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Karin Reed is an executive communications specialist and CEO of Speaker Dynamics. With Joseph A. Allen, she is co-author of Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting and Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work.

Karin Reed

Joseph A. Allen is a professor of industrial and organizational psychology and a meeting scientist. With Karin Reed, he is co-author of Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting and Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work.

Joseph A. Allen

June 2022 - TD Magazine

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GeekyGirl Karin Rex is an exceptionally innovative and experienced professional in the fields of instructional design and virtual facilitation. With a remarkable track record spanning over 25 years with a global clientele, Karin brings a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and passion for delivering transformative learning experiences. As a professional facilitator specializing in virtual classroom delivery and an instructional designer/developer focused on e-learning and virtual classroom designs, Karin's commitment to excellence shines through in her ability to create engaging and appealing learning experiences. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of virtual platforms and authoring tools, Karin's expertise ensures seamless transitions from face-to-face training to the virtual realm, providing organizations with captivating and impactful learning solutions that deliver true learning transfer and retention.Karin works closely with ATD as a facilitator and instructional designer. Not only does she teach numerous certificate programs, but she redesigned more than 30 of ATD's face-to-face certificate courses for the virtual classroom. She also created a certificate program for ATD on the topic of Writing for Instructional Design and Training. Karin occasionally speaks at the ATD International Conferences as well.A writer at heart, Karin is a certified synchronous facilitator, designer, and producer (InSync Training) with a master’s degree in professional writing (Chatham University). She is also a COPT (Certified Online Training Professional) and a Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance). A WDW fanatic, Karin has lived in nearby Celebration FL since 2022. She started her business GeekyGirl, LLC in Philadelphia in 1989 (karinrex.com).On the personal side, Karin is an avid knitter who LOVES riding her Peloton (her leaderboard name is GeekyGirlRex).

Karin Rex

You've gone from skipping to work, to dragging your butt. Little annoyances mushroom in the dung of frustration.  Reasons vary:  a terrible boss, unrealistic expectations, downsizing pressures, stagnating gifts, or unrecognized contributions. You've considered quitting—but that's a bold move and another post.I've made a career out of re-engineering my own jobs.  There's joy-packed potential all around you.  Energizing possibilities abound, and it is possible to grab the happiness that lurks in your day job. Here’s how:Name your frustrationWrite down what's really ticking you off.  The big and the small stuff.  Use as much paper as needed, and get it all out. Then step away.Pick the biggiesFind a big red pen and cross off the annoyances—every job has them.  Next, determine the one or two game-changers.  Focus your energy on addressing those concerns. You know what must be done.  Listen to your heart.   If you weren't scared, where would you start?   Talk to a mentor or coach, and make a plan.  You are powerful.  Use your power to change your scenery.**Collect joy**Remember what you love.  Negative feelings overshadow joy.  Notice what makes you truly happy at work.  Certain tasks? Interactions? Challenges?  Write those down too.Forget humilityWrite down your best talents.  Not just the "work appropriate" ones.  One of my leaders has an amazing rock band.  I love to sing.  You'd be surprised how many opportunities you can find to sing "at work." Sure, in the long-run, confident humility is vital.  But you've got to acknowledge you gifts to have the courage to use them.**Create the job you want**Bring your passion to your job. My deep desire is growing leaders.  My job description says that I manage sales, marketing, customer service, outsourcing, and so on. But it does not say: "design and deliver unique leadership development programs for your team" or "mentor anyone that asks for help" or "spend your weekends writing an International blog to let your team in your head."   By investing deeply in those aspects of the job, I get through yawner finance meetings just fine.**Look for special projects**Before our leadership summit, a frontline leader asked if he could take a few pics and video throughout the two-day meeting.  Yesterday, my entire organization received a fully professional video that lit us all up.  It was an amazing investment of personal time and energy.  He took it upon himself to leverage his gifts to bring more joy beyond his role.  Bottom line: Skipping to work turns heads. How have you found more joy in your work? How could you?

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As a talent development leader, you might be looking for a more curated experience at ATD’s largest annual conference. You are now in a role where instead of designing, training, and facilitating, you are leading a team of L&D professionals. When you plan your ATD25 experience in a few weeks, the sessions that will be best for you are the ones that incorporate the expectations of your leadership role.~Look no further than the Talent Development Leader (TDL) track~The TDL experience is now in its third year of helping TD leaders stay ahead of the curve with curated content, meaningful networking, and solutions tailored to your role. The comprehensive track includes interactive Forum programming, a dedicated networking room, and 10 exclusive concurrent sessions built for leaders just like you. Whether you’re looking to connect with peers, exchange ideas, or explore emerging trends and tools, this is the place to be! For a quick glance at the schedule and offerings, check out the official TDL programming page. Otherwise, here is a breakdown of what to expect at this year’s conference in Washington, DC.Forum Sessions: A Hot TicketATD25 features five exclusive Forum sessions hosted by the ATD Forum, a membership community for senior TD professionals. These interactive sessions use practical tools to ensure attendees can apply insights directly in their organizations. This is where peer insight meets innovation, as you will hear directly from established TD leaders who will provide immediate feedback, tools, and resources to elevate your own leadership and organizational learning function. Insider tip: Because of their hands-on format, demand for these sessions is high (one of the sessions is even being offered twice!). Although we wish everyone could sit in on these sessions, seating is limited. Make sure to arrive early!Sessions:Fueling Growth and Success Through Talent Investments Monday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m.Want Solutions That Work? Do a Deep Dive Monday, May 19, at 1 p.m. & Tuesday, May 20, at 1 p.m.Connect, Collaborate, Share: Unleash Innovative Performance Opportunities With Peer Benchmarking Tuesday, May 20, at 2 p.m.Unlock Your Organization’s Potential Using the Wow Factor Wednesday, May 21, at 9:30 a.m.In the Room Where It Happens (Room 102)The Talent Development Leader Networking Room is your conference home base. Open from Monday to Wednesday, Room 102 offers refreshments, a quiet space to reflect or recharge, and opportunities to engage in both facilitated networking sessions and casual conversations. Personally, the TDL networking room changed my life. It’s where I connected with another professional who held the key to solving a problem in one of my projects. You can read all about that story here, or you can take my word for it: The TDL networking room is the place to be. Room Hours:Monday–Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Wednesday: 8–11 a.m.Facilitated Sessions You Don’t Want to MissThese sessions spotlight real-world case studies, hot topics, and tools for today’s TD challenges. (Again, seating is limited, so make sure you plan accordingly.) Session Schedule:The Power of Compassion-Driven Leadership: Insights From Japan with Tadahiro Wakasugi from GLOBIS Corporation, sponsored by GLOBIS Monday, May 19, at 1 p.m.Crafting a Dynamic Onboarding Journey for Executive Leaders with Alissa Weiher and Mackenzie Friday, UCHealth Monday, May 19, at 4:30 p.m.The Science of Great Teams: How to Create a Culture of Psychological Safety with Britt Andreatta Tuesday, May 20, at 11:30 a.m.AI in Action: Real-World Insights From TD Leaders with Markus Bernhardt Tuesday, May 20, at 2 p.m.Improve Your Storytelling – and L&D Results – With “Garlic Press” Questions with Deb Arnold Tuesday, May 20, at 4 p.m.What’s Your Organization’s Conflict Cocktail? A Guided Conversation for L&D Leaders with Karin B. Hurt and David M. Dye Wednesday, May 21, at 8 a.m.*All sessions will occur in Room 102 on Level 1 of the conference center*Invite-Only Experiences for Senior LeadersThe remainder of the TDL programming sessions are invite-only for those participating in ATD’s senior leader communities: ATD Forum, CTDO, and the ATD-Penn GSE Talent Development Executive Certificate. Learn more about ATD’s TD leader communities here.Stay Engaged All Year With ATD Talent Development Leader While the conference is only a few days long, Talent Development Leader is more than just a conference track! As ATD’s professional development brand for people leading learning in their organization, TDL provides you with cutting-edge industry insight, advice from leaders doing the work, budding research, and more. Subscribe to the Talent Development Leader newsletter and get the tools you need to lead the future of learning. Don’t miss out on monthly articles, podcasts, webinars, and special events—such as our current collaboration with Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2025!See You at ATD25!Personally, I am counting the days until the conference starts on May 18. Make the most of your time at ATD25 by fully immersing yourself in the Talent Development Leader Experience. From exclusive sessions to invaluable connections, it’s your launchpad to greater impact and innovation in talent development.

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Instructions are EVERYWHERE. From the “Push Down & Turn” arrows on top of your vitamin jar to the thick manual in your car’s glovebox detailing every feature. The purpose of instructions is to step a user through how to accomplish a task.Use this Writing Instructions Checklist, excerpted from ATD’s new Writing for Instructional Design and Training Certificate Program, as a guide the next time you must develop clear, effective written instructions for your learners.  Join ATD facilitator, Karin Rex, for an upcoming offering of Writing for Instructional Design and Training Certificate. "The Writing for Instructional Design and Training Certificate Program will help make the instructional design writing process easier and reduce cognitive overload for your learners. Learn practical strategies that you can implement immediately to improve your writing and your courses.”—ATD Facilitator Karin RexKarin is a certified synchronous facilitator, designer and producer with a master’s degree in professional writing. Karin is also an adjunct professor of writing for both Penn State and DeVry Universities.

Writing Instructions Checklist

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