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December 2007 |
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By: Leanne Batchelder, CIASTD 2008 President
The annual ASTD Leadership Conference took place in Washington, D.C. in October, and chapter leaders from all across the country attended. Andrea Moore; VP of Workplace Learning, Brian Lusk; VP of Membership, and Leanne Batchelder; President-Elect represented our chapter at this conference. We had the chance to meet our counterparts from other mid-sized chapters, share common challenges, and brainstorm ways we can work closer with ASTD to bring more resources to our membership. We also had the chance to participate in several breakout sessions on a variety of topics, from Succession Planning, Leadership Development, and Chapter Programming.
This was my first trip to the Leadership Conference, and I have to say, I came back from the conference energized with new ideas. I also became very aware of how vibrant and unique our chapter is today. There are many unique programs our chapter offers its members. For instance, our VIP Bucks program (previously known as Volunteer Bucks) is something other chapters are not doing, but once they heard about it, they wanted to know more! Our RFP process for selecting monthly programs is more structured than most and aligns with the new CPLP to ensure topics we schedule support workplace learning. ASTD has encouraged us to submit both programs as part of their Share Our Successes (SOS) Campaign—a campaign that recognizes and awards best practices within chapters. The conference also reminded us that “We Are All Membership”—each one of us, whether we are committee members, committee chairpersons, board members, or participants at monthly programs, contribute to the success of our chapter. Membership is at the heart of our chapter, and strengthening membership means providing our members with more ways to learn and network. Going into 2008, the CIASTD Board of Directors has embraced this thinking. In fact, during our annual board retreat, we agreed to ONE goal every committee and board member will share: Connect members with a variety of appropriate resources to meet their wants and needs. As a board, we will work together to achieve this ONE goal, knowing that it is lofty and will require more than a year’s worth of work. We will not have a separate list of goals for each board position or committee. Instead, we’ll find at least ONE way to partner with another committee or board member to support this goal, and we’ll find ONE idea from ASTD (either from another chapter or from the ASTD Chapter Leaders’ resources) to incorporate in our chapter. We were impressed with ASTD’s “go green” approach to the Leadership Conference. They incorporated many eco-friendly tactics to the planning and implementation of the conference, including a paperless approach to breakout sessions. All conference participants received a flash drive with electronic copies of all breakout session materials. When we shared our “go green” experience with the rest of the CIASTD board during our retreat, they all agreed that we should embrace this thinking as well. So, starting in 2008 all board meetings will be paperless. All committees are encouraged to follow suit. We’re even considering a “go green approach” to monthly programs and special events such as the Fall Education Conference. Stay tuned for more information to follow. Thanks to all of you who have done so much to support CIASTD. We could not do it without every single one of you. Happy Holidays!
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January 18, 2008
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By: Andrea M. Moore, CIASTD President-Elect 2008 As we look forward to 2008, many individuals are making plans, setting intentions, and identifying what it is they want to accomplish. The new year represents a new beginning and a fresh start, so it is no surprise that goals, resolutions, dreams and new directions fuel our thoughts. Whether it’s financial planning, event preparation, self-improvement goals, or family planning, future goals are more than likely on your mind. This is a great time for you to dedicate energy to those thoughts. Too often, our dreams and ideas remain as lofty ideals—without focused planning and attention, it is unlikely that they will come to fruition. So instead, we go through our year “hoping for the best” and “waiting to see what will happen.” A much more empowering approach is to create a plan and take ownership for working towards those things that are most important to you. In his book, Breaking the Rules, Kurt Wright describes
a new paradigm for goal setting. He says the majority of individuals
approach the
goal-setting process backwards which hinders success—setting
goals for one month, three months, six months, one year, etc. continually
keeps us focused on the obstacles in our current state. This hinders
our ability to “get on a roll” and as feelings of disappointment
emerge, our goal-setting falls apart, and we don’t accomplish
what we set out to. Kurt says in order to “get on a roll” and
feel inspired around accomplishing our goals, we must extend our thinking
out beyond the obstacles—to where our minds are suddenly set
free to think ideally. He encourages a minimum of ten years into the
future as the starting point of the goal-setting process. As Dan Zadra says, “No one can go back and make a brand-new
start, but anyone can start from here and make a brand-new end.” Regardless
of the tool, template or process that you use, take time to create
a plan; otherwise, you will spend your time reacting to whatever it
is that comes your way. With a plan and focus, you can create the life
you want.
By: Gretchen Schott, 2008 Co-VP for Special Events Do you watch the TV show America’s Extreme Home Makeover? I do - every Sunday night with my family. I love this show because once a week I am reminded there is true goodness in the world. People are willing to give their time, talents, and in some cases, their treasure to help out others in need. This willingness to give motivates and inspires me. Recently I watched an episode where a family in Hawaii had their home madeover. At the end of the show, the mother in this family told the design team and all the volunteers who helped build her home something like, “…We will not forget this and promise to pay it forward.” Pay it Forward. I love this idea! As a learning professional, wouldn’t be fantastic if after every interaction we had with an individual they felt compelled to “pay it forward”. This act of paying forward may express itself in ways such as: more dollars added to a training budget, more time given to leaders to attend a class, more sincere appreciation given to an instructor in a thank you or phone call, improved employee relations, promotions for our participants, the list goes on and on.... As I look at our chapter, I see so many opportunities for us to “pay it forward”. We have scholarship programs in place, volunteer recognition programs, monthly programs which encourage networking, special events which allow us to capitalize on local talent and skills, and a job board. Here’s a question… “Are you getting what you want out of your membership?” If not, I would encourage you to find ways to “pay it forward”. You may be asking yourself, “How do I pay it forward when
I am not getting anything right now?” Here’s a few
ideas to consider: As Learning Professionals we share a compassion for improvement and self-discovery. We instinctively know and feel compelled to help others be better, smarter, more involved, and valued. In the coming year I hope we can all find ways to make the most out of what we are bringing to the chapter. I hope a year from now when we look back on what we have accomplished, we can share stories about philanthropy, innovation, and community. I hope you are able to find a way to pay it forward.
By: Martie Hoofer, The Facilitator Editor Every Friday should start the way Friday, December 7th
did! The weather was a bit wet and slippery, but the fun, food, and
entertainment at the CIASTD Holiday Party quickly dashed away those
concerns. The silent auction provided a great time for folks to mingle
while vying to beat out others for the coveted prizes; a digital camera,
a spa gift certificate, a Wii, and many other fabulous treasures found
new owners by the end of the auction. A lucky door-prize winner took
home an iPod, while the winner of the Dress For Success prize be spending
the night at the Cantebury Hotel. Also, Dress for Success was a winner
as they received many items due to the gererousity of CIASTD members
and guests.
By: Martie Hoofer, The Facilitator Editor With the holidays approaching, do you have some “free” time at work and need a productive way to fill it? Here’s a few web sites which you might enjoy surfing during this slower time of the year. • Want to jazz up your next presentation?
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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.
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 1 new member. Mike Polites,
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