High-Performing Organizations Start With a Strong Learning Culture (Thu, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Organizations that invest in how their people learn, not just what they learn, consistently outperform those that don't.* This hands-on workshop explores the science behind skill building, memory, and retention, giving participants a practical framework for designing training and knowledge systems that actually stick. Drawing on neuroscience research, we will examine why one-and-done training fails, what it takes to build genuine competence, and how a culture that values learning, practice, and the confidence to ask questions creates teams that are more capable, more autonomous, and more resilient.

Participants will leave with a working understanding of instructional design fundamentals, a high-level map of knowledge system options available to most organizations, and a set of practical tools they can apply immediately to a real training need within their own organization. Whether you are an HR professional, a manager, a trainer, or a subject matter expert who has been asked to build something and is not sure where to start, this workshop meets you where you are and gives you a foundation to move forward with confidence.

* Kern, R. (2023, September 21). Proving the ROI value of learning and development investments. Kern and Partners.

Meet Our Speaker!

Sarah Demaray is a Senior E-Learning and Training Strategist and the founder of CleverEd Solutions, a certified women-owned instructional design and knowledge systems consultancy. She specializes in transforming expert knowledge into clear, engaging, and results-driven learning experiences grounded in the science of how people learn. She has designed learning solutions across industries including aerospace, construction, and quality management, healthcare systems, corporate environments, and non-profit and social impact organizations.

Beyond course design, Sarah advises organizations on building the knowledge ecosystems that support learning long after the training ends, helping teams become more confident, more autonomous, and better equipped to find the right answers in the right places. With degrees in human development, curriculum development, and instructional technology, she brings a deeply learner-centered, human-first approach to every engagement.

Doors open at 5 PM for this program.

ATD Mid-Atlantic Webinar Series: Building High-Performing Teams in the Age of AI (Thu, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This interactive, highly engaging session is designed to equip leaders and teams with a shared language and practical tools for building high-performing, adaptive teams in an AI-enabled workplace. Participants engage with real-world application and leave with clear, owner-assigned next steps.

This session goes beyond theory. It creates space for honest reflection, shared insight, and forward-moving decisions, helping teams align around what matters most while navigating change with clarity and confidence.

Whether your teams are just beginning to integrate AI or are already feeling its impact, this workshop offers a grounded, human-first approach to building teams that don’t just keep up, but perform at their best.

Outcomes:

Co-create common vocabulary around what effective teams look like in an AI-enabled workplace.
Use and leverage the ATPD Team Assessment to surface real strengths, hidden gaps, and specific blockers.
Identify where AI accelerates performance and where human judgment remains non-negotiable.
Create space for shared decisions about what matters most — from awareness to agreement.
Define specific, owner-assigned commitments so momentum continues after the session.

This event is hosted by the ATD Maryland Chapter.

About the Presenter

Marc Stoecker is the founder of Prism of Purpose Coaching & Training, where he helps integrate AI capability with distinctly human intelligence. A Certified Co-Active Coach (CPCC, ICF ACC) with a Master's in Instructional Design and 20+ years of experience across government, defense, and corporate organizations, he created the Synesthetic Intelligence™ framework, a practical answer to the question every team now faces: what do humans do best when AI does more?

An ATD facilitator, Marc regularly facilitates ATD's Instructional Design Certificate program and speaks on AI-assisted learning, software use, and a variety of soft-skill topics. He is a two-time presenter at CBODN's annual conference and has spoken for CBODN’s Coaching and OD/Consulting Communities of Practice, along with delivering AI related topics for 40-Plus of Greater Washington.

Regional Webinar Series

The ATD Maryland Chapter is proud to participate in the ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Series. This monthly series is offered by the ATD Mid-Atlantic Chapters —Regional Programs Consortium.

ATD Recertification Credits

ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Programs are pre-approved through the ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model may be applied towards recertification by Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credential holders.

This webinar supports 1.25 credits in the capabilities Collaboration & Leadership and Communication under the domain Building Personal Capability.

The presentation and materials will be shared after the event. This webinar will be recorded.

Online Event Recording Policy

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