2026 Annual Plan

Mission:  To empower talent development professionals with the knowledge, skills, and community they need to succeed.

Vision:  A thriving Nashville-area talent development community where people and organizations do their best work.

Values:

• Quality – We deliver thoughtful, relevant, and well-designed learning experiences.
• Learning – We are curious, reflective, and committed to continuous growth.
• Collaboration – We believe community, partnership, and shared knowledge make us better.
• Growth – We support professional and personal development at every career stage.
• Fun – We bring warmth, joy, and humanity to how we learn and connect.

About the Strategic Plan:

The ATD Nashville Chapter Board of Directors develops on a continuous basis a multi-year plan to create a volunteer structure, infrastructure and operations strategy, programming, and partnership opportunities that will enhance the chapter member experience and create sustainable growth for the future of the organization.

Focus:

Significantly increase the reach and viability of ATD Nashville to the Nashville community, as measured by:

• Creating a valuable member experience that results in 200+ active members by the end of 2026.

• Offering leadership and talent development programming and/or resources through chapter meetings, SIG meetings, webinars, workshops, and other events.

• Developing strategic relationships with corporate talent development departments. 
  

• Developing strategic relationships with community organizations and partners.