ATD NEFL upcoming events

ATD Certification Study Group (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Prepare for ATD Certification—Together

Thinking about earning an ATD certification but not sure where to begin? Already studying but looking for structure, accountability, and an opportunity to talk through the material with other talent development professionals?

This study group series provides a collaborative space to explore the ATD certification process, become familiar with the ATD Capability Model, identify useful study resources, and work through topics within the Professional Capability section of the model.

Each session focuses on one area of the model and provides opportunities to discuss concepts, consider real-world applications, ask questions, and share study strategies with fellow professionals.

What to Expect

Each study group session will include:

A brief look at ATD certification and the certification process
An overview of the ATD Capability Model
Recommended study resources and preparation strategies
A focused discussion of one Professional Capability
Opportunities to connect concepts with workplace examples
Time for questions, discussion, and peer learning
Practical takeaways to support your continued studying

The goal is not to memorize information during the session. Instead, the study group aims to help you understand the concepts, recognize how they show up in your work, and identify areas where you should continue studying.

Who Should Attend?

The series is for talent development professionals who are:

Considering pursuing ATD certification
Preparing for the APTD or CPTD exam
Beginning their certification preparation
Already studying and looking for additional structure
Interested in learning alongside other talent development professionals

You don't have to be an expert—or even have your study plan figured out—to participate. Bring your questions, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Before the Session

Participants are encouraged to complete the Capability Model Assessment and review the applicable ATD certification resources for the specific capability before each session.

Come prepared to consider:

What do I already know about this topic?
What do I need to learn more about?

You may also want to bring your preferred study materials, questions, notes, or examples from your own work. The more you bring to the conversation, the more opportunities there are for discussion and peer learning.

What You'll Take Away

By participating in the series, you'll build greater familiarity with the ATD Capability Model, explore individual Professional Capabilities in greater depth, discover resources to support your preparation, and develop a more intentional approach to your certification study.

Most importantly, you'll have an opportunity to study with other talent development professionals who are working toward a similar goal.

Influence Without Authority: Why Peer Leadership Is the Hardest Kind (Wednesday, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Event Date: 11/04/2026

Event Time: 12PM EST-1PM EST

Location: Virtual

Details: Zoom Link / Address

Title of the Event: Influence Without Authority: Why Peer Leadership Is the Hardest Kind

Event Description:

Talent professionals influence constantly: helping leaders make better people decisions, shaping priorities across functions, and moving work forward without always having formal authority. This conversation explores what it takes to lead alongside peers, build trust across competing priorities, and create the credibility that turns a good idea into shared action. Grounded in real-world Talent challenges, we will explore how curiosity, clarity, courage, and follow-through strengthen our ability to influence outcomes that matter.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Apply strategies for influencing peers and leaders when formal authority is limited.

Build trust and credibility across teams by using curiosity, clarity, courage, and consistent follow through.

Navigate competing priorities and perspectives to turn ideas into shared action and meaningful outcomes.

Speaker #1:

Name: Brooke Jones-Chinetti

Bio:

Brooke Jones-Chinetti is Vice President of Talent Management at Haskell, where she leads the company’s workforce strategy, talent acquisition, and learning and development functions. She partners with business leaders to build the workforce and leadership capabilities needed to support Haskell’s long-term growth: connecting talent strategy, workforce planning, leadership development, technical learning, and early-career pipelines to business priorities.

Since joining Haskell in 2020, Brooke has helped strengthen the company’s talent and learning culture through enterprise-wide initiatives that develop leaders, enhance the team member experience, and prepare the organization for future workforce needs. Under this work, Haskell earned back-to-back #1 rankings from Training Magazine and was inducted into the Training Hall of Fame, while also receiving multiple Top Places to Work recognitions. Her focus remains on building practical, scalable talent systems that enable employees to grow and the business to deliver.

Brooke brings a distinctive blend of military, corporate, and technology-sector experience. Before Haskell, she served as Director of People and Operations at Werk, a technology company focused on the future of work, and as a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase. Earlier in her career, Brooke served as a Human Resources officer in the U.S. Army, including two combat deployments.

She holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. Brooke is President of the West Point Society of North Florida and serves on the boards of the YMCA First Coast–Nocatee and the Travis Mills Foundation.

She resides in Ponte Vedra with her husband, Mark, and two sons, John Michael and Joey.

ATD Certification Study Group (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Prepare for ATD Certification—Together

Each session focuses on one area of the model and provides opportunities to discuss concepts, consider real-world applications, ask questions, and share study strategies with fellow professionals.

What to Expect

Each study group session will include:

A brief look at ATD certification and the certification process
An overview of the ATD Capability Model
Recommended study resources and preparation strategies
A focused discussion of one Professional Capability
Opportunities to connect concepts with workplace examples
Time for questions, discussion, and peer learning
Practical takeaways to support your continued studying

Who Should Attend?

The series is for talent development professionals who are:

Considering pursuing ATD certification
Preparing for the APTD or CPTD exam
Beginning their certification preparation
Already studying and looking for additional structure
Interested in learning alongside other talent development professionals

You don't have to be an expert—or even have your study plan figured out—to participate. Bring your questions, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Before the Session

Participants are encouraged to complete the Capability Model Assessment and review the applicable ATD certification resources for the specific capability before each session.

Come prepared to consider:

What do I already know about this topic?
What do I need to learn more about?

What You'll Take Away

Most importantly, you'll have an opportunity to study with other talent development professionals who are working toward a similar goal.

Coffee & Connections (Saturday, November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Join us for our monthly, casual networking meetup designed for meaningful conversation and authentic connection.

RSVP: FREE – Members & Non-Members!

Whether you’re growing your network or enjoy great conversations, we’d love to have you join us.

Mark your Calendar: 4th Saturday of the month (Except Nov & Dec)

Dates:11/21 • 12/19

Coffee & Connections (Saturday, December 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Join us for our last monthly, casual networking meetup designed for meaningful conversation and authentic connection for 2026!

RSVP: FREE – Members & Non-Members!

Whether you're growing your network or simply enjoy great conversations over coffee, we'd love to have you join us. Optional: Bring a white elephant gift to have a fun exchange!

Mark your Calendar: 4th Saturday of the month (Except Nov & Dec)