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EmPOWER Talent
- to become a high-performing organization.
- to tackle your biggest business challenges.
- to build a thriving, engaged workforce.
- to achieve a competitive edge in your industry.
By attending the 2024 ATD Houston Chapter Talent Development Conference, you'll leave EmPOWERed with the knowledge, resources, and connections to take your talent development efforts to the next level. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth and the success of your organization!
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Christopher and Michael Allen, renowned experts in learning psychology and instructional design, will equip you with the tools to redesign your learning experiences and develop content that fosters deeper understanding and application.
The focus on developing content for better communication, interpretation, and synthesis empowers L&D professionals to "Enhance" learner understanding and "Optimize" learning outcomes. By crafting content that fosters deeper analysis and synthesis of information, the conference empowers attendees to go beyond rote memorization and develop the critical thinking skills needed to apply knowledge in real-world situations.
Michael W. Allen, CEO and Founder, Allen Interactions
With 45+ years of professional, academic, and corporate experience in teaching, developing, and marketing interactive learning and performance support systems, Dr. Allen has led teams of doctorate-level specialists in learning research, instructional design, computer-based training, and human engineering. He developed the advanced design and development approaches at Allen Interactions, including CCAF-based design and the SAM process for iterative, collaborative development.
Christopher W. Allen, President, Allen Interactions
President of Allen Interactions, focusing on developing frameworks, tools, and technology that enable value driven instructional outcomes. He received his Master’s Degree from The George Washington University, is an Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and his written works have been featured on Entrepreneur.com and Forbes
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What to Expect
- Come ready to participate, learn, listen and network!
- A light breakfast, hot lunch, and snacks will be included throughout the day. If you have dietary restrictions, please email conferencechair2024@tdhouston.org
- Wear comfortable clothing whether it is jeans or business - we want you to just be you!
- Ample onsite parking will be provided without cost.
Hotel Bookings:
Book your room at the Embassy Suites Energy Corridor using our discount code (until 9/12). Reservations: ATD Houston Chapter discount
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APTD/CPTD Certification
This program is eligible for 5 APTD and CPTD recertification points from the ATD Certification Institute. The amount indicated is the maximum number of recertification points a participant can receive for this program.
Visit https://www.td.org/ci-recertification for more details about the APTD and CPTD recertification policies
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