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Central Ohio ATD’s Learning Technologies and Design Day builds on what we’ve learned over the past year and provides real, cutting-edge solutions aligned with adult learning theory. You will learn how to utilize new strategies, increase engagement, make learning more accessible and improve performance by leveraging the power of learning technologies.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
We are excited to announce that this year’s conference features
Mary Rapaport

Mary's keynote:
Unleashing the Strategic Mindset: Building More Proactive and Responsive Teams
In this session, we will delve into the historical backdrop of the decline in strategic thinking, examining the economic, social, and other factors that have contributed to the de-prioritization of strategic thinking in the workplace. Mary will share practical and actionable approaches for leaders who are eager to nurture a more strategic team. You will gain insights and ideas for developing your team's ability to think and operate strategically, empowering you to take immediate steps towards building a forward-looking, proactive, and responsive workforce.
During the presentation, you will have the opportunity to reflect on where strategic thinking and performance can benefit your organization. Additionally, you will participate in a strategic thinking learning activity that can be applied with your own teams.
Key Takeaways:
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Gain familiarity with strategic and critical thinking skills and understand their importance in modern business success.
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Learn about the economic, social, and other factors that have hindered the growth of strategic thinkers in business.
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Discover new approaches for strengthening the strategic thinking capacity of your teams.
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Take practical and actionable steps to build a more forward-looking, proactive, and responsive team.
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Learn strategies for developing better strategic thinking skills across the organization.
About Mary Rapaport: As the founder of Xcelerate, Mary brings over 20 years of experience in driving business outcomes and helping individuals perform at their best. As a learning strategist, consultant, and coach, she empowers others to elevate their thinking, increase their effectiveness, and make a greater impact.
Connect with Mary on LinkedIn at and visit her website for more information.

Breakout Session Lineup
We have representatives of 5 different ATD chapters and 5 different states - Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin!
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Arun Biswas
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Managing Personal Change- building work/life balance and resilience through emotional intelligence
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Buddy Butler
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Elevating Talking Head Videos
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Christina Calderwood
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Just-in-Time, Just-Enough, Just When and Where It’s Needed: Microlearning in Today’s Workplace
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Dawn Snyder
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Before, During, and After: A Dynamic Approach to Driving Training Transfer
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Jennifer Healy
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A Microlearning Case Study: Strategy, Implementation and Evaluation
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Karl Richter
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A Tasty Way to Look at Blended Learning
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Karlee Detwiler
KC Carpenter
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Crafting a Career Development Program
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Patrick Donadio
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AI and IMPACT©in Action: Transform Engagement from Start to Finish
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Megan Torrance
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AI in L&D: Building Readiness & Driving Adoption
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Mike Taylor
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Steal This Stack: Automate Your Learning Campaigns (No Budget Required)
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Patrick D Smith
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Improving the Digital Learning Experience through UX
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Shannon Tipton
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Microlearning and AI: L&D’s Power Couple
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WitWorks Networking Closing Session
Happy to share that WitWorks will be hosting our closing session. Join Alex Lefeld & Katie Drown for a networking session like you’ve never experienced…WitWorks will get you on your feet connecting with other conference attendees in a playful and unforgettable way. Expect to spark ideas, build relationships, and head home inspired. We will also have our Door Prize Drawings!