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There are nine specialized knowledge/skill areas in which individuals need to extend their organizational contribution. This month we will focus on designing learning with impact in mind. As a profession, we are aware of training’s
impact on the bottom line. For example, we understand that
employees
who are well trained in communication and teamwork skills are
better able to work across job functions, to apply information,
and to think critically and act logically. We know that training
and development opportunities attract the top talent to an
organization, allowing it to be more resourceful and innovative.
And we understand how training builds employee satisfaction
and loyalty, which helps reduce turnover and increases profits. Below are some very practical tips to make sure you design your training with impact in mind. In particular, these tips are geared toward designing programs that are long-lasting—so that participants continue to benefit well after the sessions are over.
By focusing on the basics—developing well-planned content based on a solid needs analysis with defined, measurable objectives—we’ll find greater success when it comes time to evaluate the training results. Keeping impact in mind as we build the learning programs will help ensure the impact is there in the end. 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.
Applying Business Acumen—Foundation of Competency Model What the CEO Wants YOU to Know Patrick Leddin, Senior Consultant, FranklinCovey This interactive workshop is based on the book, What the CEO Wants You to Know, by Ram Charan. The following is a review of the book by Fortune magazine. Think you’ve already got a pretty good grip on what’s going on at your shop? Great! Answer these questions: 1. What are your company’s sales? Had a little trouble there, did you? Not to worry. In public companies, you can get the lowdown fairly easily. And in private ones, Charan notes, ‘management is often willing to share the information but believes people...are not interested.’ Here’s a chance to prove them wrong.” (Anne Fisher, Fortune Magazine) This course helps eliminate the mystery behind the numbers. It helps one become an informed and strategic user of business and financial data. This program equips you with all of the concepts needed to understand and predict the financial implications of your business decisions. Leaders will be more effective by better understanding and communicating company strategy and results. The Universal Language of Business
How these elements contribute to the success of a company? Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will understand a basic business model that they can
use to assess their company performance Participants will learn through an interactive exercise
designed on the practices of a “street vendor”.
Don't
forget to mark your calendar for 2007! August
24th September
28th October
26th To order online,
click
here. You can also contact Mark Records at (317) 841-8202.
CIASTD wants to support your growth! 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.
New
Member: Rosalyn Harris 2. What I love doing most in my job is when I... Work with CFOs or other finance leaders to bring their visions, goals and commitments to life. This happens when they have an HR professional who can consultant, coach, work strategy, and train. That kind of variety and challenge gets me jazzed. 3. The thing I like most about working in training and development is... the combination of technical and creative skills needed to bring a great program to colleagues 4. The book I read most recently for work is... Teachable Moments by Dr. Steve L. Robbins...just an awesome real-life story that is funny, smart and emotional The book I most recently read for pleasure is.... say, who has time for pleasure books right now? I’m a one-woman shop right now and working almost at capacity, thankfully. Maybe I’ll get back to “reading-for-fun” in the 4th quarter (lol). 5. What
I did before I worked for my current employer was... human resource manager at Guidant Corporation’s home office in Indianapolis.
Those two years in HR changed everything. I love HR. Before this last
assignment in HR, I worked in the finance department at Guidant and
before that I worked as a marketing strategy associate at Lilly. And
before coming to Indianapolis, I spent 4 years working in the financial
services industry… doing finance. 7. One of the times I felt the most success in my life was... right now! I am in my sweet spot, that place where I am helping people and using my talents, gifts and abilities in an environment that fits my energy. 8. If I could do something I have never done before it would be... give a million dollars away to great organizations that do great work for people. 9. If you really knew me you would know... I’m a closet singer, dancer and general performer. There is an artist bursting at the seams who’s looking for a choir to join, a singing teacher to hire, or a fun dance group to work with.
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 signed 4 new members. To see a list of the new members, click here. Celita
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During
the course of this year, I will dedicate many of the regular
President’s Pen articles to the focus areas within ASTD’s
competency model (graphic and explanation found at 
