ASTD OVERVIEW

ASTD NATIONAL

ASTD is the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and development professionals

Members come from…

• More than 100 countries

• More than 140 U.S. chapters

• More than 30 International Partners

• Thousands of organizations of all sizes, government, independent consultants, and suppliers

UNDERSTANDING ASTD

Mission: Through exceptional learning and performance, we create a world that works better

Vision: To be a world-wide leader in workplace learning and performance

ASTD’S STRATEGIES

THE ROLE OF NATIONAL Provide resources for learning professionals (e.g., research,

analysis, benchmarking, online information, books, and other publications)

Bring people together – through onsite and virtual workshops and conferences

Recognize excellence and set the standard for best practices

Voice of the profession

Offer professional development opportunities for learning and performance practitioners

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE Credential that provides a way for workplace

learning and performance professionals to prove their value to employers and to be confident about their knowledge of the field

Recertification credit for chapter leadership, membership, and learning programs

www.astd.org/CPLP

MARYLAND CHAPTER

HISTORY - MISSION - VISION Founded in 1949

Mission: Support the professional development of those

responsible for linking workplace learner to improved organizational performance.

MEMBERS BENEFIT Discounts at monthly programs Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Networking opportunities Website/Linked In group for networking/discussion Special discounts/programs from outside vendors Newsletters Free job postings Conference/Events Discounted rental fee for ASTD Learning System

for CPLP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Past-President President-Elect Finance Director Communications Director Membership Director Programs Director Professional Development Director Strategic Partnerships Director

WAYS TO INTERACT WITH CHAPTER Chapter website

Includes members only and board members only sections

Chapter Email

Constant Contact for emails/surveys

Facebook

Twitter

Linked In

STRATEGIC GOAL 5 year goal –

Increase number of “engaged” members by achieving excellence in all 6 areas