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
Linked In
STRATEGIC GOAL 5 year goal –
Increase number of “engaged” members by achieving excellence in all 6 areas