Something new appeared on the ATD Orange County calendar this month: the PowerTable.

What is it?

The PowerTable is a virtual roundtable discussion exclusively for ATD Orange County Power Members. It’s designed to blend the expert knowledge and research provided by ATD National with the vibrant, supportive community we’re building here in ATD Orange County.

This month, we piloted this new format with a discussion on “Drip-Feed Learning”, a concept introduced in the November issue of TD @ Work: "Improve Retention with Drip-Feed Learning."

The goal of the PowerTable is to create an open space for members to explore relevant topics and brainstorm practical solutions. During this session, we:

• Shared Ongoing Projects: We began by discussing our current training initiatives, particularly the transition from instructor-led to self-directed learning.
• Explored Drip-Feed Applications: The group explored how drip-feed learning could support this transition, brainstorming ideas like integrating social enterprise networks such as Microsoft Teams or Slack for continuous learning.
• Considered Diverse Learning Channels: Participants discussed using chatbots, AI tutors, and podcasts as tools for delivering bite-sized learning content. We even debated whether webinars—or their recordings—could serve as drip-feed learning.
• Agreed on the Power of Drip-Feed Learning: The group aligned on one key takeaway: a well-structured drip-feed learning approach can spark curiosity and sustain learner motivation over time.

Lessons Learned & Next Steps

As a pilot session, this PowerTable taught us valuable lessons:

• Improve Resource Accessibility: Each PowerTable will reference a TD @ Work issue (free for ATD National members), so we'll make those resources easier to access before the session.
• Simplify Event Access: Since this is a members-only event, we’ll include the Zoom link directly in the event description to streamline access.
• Experiment with Timing: The group liked the idea of a lunchtime session but suggested starting earlier, perhaps at 11:30 AM. We’re also considering a breakfast session to take advantage of fresh morning energy for thoughtful discussion.

The PowerTable is a work in progress, and we’re excited to keep refining this space for meaningful, member-driven conversations.

Have ideas for future topics or feedback on the session? Let us know!