Learning and Development Practice at AU 2016

As designers, engineers, and makers, being able to learn new skills and adapt to changing workflows and new trends is critical. In many instances, that just doesn’t happen without IT and CAD managers, colleagues, and peers who help highlight new implementations and shifting industry practices. (Really, give them a hand. You know who they are.) The need to learn new skills and connect with expert peers is what drives AU. But learning how to learn, or how to train and teach, is something in and of itself. That’s why Learning and Development Practice is a key area of focus at AU this year—from a thought-provoking keynote on design education to instructional classes for technology and CAD managers on how to best share knowledge, build effective training programs, and scale best practices within your firm. Be sure to schedule some time to focus on learning and training while you’re in Vegas this year with classes like these: Developing a Custom Training Curriculum and Strategy Join author and consultant Paul Aubin to learn about his approach to getting staff trained on new software and implementing company-wide procedures. You’ll walk away with a solid road map that you can adapt to your own situation, giving you the tools and strategies you need to design a successful training delivery system for your organization. Mindset – How to Lead the Pack as a Tech Manager Learn how to shift your perspectives to develop a mindset that perpetuates success and creates an innovative environment for achievement. Join Mark Kiker, owner and editor of caddmanager.com, for this AIA-approved class, and leave with a renewed vigor for technical management. From BIM Zero to BIM Hero, Managing the Skills Gap to Support BIM Adoption BDP recognized that to become the first BIM Level 2 global business, their staff needed the skills to deliver technological change across the business. Learn about strategic decisions and support systems used to achieve this goal with BDP Director of Information & Technology, Alistair Kell. The Future of Learning Things Have your internal and professional learning strategies covered? Hear more about the future of learning and how education at all levels is reshaping a connected world—for you, for your students, and for your kids. Join Autodesk VP of Education Randy Swearer to learn how Autodesk is partnering with educators worldwide to support the integration of design thinking into education, and helping students develop the skills they need to design a better, more sustainable world. Beyond Training: Practical Strategies for Happy Students and Motivated Learners You think technology is great, but sometimes those you’re training disagree. Attend this workshop to learn strategies for helping students and software learners bring autonomy, competency, and value to their learning, and increase motivation in any training setting. Amy Huber of Florida State University will share practical examples and help you design handouts to improve retention. Register for AU 2016 and learn what’s needed to keep you and your company on the leading edge of industry practice.