Upcoming events

• "Out Fun Your Competition"

  • When
    June 04, 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Sarasota GIG Welcomes Shannon Spring of Just Humor Me at GOODWILL INDUSTRIES-MANASOTA, INC. 8490 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota Presentation Topic Creative Training Techniques

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  Sarasota GIG of ASTD Suncoast Presents  "OUT FUN YOUR COMPETITION     "

  By Shannon Spring of Just Humor Me

  

  Please mark your calendars and join us for the Suncoast ASTD-Sarasota Geographic Interest Group (GIG) Meeting on June 4, 2013 at 6 pm. 

   

  Shannon Spring, the founder of Just Humor MeÔ, decided after several years of teaching that she should either choose a life of comedy or a life of crime; Shannon has chosen the “crime” of leading a life of comedy!  Her one of a kind, creative programs and games have engaged, amused, and inspired participants throughout the country.  She incorporates improv comedy techniques when teaching Communication Skills, Stress Management, and Personal & Professional Development presentations.

  Humor is a powerful, yet underutilized business tool… and laughter is the Holy Grail when it comes to happiness, health, and success.   Shannon will teach us in her session, Out-Fun Your Competition, how you can tap into your own sense of humor and creativity to boost confidence, morale, and rapport, so that you can run more productive meetings, attract new customers, and meet other business needs.  Come and learn how to develop a fun-inspired approach to your business by learning techniques to help you think fast on your feet, use your right brain, and use humor to manage stress and improve communication.  Raise your HQ (Humor Quotient) and you’ll find out that fun is serious business!

  PROGRAM LOGISTICS

  DATE:  Tuesday, June 4, 2013

  LOCATION: GOODWILL INDUSTRIES-MANASOTA, INC. 

                       8490 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, 34243

  COST:  $15 for ASTD members and $20 for guests and other non-ASTD members

  AGENDA:

          6:00 PM - Networking

          6:15 PM - Buffet dinner

          7:00 PM - Program

          8:15 PM - Adjourn

   

  DIRECTIONS AND LOCATION INFORMATION

  Goodwill Industries-Manasota, Inc., 8490 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34243. It is at the intersection of Lockwood Ridge Road and University Parkway in the out lot in the Wal-Mart plaza.

   

  To RSVP for this event, please go to www.astdsuncoast.org for online registration and credit card payment.

  PLEASE NOTE

  The Suncoast Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development offers this Geographic Interest Group meeting to its members who live or work in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. The cost to attend is $15 for ASTD members and $20 for guests and other non-ASTD members.  Dinner is included in the cost of the meeting.  Information on membership to the Suncoast Chapter of ASTD will be available at the meeting or can be obtained online at www.astdsuncoast.org.

   

   

   

   

  Meeting Cancellation Policy: We understand that unanticipated events happen in life and business. Due to the time and expense involved, ASTD is not able to issue refunds or credits for future meetings. Feel free to have a colleague attend in your place or use this opportunity to help us grow our membership by inviting a potential new member or guest to attend. Thank you for assisting us in our endeavor to keep costs low, so we can better serve all our attendees. Effective 3/1/13
  Attendees receive 1 Continuing Education Credit – CPLP

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• "Facts, Figures, Falsehoods: Learn What’s Really Happening in Talent Management"

  • When
    June 14, 2013
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    SrHRD Welcomes: Jay Jamrog of i4cp at Safety Harbor Spa, 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, Florida 34695 Program Topic: Talent Management

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  Facts, Figures, Falsehoods: 
  Learn What’s Really Happening in Talent Management

  Friday, June 14th

  Breakfast & Networking:  8:00a – 9:00a, Program Begins:  9:00a – 11:00a

  Location:  Safety Harbor Spa & Resort

  Presented by: Jay Jamrog, SVP of Research i4cp

  Program Overview:

  Over the course of 2012, the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) conducted an unprecedented study that included three surveys and nearly one hundred interviews with CHROs and other senior executives of Fortune 1000 organizations. The premise of this research was to examine the most critical issues facing organizations as they relate to the human capital function.

  Join Jay Jamrog, i4cp's SVP of Research, as he discusses the insights captured from these leaders and other key findings that have been compiled into a new executive report, The Future of HR: The Transition to Performance Advisor. In summary, the thought leadership outlines the key issues HR faces in the future and how high-performance organizations are already taking the necessary steps to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

  Speaker Information:

  Jay Jamrog is a futurist. As SVP of Research for i4cp, he has devoted the past 25 years to identifying and analyzing the major issues and trends affecting the management of people in organizations. Currently, Jay and his staff follow demographic, social, economic, technological, political, legal and management trends across 50+ broad topics. Over the years, he has helped some of the most innovative organizations gain a deeper understanding of the world's changing business environment and has helped them think strategically about today's actions and tomorrow's plans. Jay has confidential access to some of the most progressive organizations, and he's currently an active advisor to more than a dozen leading corporations. In addition, Jay conducts dozens of seminars annually for major corporations on subjects related to the changing nature of the workplace and workforce.

  Jay is also the associate articles editor for the "building a strategic HR function" key knowledge area of the Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS), has had articles published in several major business magazines and is frequently quoted in business publications and newspapers.

  Registration:

  Program Fee (includes breakfast) - $35

  •·         Register by June 10^th /Prepay online: www.astdsuncoast.org.  Go to Events; OR register to pay by credit, cash, or check at the door:  srhrd.com link from the home page/left column

  •·         We are discontinuing the option to register by email or phone.

  Cancellations must be made by end of business June 10^th or you will be subject to the program fee.

   

   

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• "How Emotional Intelligence Applies to Your Role as a Trainer in Workforce Development"

  • When
    June 20, 2013
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ASTD Suncoast Welcomes Janet Foster at Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater Presentation Topic Emotional Intelligence

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   Society of Emotional Intelligence "We bring EI to life"

  Janet Foster, VP, of the Society of Emotional Intelligence, National Chapter Development and Board Member, Former SoEI, Tampa President and Chair.  VP, Senior Career Coach, Lee Hecht Harrison, Tampa

  Presents:

  "We bring EI to life"
  

  Emotional Intelligence and your success! Learn practical steps to enhance your emotional intelligence as a coach, trainer and leader with in your organization. In this discussion you will take away four components that lead to success!

  • · EQI- 2.0 Model, MHS (Multi-Health Systems), an Emotional Intelligence assessment

  • · Learn how emotional intelligence enhances your coaching techniques

  • · Develop your emotional intelligence as a trainer and leader

  • · SoEI Visit emotional intelligence to your organization  

  To Learn more about the SoEI

  Visit the society's web site at: http://www.soeitampa.org

  Speaker BIO:

  

  Janet Foster is a VP, Senior Career Coach, for Lee Hecht Harrison in Tampa, Florida, where she is responsible for the design and delivery of a wide array of career transition management services. Janet has extensive one-on-one career coaching experience with all levels of employees in transition including C-level executives.
  
  She has been involved in the career transition management field for over 15 years and has managed corporate career centers for Fortune 500 companies. Janet has worked and traveled nationally through the process of start-up to shut down of these facilities for multiple organizations spanning financial services, manufacturing, high-tech, health care, pharmaceutical and consumer products industries.
  
  Her expertise in career consulting, assessment, corporate workforce training, facilitation of Job Search Work teams, networking, job connections, research, and rapid establishment of corporate career centers, has earned her exceptional experience in managing and staffing career centers, and delivering corporate quality training.
  Janet has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development, and a Masters of Science Degree in Career Life Time Planning.
  
  Specialties: • Local & Global talent Develop Leader in connecting people to jobs and helping individuals improve performance.
  • Partner’s with local workforce to develop, engage and retain critical talent.
  • Manages events that increase ability to retain brand equity, reputation and your best people through, pre-event planning, workforce productivity, redeployment and transition services.
  • Help identify, assimilate, assess and develop current and future leaders.

  Meeting Cancellation Policy: We understand that unanticipated events happen in life and business. Due to the time and expense involved, ASTD is not able to issue refunds or credits for future meetings. Feel free to have a colleague attend in your place or use this opportunity to help us grow our membership by inviting a potential new member or guest to attend. Thank you for assisting us in our endeavor to keep costs low, so we can better serve all our attendees. Effective 3/1/13

  Attendees receive 1 Continuing Education Credit – CPLP

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• LUNCH AND LEARN: Financial Wellness for your Organizations Health

  • When
    June 28, 2013
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ASTD Suncoast Welcomes Brian Pope to Century Buick Located in Tampa on Hillsborough TOPIC: Leadership

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  Financial Wellness in the Workplace

  Learn how:

  Financial wellness for your employees effects the health of your organization

   

  The 2008 financial crisis and the great recession exposed Americans' flawed
  understanding of personal finance and the concepts of budgeting, debt
  reduction and managing loans. While many companies believe the subject
  should be taught to their employees, the fact is that many don't have the
  expertise or comfort level to provide a balanced educational program.
  
  For years, business and human resource leaders have provided their employees
  with wellness programs focusing on health. But research shows that an
  employee who is financially stable - and not worried about their family's
  money - is a happier, more productive employee.
  
  Speaker Bio:

  
  
  Brian Pope, president of Pope Financial Planning, has been a pioneer in the
  area of designing corporate financial wellness programs tailored to the
  company's unique needs. Holding a Master's Degree from the University of
  Georgia, Pope is the lead Dave Ramsey Certified Coach® in Tampa Bay. Over
  the years, he's helped clients craft financial plans for the first time,
  learn how to manage money, avoid bankruptcy, pay off debt and build wealth.
  

  OUTLINE OF EVENT TIME FRAME:

  Arrival and Networking 11:30 am to 11:45 am

  Speaker introductions (salads served) 11:45 am - 12 pm

  Speaker Presentation (with lunch) 12 pm - 12;45 pm

  Networking 12:45 pm - 1 pm

  Disclaimer: While we do anticipate a sold out event for each Lunch and Learn, events that do not have a minimum of 10 paid registrants, prior to the deadline, will be canceled. Registration deadlines are 72 hrs. before the scheduled event. Full refunds will be issued should a cancelation by ASTD occur.

  LOCATION:

  Century Buick/GMC

  3308 W Hillsborough Ave Tampa, FL 33614
  (813) 774-5456

  Cancellation policy: We understand that unanticipated events happen in life and business. Due to the time and expense involved, ASTD is not able to issue refunds or credits for future meetings if you are unable to attend due to a reason other than ASTD cancelling the event. Feel free to have a colleague attend in your place or use this opportunity to help us grow our membership by inviting a potential new member or guest to attend. Thank you for assisting us in our endeavor to keep costs low, so we can better serve all our attendees. Effective 3/1/13
  
  Attendees are eligible to receive 1 Continuing Education Credit - CPLP

   

   

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• CPLP Study Session - UPDATED - Sessions Begin July 11th and run Bi-Weekly through January.

  • Start
    July 11, 2013
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    January 24, 2014
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  •·  CPLP Study Session begins July 11,  2013

    

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  The ASTD Competency Model™

  Training & Development Competencies Redefined to Create Competitive Advantage

  ASTD is proud to launch the NEW ASTD Competency Model effective January 2014 (study materials to be released in June 2013). The training and development profession has undergone significant transformation in the last decade. The ASTD Competency Model redefines the skills and knowledge required for trainers to be successful now and in the future. It captures changes driven by digital, mobile, and social technology; demographic shifts; globalization; and economic forces.

  The ASTD Competency Model:

  • Provides a professional development blueprint for the learning professional
  • Helps you prepare for the future faster
  • Identifies skill gaps and ways to close them.

  The Model emphasizes: (1) foundational competencies, or those that are important to everyone in the field, and (2) the specific areas of expertise ("AOE"s), which are the specialized knowledge and actions required by specific roles.

  Foundational competencies

  • Business Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Global Mindset
  • Personal Skills
  • Industry Knowledge
  • Technology Literacy

  AOE's (AREAS OF EXPERTISE)

  • Instructional design
  • Performance Improvement
  • Training Delivery
  • Learning Technologies
  • Evaluating Learning Impact
  • Managing Learning Programs
  • Integrated Talent Management
  • Coaching
  • Knowledge Management
  • Change Management

   

  As part of the Study Group, you will learn to:

  • Define key terms, knowledge areas and vocabulary related to Workplace Learning and Performance

  • Explain the various models of developing training

  • Determine the optimal delivery method for your event

  • Describe Human Performance Improvement methodology

  • Evaluate training success at various levels

  • And much more!

  COSTS FOR THIS 14 SESSION BI-WEEKLY STUDY GROUP

  $129.00 for Members of all ASTD chapters

  $149.00 for ASTD National Members not in a chapter

  $179.00 for Non-Members (includes 1yr. chapter membership of $55)

  ***a minimum participation of 6 participants is needed for this course.

  CPLP Study Group Specifics

  The Study Group runs for 14 sessions and is a blended learning experience consisting of e-learning modules, activities, exercises, handouts, and follow up discussion webinars. For webinars, WebEx is used to share information with the group with guest speakers and co-facilitators from time to time to assist us with the knowledge base needed for the exam. In addition, there are separate sessions scheduled for Work Product discussions. Materials for the session will be provided each week along with Pre- and Post-tests to help you become comfortable with the testing format.

  For more information, contact:

  Debra Slaughter, VP Professional Development, dslaughter.astdsuncoast@gmail.com

  or Pat Smolen, VP Membership,  patricia.ann.smolen@citi.com,

  or Vicky Allen, President, vicky@wildpalms.com

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

  The ASTD Certification Institute built the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)™ credential to provide a way for workplace learning and performance professionals to prove their worth to employers and their peers and to be confident about their knowledge of the field. The ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants, and suppliers. By earning your CPLP designation, you communicate to your employers that you are not only dedicated to continuing your education but also validate your expertise in learning and performance.

  CPLP designation showcases the workplace learning professional’s knowledge and performance in the ten areas of expertise as defined by the ASTD Competency Model. Participants in the program will not only be confident and prepared for the CPLP Certification exam, but they will also network with other workplace learning and performance professionals, gain professional development through interactive discussions and exercises and provide a quality learning and performance system to your organization.

  Those eligible for the CPLP certification are professionals in the learning and performance field and have a minimum of three years of related work experience, although five years of related work experience is preferred.

  
  What is the Work Product?

  Components

  For the work product submission, candidates will need to complete three different components:

  • Project Work (Work Product) and Project Essays – Candidates provide a sample of their project work and answer eight related essay questions which enable them to provide rationale and documentation to support their project sample.
  • Challenge Questions – Candidates respond to two challenge essay questions that are completely independent of their project work. One question is strategic in nature; the other is operational or tactical in its focus.
  • Standard Forms – Candidates complete a number of other forms such as a contact information form and release and permission forms designed to protect all parties legally.

  CPLP Q&A

  What is the CPLP™ certification?

  CPLP™ is a credential for learning and performance professionals offered by the ASTD Certification Institute. It is broad-based and addresses nine areas of expertise as defined by the ASTD Competency Model.

  Who can apply for the CPLP™? Professionals in the learning and performance field who have a minimum of three years related work experience may apply, though five or more is preferable. Take the CPLP™ Readiness Assessment to help you decide.

  Who can apply for the CPLP™?

  Professionals in the learning and performance field who have a minimum of three years related work experience may apply, though five or more is preferable. Take the CPLP™ Readiness Assessment to help you decide.

  What does the CPLP™ cover?

  The CPLP™ competency testing process requires candidates to pass both a knowledge exam and a work product assessment. The knowledge exam has 150 multiple choice questions covering nine areas. The work product assessment requires a sample of recent project work and essay responses. The work product must pertain to one of the areas of expertise (AOE's).

  What's in it for You?

  The ASTD Certification Institute's Certified Professional in Learning and Performance Certification (CPLP) equips you with the tools to be the best in the field and lets employers know that you have real world, practical expertise that can be readily applied to the current work environment. CPLP gives you the capability, credibility and confidence to be a high performing contributor in your organization. Be one of the best ---- Become a CPLP!

  Can you answer these questions?

  1. Which theory of learning focuses on matching individual needs to appropriate instructional experiences and is particularly useful for helping employees adapt to changes in their work lives?
  2. What are the five principles of andragogy?
  3. What is an informal philosophy of teaching that focuses on what the instructor does rather than what the participants learn and usually refers to the teaching of children?
  4. What is the difference between teaching and facilitating learning?

  Information covered in this program is based on the ASTD Learning System. It is suggested to purchase the system for use during this study group. (remember to use our chapter code "CH9063" when ordering)

  
  

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• WEBINAR "IS E - LEARNING RIGHT FOR YOU"

  • When
    July 18, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ASTD Suncoast Welcomes Artisan E-Learning and Diane Elkins for a Virtual Presentation Topic E-Learning

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  Diane Elkins of Artisan E-Learning is a board member of the Metro-DC chapter of ASTD and is an e-learning expert. She’s offered to do a webinar with our chapter on IS E-LEARNING RIGHT FOR YOU? Attend this webinar and register to win  a book on the E-Learning Uncovered series

  Is E-Learning Right for You?

  E-learning brings the promise of training people anywhere, anytime. Not only can you get training to your audience quickly, but you can also eliminate expenses for travel and facilities. But does that mean it is always a good fit? What are the downsides? Can you really train as effectively online? Can you teach any type of content to any type of audience? If you do use e-learning, should you use self-paced training? Live webinars? Blended learning?

  In this session, you’ll explore the types of e-learning, advantages and disadvantages of e-learning, and tips to decide when it is a good fit and when it isn’t.

  About the Presenter

  Diane Elkins is the co-founder of Artisan E-Learning where she creates custom e-learning with Captivate, Lectora, Articulate Studio, and Storyline. She has built a reputation as a national e-learning expert by speaking at national and local conferences, such as ASTD TechKnowledge, and serving as a judge for the Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards. She is the co-author of the popular E-Learning Uncovered book series and was named as one of the Top Young Trainers in the country by Training magazine in 2008.

  Below is the link we’ll be using for the July webinar.

  http://dcastd.adobeconnect.com/artisanelearning/

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• Lunch and Learn "Leaving ADDIE For SAM"

  • When
    July 26, 2013
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ASTD Suncoast Welcomes Richard Sites and Angel Green to LOCATION TBD Topic Creative Training Techniques

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  •· Dr. Richard Sites, co-author of Leaving ADDIE for SAM and Angel Green, Senior Instructional Strategist at Allen Interactions Present An interactive discussion about why the l/d profession is Leaving Addie for SAm

   

  Analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) are all important steps in the design of effective e-learning applications or any learning program. While there have been many adaptations of ADDIE, many of them were made before we had today's tools, challenges, and opportunities. As is being realized by the software industry with Agile, more radical process changes are now both needed and possible. Meet SAM (Successive Approximation Model). The benefits: More efficient and effective processes and superior learning experiences in less time.

  The traditional instructional design process, ADDIE, is past its prime. It was developed long before Agile and other iterative processes that have introduced greater efficiencies in design and development, fostered more creativitity, and addressed effective stakeholder involvement. Leaving ADDIE for SAM introduces two new concepts, SAM (the Successive Approximation Model) and the Savvy Start. Together, they incorporate contemporary design and development processes that reduce the complexity of instructional design and development, yielding more energetic and effective learning experiences.

  In this session, Dr. Richard Sites, co-author of Leaving ADDIE for SAM and Angel Green, Senior Instructional Strategist at Allen Interactions addresses the power of an iterative instructional design process, how product and process are tightly linked, and the basic challenges that face the modern day instructional designer. With key insights from their years of experience building and designing technology-based instructional products, Richard and Angel discuss key strategies to overcome design and project hurdles through an iterative process.

  LOCATION TBD

   Register at www.astdsuncoast.org

  Disclaimer: While we do anticipate a sold out event for each Lunch and Learn, events that do not have a minimum of 15 paid registrants, prior to the deadline, will be canceled. Registration deadlines are 72 hrs. before the scheduled event. Full refunds will be issued should a cancelation by ASTD occur.

  Attendees receive 1 Continuing Education Credit – CPLP

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• "Project Management for Trainers"

  • When
    August 15, 2013
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ASTD Suncoast Welcomes Julianne Gill at Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater Presentation Topic Project Management

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  Julianne Gill

  Board Member of ASTD Suncoast Chapter and Epic Training Manager, Organizational Development Tampa General Hospital Presents Project Management For Trainers

  More details To Follow

   

  Directions via Website: www.feathersoundcc.com

  Meeting Cancellation Policy: We understand that unanticipated events happen in life and business. Due to the time and expense involved, ASTD is not able to issue refunds or credits for future meetings. Feel free to have a colleague attend in your place or use this opportunity to help us grow our membership by inviting a potential new member or guest to attend. Thank you for assisting us in our endeavor to keep costs low, so we can better serve all our attendees. Effective 3/1/13

  Attendees receive 1 Continuing Education Credit – CPLP

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• Diversity in the Workplace: "Closing the Communication Gaps; Understanding our Differences"

  • When
    August 23, 2013
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ASTD Suncoast Welcomes Clara Rose of Creative Alliance at Century Buick GMC in Tanpa on Hillsborough Presentation Topic Diversity

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  CLARA ROSE of 

   PRESENTS: Closing the Communication Gaps; Understanding our Differences

  There is a serious new problem in the workplace and it has nothing to do with downsizing, corruption or global competition. Instead it is a problem created by distinct generations in the workforce.

  We are experiencing a time in American history were we have four very different generations working side-by-side.

   Veterans

   Baby Boomers

   Generation X

   Generation Y

  Individuals with different values, different ideas, different ways of getting things done and different ways of communicating are now occupying the same space.

  The was a time when the boss was older, more experienced and mature. Younger workers did what was asked of them, no questions asked. There were definite social rules about how the boss was treated as well as social norms about how the younger workers treated older workers.

  Times have changed, with the roles and the rules being rewritten often. Cultural and ethnic differences also play a larger role than ever before. Different abilities and disabilities surround us all in the workplace.

  Discussion topics of this workshop take a look at those differences, to help create a better understanding of how to effectively work together.

  "Education is the first step toward creating a culture of understanding and sensitivity in the work place".

  SPEAKER BIO: CLARA ROSE REGISTRATION DIRECTOR FOR ASTD SUNCOAST

  

  CONNECT WITH CLARA ON TWITTER, LINKEDIN, AND ON THE WEB AT:

  www.ClaraRose.com

  Clara@ClaraRose.com

  Twitter: ClaraRoseChat

  ClaraRose | LinkedIn

  Clara is the founder of Creative Alliance, a division of Nationwide Compliance Alliance. As a professional speaker, writer and consultant she specializes in effective and sensitive communication in the work place. It is Clara’s vision to facilitate effective communication through employee education and consulting as well as compelling and strategic marketing content.

  Additionally she desires to be instrumental in the endeavor to grant full access for people with disabilities, to enjoy the benefits of work and leisure activities. To that end, she offers ADA sensitivity trainings and workshops for businesses and their staff, a role that allows her to engage in the creative activities she enjoys while making a difference in the world around her.

  You can find some of Clara’s written work online and in national publications; here are a few examples:

  • •· Contributing editor; ADA Compliance board for the Hotel Business Review
  • •· Editor of the Nationwide Compliance Alliance Review
  • •· Hospitality Industry Examiner for Examiner.com
  • •· Editor of ADA Friendly
  • •· Expert Author for EzineArticles.com
  • •· Guest blogger; several online publications
  • •· Developments Magazine, Perspectives North America Magazine
  • •· The Resort Trades Magazine, Management & Operations Magazine

  Creative Alliance is a Division of Nationwide Compliance Alliance

  OUTLINE OF EVENT TIME FRAME:

  Arrival and Networking 11:30 am to 11:45 am

  Speaker introductions (salads served) 11:45 am - 12 pm

  Speaker Presentation (with lunch) 12 pm - 12;45 pm

  Networking 12:45 pm - 1 pm

  Disclaimer: While we do anticipate a sold out event for each Lunch and Learn, events that do not have a minimum of 10 paid registrants, prior to the deadline, will be canceled. Registration deadlines are 72 hrs. before the scheduled event. Full refunds will be issued should a cancelation by ASTD occur.

  LOCATION:

  Century Buick/GMC

  3308 W Hillsborough Ave Tampa, FL 33614
  (813) 774-5456

   

  INDIVIDUAL Meeting Cancellation Policy: We understand that unanticipated events happen in life and business. Due to the time and expense involved, ASTD is not able to issue refunds or credits for future meetings. Feel free to have a colleague attend in your place or use this opportunity to help us grow our membership by inviting a potential new member or guest to attend. Thank you for assisting us in our endeavor to keep costs low, so we can better serve all our attendees. Effective 3/1/13

  Attendees receive 1 Continuing Education Credit – CPLP

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• "Performance Improvement in A Learning and Development Setting"

  • When
    September 19, 2013
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ASTD Suncoast Welcomes Gina Potito at Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater Presenting a Topic Performance Improvement

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  Gina Potito

  Presents Performance Improvement In a Learning and Development Setting

  

  Speaker BIO:

  Gina is a business leader and performance improvement coach. Recognized as a dynamic, high-energy professional, she helps individuals and organizations become more productive and profitable, especially during times of change.
  
  She is currently the SVP, Director of Professional Services for LHH, Southeast Region. Prior to joining DBM, Gina was president of Performance Training Group, Inc., a Florida-based training, development, and professional performance improvement firm offering services to both public and private companies as well as not-for-profit organizations internationally. Customers she has partnered with include JPMorganChase, MetLife, Pfizer, Boston Consulting Group, Kaiser Permanente, Raymond James Financial, and all branches of the U.S. Military services. Her diverse business background spans multiple business sectors and industries.
  
  In addition, Gina is a sought-after faciliator and speaker, and has delivered workshops on topics including Coaching, Communication, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Stress Management, Time Management, Creativity, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Networking, and Maintaining Optimism throughout the United States and internationally in 6 countries.

   

  Directions via Website: www.feathersoundcc.com

  Meeting Cancellation Policy: We understand that unanticipated events happen in life and business. Due to the time and expense involved, ASTD is not able to issue refunds or credits for future meetings. Feel free to have a colleague attend in your place or use this opportunity to help us grow our membership by inviting a potential new member or guest to attend. Thank you for assisting us in our endeavor to keep costs low, so we can better serve all our attendees. Effective 3/1/13

  Attendees receive 1 Continuing Education Credit – CPLP

   

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• "Understanding Your DISC Style for Better Communication"

  • When
    October 17, 2013
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ASTD Suncoast Welcomes Susan Mell at Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater Presentation Topic Communication for Employee Engagement

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  Susan Mell presents

   

    Understanding your DISC for better communication to create employee engagement

   

   

  Program Description

  FREEDISC report provided to each attendee with a power point presentation detailing the four different communication styles. When you understand your communication style, you can better adapt to others while communicating. This helps one to develop stronger relationships with your business and personal contacts.

  DiSC^® is the leading personal assessment tool used by more than 40 million people to improve work productivity, teamwork and communication.

  •·         Build productive teams

  •·         Develop effective managers, supervisors, leaders

  •·         Train a powerful sales force

  •·         Improve customer service

  •·         Ease frustrations and interpersonal conflict

  •·         Enhance communication

  •·         Help with change and conflict management

  •·         Improve personal diversity awareness and recognition

  •·         Improve productivity

  •·         Assist in hiring, recruiting, placement, promotion, outsourcing

  •·         Enhance the counseling or coaching experience

   

   

  Susan Mell’s background includes 30 years as a business owner. First business for 17 years included four retail locations, 42 employees with 3 million in annual sales in the wireless industry. She has her Masters in Social Work Administration and is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams of self-employment. Her value is to help people to discover franchise options that they may not discover on their own. She coaches, educates, and assists clients in their exploration of their options and possibilities in self-employment and franchises. She currently is a multi-unit Franchisee owner and owns 9 Franchises for the past 12 years.

   

  Susan has won numerous awards including:

  Top Performer Award 2011
  Area Developer of the Year Award 2010
  Franchisee of the Year Award 2008
  Top Performer Award 2008
  Excellence in Marketing Award 2005
  Top Performer Award 2003
  Multi-unit owner - Area Developer with 10 Franchises with The Entrepreneur's Source
  Nominated for Small Business of the Year Award in my previous business that included 42 employees with $3 million in sales.

   

  Visit her Website at:   www.esourcecoach.com/samell

  Directions via Website: www.feathersoundcc.com

  Meeting Cancellation Policy: We understand that unanticipated events happen in life and business. Due to the time and expense involved, ASTD is not able to issue refunds or credits for future meetings. Feel free to have a colleague attend in your place or use this opportunity to help us grow our membership by inviting a potential new member or guest to attend. Thank you for assisting us in our endeavor to keep costs low, so we can better serve all our attendees. Effective 3/1/13

  Attendees receive 1 Continuing Education Credit – CPLP

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• "Is This Thing On"

  • When
    November 14, 2013
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ASTD Suncoast Welcomes Shannon Spring at Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater Presentation Topic Creative Training Techniques

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  •·  Shannon Spring of PresentS

  Is This Thing On?

  Using Humor to Deliver Entertaining and Effective Presentations

   

  (Hint: Boring people "silly" is not an effective use of humor)

   

  Learn how to use humor to capture attention and increase learning retention; infuse laughter with learning; and engage people so they’ll remember your message and respect you for being both knowledgeable and entertaining. Get tips on how to develop your own fun-inspired style and incorporate humor into your training and presentations with visuals, activities, voice, delivery, handouts, and stand-outs. Power up your people and presentation skills to become more confident, creative, and skilled at using humor. You’ll be having a good time doing something that scares most people to death! There’ll be no need to fear asking “Is this thing on?” ever again.The only thing you’ll have left to fear is attending someone else’s fun-impaired presentation!

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Only 33% of all training continues after the training session. The key to transferring the learning to the work place on a daily basis is FUN. Attend this fun and interactive training session and learn how you can add fun into any training session or presentation to improve learning transfer. Learn how having fun can help improve productivity and increase ROI

   

  Shannon Spring is a “Professional at Play” and Founder of Just Humor Me!™ A Humor Coach & Speaker for 12 years, she earned a Masters in Education at The Citadel (no crew cut involved) and a Bachelors in Human Development and Communications at Boston College.  After years of being bored by traditional teaching, and having report cards that led her to the conclusion that she should either choose a life of comedy or a life of crime, Shannon has chosen the “crime” of leading a life of comedy! Her one of a kind, creative programs and games have engaged, amused, and inspired participants throughout the country, making her WANTED in many states. It’s her innate ability to inject fun into almost any situation and “play” with challenges that produces ideas that are just crazy enough to work!

  As an Expert in Humor and Ambassador of Fun, she incorporates improv comedy techniques when teaching Communication Skills, Stress Management, and Personal & Professional Development presentations. Spring served as the Humor Coach on a segment she created for ABC’s Lowcountry Live show, where she inspired viewers with creative techniques to add more humor to their daily lives. She has the unique distinctions of being a Certified Laughter Leader, Etiquette Instructor, School Counselor, and Artbundance Coach. She leads HAHA retreatsÔ (Humor and Healing Adventures) to help corporations and individuals face all kinds of challenges with humor and creativity. Trained in Improv by The Have Nots!, Spring is also a stand-up comic trained by The American Comedy Institute and performed at Gotham Comedy Club in NYC.

  In 2003, Spring received recognition from Mayor Riley of Charleston, SC for winning the Forty Under Forty Award given by The Charleston Regional Business Journal for outstanding business achievements and dedication to the community. In 2007 Shannon was recognized again for leadership and Continuing Success in Business. Shannon believes in giving back as much as possible, and strives to be the kind of person her dogs think she is. Spring believes that fur and slobber are part of any complete wardrobe.

   

   

   

   

  Meeting Cancellation Policy: We understand that unanticipated events happen in life and business. Due to the time and expense involved, ASTD is not able to issue refunds or credits for future meetings. Feel free to have a colleague attend in your place or use this opportunity to help us grow our membership by inviting a potential new member or guest to attend. Thank you for assisting us in our endeavor to keep costs low, so we can better serve all our attendees. Effective 3/1/13

  Attendees receive 1 Continuing Education Credit – CPLP

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• OPAL AWARDS

  • When
    December 05, 2013
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ASTD Suncoast OPAL AWARDS at Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater Presentation Topic Creative Training Topics

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  Celebrate the Top Organizations and Individuals at our year-end Outstanding Performance and Learning (OPAL) Awards.

  Join ASTD leaders as we come together to honor, recognize and celebrate the organizations that are impacting performance through innovation and creativity.

  Suncoast ASTD is now in the selection process to recognize the best and brightest Learning and Performance professionals in the Tampa Bay area at the OPAL Awards. Award winners will be publicized on the website and announced through the local media. To qualify, you may nominate an individual and/or organization.

  To nominate an individual or organization or nominate yourself, complete the OPAL 2013 Nomination Application and submit it to Pat Smolen The nomination deadline is November 19 th. Please contact Pat Smolen at psmolen@tampabay.rr.com

   

   

  Directions via Website: www.feathersoundcc.com

  Meeting Cancellation Policy: We understand that unanticipated events happen in life and business. Due to the time and expense involved, ASTD is not able to issue refunds or credits for future meetings. Feel free to have a colleague attend in your place or use this opportunity to help us grow our membership by inviting a potential new member or guest to attend. Thank you for assisting us in our endeavor to keep costs low, so we can better serve all our attendees. Effective 3/1/13

   

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