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A Comparative Study of Two Tests of Supervisory Knowledge

L&D's Playbook for the Digital Age

In L&D’s Playbook for the Digital Age, Brandon Carson makes the case that it’s time to reorient L&D, take a more proactive role in enabling the workforce, and create a new framework for developing skills and capabilities.

L&D’s Playbook in the Digital Age: Q&A With Brandon Carson

L&D’s Playbook for the Digital Age

It’s time to adopt new rules for delivering learning, assess team roles, and realign the L&D mission with business goals. Brandon Carson, CLO at Starbucks, outlines a new mindset in his book L&D’s Playbook for the Digital Age. 

How to Craft an Agile L&D Playbook That Doesn’t Play Around

ATD’s International Conference & EXPO wouldn’t be complete without the ATD Store. ATD21 is no exception. Located in Hall A of the convention center, the store will offer 600 titles, including books by ATD21 speakers and new ATD Press books such as Producing Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars; What’s Your Formula?; and L&D’s Playbook for the Digital Age. You can also pick up copies of TD at Work guides, research reports, ATD-themed merchandise, and more. Plus, be sure to stop by the store to meet authors and participate in the preconference reception and author chats.HoursThe store will be open:4–6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 288 a.m.–noon, 1–6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 297 a.m.–noon, 1–6:30 p.m. Monday, August 307 a.m.–noon, 1–6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 317 a.m.–noon, 1–5 p.m. Wednesday, September 1Preconference Reception and Book SaleStart your ATD21 experience with a reception in the ATD Store. Browse new releases and bestsellers as you mingle with conference attendees from around the world. ATD will provide the refreshments, and we’ll automatically discount your entire purchase by 10 percent.Keynote Book SigningsKeynote speakers Angela Duckworth, Patrick Lencioni, and Mel Robbins will be in the ATD Store after their sessions to sign copies of their books. Capacity is limited, so arrive early!Monday, 10:15–10:45 a.m. | Angela DuckworthTuesday, 10:15–11:15 a.m. | Patrick LencioniWednesday, 4–5 p.m. | Mel RobbinsAuthor Meet and GreetsThroughout ATD21, you will have the opportunity to meet different authors. These meet and greets will be held in the store on a first-come, first-served basis—no registration is required. Check the schedule by searching for author meet and greet in the Pathable conference platform to make plans.Author ChatsPopular speakers and authors will present at scheduled times throughout the conference in the ATD Theater, also in Hall A. Come by the ATD Store after these events for Q&A sessions and author signings. You must register for Author Chat sessions via Pathable.

Dive Into Books, Chat With Authors

Over the last 20 years, Michelle Lentz has become a recognized leader in learning strategy and technology within the corporate space and has frequently presented at industry events. Often a disruptor, Michelle has modernized training strategies at companies including UPS and Oracle. She holds several certifications, including Prompt Engineering, Integrated Talent Management, Hogan Assessments, 360 Feedback, and is pursuing her ICF coaching certification. She is a recipient of the ATD Volunteer-Partnership Award and has contributed to several books, including ATD Press’s Ready, Set, Curate: 8 Learning Experts Tell You How and L&D's Playbook for the Digital Age. Michelle has a background in English and theatre. She loves to play with new technology and hang out with her dachshund.

Michelle Lentz

Brandon Carson is vice president of learning and leadership at Walmart. He is an innovative learning strategist with extensive experience leading corporate global learning programs and teams in environments as varied as startups, tech companies, retail, and transportation.He has delivered various engaging presentations and workshops at industry events. Under Brandon’s leadership, his employers have been honored with several industry awards, including the ATD BEST Award, the Learning Guild People's Choice Award, and three Brandon Hall Awards for best custom learning design.He has also served on the board of the North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA) and ATD’s committee for the TechKnowledge conference. He is a contributing author to Leading the Learning Function and author of Learning in the Age of Immediacy, and L&D's Playbook for the Digital Age, both from ATD Press.In 2020, Carson founded L&D Cares, a nonprofit that provides no-cost mentoring, coaching, and resources for talent professionals to help them thrive and flourish in their careers. Carson holds an MEd in educational technology, a BA in business, and certification in advanced analysis.Brandon invites you to chat with him on Twitter (@brandonwcarson) and on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/BrandonCarson), where he engages in frank, interactive discussions about learning and business transformation. Learn more about his initiatives at brandonwcarson.com/.

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