Request for Proposal for 2015 ATD Lincoln ProgramsThe mission of the ATD Lincoln chapter is to enhance members' abilities to train, develop and support clients, organizations, and our associated communities. Survey results from our chapter members indicate a strong need for professional development for advanced training professionals, consultants, and training managers.  Programs provided will give an opportunity for members to network, share ideas and reconnect with the training industry. Information covered should provide key takeaways for members to apply to their individual business needs.  

What’s In It For You-The Speaker

PresentationSelection Criteria

Free exposure to 150+ members A program overview in the ATD

Lincoln newsletter and on the chapter website

Ability to share your expertise with the community

Presentation forum for approximately 50-100 participants.

Compensation; varies based on length of program and includes membership or financial compensation options* 

ATD Lincoln  will “like” your Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn page/feed

Qualifications – years of experience may have an impact

Philosophy  and training style reflective of ATD National Model

Objectives meet needs of members Relevant deliverable tools Delivery method reflects best practices of

latest research and material

 Proposal Submission Guidelines

 1. Proposal must be submitted using the Request for Proposal (RFP) form below.

2. If submitting more than one proposal, please complete a separate Request for Proposal form for

each.

3. Refrain from selling from the podium during your presentation/facilitation.

4. All RFPs must be received no later than two months before the planned/available event date.

5. Only proposals meeting these guidelines will be included in the review process.

 

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ASTD-Lincoln is changing its name to ATD Lincoln to support the growing needs of a dynamic, global profession.

 Timeframe 

The 2015 programs will run from January through November, and will be held on the third Thursday of each month, generally located at the Jack J. Huck Continuing Education Center just south of 68th & “O” Streets at 301 S. 68th St. Place. We will hold a combination of morning and lunch-hour programs. Each program will be scheduled according to the availability of the speaker and best fit of topic determined by our Programming Committee. Each monthly program is 1.5 hours in length which includes networking time and a one-hour presentation that includes time for activity and questions. Based on topic and membership needs, a two- or three-hour workshop may be provided after the one-hour program. All participants will be sent a survey after the completion of the program and feedback will be shared with the presenter(s). 

Morning Program time: 7:30-9:00 am.      Lunch Program Time: 11:30-1:00 pm 

The following are the dates of our planned 2015 monthly programs: 

January 15, 2015 July 16, 2015February 19, 2015 August 20, 2015

March 19, 2015 September 17, 2015April 16, 2015 October 15, 2015May 21, 2015 November 19, 2015June 18, 2015 *December will be a social program TBD

 Deadline for Submission is two months before a planned/available event date.

 Proposals may be submitted electronically, using the form attached below, or mailed to:ATD Lincoln – Vice President of Professional DevelopmentP.O. Box 82914Lincoln, NE 68501-2914vpdevelopment@astdlincoln.org Presenters will be notified by email no later than one month before an event date except under special circumstances. *For workshops offered in addition to a learning event, presenters will receive one-half the revenue from the workshop portion of the event.

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Proposal Form – ATD Lincoln RFP – 2015 Learning Events/Workshops

Presenter Name and Contact Information: (Include all co-presenters.)

Summary of biography of each presenter (for promoting the program and introducing the presenter(s)): Summary of career and volunteer experience relevant to proposal. (50 words or less) Please attach photo(s).

Philosophy and Training Style:

ATD CORE Competency or Communities of Practice Topic: Which competencies or communities of practice best describe your presentation?

ATD CORE Competency Communities of Practice☐Change Management☐Coaching☐Evaluating Learning Impact☐Instructional Design☐Integrated Talent Management☐Knowledge Management☐Learning Technologies☐Managing Learning Programs☐Performance Improvement☐Training Delivery

☐Career Development☐Global HRD☐Government☐Higher Education☐Human Capital☐Learning & Development☐Learning Technologies☐Sales Enablement☐Senior Leaders & Executives☐Workforce Development

Title: Please provide a working title of the program you will be presenting

Content: Describe how you will meet member needs with the ATD CORE Competencies or Communities of Practice topics selected. (Less than 500 words)

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Please indicate if this topic is a 1-hour program and/or includes a 2-3 hour workshop.

What dates/timeframe do you prefer for your program?

List learning objectives to share within the one hour timeframe. If this topic includes a workshop, list the workshop learning objectives separately.

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

Describe and include what tangible tool (“takeaway”) will be provided to the participants for implementation within their organization.

List resources to be used for preparation of presentation and any resources related to the topic that participants may find beneficial.

Indicate what type of delivery method you will use (lecture, interactive, PPT, etc.). What resources will you need provided for your presentation (e.g. projector, etc.)?

Overall program description: Please do not exceed 150 words. This description will be used in all promotional materials. (Write it here or attach.)

Will you be providing a link to any promotional videos for your presentation?

☐ Yes

☐ NoIf yes, please provide the URL below.

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Social Media Question: Please list a question you would like posted in our Social Media sites to generate interest and discussion on your topic.

Table Topic Discussion Question: Please list a question you would like the table to discuss during the networking/meal that ties into your program topic.

Newsletter Article: Please provide a short article (250 - 500 words) that we can use in our monthly electronic newsletter about your topic. (Write it here or attach.)

Give-Aways: Will you be providing any type of give-away for participants to win in a program drawing?

☐ Yes

☐ No

If “yes” Please describe:

What book, resource, tool etc. was most valuable to you relative to this topic?

Please provide a “soft copy” of handouts, if applicable, for green “online” distribution. Please note the presenter is responsible for printing of all handouts and presentation materials.

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