Are you ready to elevate your impact as an L&D professional? ATD RI welcomes you to join us for a book club series to reflect and discuss on how we can transform into strategic and trusted partners with the businesses we serve. The book club series will kick off with our live session with the author, Keith Keating, on May 13 entitled “From Noise to Impact: Becoming Future-Ready in a World That Won’t Stop Changing”

Together, we will:
• Examine the difference between reactive and strategic L&D approaches
• Uncover the systemic and personal factors that keep L&D stuck
• Explore why the role of L&D must evolve in today’s business environment
• Identify the key characteristics of a Trusted Learning Advisor
• Apply new thinking to real-world stakeholder scenarios

The book club series will consist of three 60-minute interactive sessions on May 27, June 10, and June 24 from 6:30-7:30pm and we will focus on three or four chapters per session.

You’re welcome to attend one session or join us for the full series—each conversation will offer valuable insights you can immediately apply.

About our Facilitator

Dianne Nersesian-McGuire, a Learning and Development leader, is passionate about helping professionals develop a personal leadership mindset, build relationships with stakeholders, and navigate change in the learning space. She has coached global teams with integrating cross-cultural communication strategies across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Dianne has experience working in Learning and Development roles within companies such as Ørsted and Citizens Bank. She has taught communication and career development skills at NYU’s Stern School of Business, URI, and Johnson & Wales University.

A graduate of Cornell University, The Actor’s Leadership Institute, and the University of the Pacific, Dianne is also a certified Scrum Master. She gives back to her community by volunteering for CASA in Rhode Island, advocating for children in challenging family situations.

Bite-Sized Learning is ATD Rhode Island's facilitated lunch and learn series. It is free to all ATD members. Join us, let's share and learn!

This month's topic: Having Difficult Conversations

Our Bite-Sized Learning program on Having Difficult Conversations is a one-hour lunchtime session designed to thought-provoking content from the Percipio/Skillsoft Library with participant experience. Using selected excerpts from the library as a springboard, we will explore practical approaches for navigating challenging conversations with greater confidence, clarity, and empathy. Together, participants will reflect on real-world situations, share strategies that have worked for them, and learn from one another in a collaborative discussion. This session offers a chance to build communication skills that can strengthen workplace relationships, improve problem-solving, and make tough conversations more productive.  

Are you ready to elevate your impact as an L&D professional? ATD RI welcomes you to join us for a book club series to reflect and discuss on how we can transform into strategic and trusted partners with the businesses we serve. The book club series will kick off with our live session with the author, Keith Keating, on May 13 entitled “From Noise to Impact: Becoming Future-Ready in a World That Won’t Stop Changing”

Together, we will:
• Examine the difference between reactive and strategic L&D approaches
• Uncover the systemic and personal factors that keep L&D stuck
• Explore why the role of L&D must evolve in today’s business environment
• Identify the key characteristics of a Trusted Learning Advisor
• Apply new thinking to real-world stakeholder scenarios

The book club series will consist of three 60-minute interactive sessions on May 27, June 10, and June 24 from 6:30-7:30pm and we will focus on three or four chapters per session.

You’re welcome to attend one session or join us for the full series—each conversation will offer valuable insights you can immediately apply.

About our Facilitator

Dianne Nersesian-McGuire, a Learning and Development leader, is passionate about helping professionals develop a personal leadership mindset, build relationships with stakeholders, and navigate change in the learning space. She has coached global teams with integrating cross-cultural communication strategies across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Dianne has experience working in Learning and Development roles within companies such as Ørsted and Citizens Bank. She has taught communication and career development skills at NYU’s Stern School of Business, URI, and Johnson & Wales University.

A graduate of Cornell University, The Actor’s Leadership Institute, and the University of the Pacific, Dianne is also a certified Scrum Master. She gives back to her community by volunteering for CASA in Rhode Island, advocating for children in challenging family situations.

Join us on June 11th for our 2025-2025 Season Finale Networking Event at Top Golf in Cranston, RI. 

Your Topgolf game time is included. Just show up, swing away, and enjoy the fun and food! 

Let’s celebrate the power of learning—together. ATD Rhode Island is bringing our community together to celebrate the ideas, connections, and momentum we’ve built throughout the year. From thought-provoking sessions to meaningful conversations, this year has been about growth—and this event is about celebrating it.

Expect great conversation, new connections, and a chance to recharge as we head into the year ahead. 

Haven't been to an ATD Rhode Island event in a while?  Join us for this one!

Are you ready to elevate your impact as an L&D professional? ATD RI welcomes you to join us for a book club series to reflect and discuss on how we can transform into strategic and trusted partners with the businesses we serve. The book club series will kick off with our live session with the author, Keith Keating, on May 13 entitled “From Noise to Impact: Becoming Future-Ready in a World That Won’t Stop Changing”

Together, we will:
• Examine the difference between reactive and strategic L&D approaches
• Uncover the systemic and personal factors that keep L&D stuck
• Explore why the role of L&D must evolve in today’s business environment
• Identify the key characteristics of a Trusted Learning Advisor
• Apply new thinking to real-world stakeholder scenarios

The book club series will consist of three 60-minute interactive sessions on May 27, June 10 and June 24 from 6:30-7:30pm and we will focus on three or four chapters per session.

You’re welcome to attend one session or join us for the full series—each conversation will offer valuable insights you can immediately apply.

About our Facilitator

Dianne Nersesian-McGuire, a Learning and Development leader, is passionate about helping professionals develop a personal leadership mindset, build relationships with stakeholders, and navigate change in the learning space. She has coached global teams with integrating cross-cultural communication strategies across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Dianne has experience working in Learning and Development roles within companies such as Ørsted and Citizens Bank. She has taught communication and career development skills at NYU’s Stern School of Business, URI, and Johnson & Wales University.

A graduate of Cornell University, The Actor’s Leadership Institute, and the University of the Pacific, Dianne is also a certified Scrum Master. She gives back to her community by volunteering for CASA in Rhode Island, advocating for children in challenging family situations.