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To support these priorities, we have developed the following key initiatives. We also feel they will help you as you continue to make strategic contributions to your own organization. Membership Benefit—you will feel a renewed sense of value from your membership by volunteering your talents to the chapter and you will benefit from networking with a more diverse group of professionals. Fall
Education Conference Benefit—you will learn from the content, foster new relationships with your peers, and be linked to creative solutions you can use in your organization. Communication Benefit—you will have access to new resources and dynamic member benefits. Finance Benefit—you will have increased opportunities to support our chapter through sponsorship while at the same time gaining exposure for your business. Also, you will be able to learn about innovative products and services that you can apply to your work. Certification
(CPLP) Benefit—you will have access to the support you need from those who are already CPLP-certified and increase your likelihood of passing the exam. Programs Benefits—you will build quality peer relationships by regularly attending our monthly programs and build your competencies as a workplace-learning professional. Although our docket is full, our energetic and committed board members will be leading a strong volunteer team to realize success in each of these areas. If you are interested in participating on any of our standing committees, please contact me or another board member for more information. While the author of this quote is often contested, its message is clear: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” We intend to make it a great year! I hope to see you all at the February monthly program. Krista F. Skidmore, JD, SPHR Krista is president and founder of FlashPoint, a consulting firm providing a range of leadership development, human resources, and performance improvement solutions to clients throughout the Midwest.
February 23, 2007 Well Being, Happiness and Your Work: How to Make 2007 Your Best Year!
This fast-moving, highly experiential and interactive program facilitated by Elaine Voci, Ph.D., will lead you to some very individual, personal answers that can alter how you experience lasting happiness. Elaine's grasp of the content and her warm style will engage you and encourage your future exploration. Appropriate for those at all levels of training experience, this program is part of a monthly series designed to help increase your competencies as a workplace- learning professional.
CIASTD is pleased to announce an exciting slate of programs for 2007. Mark your calendar now for the following dates: February
23rd March 23rd
April 27th May 18th June 22nd July 27th August
24th September
28th October
26th You can purchase program tickets at a discount! Attend each meeting
for only $22.50…when you purchase in groups of: To order online, click here. You can also contact Mark Records at (317) 841-8202. Are you ready? CIASTD wants to support your growth! Study groups for the May testing window will start in March. If you are interested in pursuing the CPLP designation and want more information, please contact Andrea Moore, VP of Workplace Learning and Certification at amoore@FlashPointHR.com. On Friday, January 23rd, CIASTD welcomed Linda Eaton of the Galileo Initiative. The focus of the program was determining how to offer training that will result in sustainable change. Linda discussed both individual beliefs that must be addressed in order to create change and organizational beliefs that must be addressed in order to create organizational cultural changes. Participants were encouraged to consider the idea of a belief window which affects our behaviors and ultimately affects the results of any change initiative. By focusing on inscribing new experiences and ideas on the belief windows of training attendees, sustainable change can occur. Linda’s presentation was exciting, engaging, entertaining, and educational. What did participants have to say? “Excellent
presentation!” Company:
Catalyst Organizational Change (www.catalystoc.com) Describe
your position at your current employer.
What I love doing most in my job is when I...can provide unexpected value. Clients really appreciate when a consultant is less expensive or quicker than expected. Consultants can achieve those results through efficiency and hard work. Figuring out how to wow a client is a big challenge and a very satisfying one. The book I read most recently for work is...Five Wisdoms for Entrepreneurial Success (Practical Experience & Biblical Perspective) by Todd Hopkins. I rarely finish a business book because of the repetitive nature of the genre. Hopkins' book is a notable exception, combining business and spiritual insights. One chapter is entitled, “Enjoy Your Family.” I love that. The book I most recently read for pleasure is...Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. I think it is the third or fourth time I have read it, but I'm always impressed by the writing and amused by the story. What I did
before I worked for my current employer was... Describe
your childhood and educational experiences. Describe
your family. If you really knew me, you would know... that I'm always looking to build a network of like-minded strategic partners who want to help change the world, one person and one company at a time. Krista
Skidmore, President
Wouldn’t you like to get published? The CIASTD Facilitator could be just the vehicle you are looking for. We are on the lookout for articles that further learning in the areas of training and development. While we may not be able to publish every article we receive, we believe that each issue of the Facilitator could be enriched by the addition of a few articles. And it’s always nice to be published! Submit articles by emailing them to lpmayer@comcast.net. We prefer files in Microsoft Word format.
In each issue of The Facilitator, we will list members that have joined or re-joined CIASTD since the previous issue. Since the last issue of The Facilitator, we have had these new members. Chip Neidigh If you are a member of CIASTD, and would like access to the complete membership list, it is available on our web site at www.ciastd.com. |
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Over
the last decade our profession has evolved considerably. This
has caused growing pains but has also led to exciting opportunities.
I feel fortunate to be serving our chapter at this important
juncture. As the leading-edge workplace learning association
in Indiana, CIASTD is set for an incredible year of growth.
Amid all the activity, we want to make sure we stay focused
on and execute our chapter’s vision and mission. We aim
to offer members quality experiences by focusing on our three-year
strategic plan that includes the following priorities: 1) create
and implement in-depth development opportunities; 2) improve
the stability and continuity in the chapter structure through
a strong volunteer structure; and 3) raise awareness about the
ASTD competency model.
We
invite you to attend the CIASTD meeting on February 23 where
we will welcome Elaine Voci, Ph.D., who has been running her
own private practice for over 10 years. Are you familiar with
Martin Seligman's best selling book Authentic Happiness which
has been translated into 20 languages? Heard the term "Positive
Psychology" and wondered what it meant? Did you know that
more than 200 colleges and graduate schools in the US offer
classes on finding "true happiness" and measuring
"signature strengths"? You will find out what it means
to you as a workplace-learning professional, and as an evolving
human being.
Making
Training Stick Success with Attendees 
Chip
Neidigh