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 By:
Leanne Batchelder, CIASTD 2008 President
 Leanne
is giving her pen a rest this month. Make sure to attend the
May 23rd CIASTD meeting to catch up on all the latest CIASTD
happenings.
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| Registration
Closes Tuesday for CPLP Study Group Registration! |
By Kris Taylor
Study groups for members preparing for CPLP certification
have begun! CIASTD is offering bi-weekly study groups in order
to prepare for the fall CPLP testing window. Sessions will be
spaced between May and early September, with approximately two
sessions per month. The next study group will begin on May 14th
(final meeting schedule to be determined). Registration for the
study groups will close on Tuesday, May 13th.
Sessions will run from 5 to 8 PM, and participants may chose
to either attend in person or call in via a conference bridge.
Sessions will cover each of the 9 competency areas and will be
led by a senior practitioner in each subject. Participants can
also choose to borrow study kits for up to 6 months at a time!
Study sessions are offered to CIASTD members for a fee of $135
for all 9 sessions. In addition to the study groups, members
who purchase a CPLP study package for $350 will be able to use
the ASTD study guides and have their work product reviewed prior
to submission. These will be the only study sessions offered
in 2008 from CIASTD. For more information or to register, visit
the CIASTD website.
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| Date
and Time: |
Wednesday
Evenings (bi-weekly, beginning May 14th)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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| Location: |
RCI
9998 North Michigan Road
Carmel, IN 46032
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| Cost: |
$135
to attend only the study groups
$250 to use study kits
$100 for Work Product Review and Coaching
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or
purchase the CIASTD CPLP™ Package
for only $350 and receive all 3 options for one low
price!
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| Ongoing
Learning Groups' Cozy Corner |
By Roger Reeves
Career Development OLG Update
The Career Development ongoing learning group has
had 4 webconferences so
far this year. Thus far, we have:
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explored our definitions of career development
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assessed what each member's organization
is current offering for employee and leadership development
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identified techniques to obtain management
buy-in
Our next conversation is planned to discuss evaluation and effectiveness
metrics. A copy of our consolidated presentation slides can be
found on
the Career Development OLG website.
(http://iota.pair.com/stevens/ciastd/OLG/careerdevelopOLG.php).
For more information, please contact Roger Reeves at reeves.ra@lilly.com.
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| Community
Ties: Training, Inc. |
By
Jennifer Taylor
Who is Training, Inc.?
Since 1981, Training, Inc. has served nearly 5,000 people living in poverty
in their career training programs. This United Way agency has been working
in our communities for over 25 years.
What do they do?
Training, Inc.’s mission is to equip people to become
self-sufficient. They help people get the marketable skills
they need to support themselves and their families through
a 12-week Career Track program. This skill building program
includes two specialty options: Microsoft Office & Business
Support or Medical Clerical. Also included are internships,
job search assistance, case management, and at least one year
of job retention assistance.
What is the result?
97% job placement and 85% job retention at 1 year!
How can you help?
Be a part of something great! Attend the May 23rd CIASTD meeting
where you can:
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Visit
the information table to learn how you and your organization
can help by providing an internship,
teaching a life management/business
culture workshop, helping with practice interviews,
and more!
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Business
clothing for men & women, including plus sizes,
purses, shoes
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Gently
used portfolios and briefcases
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Gift
Cards to grocery or retail stores
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Computers
(Pentium III and higher)
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By Sharon McGuire
Accelerated
Learning (Part 3) – Presentation
What is Accelerated
Learning (AL)? To recap Part 2 – Preparation;
this is what you will be doing prior to the learning event.
This phase includes the Learner Preparation Package,
Environment, and Peripherals. The Learner
Preparation Package is any pre-work
that you will have the participants perform. This may include
an introduction to the workshop, assessments, readings, etc.
This package should answer the WIIFM question that participants
will have and sets the tone for the workshop. The Environment plays an important role in engaging the learners. Noise,
distractions, and uncomfortable seating arrangements can
lead to barriers in learning. Lastly, the Peripherals in
the environment can either deter or promote learning. Learning
is enhanced when the environment is positive and stimulating.
Part three of this series will focus on the second phase
of the Accelerated Learning (AL) methodology: Presentation
The Presentation Phase continues to build on the preparation
work that has already been completed. The elements that make
up this phase of AL are Positive Suggestions, Music,
Active Presentation, Collaboration, Peer Teaching, and Mind
Mapping.
Here is a closer look at each of these elements.
We all know how negativity can affect our daily lives and
how we perceive situations. It is no different when you are
in a learning environment. Positive Suggestions can break
down barriers to learning by focusing the participant on
the possibilities of what they will learn instead of the
limitations. If you state that the information is difficult
to understand, that automatically creates a learning barrier
in the mind of the participant. Positive suggestions provide
external direction to the way that a participant perceives
the material. Using images of enjoyment and success in learning
the material contributes to a positive learning outcome.
Music creates a calm, but alert state that is optimal for
learning information quickly. Research has shown that heartbeat
and breathing rates tend to synchronize to the beat of the
music being played. Therefore, it is important to identify
the pace of the learning environment and choose music appropriate
for that pace. Music such largo or adagio (baroque), tend
to relax participants and settle them into a learning state
or will help them focus during reading time. Faster-paced
music creates more energy to help move participants toward
completion of work or more energy during interactive activities.
Active
Presentation uses analogies, stories, metaphors,
visuals and mental imaging to stimulate the senses and strengthens
learning through association. Using vivid language, voice
intonation, and props can also stimulate participant learning.
Confucius once
said, “I hear and I forget. I see and
I remember. I do and I understand.” The same goes for
adults in a learning environment. Collaboration taps the
group’s energy and engages the participants in the
learning process. Things such as small discussion groups,
self-discovery exercises, role-playing, and games have participants “doing” instead
of just “hearing” or “seeing.”
Early on in a
workshop, Peer Teaching can help relieve anxiety and involve
all participants in the learning process. Peer
teaching is pairing learners to review information and “teach” it
back to each other. The one who learns the most is the one
who teaches, so applying this practice as part of your presentation
will provide the participants with immediate feedback and
self-assessment of the learning.
Lastly, Mind
Mapping is a powerful technique for engaging
participants and stimulating creativity. Mind maps can be
used to outline a course, generate new ideas, taking notes,
reviewing content, or creating a job aid. Here are some essentials
to remember when creating a mind map:
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Use lots
of colors and images
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Determine
the main topic or idea and print it in the center of
page and enclose it in a shape
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Add
branches to catch important points and spin-off branches
to record sub-points the add key
words and details to the branches
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Use
symbols and images for better recall of the information
and use arrows to connect
ideas
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Make
it brief and simple; print information instead of script
writing is better for
recall
Including these elements in your presentation is sure to
engage the participants and enhance the learning process.
Next month’s
installment will review Part 4 of Accelerated Learning
- Practice.
Information was adapted from ASTD Info-line Issue 9209,
Accelerated Learning
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By Jennifer Taylor
Nancy
S. Ahlrichs, SPHR , Vice President of Workforce Development
and Diversity at the United Way of Central Indiana,
shared her insights and experiences in a presentation titled “Generations
in the Workforce: Engagement at Every Age”.
Ahlrichs, the author of popular titles such as “Igniting
Gen B & Gen V: The New Rules of Engagement for Boomers,
Veterans, and Other Long-termers On the Job", discussed
what makes different generations tick, how to communicate better
across generations, and uncovering myths about long-term employees.
By the end of the morning, participants discussed these objectives
and reviewed five steps to creating a fully engaged workforce.
Nancy’s five steps that will lead to engagement for all
employees are:
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Assess
your demographics – Knowing your organization’s
generational makeup helps to understand the best methods
of communication, your company’s values, and how to create
a workplace conducive to high performance and company
loyalty.
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Redefine
retirement and the job – According to an
Accenture study referenced, 70% of the workforce
plans to retire from their current organizations. It stands
to reason that
companies would benefit from considering other “alternative” retirement
plans, such as boomerang hires, using retirees
for project staff, trainers, or mentors; all of
which are becoming increasingly
popular in today’s corporations.
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Provide
flexibility – Tremendous successes have resulted
in companies that adopt a flex schedule or
the option to work from home for members of every generation.
Other options include
on-loan positions, telecommuting, and job sharing.
Ultimately, these options result in a workforce that feels
trusted, valued,
and engaged.
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Mandate
performance –Giving consistent feedback is
vital to getting consistent performance.
More importantly, allowing and soliciting feedback from employees
on a regular
basis helps to build and maintain trust.
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Make
engagement part of the culture – All employees
want fairness, care and concern, feelings
of accomplishment and appreciation, and trust. Providing specific
goals, coaching
individuals, asking for ideas/feedback,
recognizing and rewarding achievement, and providing opportunities
for advancement are
all ways to create an engaged culture.
After
a close look at characteristics and values of veterans, baby boomers,
Generation
X, and
Generation Y, Nancy led discussions
about the Employer of Choice for
each generation. Participants agreed that
assumptions made
about each generation affects
how companies manage, train, and
promote employees. In fact, about half of the
current workforce
is made up of baby boomers
and veterans.
If companies are not attentive
to the value in these groups, they
could well
be subjecting
themselves
to a loss of half
of their employees at the most
competitive time in US history.
| May's
Upcoming Session - Discovery Learning with Donna Burnette |
CIASTD
May Meeting
Friday, May 23, 2008
Discovery Learning
Donna Burnette, Tango Learning
Click
Here to Register Now!
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| Topic: |
Discovery
Learning |
| Speaker: |
Donna Burnette,
Tango Learning
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| Agenda: |
Registration
and Networking: 8:00am - 8:30am
Program: 8:30am - 11:00am
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| Location: |
Holiday
Inn North at the Pyramids
3850 DePauw Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
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| Cost: |
$25
Members
$35 Non-Members
$15 Students |
Program
Description:
As the leadership
and management landscape within organizations becomes more complex, more
and more learning professionals are recognizing that a different approach
to organizational learning is required. Learning initiatives in this
landscape typically have several requisites: they must engage learners
personally – and even emotionally – in the conceptual content;
they must connect it to their contexts in very immediate ways through
mirrored reality scenarios; they must invite the learner to draw from
their own expertise to “co-create” the content; and they
must provide opportunity to test the content, reflect upon it, and explore
it in real time.
These approaches are often referred to as “discovery based”.
Increasingly, organizational
leaders, who have a knack for quickly embracing anything that delivers
results, are flocking to discovery-based programs that marry the
worlds of adult learning theory and old-fashioned Madison Avenue
persuasion. But upon closer consideration, perhaps these two fields
really aren’t so different.
This presentation
will demonstrate how marketing techniques such as:
can be combined
with solid instructional design to develop programs which are engaging,
immediately applicable and fun! And let’s not forget – increase
retention!
Program Objectives:
- Participants
will hear how marketing techniques and instructional design are
create an approach to discovery based learning design.
- Participants
will see how the tools and techniques of discovery learning design
are used in various types of programs.
- Participants
will participate in a discovery learning simulation.
Speaker
Bio:
Donna
K Burnette partnered with CoveyLink to design and develop the Speed
of Trust -- an innovative, discovery-learning simulation based on Stephen
M.R. Covey’s book of the same title. She works in close collaboration
with the team at CoveyLink to bring the simulation to companies across
the globe. You can also find her speaking on the topics of Trust and
Discovery Learning.
Prior to launching Tango Learning in 2008, Donna was the CEO and managing
partner of Solutions House – a Tampa based training company. Before
building Solutions House, she brought her expertise to another Tampa
based firm - Paradigm Learning. With her Organization Development background,
Donna had the opportunity to spend six months working in London with
Deutsche Bank facilitating and leading process re-engineering workshops
for Transform Consulting. She joined Transform after leaving National
Insurance Services (NIS) where she was Vice President of Human Development.
Major initiatives under Donna’s guidance included the design and
implementation of a performance management process, facilitation of
business process reengineering workshops and quality teams, and all
aspects of human resources. Donna was key in leading NIS’ reengineering
process design teams to the successful completion of their goals.
Click
Here to Register
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| Don't
Forget - Meetings Moved to the Pyramids |
Holiday
Inn North at the Pyramids
I-465 & Michigan Road on Indianapolis’ Northwest side
3850 DePauw Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Hotel Front Desk: 317-872-9790
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DON'T FORGET
TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2008!
May
23
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Discovery
Learning
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Donna
Burnette
Tango Learning
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June
27
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Coaching
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Michele
Knight
iPEC Coaching
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July
25
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Experiential
Leaning Methods - Building Interaction into Training
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Renie
McClay
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August
22
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Additional
Information Coming Soon...
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TBD
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September
18
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Organizational
Change Management
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Joint
Session with HRACI
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October
24
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Learning
Transfer |
Tim
Baldwin (Prof. of Training at IU MBA School)
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Visit www.CIASTD.com for
the entire year's calendar!
DID YOU KNOW?? You can purchase
program tickets at a discount!
Attend each meeting for only $22.50…when you purchase in groups of:
4 Tickets: $90.00
6 Tickets: $135.00
9 Tickets: $202.50
12 Tickets: $270.00
20 Tickets: $450.00
To order online, click
here. You can also contact Mark Records at (317) 841-8202. [Top]
Interested
in speaking at a future CIASTD meeting?
Visit www.ciastd.com for
more information.
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Wouldn’t you like to get published? CIASTD’s The 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 each issue of The Facilitator would be enriched
by the addition of articles CIASTD members. As a bonus, there’s
VIP bucks awaiting each published article! Submit articles by emailing
them to mhoofer@salliemae.com. We prefer files in Microsoft Word
format.
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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 6 new members.
Mary Messerlie,
Indianapolis, IN
Christine Duncan, Woodward-Duncan Consulting, LLC
Jeremy King, Flashpoint
Rebecca Carver, Bezer Homes
Sally Eisbrenner, Ivy Tech Community College
Elisabeth Schultz, Eli Lilly and Company
If you are a member of CIASTD, and would like access to the
complete membership directory, it is available on
our web site at www.ciastd.org.
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