Program Description

Join fellow talent development professionals for our first Leadership Special Interest Group (SIG) of 2026 focused on the real challenges and priorities shaping leadership development today. This interactive session is designed for practitioners who design, deliver, or support leadership programs—and those looking to sharpen their approach with practical, market-tested insights.

During our kick-off SIG, we will highlight the format of the Leadership SIG that includes crowd sourcing, interactive discussion, featured guest speaker, and networking, all in a convenient virtual format. After a highlight of what to expect during the Leadership Special Interest Group, we will have time for discussion and networking.

Session Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Share insights into current leadership development trends across industries.
• Implement practical ideas and best practices for designing or facilitating leadership programs.
• Reflect on peer-driven solutions to common leadership training challenges.
• Gain new perspectives from a community of leadership development practitioners.

Facilitator Bio

Amy Swaminathan, CPTD® loves helping others reach their full potential. She’s a champion for driving your own career through ongoing development, learning from others, and using the benefits an ATD membership provides. She is a Sr. Talent Development Consultant at Saint Luke’s/BJC Health, supporting leadership development and new employee orientation.

Aligned ATD Capability Model Areas

This session aligns with the following ATD Talent Development Capability Model domains:

• Personal Capability – Lifelong Learning, Communication, Collaboration and Leadership
• Professional Capability – Career and Leadership Development
• Organizational Capability – Organization Development and Culture, Consulting and Business Partnering, and Future Readiness

This session has been approved for recertification credits by the Association for Talent Development.