“Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts.” Aristotle

Our keynote speaker at ALC this month referred to the quote above. It’s a good one to reflect upon. I ask myself what habits am I cultivating that will bring about excellence?  What habits am I cultivating that will not bring about excellence? Your membership and engagement in your Pittsburgh chapter is a space to cultivate those habits that bring excellence.  For example, five members of our chapter’s executive board attended ALC this month.  I’ve learned that three members of our chapter will be giving a presentation at ATD ICE in San Diego in May. And congratulations to member Paul G., who won the Panera gift card at our November 10 lunch and learn program. We have plenty of action to finish up this calendar year, including an in-person networking event at the Hard Rock in Station Square, Pittsburgh on December 6.  I hope to see you there!

 Board Updates:  Develop and share your leadership capacity

We are actively seeking members who would like to volunteer to serve on the ATD Pittsburgh Board of Directors to:

• Enhance your leadership capabilities in a supportive learning environment 
• Build and expand your network within the Talent Development community
• Deepen your understanding of the trends in our industry

​Serving on the ATD Pittsburgh Chapter Board provides you with an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to and shape the direction of our chapter. Board leaders participate in monthly board meetings and chapter events, as well as engage member volunteers in strategizing and leading their specific role. 

Board leaders are elected to one-year terms and must be a member in good standing of the ATD Pittsburgh Chapter and ATD National for the elected year. ATD Pittsburgh Board Members qualify for additional benefits through ATD National. 

• Discounted ATD National Membership rates and an automatic upgrade to Professional Plus level

• ATD International Conference and Exposition Perks

More details about Board Roles

The Succession Committee will be reaching out to individuals, but you don’t have to wait for us to call you! If you are interested in serving on the chapter board in 2023, please reach out to Angela Rogers (amr115@psu.edu) An engaged board is necessary for our chapter to continue to thrive.

Board Meeting

The Chapter board meets on the last Tuesday of each month, at 7 p.m. on Zoom.  Any chapter member is welcome to attend the board meeting. See the schedule here https://www.tdpittsburgh.org/Chapter-Board-Meetings 

Fall Programs and Events
Many of our programs are free for chapter members!

November 17, noon ET Power Up Your Development: Leveraging ATD Membership

November 29, 7 pm ET: Chapter Board Meeting

November 30, 6 pm ET Regional Webinar: The Science of Hybrid: What Every L&D Professional Needs to Know!

December 1, noon ET New Member Welcome and Orientation

December 6, 6 pm ET In Person Holiday Networking Social

December 6–10, Employee Learning Week

December 14, 6 pm ET Regional Webinar: Executive Presence

November Member Reminder

Remember to use the ChIP code in the ATD store online  when you renew your membership or purchase materials  so our chapter receives an incentive. Our code is CH3019 or just select “Pittsburgh” as your chapter