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Vision

To be the leader in workplace learning

and performance.

Mission

We provide leadership and resources to Human Resource Development professionals interested in enhancing their

work-related competence,

performance and fulfillment.

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Editor: Dee Dick,

VP Communications

Dallas Chapter of ASTD

February 2008

In This Issue:

Learn from the best at February meeting

Would you like to know how your organization can become a best place to learn?

The learning professionals from Jacobs, Carter and Burgess, recipient of the 2007 Dallas ASTD Best Place to Learn award, will share their story and the best practices that got them where they are today.

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President's Pen - The Dallas ASTD 2008 Balanced Scorecard Goals

“If you want to take your mission in life to the next level, look inside. Abolish your fears and raise your commitment level to the point of no return, and I guarantee you that the champion within will propel you toward victory.” ~Olympian Bruce Jenner

I am pleased to share our Dallas ASTD goals, which we consider challenging but achievable. The Leadership Team has chosen to continue the strategy implemented last year by defining our Chapter goals in a “balanced scorecard” format. This strategy allows us to continue building on some of the goals from 2007.

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Tipping Point or Tripping Point:

The Six Biggest Hurdles Facing Consultants and Coaches and How to Step over Them with Ease©

“It’s choice, not chance, that determines your destiny.” Jean Nidetch

Here’s the proverbial seesaw or teeter totter that can be very difficult to manage as a coach or consultant. Do you spend time working on the current project or marketing and selling your services to keep the pipeline full?

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“Can You Pass the Test?”

I must confess that going to the doctor has never been one of my favorite activities. Recently, however, I found out why it’s important to have testing done regularly.

The experience made it clear that what you don’t know CAN hurt you. And it’s better to know than to not know, even if the feedback is not what we want to hear.

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Dallas ASTD Chapter presents …

Thursday, March 27, 2008
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cadbury Schweppes Training Center
5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX (near Legacy and Preston)

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Join National – Save $$!

You can now become a member of National ASTD (regularly $180) for a discounted rate of $169 if you’re a chapter member! Just use the market code “newmbr” when completing your membership application.

>> Click here for the application>>

CPLP – The Basics

What is CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance)?

CPLP is a broad-based certification program for learning and performance professionals that addresses 9 areas of expertise.

Who should be certified?

YOU!

Why should you be certified?

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Announcing…a new SIG!

Actually, it’s the rebirth of an “old” one – Learning Technology. Don Brown, whose job has taken him away from Dallas for the past 3 years, is back and rarin’ to go as Facilitator!

A letter from Don follows:

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