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  • 19 Jun 2013 1:10 PM | Dr. William Wurtz
    The start of the TEDOC innovation course is just a month away. TEDOC -- for Target, Explore, Develop, Operationalize, Commercialize -- is the revolutionary process that is changing how organizations innovate. And innovation IS the organizational learning challenge of our time.

    The course will be taught through a virtual platform by Praveen Gupta, who gained fame as the co-creator of the Six-Sigma process improvement process at Motorola, which revolutionized how work is done in organizations around the world. Now Professor Gupta has started a second revolution with the TEDOC process.

    Sign up now to participate in this great learning experience sponsored by ASTDps and Invista Performance Solutions. Not only will it help to advance your career, you will save hundreds of dollars by taking part of this special, one-time only offer.

    Last but not least, when you successfully complete the course you will earn a respected certificate from one of America's great universities, the Illinois Institute of Technology.

    Sign up today by clicking here
  • 18 Jun 2013 12:55 PM | Karen Thornton (Administrator)

    Love these guys @Talent Anarchy. They recently had the first of their 15 minute webinar series on the topic of Innovation and Culture: The Inconvenient Truth.  Check out the white paper and the recording of the webinar.

  • 18 Jun 2013 8:36 AM | Ann Baus (Administrator)
  • 12 Jun 2013 8:44 AM | Ann Baus (Administrator)

    ICELW 2013, the sixth annual International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace, will be held from June 12-14, 2013 at Columbia University in New York. Our special "Early Bird" registration rates are available until March 1, so register soon!

    We are pleased to have social learning expert Jane Hart confirmed as our opening keynote speaker for ICELW 2013!  ICELW 2013 will also feature e-learning success stories, demonstrations of the latest in e-learning, panel discussions, and more, along with our always-popular conference dinner!

    ICELW 2013 - The Sixth Annual International Conference on E-learning in the Workplace
     
    June 12th-14th, 2013
    Columbia University
    New York, NY
     
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    ICELW is an international conference focused specifically on e-learning in the workplace. With researchers and practitioners coming from around the globe--and from both university and business backgrounds--the ICELW community works to improve online learning so that it makes a measurable difference in workplace performance and morale.
     
    By uniting the corporate and academic worlds, ICELW is creating a new synergy--one with the unique capability to realize the vast potential of e-learning in business, industry, and government.
     
    ICELW 2013 will incorporate an increased focus on demonstrations of successful e-learning, the application of new research ideas. and research studies to practical workplace learning problems.
     
    In addition, we are exploring options for vendors to participate via the first-ever ICELW expo! If you are a vendor or supplier, please contact Stacy Lindenberg slindenberg@icelw.org to discuss opportunities for collaboration.
     
    Participants and presenters will continue to have the opportunity to network during the conference at our popular conference dinner, which is included in the conference cost.
     
     
     
    Questions or More Information?
    Visit www.icelw.org for more details or send an email to us at info@icelw.org.

  • 07 Jun 2013 9:30 PM | Ann Baus (Administrator)

     

  • 06 Jun 2013 10:09 AM | Ann Baus (Administrator)

    ASTDps Wins Chapter Excellence Award from ASTD
    Group recognized for achievement in membership growth

    Seattle, WA, May 19, 2013 – The ASTDps chapter of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) was presented a Chapter Excellence Award by the national association during the ASTD 2013 International Conference & Exposition, held recently in Dallas, TX.

    The chapter won the award for Excellence in Membership Growth.

    “Our chapters are important partners in ASTD’s mission to empower professionals to develop knowledge and skills successfully,” says Jennifer Homer, ASTD’s VP of Communications and Career Development. “The impact they have in their local communities and in support of the training and development profession is impressive. Winning a Chapter Excellence Award is proof of the hard work and dedication of our local chapters and volunteer leaders.”

    The ASTD Chapter Excellence Awards recognize chapters that have achieved excellence in three key areas of chapter development: strategic partnership, joint chapter-national membership growth and the advancement of the profession through CPLP. CPLP is the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance credential, the professional credential for the training and development field. Winning chapters receive a $1,000 cash award from the national organization.

    About ASTD
    ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to the training and development field. In more than 100 countries, ASTD’s members work in organizations of all sizes, in the private and public sectors, as independent consultants, and as suppliers. Members connect locally in more than 120 U.S. chapters and with 15 international partners. ASTD started in 1943 and in recent years has widened the profession’s focus to align learning and performance to organizational results, and is a sought-after voice on critical public policy issues. For more information, visit www.astd.org.

  • 05 Jun 2013 9:50 AM | Lisa Downs

    Know a junior or senior in high school who could benefit from professional skills development? If so, encourage him/her to apply for EMC Isilon's summer STAR program, a free 4-day workshop that focus on developing skills such as teamwork, professional communication, life skills, and an introduction to business.

    Please visit https://education.emc.com/student_star/seattle/ to learn more and access the application. Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis and students will have their choice of two possible sessions: July 22-25 or August 12-15.

    Applications are due June 21. 

  • 30 May 2013 8:00 AM | Ann Baus (Administrator)

    2013 NW eLearning Conference - October 10-11, 2013, Spokane WA

    Where teaching, learning & tech converge.

    NW eLearning Conference is a unique, cost-effective opportunity for faculty, administrators and instructional designers to come together to discuss best practices, collaborations and ideas in integrating technology in learning.

    http://www.nwelearn.org/conference.htm

    Join us in Spokane WA for the 8th annual Northwest eLearning Conference. This year's conference is hosted by Eastern Washington University, and will be held at the Red Lion at the Park in beautiful downtown Spokane.

    The call for proposals is now open! Topic Strands:

    · Collaboration of Faculty, Staff and Administration

    · Best Practices in eLearning

    · Retention/Student Engagement

    · Emerging Trends in eLearning

    Submit a Proposal Now. (Due by: May 30, 2013)

  • 29 May 2013 2:16 PM | Karen Thornton (Administrator)

    Our chapter has been recognized for a Chapter Excellence Award in the category of Excellence in Joint Membership Growth. We demonstrated the highest overall growth rate of joint chapter and national members in the medium sized category.

    Thank you, ASTD and ASTDps members!

  • 28 May 2013 8:10 AM | Ann Baus (Administrator)
    Be the Catalyst to a Nonprofit’s Sustainability!
     
    Every cause needs money, but not every organization has the knowledge and staff necessary for successful fundraising. Help a nonprofit develop a plan for fundraising success. While this project isabout fundraising, you will not actually do any fundraising. Your role is to help the organization be successful in its fundraising efforts.
     
    Join the 501 Commons Executive Service Corps of Washington, a group of 450 professionals who volunteer to serve nonprofits. 501 Commons has two kinds of opportunities for volunteer consultants in the Catalyst program, a cohort program for six Snohomish County nonprofits, funded by the Greater Everett Community Foundation and United Way of Snohomish County, and for nine King County nonprofits, funded by Boeing.
     
    Do you have planning and facilitation skills? Meet 1-2 times a month from June through year-end to guide an organization through a planning process including an assessment of their development capacity and formation of a tangible action plan. (You do not need to have fundraising expertise.)
     
    Do you have experience with fundraising as a volunteer, consultant, or staff member? Beginning in September, join the planning consultant described above and help the organization develop a fundraising plan and case for funding.
     
    In both of these roles, plan to spend 6-10 hours a month meeting with an organization, pulling out their good ideas, developing project documents, and providing the structure necessary for implementation. You must be able to meet at mutually agreeable times during business hours.
     
    Learn more on the 501 Commons website:
    Join the Service Corps, and contact Liz, liz@501commons.org to let us know you are interested in volunteering for Catalyst.
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