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August is a transitional month — still summer, but with fall on the horizon. This is a great time to pause, reflect and get ahead before the pace picks up again. This month’s webinars offer bite-sized learning that fits into even the busiest vacation schedule. Tune in, learn something new and head into September with fresh energy.

Monday, August 4, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: “Help, I Hate My LMS!” Top 10 Tips for Members of the Lonely LMS Broken Hearts Club
If there’s one thing we consistently hear from HR and L&D pros, it’s some version of: “Our learning management system (LMS) is driving us nuts.” Clunky navigation. Outdated design. Engagement so low it’s practically on life support. Sound familiar? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to settle. This webinar will unpack the ten most common reasons people hate their LMS — and more importantly, what to do about it. Whether you’re stuck with a legacy system or just trying to make your current platform work for your people, this session has got you covered.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: AI in Action: Transforming HR from Talent Management to Workforce Advantage
The rules of talent management have fundamentally changed. Join Brandon Hall Group and Eightfold AI as they unveil groundbreaking research on how talent intelligence platforms are revolutionizing HR — shifting from reactive talent management to proactive talent advantage. Through real-world case studies and actionable frameworks, learn how forward-thinking organizations are implementing skills-based approaches that drive higher productivity and better outcomes.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Driving Human Capital Transformation: How Learning Leaders Build Cultures That Perform
Join Jean Eckhoff, Manager of Training and Organizational Development at Conversion Logix, and Domenic Caloia, Client Success Manager at ELB Learning, for a behind-the-scenes look at how one L&D leader architected a learning ecosystem that has transformed onboarding, leadership development and employee engagement across the company. In this session, you’ll learn how Jean leveraged easily accessible learning tools to transform an informal training landscape into a thriving digital learning ecosystem, elevating the role of L&D from a support function to a strategic driver of human capital growth.

Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: One Size Fits None — How to Deliver Personalized Learning at Scale
Cookie-cutter training doesn’t cut it anymore. Your learners expect content that’s relevant, responsive and personalized — and they expect it now. In this action-packed session, ELB Learning’s Nirmala Ravi, AVP of Solutioning, and Rich Vass, SVP of Global Learning Experiences, will reveal how to break free from outdated, one-size-fits-all training models and build (and scale) personalized learning experiences that feel tailor-made, without the heavy lift.

Thursday, August 7, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Leading Gen Z: Empowering the Next Generation to Thrive
In an era of workplace disruption and disconnection, bridging generational gaps is more critical than ever. To successfully integrate Generation Z, leaders must adopt a new approach that focuses on developing key human skills such as communication, collaboration and time management while providing opportunities for purpose-driven work and recognition. In this webinar, Todd Davis, Senior Consultant at FranklinCovey, will share a comprehensive L&D framework to help leaders empower Gen Z with the skills and opportunities they need to excel.

Thursday, August 7, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Grow Your Career by Articulating Your Value as an Instructional Designer (Free for ATD members)
This session, presented by Juan Mavo-Navarro, Instructional Designer and Learning Consultant at Threshold Concepts, explores what hiring managers look for and how candidates can effectively position themselves to stand out. You’ll engage in real-world job posting analyses, group discussions and live polls to identify what employers and clients are looking for. Whether entering the field or transitioning to consulting, you’ll leave with actionable strategies for articulating your value, demonstrating soft skills and leveraging mentorship for career growth.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Beyond Content: Designing AI for Coherence, Growth and Shared Meaning
In a world overflowing with AI tools and bold claims, how do learning leaders cut through the noise and design experiences that actually build capability, clarity and momentum? Dox Brown, Director at Educe, will offer a grounded approach to integrating AI into real learning workflows — not as a shortcut, but as a tool for reflection, decision-making and team growth. Whether you’re just getting started or trying to deepen your practice, you’ll leave with fresh ways to use AI for designing better prompts, structuring learning conversations and supporting real-world outcomes.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: One Dozen Awesome PowerPoint Tips
From the guy who has been on the PowerPoint scene since the beginning (that would be Rick Altman, Director at BetterPresenting), this is a must-have collection of his most revered tips and tricks. This fun, fast-paced session will keep you engaged, bouncing from one powerful tip to the next. You’ll discover hidden gems to improve every aspect of your presentations:

Better storytelling
Cleaner design
Faster workflow
Smoother delivery

Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Integrating AI with the Kirkpatrick Four Levels: Revolutionizing Evaluation
Join Vanessa Alzate, President and CEO of Kirkpatrick Partners, and Myra Roldan, Founder and CEO of UnDesto AI, for an insightful webinar where you’ll explore the fusion of AI and the Kirkpatrick Model to enhance training evaluations. Discover how AI can refine program planning, generate innovative brainstorming techniques, and elevate data analysis and presentation, all while maintaining essential human oversight. Through real-world examples and a leadership development case study, you’ll gain practical knowledge to stay ahead in the field and avoid the pitfalls of outdated methods.

Thursday, August 14, 2025, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: Beyond Basic AI — How Structured Content Unlocks Next-Level Intelligence
Want to understand your content at a deeper, more actionable level? Want to use your proprietary content to power a chat bot without having to train or fine tune it? Does the idea of having semantic-powered search across all your content excite you? Then come explore how structured content unlocks AI capabilities that go far beyond basic generation. Join this complimentary Training Industry webinar, sponsored by MadCap Software. Your host, Chris Kocher, Senior Solutions Architect at MadCap, will explore how structured content unlocks next-level AI capabilities for L&D teams.

Thursday, August 14, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: Communicate with Emotional Intelligence
How many people have you met who seem to be brilliant IQ-wise but maybe don’t have Emotional Intelligence (EQ) people skills to reach their full potential? Jerry Sullivan, Founder and President of Dynacom, Inc., and Linda Comerford, Owner and Trainer at Comerford Consulting, will introduce you to EQ-i, a unique version of EQ that contains 15 emotional skills that can help or hinder success in the business world. EQ-i blends training and coaching strategies to help you and your colleagues analyze how often they use the skills, determine their impact on others, and balance their usage for increased professional and personal well-being.

Thursday, August 14, 2025, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. PT: Embracing Neurodiversity: Fostering Success through Inclusion in the Workplace (Free for I4PL members)
Step into a world where diversity drives success as Sandra Vaughn, DEI Initiatives Leader at Metrix, explores the power of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. In this insightful webinar, you’ll delve into the unique strengths and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals, discovering how their inclusion can foster a culture of success. Gain practical strategies for creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates neurodiversity and maximizes the potential of every employee. Attend this session for an engaging session where we will explore the benefits of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace.

Monday, August 18, 2025, 8 a.m.–9 a.m. PT: AI-Driven Authoring Tools
AI is helping learning leaders do more in less time, without losing the creativity and personalization that make training effective. At this Training Industry Learning Tech Showcase, you’ll get a first look at authoring tools that blend human expertise with powerful AI-assisted capabilities. From generating multimedia elements to customizing content for different roles, these innovations enable you to keep up with changing learner needs and drive measurable results. Watch these tools in action, connect with industry experts and discover new ways to bring your training to life.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Designing for Longevity: Reducing the Maintenance Burden of Your Learning Library
In this session, Garima Gupta, Founder and CEO of Artha Learning Inc., will explore why designing for longevity is critical, not just for reducing rework but also for ensuring that your learning programs remain effective and engaging over time. You’ll gain insights into how thoughtful planning and instructional design can reduce the maintenance burden, allowing you to focus on creating impactful learning experiences. You’ll learn how to design with flexibility in mind — anticipating changes and creating content that can evolve with minimal disruption.

Thursday, August 21, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Using AI to Create Learning Content (Free for ATD members)
ATD Research will be discussing the data and findings of their latest research study on using AI to create learning content. In this webinar, ATD’s Tessa Guiv, Researcher, and Rocki Basel, Director of Research, will focus on how TD professionals create new training content using AI. They’ll discuss how organizations determine the use of AI, how they find content for courses and what AI tools they use to create courses.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT: Level Up Your Elearning: Gamification and Game Design in Adobe Captivate
Ready to boost engagement and bring fresh energy to your elearning? Join Anna Matuszewska, Senior Consultant in Digital Learning and International Development Manager at Lyadis, for an idea-packed session on how to integrate gamification into your projects using the all-new Adobe Captivate — even if you’re just starting out. Whether you’re exploring gamification for the first time or looking for simple ways to enhance your designs, this webinar will spark ideas and show you how to achieve more with less, using the all-new Adobe Captivate.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Leadership in the Age of AI (Free for ATD members)
Drawing on his conversations with talent and business leaders, Al Dea, Founder of The Edge of Work, will share why now is the time to reimagine how people think about leadership development in a rapidly changing world of work. Al offers four principles for how leadership development professionals can think and work differently to reshape and take advantage of opportunities in this new world of work. This webinar will also feature James Cross, Co-Founder of Tenor, who will give a live example of Tenor’s voice AI coaching being used for performance development, along with a Q&A with Al Dea.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PT: Using AI and Automation for Human-Based Conversations
While AI has taken centre stage across L&D, its presence in leadership coaching and human-centred dialogue is only beginning to unfold. But the script is changing. Join Tim Hagen, President and Chief Coaching Officer at Progress Coaching, for a dynamic, insight-packed webinar that explores how AI is not replacing — but rather enhancing — the value of human-based coaching conversations.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. PT: AI Chatbots for Training, Coaching and Support
The learning landscape is changing — and chatbots are at the forefront of that change. Join Vince Han, CEO and Founder of Mobile Coach, for an engaging session where he’ll showcase how leading organizations use AI-powered chatbots to transform training reinforcement, support just-in-time learning and deliver scalable coaching and tutoring. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of the use cases, design principles and implementation strategies that make chatbots a powerful asset for L&D teams focused on impact and efficiency.

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