Programs
Leaning Into Our Discomfort: Creating Inclusion Across Difference
Monday, July 7th, 2008Patti Digh, along with David Robinson will be facilitating the July 16, 2008 ASTD-Cascadia program . Here is an overview
Before we learn about other groups, this session invites us to consider ourselves and our capacity for walking toward difference, as opposed to away from it.
“The work of diversity is messy and chaotic – too [...]
Allison Rossett Program: Part One
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008Strategies: Out of the classroom and into everywhere else
Dr Rossett presented a program in two parts for the ASTD-Cascadia chapter on January 11, 2008. This post is about the first part of her presentation.
In the past, transfer of learning was a large focus for workplace learning professionals. If learners were able to come to our [...]
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 [...]
Networking at programs
Wednesday, July 11th, 2007Have you ever felt a little awkward at a meeting? Not really quite sure what to say or do? Daniel Sitter has this suggestion:
Learn how to play host! Whether or not you are the official host is not important. Take it upon yourself to help make others feel comfortable, helping them to maximize their experience. [...]
Donna Stringer Program
Monday, June 25th, 2007Improving Individual and Organizational Cultural Competency
On June 11, 2007 Donna Stringer Ph.D presented a program at the Ambridge Event Center. Dr. Stringer is the president of Executive Diversity Services, Inc. based in Seattle, Washington. The program was packed with exercises, information, discussions, and tools. It was a pleasure to attend a program with high quality [...]
Destination Profit with Rita Bailey
Thursday, June 14th, 2007The chapter welcomed Rita Bailey back to Portland for two programs on May 23, 2007. She is the former chair of the board from National ASTD, and spent 25 years as a learning leader at Southwest Airlines. She continues to work with companies who want to maximize their profits by treating customers and employees right [...]