Your Turn to Learn"Breaking Boundaries in Training and Development"

Wednesday November 4, 2009, 7:30am-6:00pm at Four Points by Sheraton

In our contemporary world, Workplace Learning and Performance experts absolutely must "break boundaries" to remain effective. Companies who invest in training and development today will be poised for the inevitable resurgence of our country's economy; smart businesses know that workplace learning is a key strategy for sustainability and building strength. An organization's commitment to training boosts morale, motivation, productivity, engagement, and commitment by showing employees that they are a valued resource. Additionally, a talent pool of well-trained employees is an advantage when competition cut education from their budgets. Do you have valuable insights? Submit a proposal to present!

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ASTD San Diego will honor outstanding learning and performance achievements through its 2009 PEAK Performance Awards. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing those learning and performance initiatives which exemplify Performance Excellence and Applied Knowledge.

Deadline: July 25

Read more and download an application.

Topic: Weathering the Storm: A Panel Discussion of
How Talent Management is Helping Organizations Drive Success

Speakers: Cilla Hart, Panel Moderator, Laurie Jerome, Patty McKay, Mary Jane Riccardi

At our Handlery Hotel luncheon meeting, a three-person panel, will discuss how their organizations are weathering the current economic storm and how they are helping their companies do more than survive it, to actually go beyond and thrive in it. As fishermen used to say, “When skies are stormy, it’s time for sailors to mend their nets!”

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Join us for a free Career Checkpoint after the July chapter meeting. If you're in transition or contemplating a change, bring a copy of your résumé and a list of burning issues to discuss during an interactive 20-minute meeting with an experienced career advisor. Topics will encompass résumé reviews, career and interview coaching, and your job search efforts.
We're looking forward to a productive, high energy session. Space will be limited, so let us know when you check in for the meeting that you plan to stay afterwards for the post-luncheon Career Checkpoint.

To register for the July Chapter meeting, click here.

Attend ASTD's informal networking events!

We provide:
•appetizers
•introductions - great for new members!
•brief discussions - Learning & Development topics

You gain:
•professional relationships
•closer connections with colleagues
•meaningful conversations - your topic choice!

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This is your chance to take the lead at ASTD San Diego and shape the direction of our chapter. Elections are coming up on August 26^th. Don’t miss your chance to join the Board of Directors.

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ASTD San Diego now has a Twitter page and  LinkedIn group. 

Sign up for Twitter to view updates on ASTD San Diego events. You can even get updates sent to your cell phone.  Go to www.twitter.com/astdsandiego to view our page and follow us.

Our LinkedIn Group can be found by searching for "ASTD San Diego" from your LinkedIn profile. www.linkedin.com

June Training Trends Newsletter

Your Training Trends newsletter is available for downloading.  Read about events and activities available to chapter members and insightful articles about training and development.  Accessing the newsletter is easy.  Click here.

Make your ASTD purchases count!

The Chapter Incentive Program (CHIP) is a revenue sharing program that offers chapters an opportunity to earn additional revenue.  Click to read more...

We are proud to announce that our chapter has been named "Chapter of the Month" by the national ASTD organization. 

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