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ATD Presents
The Human Edge: Tapping into Cognitive Strengths at Work
Friday October 10, 2025
09:00 AM – 1:15 PM
YMCA, HQ, 569 M.L.K. Jr Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Hosted by:
ATD Greater Atlanta
explore:
How different thinking styles shape creativity, collaboration, and performance
Practical ways to design learning and talent strategies that meet a wider range of needs
What it takes to build more human-centered workplaces—without adding complexity
Build a career plan rooted in strategy, resilience, and value
Event of the Day
In today’s evolving workplace, recognizing and designing for different ways of thinking isn’t just a matter of inclusion—it’s a business advantage.
Join ATD Greater Atlanta for a full day of dynamic sessions designed to help you lead with impact:
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Building Trust in Workplace Relationships with Anastacia Johnson (9:00–10:00 AM)
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How Leaders Implement and Apply AI to Maximize Human Performance with Ruthann Savage (10:15–11:15 AM)
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Leadership Discussion with the ATD Greater Atlanta Executive Board (11:30 AM–12:15 PM)
The day concludes with our featured Lunch & Learn, The Human Edge: Tapping into Cognitive Strengths at Work lled by Josh Crafford, Vice President of Technology Learning & Development at a Fortune 200 company and founder of NeuroCreatives. Josh is a nationally respected learning strategist and keynote speaker whose personal journey with ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety has shaped his transformative approach to leadership and talent development.

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Agenda
Event Sessions
9:00–10:00AM
Session 1 - Building Trust in Workplace Relationships
👤 Anastacia Johnson
Boys and Girls Club of America
10:15–11:15AM
Session 2 - How Leaders Implement and Apply AI to Maximize Human Performance
👤 Ruthann Savage
Savage Dynamic Consulting
11:30AM – 12:15PM
Session 3 - Leadership Discussion
👤 ATD Greater Atlanta Chapter Executive Board
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12:30 – 1:15PM
Lunch & Learn: The Human Edge – Tapping into Cognitive Strengths at Work
👤 Josh Crafford
Neurocreatives
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