I’m gearing up for ATD 2015 next week and am pleased to highlight some of the top human capital happenings in Orlando. 

First—and most importantly— there is the Human Capital Community Theater: This one-hour TEDx-style session on Tuesday, May 19, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET in W300, features future-focused topics in talent development. Hear Randy Emelo discuss mentoring in today’s workplace, Karen Hough unpack innovative development ideas for leaders, and Yvette Montero Salvatico envision a new era of talent management. This brand-new Community Theater format includes audience Q&A at the conclusion of the session. Join your peers to learn from some of our industry’s newest thought leaders.

Below are additional recommended education sessions, all within the Human Capital Track, with links to learn more:

• Set Up a Successful Coaching Program With Internal Coaches, Sunday, May 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m., W104AB

• Driving Capability for Innovation and Influence in Adaptive Organizations, Monday, May 18, 3:00-4:00 p.m., W314AB

• Suddenly, Stories Are Serious Business, Tuesday, May 19, 3:00-4:00 p.m., W110A

• The Role of Learning in Organizational Change, Tuesday, May 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m., W205ABC

• MAGIC: 5 Keys to Unlock the Power of Employee Engagement, Wednesday, May 20, 8:15-9:30 a.m., W205ABC.

I’m also excited about the launch of two human capital books at the conference: Leaders Don’t Command and Modern Mentoring. Get your copies onsite at the ATD Bookstore. This year two author meet-and-greet group sessions will take place in the bookstore on Monday, May 18, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., and Tuesday, May 19, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Also, author signings in the bookstore will occur regularly throughout the conference.

I’d love to meet you in Orlando! Please stop by the Communities of Practice Booth in ATD Central, located in the EXPO. I’ll be there on Monday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. I hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Ann