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August Cliff Notes Club on 11-Aug-10 6:45 PM

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:45:00 GMT

August Cliff Notes Club
Start Date: 11-Aug-10 6:45 PM
End Time: 11-Aug-10 8:15 PM
Location: The Learning Pad, Austin, TX 78758
Speaker: Star Fisher

Event Details:

Join us for this interesting presentation about taking ownership of your life. While you may not aspire to be CEO of a company, that does not mean you can’t be in charge of your life.

CEO of Me: Creating a Life that Works in the Flexible Job Age

By Ellen Ernst Kossek and Brenda A. Lautsch

We will listen to an audio review of this book, then discuss its application to our work as trainers and instructional designers. It is not necessary to read the book before attending the session.

A little bit about the book: A manager wonders to himself, “If I’m such a success, why isn’t my life more manageable? Why do I still have this nagging concern that relationships between work and home could be improved?” Today, many accomplished individuals feel dissatisfied with the quality of their lives. Building a life that works better for you on and off the job means believing that you are the CEO of your life starting today.

Food and drinks are allowed. Please bring notetaking supplies as transcripts will be available but collected back to preserve copyright. You may order your own copy of the transcript or audio of the book summary from Audiotech Book Summary. http://store.audiotech.com/search.cfm

The Learning Pad

10435 Burnet Road

Austin, TX 78758

CPLP Orientation on 14-Aug-10 10:00 AM

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT

CPLP Orientation
Start Date: 14-Aug-10 10:00 AM
End Time: 14-Aug-10 12:00 PM
Location: Time Warner Cable, Austin, TX 78759
Speaker: Star Fisher

Event Details:

This session is an orientation to the 8 session Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) training. The primary goal of the CPLP Study Group is to prepare people to pass the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance Exam, although taking the exam is not a requirement for participation. We encourage anyone interested in expanding their professional development in the field of workplace learning and performance to think about enrolling.

If you would like to attend, please register on the ASTD calendar or contact the leader, Star Fisher at star7fisher@aol.com

The 2010-2011 cohort will be the last group Star teaches. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Additional information is available on the Austin CPLP wiki: http://austin-astd-cplp-study-group.pbworks.com/Study+Group+News

Food and drink are allowed in the meeting room.

Time Warner Cable

11921 N. Mopac Expwy, Suite 100B

Austin, TX 78759

Real Networking Doesn't Happen at Networking Events on 20-Aug-10 11:30 AM

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:30:00 GMT

Real Networking Doesn't Happen at Networking Events
Start Date: 20-Aug-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 20-Aug-10 1:00 PM
Location: St. David's Episcopal Church Campus, Austin, TX 78701
Speaker: Scott Ingram

Event Details:

There are endless opportunities to attend luncheons, mixers and other networking events. While these events are important it's critical to understand that very few opportunities come from attending these events. Whether you're looking for new clients, investors, partners, a new job or to advance your career it's imperative that you understand what networking really is. In this session you'll learn how to build real relationships that lead to real opportunities. Plus networking tips that will increase your effectiveness and accelerate results.

Objectives

Define the term networking
Identify 3 networking tips that you can implement

St. David's Episcopal Church Campus

301 East 8th ST

Austin, TX US 78701

Cultural Diplomacy - ID/eLearning SIG on 26-Aug-10 6:30 PM

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:30:00 GMT

Cultural Diplomacy - ID/eLearning SIG
Start Date: 26-Aug-10 6:30 PM
End Time: 26-Aug-10 8:30 PM
Location: Enspire Learning, Austin, TX 78701
Speaker: Diane Dick

Event Details:

This interactive session on Cultural Diplomacy will take you on a journey, exploring the impact that cultural differences have on us. It is human nature to wonder about people who are different from us in reference to religious, ethnic, generational, and even organizational cultures. These differences impact how we view communication, time commitments, decision making, chain of command and overall interactions. This session will guide you through a conscious thought process in a fun and interactive way and allow you to “experience” the concepts. In this 1.5 hour session you will:

o   Understand the various types of cultures
o   Understand how assumptions impact judgments and interactions with different cultures
o   Reinforce that it’s not about changing beliefs but its more about understanding them and adapting to them as appropriate
o   Discuss how experience with different cultures impact the work that you do
o   Tell stories about personal experiences with different cultures

Enspire Learning

1708 Guadalupe St.

Austin, TX 78701

September Cliff Notes Club on 8-Sep-10 6:45 PM

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:45:00 GMT

September Cliff Notes Club
Start Date: 8-Sep-10 6:45 PM
End Time: 8-Sep-10 8:30 PM
Location: The Learning Pad, Austin, TX
Speaker: Star Fisher

Event Details:

Re-Engage: How America's Best Places to Work Inspire Extra Effort in Extraordinary Times

by Leigh Branham, SPHR, and Mark Hirschfeld

If there is one thing company leaders know for sure, it is that they want motivated, enthusiastic, productive workers. Yet, by their actions, many demonstrate daily that they do not know how to bring out the best in people. These actions include:

Cranking up the negative consequences for poor performance instead of recognizing positive results.
Setting goals so unattainably high that workers burn themselves out.
Conducting employee surveys, then failing to take action on the responses.
Giving performance feedback just once a year, or even less often.
Making promises to employees and not keeping them.

A positive attitude ROCKS! It makes a world of difference in your own sense of happiness with life. Come join us and see what makes a workplace motivating and enjoyable. Seek out ideas to launch at your own workplace.

Food and drink is allowed. Please bring notetaking supplies. Transcripts will be available but collected back to preserve copyright. You may order your own copy of the transcript or audio of the book summary from Audiotech Book Summary.  http://store.audiotech.com/search.cfm

The Learning Pad

10435 Burnet Road

Austin, TX

Secrets to Successful Coaching - Helping Yourself and Others on 17-Sep-10 11:30 AM

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:30:00 GMT

Secrets to Successful Coaching - Helping Yourself and Others
Start Date: 17-Sep-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 17-Sep-10 1:00 PM
Location: St. David's Episcopal Church Campus, Austin, TX 78701
Speaker: Katie Laine

Event Details:

Are you making the best impression that you can? Do you need help to better navigate and cultivate your professional relationships? Curious about the keys to personal fulfillment and professional success? ASTD’s September program will answer these questions and more.

This program will explore how individuals can make a meaning contribution with each person and situation they encounter. Knowing how to communicate correctly helps get the results we desire, builds relationships, and can make a difference in aspect of our lives.

In this program you’ll learn about:

Becoming aware of your and others’ perceptions
Careful and purposeful listening
Coaching others
How to apply coaching in your personal life
Transforming conflicts and challenges into opportunities

St. David's Episcopal Church Campus

301 East 8th ST

Austin, TX US 78701

October Cliff Notes Club on 13-Oct-10 6:45 PM

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:45:00 GMT

October Cliff Notes Club
Start Date: 13-Oct-10 6:45 PM
End Time: 13-Oct-10 8:30 PM
Location: The Learning Pad
Speaker: Star Fisher

Event Details:

Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

By Chip Heath and Dan Heath

In a perfect world, only good ideas and stories would stick in people’s minds and change their behavior. However, many bad ideas and false stories are stickier.

This book is so informative, it is the one we’ve repeated each year. Here is your chance to join us at learning wonderful ideas about making your messages endure with your audience. Concepts are equally applicable to business and training. You can find out why Texas has one of the most successful anti-litter campaigns .

Food and drinks are allowed. Please bring notetaking supplies. Transcripts will be available but collected back to preserve copyright. You may order your own copy of the transcript or audio of the book summary from Audiotech Book Summary. http://store.audiotech.com/search.cfm

Note: It is not necessary to read the book prior to attending the meeting.

The Learning Pad

10435 Burnet Road

Austin,

Tackling the Needs Analysis on 15-Oct-10 11:30 AM

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:30:00 GMT

Tackling the Needs Analysis
Start Date: 15-Oct-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 15-Oct-10 1:00 PM
Location: St. David's Episcopal Church Campus, Austin, TX 78701
Speaker: Gigi Branc

Event Details:

More information about this program including objectives coming soon.

St. David's Episcopal Church Campus

301 East 8th ST

Austin, TX US 78701

Are Games the Same? Update the Blueprint of Your E-learning on 19-Nov-10 11:30 AM

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:30:00 GMT

Are Games the Same? Update the Blueprint of Your E-learning
Start Date: 19-Nov-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 19-Nov-10 1:00 PM
Location: St. David's Episcopal Church Campus, Austin, TX 78701
Speaker: Julia Preston

Event Details:

Attendees should come prepared to participate – and to have fun!

Objectives

What the problems and pitfalls are to applying normal e-learning processes to game
development.
The best practices of the game industry and how these should be applied to learning games.
How planning metrics for ROI and performance success can bolster the success of a game project.
How to create a development process from learning objectives to final delivery by an interactive group example game.

Practical Take-away

Attendees will receive a game project checklist with important considerations for developing a learning
game.

St. David's Episcopal Church Campus

301 East 8th ST

Austin, TX US 78701

Bring Life to Your Training: Using Targeted Improv Games to Illustrate Communication Principles on 10-Dec-10 11:30 AM

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:30:00 GMT

Bring Life to Your Training: Using Targeted Improv Games to Illustrate Communication Principles
Start Date: 10-Dec-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 10-Dec-10 1:00 PM
Location: St. David's Episcopal Church Campus, Austin, TX 78701
Speaker: Cynthia Oelkers and Terrill Fischer

Event Details:

Have you been looking for new ways to illustrate soft-skill concepts in your classroom? Classic theater games that teach principles in leadership, collaboration, trust, and adaptability are a great way to bring experiential learning to the classroom. Get your class on their feet, learning, and laughing. Help them tie the games into real-life applications with extensive debriefing.

Objectives

Be able to facilitate 2-3 improv games in the classroom
List the secrets to making improv games work
Understand how to debrief the games for maximum application

St. David's Episcopal Church Campus

301 East 8th ST

Austin, TX US 78701

Board of Directors Meeting on 14-Dec-10 6:30 PM

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Board of Directors Meeting
Start Date: 14-Dec-10 6:30 PM
End Time: 14-Dec-10 8:30 PM
Event Details:

December Board of Directors Meeting

The Austin Chapter Board of Directors meets monthly to plan and discuss methods to grow and expand the resources we offer the workplace learning community in Greater Austin.

Though this meeting is not open to the public, we want to hear your suggestions and input on making Austin ASTD the premiere resource for workplace learning.

Please email all comments and suggestions to: president_elect@austinastd.org