ASTD-Cascadia Initiatives
« Previous EntriesAdapting our environment for accomodation
Monday, June 2nd, 2008In the May newsletter of the Oregon Business Leadership Network(OBLN), Neil Ramano who is the Assistant Secretary of The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) within the Department of Labor shared this insight:
I like to tell people who I meet about the people with the worst disabilities in the history of America… people who couldn’t [...]
What have you learned in 2007?
Friday, December 28th, 2007The ASTD big question for December 2007 is what did you learn about learning in 2007?
For me, 2007 was the year of embracing informal learning and adoption of web technology. In the first half of the year I read Jay Cross’s book, Informal Learning: Rediscovering the Natural Pathways that Inspire Innovation and Performance . [...]
Seasons greetings
Monday, December 24th, 2007The Turkey and Stuffing–getting dirty with Real Work
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007The Diversity Inclusion team met last night at my place; we met for 3 hours and walked away once again with a deeper understanding of each other as well as specific strategic steps to take to help ASTD Cascadia become a more inclusive organization. This team is committed, spirited and dedicated. Piggy backing [...]
A Delicious 2008
Thursday, November 15th, 2007Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. “
–George Eliot
And what a delicious [...]
Strategic Inclusion Plan–Drinking and Diving in
Thursday, September 20th, 2007A group of people gathered last night at Pyramid Breweries’, MacTarnahan’s Taproom last night for great beer, food and fantastic conversation. We were together to discuss the next steps in ASTD-Cascadia’s Strategic Inclusion plan. At first glance, I stumbled over the words “strategic inclusion plan”. I was not entirely sure what [...]
Increasing diversity by becoming more inclusive
Monday, September 17th, 2007For the past two years, ASTD-Cascadia board has focused on creating a more inclusive professional association. Much of this work has been behind the scenes, building the foundation for a long term initiative. In the next phase, we will be involving more people and bringing the work forward to the center of how we operate.
Where [...]
Come learn about current Cascadia Chapter and National Initiatives!
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007I want to first say thank you to Christine for all of her work creating this fabulous Blog. I have found it both entertaining and educational. What a wonderful way to engage our learning community! Way to go Christine!!
Calling all past ASTD-Cascadia members!
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007ASTD members — ASTD board members — ASTD friends — ASTD volunteers — ASTD ANYONE from the past or present!!!
Join in on a legacy celebration for ASTD Cascadia Chapter: 60 YEARS AS A LEADER IN LEARNING!
Reconnect with special friends and associates from many walks of ASTD life
Eat and drink delectable appetizers [...]
Emotional Intelligence and Diversity
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007Jorge Cherbosque and Lee Gardenschwartz Program
ASTD-Cascadia welcomed Jorge Cherbosque PhD and Lee Gardenschwartz PhD to Reed College for an afternoon program on Emotional intelligence and diversity: Strategies and skills for training professionals. Jorge and Lee are partners with Anita Rowe in the Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Institute.
Bringing his wisdom as a psychologist, Jorge told [...]