Emerald Coast Chapter of the ASTD

Our Programs

Every month, except December, our chapter holds a luncheon meeting. It's an opportunity to attend educational programs and for networking and professional development for our members. Non-members are always welcome to attend to see if membership is right for them. For additional information about our monthly programs or if you would like to present a program for our members, contact Julie Ray, President-elect.

2011 Program Calendar

Programs usually run from 11:30AM to 1PM and are subject to change.
Please RSVP by noon the Friday before the program to reserve your seat.
Non-members are welcome to attend.

Mark your calendars for these outstanding programs!

*January 11* Managing the Learning Function: 3-8-5 Solution to the Training Needs Assessment Dilemma The 3-8-5 provides a quick reference guide to keeping your training on track even when time and money play a major role. Rhonda Hacker, HR Specialist Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners NeedsAssessmentTools	February 9 Career Planning and Talent Management: Determining Your Organization's Destiny: Talent, Leadership, and Team Development Cory A Godwin, Chief Deputy Tax Collector for Walton County	*March 8* Delivering Training: Training Effectively On-the-Job: The Four Step Method Introduction to the proven and tested Four Step Method of Structured On-the-Job Training. Susan Van Buren, Ph.D, Manager Employee Development & Training CHELCO Click here to view the presentation
*April 12* 1/2 Day Workshop Delivering Training: Low Cost Video Production Techniques for Training Note: Workshop runs from 8:30am-1:00pm Cost: $60 for members, $75 for non-membeers LIMITED TO 25 seats Jeff Harris, President, SkillQ	*May 10* Improving Human Performance: A Dale Carnegie "Magic Formula" for Training Facilitation This presentation will focus on methods from the Dale Carnegie Program relating to preparing and delivering dynamic, impactful and effective programs. Chuck Robinson (Col USAF, Ret.), Dale Carnegie Dale Carnegie Techniques for Training	*June 14* Organizational Knowledge: Project Management for Training Professionals Greg Stevens Senior Training Consultant - SkillQ
*July 12* Facilitating Organizational Change: Change Management" A Seven Step Model for Success This presentation will include a seven step model to successfully implement change initatives. Based on Dr. Goetsch's upcoming new book, Developmental Leadership: Equipping, Enabling, and Empowering Employees for Peak Performance Dr. David Goetsch	August 9 Managing the Learning Function: Drinking the Kool-Aid of 21st Century Organizational Learning Participants will have the chance to taste the sweet elixire of strategic alignment, as they sip on the opportunity to bring the WLP profession to its rightful position as a business partner in the 21st century and beyond! Barry E. Altand, SPHR Human Resources/Learning and Organizational Development Professional	*September 13* Measuring & Evaluating:Training Measurement: Best Practices, Proven Methodology, and Practical Approaches Address the basic principles of training measurement by examining the nine measurement areas of the Impact Measurement Framework® and explores ways to adopt some of these measurements in corporate or government training programs. Charles M. Listak, Ed.D. Director of Training, 53rd Test Management Group
*October 11* 1/2 Day Workshop Coaching: TBA *TBA* *Note: Workshop runs from 8:30am-1:-00pm* Cost: TBA for members, TBA for non-members	November 8 Best Practices Panel Experts to be announced soon. This is your chance to ask the experts. Questions must be submitted in advance.	*December* No Scheduled Meeting Board 2010 Planning Meeting only Enjoy your Holidays, See you next year!

General Information

Monthly luncheon meetings:

WHEN?

THE second Tuesday of every month (unless a federal holiday)

WHERE?

Northwest Florida State College (formerly Okaloosa-Walton College), Niceville Campus, Gallery in the Student Mall, Building K. View map.

WHAT TIME?

11:30AM until 1:00PM, except in months with 1/2 day workshops .

COST? (includes program and lunch)

$17.00 for Non-Members
$12.00 for Member

RSVP to Tracy Tapp, Vice President of Hospitality, by noon on the Friday before the luncheon. Programs are subject to change. Contact Tracy Tapp to be included in the program e-mail distribution list.

Updated: 5/13/11
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