One registration fee - 3 programs! This is offered as a package series.
Session 1: Finding your L & D Speaking Niche
As the next installment in this professional development series, this session helps L&D professionals transform their interests, experiences, and expertise into a clear, compelling speaking niche. Participants begin by reframing speaking as an act of service—an opportunity to elevate the field and meet real audience needs. They then explore what conferences genuinely look for before moving into guided individual ideation to connect their lived experience to meaningful audience pain points. Small‑group feedback helps refine angles and surface new possibilities before each participant defines their niche and generates 2–3 viable session ideas. The session closes with next‑step guidance on validating topics and building the confidence needed to move from idea to impact.
Session 2: Proposals: How to Craft a Standout Conference Submission
This session continues the series by demystifying the proposal process and equipping L&D professionals with the tools needed to create competitive, compelling submissions. Participants start with an honest look at acceptance rates and common rejection pitfalls, then dissect the core components of high‑quality proposals—including titles, abstracts, and outcomes that resonate with selection committees. The heart of the session is a hands‑on writing lab where attendees draft or refine a real proposal, followed by structured peer feedback aligned to actual selection criteria. The workshop wraps with practical refinement tips, a submission checklist, and strategies to maximize acceptance odds.
Session 3: What Happens After You Are Accepted?
The final session in the speaking-development series prepares L&D professionals for what comes after the “yes.” Participants receive a behind‑the‑scenes look at conference operations—from timelines and communication cycles to speaker expectations and deliverables. The session then shifts into the design essentials needed to build engaging, outcome‑aligned sessions that resonate with adult learners. Through collaborative planning activities, attendees outline their session or redesign an engagement strategy, followed by peer sharing to identify strengths and potential risks. The series concludes with a readiness checklist that equips participants to deliver confident, polished, and high‑impact sessions on any stage.
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Central Massachusetts Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This series has been approved for a maximum of 3 points.
ATD Capabilities - Communication, Collaboration & Leadership, Livelong Learning, Instructional Design, Training Delivery & Facilitation
