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Most people associate a hackathon with the IT community or computer hacking, but the actual concept is to create innovative solutions to a problem. Any company or team can use the hackathon format to create innovative solutions to any problem. 

Want to learn how you can apply this out-of-the-box practice to your organization? Check out this free hackathon e-book.

Want to participate in a real-life hackathon for a good cause? Join us for our first-ever hackathon event at TechKnowledge 2020, February 5–7 in San Jose, California.

We are pleased to inform you that the early bird rate for the all-new ATD TechKnowledge, which will be held February 5–7, 2020, in San Jose, California, has been extended until November 15!

Register now!

Use the ATDps ChIP code:  8020 and our chapter will get a rebate from ATD!  

Great leadership in today’s world is both conscious and creative - meaning, great leaders are operating from their inherent creative (vs. reactive) capacity, and leading from conscious choice and intention (vs. default or auto-pilot mode).

This workshop is all about helping YOU step into your most conscious and creative leadership style, through exploring the Universal Model of Leadership and your specific Leadership Circle Profile. Built on a synthesis of the last few decades of Leadership Development research, this model offers an elegant way to (1) become more conscious of the entire range of creative and reactive leadership competencies we all have in our toolkit and (2) shift from defaulting into the reactive, and instead, lead from our creative capacity.

The discount code is LEARN and it is currently an option for registration.

All the details and to register

Job Description

Do you thrive in a creative atmosphere and enjoy designing dynamic and innovative solutions for adult learning? The type of learning that helps others increase their effectiveness, makes the client happy and fosters those “light bulb moments” for learners?   If you are pursuing a new opportunity to grow while making a positive difference in a learning and development environment, Avista may have the role for you.

 

Avista is seeking a solutions builder who wants to work in a collaborative environment with a strong company culture, to design and develop a variety of learning offerings.

 

If you are a talented, detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem solving, and developing creative learning methods, we encourage you to apply for our Learning and Development Coordinator position in the Corporate L&D Department.

 

Requirements

As the result of an internal promotion, we are looking for someone with a few years of experience in instructional and leadership development program design, training, eLearning, along with related education and/or certifications. In this role, you will identify and support corporate and business learning needs, manage L&D projects, collaborate with subject matter experts, develop instructional materials, and implement effective learning solutions. You should also be clear and concise communicator who is comfortable working with teams and individuals of varying levels in an organization.

 

·        Experience designing and deploying a variety of learning and development programs that meet client needs via multiple approaches, including web-based, instructor-led, and blended learning methods.

·        Experience with instructional design, especially eLearning, performance and understanding of adult learning principles.

·        Effective interpersonal skills, including ability to collaborate, facilitate, influence, resolve conflicts and build consensus, gain support and lead adoption of change across stakeholders.

·        Project management skills and the ability to execute on multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

·        Consulting and problem solving skills for identifying client needs, developing successful solutions, logically organizing and conveying complex information clearly, and measuring the results/impacts of offerings… in ways that clients and learners find valuable.

·        Exemplary communication skills: written, visual, verbal, and presentation.

·        Proven ability to be a trusted, valued and effective contributor within and across teams.

·        Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite and proficiency with authoring tools/design software (Articulate 360 & Adobe Creative Suite preferred). Experience working with a Learning Management System a plus.

·        Combinations of related education, professional certifications and experience will be considered.

 

 http://www.avistautilities.com

 

Title: Executive Director (ED)

Organization: Ada Developers Academy

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 DOE

Reporting to the Advisory Board, the Executive Director (ED) will manage a total FY2020 budget of approximately $4.2M and a total team of about 15 staff members. The ED will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Ada’s staff, programs, finances, and execution of its mission.

Specific areas of accountability include Leadership and Management, Fundraising and Communications, Strategic Planning and Execution, Budgeting, Fiscal and Program Management, Business Development, and Community and Alum Relations.

Candidates will be evaluated on the full range of their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience, and direct and transferable skills. Ada is seeking candidates with a compelling combination of demonstrated experience and skills in some, or all, of the following areas:

• At least 5 years of experience leading a well-functioning non-profit organization, or significant department or division, with a $3M+ annual budget and staff of 15+.
• Successful leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience.
• Leadership experience within the software industry that establishes credibility with students, alums and corporate partners is highly desired.
  
  Commitment to:

• Furthering women and gender diverse people in technology careers.
• Racial and social justice, and gender equity, and in living, learning and addressing the difficult issues around inclusivity, bias, and diversity.
  
  Ability to:

• Manage and empower teams and other managers.
• Lead annual business planning and periodic strategic planning.
• Manage growth and organization scaling while maintaining quality and meeting mission.
• Manage an organization’s budget and finances.
• Inspire, motivate and engage others as a persuasive and passionate presenter and public speaker.
• Raise money from foundations, individuals, corporations, and other funding sources.
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.

• Manage a complex array of multiple, simultaneous projects, programs, and initiatives.
  

You can view and download a comprehensive position profile here: https://tinyurl.com/y47k77ea

This is a full time, exempt position with a target starting salary range of $140,000 - $160,000 depending on experience. Ada offers a generous benefits package including: employer paying 80% of premiums for medical insurance and 75% for dental; a pension plan and organizational match of up to 3.5% of your annual salary; a flexible spending account; paid vacation and sick leave and eleven paid holidays per year; employer-paid life insurance, and long-term and short-term disability insurance.

To Be Considered

The position is open until filled with a priority deadline of November 8, 2019. Candidate materials are reviewed on an on-going basis and initial interviews will begin by mid-October. Please submit a resume and a two-page (or less) cover letter as a single, combined DOC or PDF  here - https://tinyurl.com/y39qru6w

You may direct questions to Mr. Ed Rogan at ed@valtasgroup.com or 206.697.8428.

As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE MissionWorks and Ada Developers Academy will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identification, and/or veteran or disability status. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Overview

The Training Specialist is instrumental in assisting with implementation of PCC’s organizational training strategy.  Working collaboratively with store and office management, they help with the design and delivery of PCC’s training curriculum that reflects our values, behaviors and commitment to our triple bottom line.

 

Open until Friday, October 11th. 

Main Job Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with the Training Manger, Store Operations and Store Leadership to conduct needs analysis, define processes and create training content for various roles and departments within the stores
• Researches existing operational content, determines validity and makes necessary updates
• Assists with development of new content and materials for upcoming co-op-wide training programs
• Facilitates training sessions and orientations
• Maintains reference library for training education materials
• Is responsible for coordination of training events
• Keeps current with training trends, developments and best practices
• Works effectively and collaboratively as a team member and across the organization
• Handles confidential information using discretion and judgement
• Performs other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to: Training Manager

Qualifications and Skills

REQUIRED:

• At least 3 years’ experience working in a training department or Human Resources
• 1-2 years’ experience defining and developing training for operational processes
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Principles
• Project management skills including ability to plan, multi-task, think creatively, problem solve and manage time effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and follow through
• Professional verbal and written communication and excellent listening skills
• Experience with training facilitation and presentation
• Strong computer skills and proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
• Available to work some evenings and weekends and able to travel to all store locations
• Passion for working with people and developing relationships
• Familiarity with the retail grocery industry

PREFERRED:

• Experience working in a retail grocery industry or food service
• Knowledge or skills in micro learning, gamification, design thinking and e-learning
• Experience with behavioral styles, situational leadership and servant leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field

Behaviors and Competencies

PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do.  Everyone at PCC is expected to:

• Collaborate
• Demonstrate Kindness
• Focus on the Customer
• Instill Trust
• Value Diversity 

• Looking for a job where you can make a difference in your community and have a direct impact on the success of others? Our Staff Development Manager position is responsible for developing strategies to implement agency-wide employee learning and development programs.  In this job you will work with all departments and even better – with our incredible employees.  

   

  While making a positive difference will be a reward – we are committed to our “Employee Experience” and offer our employees:

• ·         A Phenomenal benefits package; healthcare, dental, vision and we contribute 12.86% of your annual salary to fund your pension/retirement
• ·         On-Site Physical Therapy and Workout Facilities
• ·         And More!
• ·         Starting salary range of: $95,133 to $104,647/year, with a maximum salary of $133,187 
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• Find out more and apply at www.communitytransit.org.

The Senior Instructional Designer, Sales Readiness is responsible for designing new instructional experiences for the sales team across the spectrum of Tableau. You will be responsible for designing curriculum using the following instructional methodologies: face to face classroom, synchronous eLearning, asynchronous eLearning, and blended learning. In addition, this role will also work with the Learning & Development team to develop curriculum strategies and deployment plans for our sales team.  The Instructional Designer must be passionate about education and understand how adults learn.

Some of the things you’ll be doing include …

• Design and develop learning solutions that support adult learning best practices and addresses the needs identified in a job/task analysis.
• Constantly improve the design of learning content based on the latest research in adult education.
• Work with key stakeholders to analyze customer needs and make solution recommendations driven by the business need.
• Design and develop effective, instructionally sound, and technically accurate training products for face to face classrooms, synchronous eLearning, asynchronous eLearning, and blended learning.
• Be a mentor to sales readiness program managers, project trainers, and business partners on best practices in instructional design and enablement solutions.
• Partner with other members of the Sales Readiness team to continously improve existing readiness learning programs.
• Develop learning evaluation standards for consistency measurement of the impact of learning programs.
• Recruitment: Tableau hires company builders and, and as such, employees are expected to be on the constant lookout for the best talent to bring onboard, helping Tableau continue to build one of the best companies in the world.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you are…

• Experienced.  7+ years of instructional design experience in a technical environment. Experience in designing instruction for electronic delivery, either synchronous or asynchronous. Four year college degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
• Highly Technical. Knowledge of best practices in instructional design and the latest research in adult learning methodologies.
• Energy and Creativity. Ability to be agile and flexible when creating design best practices.

• Technically Savvy. Ability to learn new technologies and concepts quickly and then be able to write clear and accurate training materials on them. Knowledge of the job/task analysis process.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact frequently with program managers, sellersand subject matter experts for the purpose of gaining and clarifying concepts. Superior writing skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• Results-oriented. Ability to manage versions and revisions across multiple curriculum projects.
• Performer. Exceptional ability to manage high level executives on project deliverables
• Relentlessly High Standards. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage expectations and customer demands.
• Service Minded. Dedication to customer success.
• Detail oriented. Handle details accurately and in a timely manner.
• Honest. Uses good judgment and tact.
• You are a Recruiter! Tableau hires company builders and, in this role, you will be asked to be on the constant lookout for the best talent to bring onboard to help us continue to build one of the best companies in the world!
   

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Tableau Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tableau Software is a company on a mission. We help people see and understand their data. After a highly successful IPO in 2013, Tableau has become a market-defining company in the business intelligence industry. Our culture is casual and high-energy. We are passionate about our product and our mission and we are loyal to each other and our company. We value work/life balance, efficiency, simplicity, freakishly friendly customer service, and making a difference in the world!

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The Value of Coaching in High-Tech, from Seattle! Presentation and panel discussion with Seattle High-Tech business leaders   

If you are a #manager in high tech, this is a great event for you to learn about #coaching and its impact on high-tech. July 1st at 6:30PM on Zoom. Register now! ICF Washington State is hosting this with International Coach Federation Global board Chair Jean-Francois Cousin.