ATD Nebraska Chapter upcoming events

The Value of ATD Power Memberships (06 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join ATD Associate Director of Membership, Allison Rafti for this information-packed session to get acquainted with all of the knowledge you need to make your ATD national membership work for you! ATD membership is a powerful tool, so join us as we explore the benefits of ATD national and ATD Nebraska memberships.

In this session, we will cover:

How to quickly and confidently access your member benefits and resources.
Learning what’s new from ATD National and trending topics.
Navigating the ATD website and ATD Community to personalize your member experience and get involved with other members.
Interacting with the Talent Development Capability Model and building a learning plan to further your personal learning.

We hope to see you there!

Coffee Chat (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

☕ ATD Nebraska Coffee Chat

Connect. Learn. Grow.

Join us each month for an ATD Nebraska Coffee Chat — a casual gathering offered in person during odd months and virtually during the even ones. It’s a great chance to connect with fellow members, share ideas, and build relationships in our talent development community. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague who's interested in learning more about ATD! All are welcome.

From Blank Page to Bookshelf: Author Panel Discussion (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Have you ever thought about writing a book? Or wondered about publishing?

In this session, you'll learn how four local authors went from having an idea to publishing a nonfiction book.

Darci Davis will moderate this panel discussion featuring local authors Carol Horner, LaPora Lindsey, Brenda Peterson, and Amber Watts. Come to learn more about their writing motivation, topic selection, process, challenges, and lessons learned. Whether you are thinking about authorship, working on a book of your own, or interested in the process, this is the session for you.

LaPora Lindsey

Talent Development & Performance Consultant, LaPora Lindsey and Company

Author of Bottom of the Food Chain: A Fresh Perspective On How Your Career Impact Goes Beyond Your Job Title

Carol Horner

Founder, Synchronicity, Inc.

Author of The Spiral of Accountability & Bridging Our Divides: The Spiral Way

Brenda Peterson

Coach, Author, and Speaker, The Layoff Lady

Author of Seven Lessons from Seven Layoffs: A Guide

Amber Watts

Founder, Radical GrowthWorks

Author of From Onboarding to Everboarding: Redefining Employee Development

New Member Orientation (02 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Welcome New Members! Please join us for this online meeting where you'll have the opportunity to meet board members, hear from a tenured member about their experience and learn more about the benefits of ATD and how to access our resources!

Orientation is facilitated by members of ATD Nebraska's Membership team.

Stretch Assignments as Strategic Training: How Career Growth Builds Stronger Strategic Leaders (09 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In complex organizations, career growth rarely follows a straight line. The opportunities that build leadership capacity often arrive as stretch assignments, unfamiliar responsibilities, cross-functional work, or transitions that require professionals to lead before they feel fully ready.

In this interactive session, Dr. Karalee Picard explores how intentional stretch experiences can strengthen strategic judgment, expand influence, and prepare professionals for larger leadership roles. Participants will gain practical ways to approach uncertainty, challenge limiting assumptions, and make more purposeful decisions about their next career move.

Through a blend of real-world stories, guided reflection, and discussion, participants will identify a current growth opportunity and leave with greater clarity about how to pursue it, build the right support, and take a meaningful next step.

Speaker: Dr. Karalee Picard

Dr. Karalee Picard is a strategic decision-making consultant, executive coach, nonprofit executive, and university faculty member. With over two decades of experience as a former GS-15 defense intelligence professional and Senior Executive Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, she has honed her ability to influence within complex organizations.

Through her company, Insight Leadership Consulting, she helps leaders clarify priorities and complexity into actionable strategies. She is also the author of an upcoming book, The Strategic Translator, which explores how leaders translate complexity into strategic clarity, sound decisions, and aligned execution.