Community of Practice (COP) TechTalk: Digital Solutions for Human Challenges

Community of Practice (COP) TechTalk: Digital Solutions for Human Challenges

Join ND ATD for a collaborative discussion-based TechTalk where learning and development professionals will explore how technology can help solve real workplace problems. From onboarding hurdles to engagement gaps, we’ll show each other a variety of tech tools that support talent development and HR problem-solving. This 90-minute session is designed to spark ideas, share experiences, and leave you with practical takeaways you can apply in your organization.

️ Agenda

Duration: 90 minutes

1. Welcome & Framing the Problem (10 min)
   • Brief overview of common L&D and HR challenges
2. Tool Showcase & Discussion (60 min)
   • Participants share tech tools they’ve used or are curious about
   • Discussion prompts:
   • • What problem did this tool help solve?
     • What worked well? What didn’t?
     • Would you recommend it?
3. Group Reflection & Idea Exchange (15 min)
   • What new tools or approaches are you excited to try?
   • How might these tools fit into your organization’s strategy?
4. Wrap-Up & Resources (5 min)
   • Summary of tools discussed
   • Links to explore further

COP Leader: Sara Madsen, Sr. Instructional Designer at Border States

Sara Madsen, Sr. Instructional Designer at Border States, leads the ND ATD Tech Talk Community of Practice. Passionate about creating engaging learning experiences, Sara specializes in online courses and projects that drive strategic goals and leverage technology. Her expertise includes supporting people leaders in talent management and designing career development initiatives