CIASTD Monthly Newsletter

Popular culture declared “chad” the word in 2000. It was “ground zero” in 2001, “misunderestimate” in 2002, and “embedded” in 2003. What’s the word for 2004?

For CIASTD the good word in 2004 is NEW. We have some great new stuff coming. For example:

Yes, NEW venues. We are taking our show on the road. Our faithful members whose cars automatically steered to Ivy Tech each month must get reprogrammed. The January meeting is at The Murat, and February’s meeting is at The Marott. The NEW locations offer more room, more menu selections, and more business-appropriate settings. This should help members feel like they are getting more quality for the price. This is also why we have a NEW monthly fee—raised slightly so we can offer members first-rate networking and educational events.

What’s in store for 2004? A little of the old and a lot of the NEW, but most of all it’s all about YOU.

Happy New Year CIASTD members! Welcome to a NEW level of excitement for CIASTD in 2004.

Linda is president if CIASTD and is Director of Staff Development at ITT Educational Services, Inc.

January 23, 2004
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Ring in the new year with CIASTD! Join us in January 2004 as CIASTD brings you yet another year packed with monthly meetings and conferences that provide you with the opportunity to learn about topics targeted to the interests of members and guests along with networking opportunities.
Topic	Performance Consulting: Real People Facing Real Issues
Speaker	Marianne Whelchel, Co-Founder of The Delta Learning Group Our presentation team will include instructors and students from the ASTD Human Performance Improvement Certificate Program. Scheduled to present include certificate participants Catherine Byers, Rolls-Royce International; Sandy Cropper, Workplace Partners; Christine Hood, Eli Lilly and Company; Ondrea McAulay, Resort Condominiums International; Sam Thompson; and Karen Zwick, 1st Class Solutions; and HPI instructors Dan Johnson and Marianne Whelchel.
Time	7:30 - 11 a.m.
Agenda	7:30 a.m. - Cranberry juice cocktail networking 8:30 - 11 a.m. - Program
Location	Murat Centre 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN (Corner of Alabama and Michigan Streets, downtown Indianapolis) Let them know you are witih CIASTD for free parking. Click here for directions
Cost	Members: $25 Non-members:$40 Students: $15 *Please note: walk-ins add $5 to registration fee.
Who Should Attend	This session will provide value to training and development professionals at all levels interested in the practical applications of performance consulting.
Level of participant experience addressed	Beginner and Intermediate
Program Objectives	Describe how a theoretical model of Human Performance Improvement is applied to common workplace performance problems. State the knowledge and practice the skills you’ll need for correctly diagnosing a performance consulting situation; Identify your opportunities for personal growth in performance consulting knowledge and skills; Identify 2-3 colleagues you feel comfortable enough with to call on for professional consultation on a performance consulting problem. Describe the core courses in the ASTD HPI Certificate program and state the registration process.
Content Description	You’re heard the theory…now come experience it in action! Using interactive examples, our presentation team will walk you through performance consulting situations they have personally experienced. You’ll see theory in action, learning how this group of experienced practitioners tackles a performance consulting problem starting with analysis and ending with the evaluation of a properly selected and designed intervention. Our team would also like to help you with your performance consulting challenges. We’ll play a round of “Stump the Chumps” – so bring your performance improvement worries and let the team help you out. Come ready to roll up your sleeves and work. Our presentation team won’t let you sit back and snooze.
Key Take-Aways	A greater appreciation for the need to accurately and thoroughly diagnose a situation where individual and organizational performance isn’t where it should be. Some handy tools to use the next time you need to sort through a performance improvement situation. Tips for dealing with the politics of performance consulting, such as when your client (either internal or external) is convinced that time management training is always the answer to any problem. A handy guide to the ASTD Human Performance Improvement Certificate Program classes that will help you: Get information on class content and logistical details Determine whether the classes are a fit with your professional development needs Register for classes through IUPUI using the online enrollment system.
About the Presenter	Marianne Whelchel brings a broad human resource generalist background to The Delta Learning Group. Her training and consulting engagements focus on helping organizations improve the performance of individual contributors, supervisors, managers and leaders at every level. She provides a wide variety of services, ranging from design, development and customized facilitation of classroom training to online coaching tools for supervisors and managers to individual performance feedback interpretation and development planning. Prior to her consulting practice, Marianne served as a Human Resources internal consultant and manager in Fortune 200 organizations, including Abbott Laboratories, Harris Corporation, and The May Company. Her responsibilities included training and development, exempt and non-exempt recruiting, career development, equal employment and affirmative action, employee relations, and compensation and benefits. Before her work in Human Resources, she spent six years in secondary and higher education. Serving as department chair and teacher, she experienced cultural diversity first-hand during her tenure at the American School of Kuwait. She also taught at Purdue University. Marianne has a Master of Science degree in Industrial Relations from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Ball State University. She serves as an adjunct faculty member for Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Math Pentathlon Institute and is a member of the School Commission for Our Lady of the Greenwood School. She also serves as OLG Math Club Coordinator. She is an active volunteer and certified trainer for the Girl Scouts of Hoosier Capital Council and is president of the Carefree Crocodiles Swim Team.
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January will be at the Murat Center, 502 N. New Jersey St. Parking is free if you mention you are with CIASTD.

February will be at the Marrott, right across the street from Ivy Tech on North Meridian Street.

We have adjusted our meeting cost for 2004 since we are providing a new venue and upgraded breakfast. Our new cost is $25 for members, $40 for non-members and students are $15. There is a walk-in fee of $5 for those who do not register in advance.