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Dallas Chapter
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
Copyright 2008
Dallas Chapter of ASTD
All rights reserved.
VP Communications
Copyright 2008
Dallas Chapter of ASTD
All rights reserved.
In This Issue:
May Meeting: Anders Gronstedt on Podcasting
Interested in hearing about the latest trends in our learning world? If so, don’t miss the May meeting!
You could call Anders’ topic “Just in Time Learning” or “Edutaining Your Staff.” He will explore the new wave of on-line and mobile learning tools that are literally changing the way we deliver training. From audio and video podcasts to vodcasts, blogs, and RSS feeds, Anders will lead us from strategy through implementation and technical requirements, all illustrated with case studies.
Anders Gronstedt, Ph.D., president of the Gronstedt Group, specializing in improving sales and frontline performance with podcasting and simulations, is the author of Harvard Business Review, T+D and Infoline articles about podcast training.
See you May 20!
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President's Pen: Honors for Dallas ASTD!
"April 14, 2008
Dear Carol,
Congratulations to the Dallas chapter on receiving the highest award in the Sharing Our Success (SOS) recognition program, the Chapter of the Month (COM) award for May 2008. This award recognizes your chapter's achievements in the area of CORE, SOS submission acceptance and strengthening your chapter for innovation and growth.
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Lessons from a Rock Legend
Can we be frank? What can you honestly say you've learned from your boss in the last week on how to run a successful business? How about the last month? Have you learned how to win friends and influence people? How about how to stop worrying and start living? What about how to get control of your time and your life? Would you like to hear what I learned from 'The Boss' in just one 3-hour block of time?
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Tips for Effective Time Management
By Shirley Fine Lee
It can be hard to find the time you need to do everything. Consider doing a few key things instead of trying to do everything. Start with these 5 simple ideas for managing time: writing things down, prioritizing tasks, reviewing appointments, blocking out time for getting things done, and remaining flexible in your plans. Following are these five ideas with tips to make your planning more effective.
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Chapter Memo Board – Don’t Forget
- Disney Keys to Excellence – May 8
- Southwest Learning Summit/Luncheon Meeting – August
- Best Place to Learn Award – December. Start thinking whom you’d like to nominate!
- Power of Two - Join National ASTD for a discounted rate when you join the local chapter.
- CHp: Any time you purchase from National ASTD, use our chapter CHp code 7017, which sends 10% of the purchase price back to your local chapter!
Briefly…
- Congratulations to Leena Desai, who was the lucky winner in our April 15th drawing of a ticket to the Disney Keys to Excellence program. When Carol Glynn contacted Leena to congratulate her, she responded, "I am really excited to have won this and am looking forward to the program." CONGRATULATIONS, Leena!
- WANTED: Camera bugs! We need photographers to capture our monthly meetings for the newsletter. If you enjoy photography, here’s your chance to make a significant contribution to the chapter! Contact newsletter@dallasastd.org for more information, and thanks in advance!
The Learning Technology SIG is Back!
Finding the right tool for the job can be a daunting task. Let your colleagues at Dallas ASTD be a resource to help you sort through the vast wilderness that is Learning Technology.
4:45-5:45
Prior to ASTD monthly meeting
At ASTD meeting location
First meeting will be June 17, 2008
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Nuggets from Visual Communication Workshop
Compiled by Carol Glenn
Three main steps to follow for creating effective visuals:
- Mental- content design
- Verbal- visual language
- Visual- projected slide design
>> Click here to read more >>
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