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Good Talk at the Table
By Karen Mathieson | August 3, 2009
It’s potluck picnic season, when everybody brings their favorite dish. Somehow the Thai noodles, smoked salmon, vegan potato salad, barbequed ribs and Aunt Sophie’s wicked-good brownies co-exist in surprising harmony. We munch, offer compliments, and say, “Please pass the dolmades.”
A professional networking session encourages a similar rich sampling of many minds and traditions. At The Evolution of Learning, the 2009 ASTD-Cascadia Regional Conference in Salem, Oregon Sept. 23-24, eight formal networking sessions on a smorgasbord of timely topics will enliven the proceedings.
Even better, the one-hour sessions will be facilitated by representatives of two ASTD-Cascadia partner organizations, ODN Oregon and the Northwest Coaches Association. This first-ever collaboration is a sign that members of the diverse workplace learning community are learning more about how to share the special “flavors” of their disciplines.
Encouraging dialogues in which all participants can ask questions and contribute best practices, the topics for the sessions will be:
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In Transition Exploring ways to tap into professional resources if you’ve lost your job or the market has changed for your services.
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Web 2.0 in the Classroom Discovering how new ways of delivering information are affecting learners, and what their effect is on organizations
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Selling OD/Training in Tough Times Making use of marketing tools for external consulting, and facing up to challenge for internal service
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Independent Consultants Succeeding in today’s economy, through great networking tools and resources
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E-Learning Best Practices Designing and implementing solutions that work the best amid rapidly changing technology
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Transitioning from Internal Trainer to External Consultant Considering or implementing the change, it’s a whole new world – and getting help and support from one’s peers is key
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Effective Coaching Examining models of a professional service that is rising in popularity and scope
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Cultural Competency/Inclusion Building this important component into organizational life as a trainer, facilitator, coach and leader
Click here to survey the full banquet of conference events, and to take advantage of the great early-bird registration rate running through Aug. 21!
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Topics: - Affiliated Orgs, Conferences |
November 13th, 2009 at 12:20 am
thanks,its that what im looking for,add to my favorites,will be back