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BizSIG:  For Initiative-taking Individuals in Talent Development

The BizSIG serves the needs of internal and external organizational development practitioners.

If you are a facilitator, trainer, instructional designer, organizational development specialist, manager, coach, consultant…the BizSIG is for YOU!

The BizSIG offers learning and networking opportunities through programs focusing on business and talent development results. The content of BizSIG programs apply to all types of organizations: government, non-profit, not-for-profit, and for-profit organizations.

While there are multiple roles in organizational development, all of them focus on skill development and growth of individuals improving the organizations they serve.

2023 Schedule: 6 sessions on Thursdays from 12 to 1 PM

    • April 13
    • May 11
    • June 8
    • September 7
    • October 12
    • November 9

BizSIG:
For Initiative-taking Individuals in Talent Development

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The BizSIG serves the needs of internal and external organizational development practitioners.

If you are a facilitator, trainer, instructional designer, organizational development specialist, manager, coach, consultant…the BizSIG is for YOU!

BizSIG offers learning and networking opportunities through programs focusing on business and talent development results. The content of BizSIG programs applies to all types of organizations: government, non-profit, not-for-profit, and for-profit organizations.

While there are multiple roles in organizational development, all of them focus on skill development and growth of individuals improving the organizations they serve.

Why Join BizSIG:

    • Add to your knowledge and skills while growing your talent development network
    • Become an absolute necessity to internal and external clients
    • Discover techniques moving you from organizational “order taker” to contributing partner
    • Apply result-achieving strategies by working across organizational boundaries, providing feedback to executive leaders, and gaining buy-in
    • Network with other ultra-talented L&D Professionals facing similar challenges
    • Stay current on trends while learning from your peers
    • Evaluate your skills and identify developmental opportunities for your future
The BizSIG is innovative. It all began in 2015 with our experimentation of hybrid meeting formats. That’s right - 5 years before the pandemic! The BizSIG also sparked the idea for the new and soon to be released virtual ATD-OC Total Trainer University. We experiment with content, delivery, pricing, media, presenters, topics, and design. For 2022, the BizSIG innovated again, with a mastermind format and Spotlight Program. For 2023, the BizSIG continues innovation with two different series. 

About the BizSIG Facilitators:

Jeffrey Hansler, CSP, CMP, author of Sell Little Red Hen! Sell! published in eleven languages, is a consultant and educator.

An expert at organizational development, leadership, and persuasive communication, which includes skills of innovation, influence, negotiation, sales, body language, micro-expressions, finance, and authority, he has been part of the L&D industry since 1988 and is experienced in construction, finance, healthcare, government, unions, tech, manufacturing, and service.

Jeffrey served as an ATD-OC board member from 2014-2020. VP Marketing, President-Elect, President, and Past President.

Jeffrey is a Certified Scuba Instructor and loves surfing, freediving, kite surfing, flying, and rodeo. He won his first rodeo buckle in 1990.

He may be reached at BizSIG@atdoc.org


Rona Lewis is a former C-level advertising sales exec and recognized expert in corporate purposeful and attuned play for productivity.

Rona is co-founder of Playful Mind Project, an organization changing corporate culture, igniting ideas, and exponentially increasing employee productivity through purposeful and attuned play.

Rona is a frequent guest on TV, radio programs, and podcasts from San Francisco to New York. Her articles are featured in Corporate Wellness Magazine, Town and Country Magazine, and New York’s Pierless Magazine.

Rona is a certified Reiki Master and loves cooking, running, playing tennis, and glamping.

She may be reached at rona@playfulmindproject.com

Also, Rona and Jeffrey are hosts of the BizSouls, a podcast delving into the heart and soul of business and the people who make it happen. BizSouls is fast-paced, funny and informative. Biz-Souls Podcast





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