January meeting and program

NOTE: This is an archive of the site as it existed in late 2004,after which date others took over the maintenance and design of the site.All information herein is historical. Many links may be dead.

Applying Lessons from "Crucial Conversations®"

Presented by: Doug Finton, VitalSmarts of Michigan

Join us on Wednesday, January 12th for an enthusiastic and innovative presentation where you will learn more about how using the Crucial Conversations® skills can get you better results in the workplace (and elsewhere).

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Read the full May meeting report online

Previous reports:
Mar. 04 (pdf)
Feb. 04 (HTML Web page)
Jan. 04 (HTML Web page)

Membership renewal time is here!

It’s that time of year again! Jack Frost, Sleigh Bells, Mistletoe and GDASTD annual subscription fees!

All GDASTD memberships expire on 12/31/04 and members have 60 days to renew their membership at renewal rates, after which time new subscription, rather than renewal rates apply. The processing fee is waived for members renewing their membership during the month of December 2004.

Renew online through our web site. Click the Services/Members button to open the Services and Members page. Click the New Membership and Renewals hyperlink. Fill out the information and click on the Submit button. That's how easy it is! Give yourself a gift for the holiday season and renew your membership to the Greater Detroit ASTD Chapter!

People say the nicest things...

"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone in attendance at last nights meeting. Believe it or not,that warm atmosphere of collegiality relieved a serious case of jitters. I look forward to seeing you all again." - John Leak, recent (Oct. '04) presenter.

"I want exactly what ASTD is already doing, providing various venues for
learning, inspiration, and networking. Both the Detroit and the national ASTD are a hotbed of new developments in the profession and a medium for communicating both the best practices in the profession and the fruits of members' research. The truth be told, ASTD as an organization is so far ahead of my level of development and needs, I'll never require more than what's already being provided. And if I ever catch up to where ASTD is today, it will be when ASTD has already moved forward." - George Miceli, new member

Resource link project announced

The Greater Detroit Chapter ASTD is pleased to announce that we are putting together a Resource link for GDASTD members. The GDASTD wants to connect our members to a powerful network of tools, templates and samples through its new Resource link.

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Get a job...or fill a job!

If you are an employer or contract agency looking for the right candidate to fill your position, please send a brief job posting to Marsha Barnett-King. The information will be posted in the Jobs link in the Services and Members Only area. It will be available only to members.

If you are looking for a new job or employee locally or outside of southeastern Michigan, click here to search the ASTD Job Bank or to post your resume in the National Data Base.

Other ASTD news

The Networker is now online!

Thanks to the efforts of Communications VP Kiris Powell, the Networker will now be available here in HTML.

NEW! Fall '04 issue (revised 9/22)

Spring '04 issue

Winter '04 issue

Online Help available

Online Help for our Website is available for thru the Help link on the homepage (at left), and in the Services/Members area.

National ASTD recognizes Greater Detroit chapter in “Sharing Our Success”

The Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) is being recognized for its submission to the ASTD “Sharing Our Success” (SOS) program. The SOS program is a national initiative launched in 2003 by ASTD. The program salutes local ASTD chapters for sharing best practices and chapter resources.

Read entire press release

See our SOS project on the ASTD National site

UM-D and ASTD HPI Seminars

ASTD seminars are being offered through a partnership between University of Michigan - Dearborn, National ASTD, and the Greater Detroit chapter of ASTD. Upon completion of the 5 ASTD HPI courses for college credit or continuing education units, students will receive a certificate from Natioanl ASTD.

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Help your Chapter, use the
Chapter Code!

Use our chapter code CH5014 when you buy ASTD goods and services from the National ASTD such as: books, National conferences or seminars (see below), and membership (new and renewal). You don't even have to be a local or national member to use the code.

What else is happening?

Wondering about other events in the HR and Training world, and beyond? The "What's Happening" page highlights current events being presented by other organizations, of special interest to members, on topics such as training, professional development, performance support, technology and HR.

If your organization would like to post events on the "What's Happening" page please click here to download submission guidelines and an easy to use template (Word .doc format). Questions? Contact Marsha Barnett-King

Monthly program videos

Matt Trupiano of CEO Communications has short video excerpts of recent Detroit ASTD presentations available for viewing on their Website. See them here. (RealOne player needed. Be sure to click the free RealOne player button in the upper right corner of the Real One page.)

And now, a word from our sponsors...

The following organizations and individuals have generously made donations to the chapter in cash, goods or services.

Platinum ($2501 and above)

Who will be first?

Gold ($1001—2500)

Collins and Aikman
U of M Dearborn

Silver ($501—1000)

Cranbrook Science Center
Emdicium Group
Lucid Business Strategies
SBC
ArvinMeritor
Kmart

Bronze ($251—500)

CEO Video
Cynthia Grant Brown
Tech Media Design

Donor (up to $250)

American Society of Employers
Atek, Incorporated
Cornerstone University
GM University