July 2026 Leadership SIG Meet-Up (Tuesday, July 07, 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:15:00 GMT

Join us each month, in-person for the Greater Richmond ATD Leadership Special Interest Group (SIG). This is a free event for current and prospective organizational development, talent management, and learning leaders to network, learn, and share best practices.

Discussion is open and informal; engage with the monthly theme, or share a personal leadership hurdle for valuable insight from fellow thought leaders. You won't want to miss it!

July 2026 Location:
Wegmans (Short Pump)
12200 Wegmans Blvd, Henrico, VA 23233
(meet in the café, across from kids' play area)

Topic for July: Emotional intelligence

Emotional intelligence is becoming a defining capability for modern leadership. Before leaders can effectively navigate relationships and social dynamics, they must strengthen the first component of EI: Personal Competence.

In this session, we’ll explore how you can intentionally develop these capabilities in yourself and your teams, especially during periods of uncertainty, competing priorities, or change.

This topic aligns with ATD’s Building Personal Capability domain within the ATD Capability Model, where Emotional Intelligence lives as a core leadership capability.

Join us for a practical, reflective in‑person discussion designed to help you deepen your personal competence and strengthen your leadership readiness.

Summer Networking Social (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join the Greater Richmond ATD Chapter for our Summer Networking Social!

We’re excited to bring L&D professionals from across Greater Richmond together for an evening of connection, shared insights, and community building!

Join us at Sedona Taphouse in Short Pump on Thursday, July 16th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

Whether you’re new to the field or a long‑time practitioner, this is a great opportunity to meet peers, exchange ideas, and strengthen your professional network in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Light appetizers will be provided, and each attendee will receive one drink ticket. We’ll also have prizes, including the chance to win a complimentary GRATD chapter membership.

You do not need to be a GRATD member to attend — all L&D professionals and those interested in the field are welcome. Space is limited to 20 attendees, so please register early if you plan to join us.

We look forward to connecting with you and continuing to grow our community together.

This program aligns with the following capabilities of the ATD Capability Model: Building Personal Capability and Impacting Organizational Capability.

Greater Richmond ATD upcoming events

July 2026 Leadership SIG Meet-Up (Tuesday, July 07, 2026)

Summer Networking Social (Thursday, July 16, 2026)