junior employees get better at discovering true underlying needs and to help leaders see their own blind spots (not to mention help them do a better job "whispering" their stakeholders, as well!)LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Recognize that the default, intuitive response is driving every decision we make. Conduct a conversation with stakeholders to investigate that default response to uncover the real needs driving requests. Recognize when a real underlying need has been discovered.A limited number of copies of Bill’s book Stakeholder Whispering will be provided by ATD RMC as door prizes for three lucky attendees! Light refreshments will be provided.Parking: The Lowry Conference Center has 110 dedicated parking spaces. If both parking lots closest to the building are full, there are two adjacent lots that can be used for over-flow parking – 9045 E Severn Place located diagonally to the southeast, and 991 Akron Way located to the South. If the main lot is at full capacity for a day, there will be signs directing you to the overflow parking areas.Speaker: Bill ShanderBill Shander is an author, educator, and information designer, helping clients turn their data into compelling visual and often interactive experiences. He teaches data storytelling, information design and data visualization on LinkedIn Learning, and in workshops around the world. His new book, Stakeholder Whispering, comes out in April, 2025. Clients include the World Bank, Starbucks, multiple U.S. Government agencies, Big Four firms, and many more household names across a spectrum of industries. He is a keynote speaker and has lectured for graduate and undergraduate students at Harvard, Northeastern, UVM, and other universities across the United States.Location: Lowry Conference Center, 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO 80230

Lowry Conference Center 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO 80230

Tuesday August 26 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT

Zoom - Meeting information provided to participants 24 hours before session.

2025 CPTD Fall Group - Free Information Session

CPTD Study GroupFall 2025 CohortFree Information SessionThis free information session will give you an overview of the virtual study group and what you can expect. This study group is designed for talent development professionals who are pursuing the CPTD designation. W......More

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Tuesday September 2 All Day

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CPTD 2025 Virtual Study Group - Fall Cohort

CPTD Virtual Study GroupFall 2025 CohortTuesdays, Sep 2 - Nov 18, 2025Who Can Register: The study group is open to anyone, anywhere who is interested in pursuing the CPTD certification. International participants are welcome. ATD or ATD Chapter membership i......More

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Wednesday September 3 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT

Ball Corporate Headquarters 9200 W 108th Circle Westminster, CO 80030

Inside Leadership Development: Real Case Studies from Talent Development Leaders

Join us for a dynamic event featuring Talent Development professionals as they pull back the curtain on their leadership development programs—from strategy to execution. You will learn from top organizations and walk away with practical insights to apply in your own programs.Each speaker will share an overview of their program, highlighting their unique approach to developing leaders. Then, we’ll move into a moderated panel discussion to explore themes and insights across the different approaches—and wrap up with an open Q&A so you can bring your own questions to the table.Light refreshments will be provided.Location: Ball Corporate Headquarters, 9200 W 108th Circle, Westminster, CO 80030. Note that GPS may take you to Ball Corporate Headquarters North, so look for the flagpoles at the entrance to know you are in the correct location. Speaker: Katie Gerwitz, Ball CorporationKatie will share how she brought a cohesive leadership development strategy to life—covering everything from building the vision to executing across all levels of leadership. Get practical insights and lessons learned from designing programs that drive real impact.Katie Gerwitz is a strategic learning and talent development leader with over 10 years of experience designing and delivering impactful programs that strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, and organizational performance. At Ball Corporation, she has led the launch of Ball Academy, developed global leadership programs for leaders at all levels, and partnered with senior leaders to align learning strategy with business goals. Her initiatives have expanded access to development across the enterprise as she delivers solutions that are both strategic and actionable. Prior to Ball, Katie led digital learning transformation efforts and produced large-scale virtual programming at the World Trade Center Denver. She is known for her collaborative approach, strong execution, and ability to connect talent and learning to business impact..Additional speaker info coming soon...

Ball Corporate Headquarters 9200 W 108th Circle Westminster, CO 80030

Friday September 12 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT

Virtual Via Zoom

Monthly Meet & Greet: Joining the Chapter Info Session and Q&A

ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC) is hosting a monthly virtual meet and greet event for individuals who are interested in becoming new members or have questions about joining the chapter.The event is designed for attendees to connect with current ATD RMC members and lear......More

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Friday October 10 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT

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Monthly Meet & Greet: Joining the Chapter Info Session and Q&A

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Thursday October 23 8:00am - 6:00pm MDT

University of Denver Campus

2025 Statewide Conference: Rooted in Connection

Rooted in Connection: Resilience and Growth in the Evolving WorkplaceDate: Thursday, October 23, 2025⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMLocation: Joy Burns Center, University of DenverGrow. Connect. Lead the Future.This is not just another conference — it’s your chance to step aw......More

University of Denver Campus

Friday November 14 12:00pm - 12:30pm MST

Virtual Via Zoom

Monthly Meet & Greet: Joining the Chapter Info Session and Q&A

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Friday December 12 12:00pm - 12:30pm MST

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Monthly Meet & Greet: Joining the Chapter Info Session and Q&A

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Monthly Meet & Greet: Joining the Chapter Info Session and Q&A

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