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9/25/2009

Fall Chapter Meeting: Social Networking

Thank you to our presenter, Heather Gee, for an interesting and informative look at Social Media in the workplace! We also had some great suggestions and experiences from all of you who attended. Let's keep the discussion moving! To get things started, how many of you currently use some form of social networking in your professional life? If you do, which tools do you use and how are they utilized?

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3/21/2009

eLearning Resources

The Best Practices for Internals SIG came up with some great (and free!) eLearning Resources at their bi-monthly meeting. Take a look:

http://chapters.astd.org/SiteDirectory/EasternPa/wikitest/Wiki%20Pages/Cool%20Tools%20-%20eLearning%20Resources.aspx

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12/10/2008

Free Videoconferencing

Looking for a free video and audio conferencing service? We found one! Read about it on our Wiki!

http://chapters.astd.org/SiteDirectory/EasternPa/wikitest/Wiki%20Pages/Cool%20Tools%20-%20Free%20Videoconferencing.aspx

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11/21/2008

Refresher Training -

Today's SIG was another successful event! We had several new members join us for the first time, and, as usual, the discussion could have continued long after our time was up.

Some key points I took away from the discussion:

Often it's necessary to prove the need/value for a refresher training. Whenever possible, if it is tied to metrics and assessments it is more likely to be approved.

Refresher training can happen in the classroom and also outside the classroom, such as the email tips shared by Rick.

What did you learn, or did you have additional questions you'd like to ask the group? Feel free to add comments and keep the discussion open!

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9/19/2008

Training Across Generations - BPFI SIG September 19

Thank you to everyone for another successful SIG! We had a great turnout today and the discussion was informative and interesting. Several people brought presentations and handouts, so we had a wealth of information to start it off.

We were provided wtih information on the different life events experienced by the different generations in the workplace, and how that affects outlook and work ethic. We also discussed how much we can rely on these profiles and when situational leadership is enough to manage and train employees.

I found the discussion fascinating because of the mixture of published information combined with personal experiences of those present. Feel free to keep the discussion going by replying to this blog!

Rachel

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9/15/2008

The Blue Sheet

The Transfer of Training matrix on the blue sheet was the highlight of Donalee's seminar for me. I caught that the research was conducted at the U of Minesota but did not get the full name of the study. Can some please identify it for me? I'd like to read more about it. Thank you!

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9/12/2008

Why 95% of Training Doesn't Stick

Thanks to all that participated in the session today, what a great turnout! And a special thanks to Donalee Frary for an excellent presentation!

During the session, we discussed some of the reasons behind the lack of behavior change of participants and we learned a coaching model that can close those behavior gaps.

Now that you are back in your work environment, how will you apply the model?

Please continue the blog by sharing your insights and feel free to ask Donalee questions.

Thanks!

Carol Beisel

Co-VP Programs & Events

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7/18/2008

BPFI SIG 7/18 - Topic LMS

I am happy to say that the response to today's topic was one of the best I've ever seen! Lutron was a fantastic host. Thanks again to Bess and Susie for sharing their facilities and providing lunch. We had a nice mix of people with questions about implementing an LMS and those with best practices and experience to share.

We enjoyed presentations from Mary Frances Mika and Chris Meier, Sherrie James-Hawthorne, Rick Kerner, and Bess Estrella-Aquino and Susie Minton. There was a lot of information shared, but some of the key points I took away were:

- There is a difference between a true LMS and a Learning Content Management System, which includes training materials as well as training records.

- Be sure to include all stakeholders from the beginning. It's easy to underestimate the impact of implementing a new system on various departments.

- Know what you need the system to do. Prepare this list before going to the vendors so that you will find the one to best meet your needs.

- Market the changes to your company.

What did you take away from today's forum? Did any additional questions or comments occur to you after the forum ended?

Rachel

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5/16/2008

Follow-up to BPFI SIG 5/16

Wow, so I'm officially a blogger now! How exciting!

We had another productive SIG today at Victaulic (thank you, Rick!). It was a little different from previous SIGs in the we didn't have presenters, but instead held an animated discussion that, as usual, could have continued long after our time was up.

The topic for today was Continuing Education Units and Certification. We discussed this topic from two angles:

1. Certification and CEUs for ourselves as trainers

2. Accrediting our training modules to provide CEUs to our employess and customers.

Personally, I learned a great deal about the value of CPLP certification. What I love about these SIGs is that I always come away with 2 or 3 pieces of information I can apply immediately to my professional life and today was no exception. I know many of you had more to say when we ended today, so please take a moment to reply to this blog and keep the discussion going! If you weren't able to join us today, here's your chance to join in.

A question to get us going...

How many of your employers recognize some form of certification for trainers? Do any of your employers require certification?

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5/9/2008

What's a Permalink?

You may have noticed the word “permalink” at the bottom of each blog post. A permalink (from 'permanent link') is just a URL that links to the blog post even after it drops from the top of the list and gets archived.

This is useful for linking or finding the post if you want to refer to it again in the future. Just click the 'permalink' and save the URL that appears in the address bar.

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