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Free Webcast February 23 – Next Generation Learning: NTER – An Open Source Learning Management System

February 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Wondering how to reach more people with learning opportunities? Looking at your training budget and asking how you are going to reach more people with less? We have some ideas! During this month’s free webinar, Alex Cohen with the Department of Energy and Dawn Baron with Strategic Partners will share the potential impact of an open source learning site and how you can get involved. In this session, we will introduce participants to an open source learning management system, NTER, designed by the Department of Energy for the purpose of course creation, course sharing, and free global education for all. Designed to seamlessly integrate with other learning management systems and all previously created courseware, this online learning portal makes education creation and education participation easily accessible for anyone who has internet access. Some of the benefits of an open source learning management system follow: Create courses using state-of-the-art authoring tools including 3D simulation creation Share courses across agencies and with other NTER participating bodies Build a transcript of courses that is owned by the student and portable for future job and educational opportunities Understand the social and ecommerce features of NTER In this webinar, you will: Gain an understanding of the potential impact of an “open source” learning management system. Discover ways to share courses between organizations, with colleges and universities, and with corporate learning programs. Learn how to supplement their current educational activities with the benefits of NTER. The Details Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM EDT Cost: Free Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now: Click here to register Join us for this month’s free webinar on Thursday, February 23, 2012, from 2:00 - 3:00 ET to discuss how open learning can benefit you, your organization and how we access education in the next … [Read more...]

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Strategic Thinking

January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Strategic Thinking February 15 - 16, 2012 Atlanta, GA   More than ever, today’s leaders need the ability to execute tactically, as well as work and think strategically. To do this, you must be able to look outside your own area of responsibility for new ideas, discern the true value of the data you collect, and craft solutions with the potential to deliver real strategic value. Discover your capabilities as a strategic thinker, gain an understanding of the key components of strategic thinking, and apply practical tools during an instructional case study. Who Should Attend Leaders and managers who want to think strategically about their work and its value to the organization Benefits & Outcomes Learn practical approaches for identifying key strategic issues and opportunities Exercise discipline and build strategic thinking into your work regimen Sort through ambiguity and information clutter so that you can focus on what matters strategically Acquire the perspective and tools to create an environment in which you, your colleagues and key players can think and work more strategically Price:  $1,395.00 Type: Workshop Length: 2   day(s) For more information or to register, call Gail at 301-299-0607 or email her at gmcgaha@spisolutions.com Strategic Partners, Inc.www.spisolutions.com  … [Read more...]

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Organizational Analysis and Design

January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Organizational Analysis and Design February 9 - 10, 2012 Chicago, IL   The design of an organization can impact everything, from proper work flow to ultimate success at the bottom line. Participants in this program will learn the dynamics, processes, and challenges inherent in analyzing and designing an organization to achieve business results. Explore a systematic approach for guiding an organizational design effort—from problem identification, to design recommendations and planning the transformation. Who Should Attend OD professionals and anyone with a background in OD methodology Benefits & Outcomes Identify problems, key roles, and phases in the organizational analysis and design (OAD) process Leverage the two critical domains of OAD work—analyzing the current business model and facilitating design enhancements Ensure your analysis, design and transformation efforts follow a systemic approach aligned with the organization’s mission and values Total CPEs: 16 Price:  $1,395.00 Type: Workshop Length: 2   day(s) Related Courses: For more information or to register, call Gail at 301-299-0607 or email her at gmcgaha@spisolutions.com Strategic Partners, Inc.www.spisolutions.com  … [Read more...]

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Leading Organizational Transition: Train-the-Trainer Program

January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Leading Organizational Transition: Train-the-Trainer Program February 7 - 9, 2012  San Francisco   Offered in exclusive partnership with William Bridges & Associates   Even with a solid change strategy in place, plans are abandoned, implementation is delayed or employee resistance is unexpectedly high. Proper management of the human side of change is the critical missing link in change initiatives. In exclusive partnership with William Bridges & Associates, Linkage offers the highly-acclaimed Three-Phase Transition Model to address the human side of change. William Bridges’ model has stood the test of time and has provided individuals and organizations across sectors with a framework and tools for successfully embracing change. Who Should Attend HR and OD professionals with a background in change management Benefits & Outcomes Lead individuals through strategic change initiatives Develop coaching skills needed to help employees deal with constant change and loss Become part of an established network of Certified Bridges Trainers Total CPEs: 24 Price:  $2,595.00 Type: Train the Trainer Length: 3   day(s) For more information on how to register, call Gail at 301-299-0607 or email her at gmcgaha@spisolutions.com Strategic Partners, Inc.www.spisolutions.com  … [Read more...]

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The Well-Connected Employee: Networking Competencies that Foster Engagement, Social Acumen, and Business Results

January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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February 7, 2012 2:00 p.m.   Throughout your career, you’ve probably experienced first-hand the value of business networking.  And you’ve probably noticed that you don’t network only to advance your career.  You also use networking as a tool for getting the job done. By providing structured and intentional guidance to employees at all levels of your organization on how to build effective internal and external networks, you can help them do their jobs more effectively. In this webcast, consultant, author, and networking expert Lynne Waymon will showcase  the role HR can play in teaching employees how to develop social acumen and impact the social capital of your organization.  She’ll talk about how networking can help them uncork bureaucratic bottlenecks, work cross-functionally, and collaborate more effectively with internal and external partners. In the July 2011 issue of the Harvard Business Review, Cross and Thomas report that, “Executives who rank in the top 20% of their companies have diverse but select networks made up of high-quality relationships with people who come from several different spheres and from up and down the corporate hierarchy.” To help your employees and leaders hone the skill of networking to impact organizational outcomes Lynne will discuss: What’s the role of face-to-face networking, high-touch networking in our plugged in, high-tech, work remote world? The 8 Networking Competencies every employee needs to master. Research showing how and why unconnected employees drag down the business - and what to do about it. 3 ways to ensure that your Employee Resource Groups teach and promote  cross-functional and collaborative skills. 5 strategies for building networking skill development into your mentoring, leadership, and orientation programs. Call Gail at 301-299-0607 or email her at gmcgaha@spisolutions.com to reserve your spot! … [Read more...]

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Highlights from the First Annual Signature OD Roundtable

January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Last Friday 37 colleagues and clients joined me for our First Annual Signature Organizational Development Roundtable where we discussed some of the major challenges organizations are currently facing. It was my hope that participants would experience: A deepened sense of community with Strategic Partners clients, colleagues, partners and staff A forum for sharing best practices related to: Managing Organizational Change, Developing and Retaining a Diverse Workforce, and Developing Leaders An introduction to best-in-class resources, latest tools and Strategic Partners as the go-to integrator of consulting, coaching and training solutions The opportunity to provide input to Strategic Partners for the 2012 client initiatives What follows are the highlights of group discussions related to challenges and best practices in the area of Developing Leaders. Next week I will share the highlights from the Developing and Retaining a Diverse Workforce and Managing Organizational Change conversations. Leadership Development Challenges: Defining Leadership How do we get people to think about leadership as a way of life and not just a job? Leadership and management are not exclusive, how do you compel employees to be a leader regardless of their title? Difficulty with resistance to change How do we promote people into leadership? How do you motivate people to become leaders? How do you keep leaders from viewing coaching as a penalty? Bridging the gap between elder senior managers and the social media millennials How do you fight resentment from the senior leaders who are being managed by younger colleagues? How do you encourage each generation to participate in peer groups that span across generations? Best Practices: Conference with 6 months of follow-up to cultivate reflection Daily reminders of lessons learned Cohort groups that contain multi-generational elements Mentoring matching with 360° evaluations Putting … [Read more...]

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IT WORKS! Insights From a Highly Successful Group Mentoring Program

January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT - THIS WEBCAST HAS BEEN POSTPONED Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date.  Thank you!   Space is limited, so reserve your Webinar seat now! Over the past few years, group mentoring has gained more momentum and is now a mainstream option for mentoring in the private and public sectors.  At a major public sector employer, three innovative group mentoring programs were started to help in adapting to the diverse, fast-paced, and different ways employees needed to work together and share corporate knowledge. From these explorations over two years, diverse variations of group mentoring have taken root in a culture in which only the one-on-one paradigm once tended to have a strong foothold.   While each of these took its shape driven by the mentoring needs of participants as well as those of the organization, success factors that fit the common wisdom about group mentoring emerged. Outcomes for the Webinar: • Learn the insights gained from a two year group mentoring program implemented • Understand the pros and cons of group mentoring • Learn how an Agency's culture switched from a one-to-one paradigm to that of a more inclusive group model • Gain pointers on what to do and not do Mindy Zasloff, the Mentoring Practice Leader at Strategic Partners, Inc. will review the lessons learned and the success factors for implementing a successful group mentoring program in your organization. Hope you'll join us. Ken      Ken Boxer, President Strategic Partners Inc.www.spisolutions.com    "Mentoring has proven value in accelerating the application of training and helping to on-board and engage talent.  Through new technology the opportunities for group mentoring are a great way to help leverage synergies."   Ken Boxer        … [Read more...]

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Strategic Partners, Inc. 1st Annual Signature Organizational Development Roundtable

December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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By Invitation Only:  Strategic Partners, Inc. 1st Annual Signature Organizational Development Roundtable You are formally invited to a networking and learning engagement hosted by Strategic Partners. Each year, Strategic Partners learns more from its growing network of clients, partners and consultants. In 2012, we want to kick off the year by sharing that knowledge and the community we have built with you through the 2012 First Annual Signature Organization Development Roundtable event. On Friday, January 13, 2012, please plan to spend a half-day with us at the historic Bolger Center Potomac, Maryland. During this complimentary event for SPI clients and invited guests, we will conduct a series of mini-workshops/roundtable discussions on subjects including: designing and implementing employee engagement surveys, implementing group mentoring initiatives, and creating alignment in organizations. You will experience panel discussions addressing the latest trends in leadership development, including integrating executive coaching, developing effective networking skills, and leveraging technology to support leadership training. Finally, and possibly most interesting of all, you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on demonstrations of the latest innovative consulting, coaching and training solutions designed to help organizations manage remote workers, address career development needs of a multigenerational workforce and develop leadership skills. In one half-day event, we promise to deliver to you the network, the knowledge, and the tools to develop the leaders of tomorrow and the organization that will thrive in an ever-changing environment. Join us now by registering online at www.spisolutions.com. We are excited to host this event and look forward to introducing you to our network and to hear your valuable contributions on some of the most pressing subjects in organization development. The Details: Date: Friday, January 13, … [Read more...]

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Free Webinar – Developing Your Networking Competency

December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Developing Your Networking Competency: The Keys to Surviving Business Holiday Functions December 15, 2011 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET During this time of the year, many of us are invited to holiday parties, after hour’s receptions or other work related functions that could be valuable professional development, career enhancing opportunities.  Whether you want to attend or not, these functions can be stressful and not enjoyable.  Join Ken Boxer on December 15th to enhance your skills in leveraging these opportunities to make your holiday functions more tolerable and/or potentially career enhancing or professionally rewarding. Overview Lynne Waymon, one of Strategic Partners colleagues, developed this interactive webcast to explore the importance of networking as a professional and corporate competency and provide specific suggestions for participants to enhance their networking skills. Many people need development and strategic networking practices to excel at creating, cultivating, and capitalizing on business and personal relationships.  Advanced networking skills help individuals pass on valuable knowledge and information to team members.  In professional settings such as conferences, tradeshows, and meetings, people need state of the art networking strategies to find the latest information on resources, trends, and best practices.  Lastly, professionals and entrepreneurs need to know how to gain visibility and credibility in their target markets and how to build and maintain relationships for long-term growth. During this interactive workshop, Ken Boxer will share an overview to networking strategies to help you cultivate your relationships and leverage your networking skills to survive those mandatory holiday functions . Specific takeaways include: Understand specific challenges to networking during the holiday season Gain appreciation of the 8 core competencies of networking Develop specific skills to enhance your networking success at your … [Read more...]

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New Employee Engagement Webinars from SPI Partner Modern Survey

November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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SPI partner Modern Survey will be hosting two new webinars during November, spotlighting employee engagement and the impact of cloud computing. Links to Modern Survey's registration pages are below. Will Cloud Computing Rain on Your Talent Parade? Tuesday, November 15, 2011 -   10:00AM - 11:00AM CST Modern Survey CEO and Co-founder, Patrick Riley, will be presenting at HR.com's Integrated Talent Management virtual conference. Patrick's presentation will detail what mega trends are reshaping the way we interact with information as well as each other. While there are risks for organizations that embrace these new technologies, the bigger risk just may be getting caught looking while your competitors pass you by. Click here to register. The State of Employee Engagement Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 11:00AM - 12:00PM CST Employee engagement is often characterized as a one-way street, with leadership taking action and employees responding. But organizations with highly engaged workforces know it's not quite that simple. Organizations, leaders, and employees themselves all play important roles in the creation of employee engagement. Grounded in fresh data and research, this webinar, hosted by Modern Survey President, Don MacPherson, and Lennick Aberman Group CEO, Doug Lennick, will detail what extraordinary leaders and organizations do to drive engagement, performance and productivity. You'll learn how specific HR practices impact engagement levels and how to execute them effectively to develop and retain top talent. Click here to register.   … [Read more...]

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