This Month's Topic is

Designing Learning 

Mark your calendars Everyone!  

Our next CPLP Study Group is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, at 5:30 p.m. You can come right after work. We will meet at Books-a-Million at the Forum. The Study Group will discuss Designing Learning.

CPLP STUDY GROUP March 23^rd Feedback

Our second Study Group was held on Wednesday, March 23, with more members in attendance as compared to the first meeting.  We are gaining momentum!  The March topic was Delivering Training, which was presented the previous week by Lorna Kibbey and Ken Bodenhamer at the monthly meeting. 

Here are some of the comments I received regarding the Study Group.

"It was very positive and we should keep it for the future."  Kathy

"I really like the opportunity to meet with people the next week after the chapter meeting while it is all still fresh in our minds."  Cindy

"...it was refreshing to hear from others about training, motivating, and having a laugh or two.  I will definitely join the group again."  Ken

"I appreciate the study sessions and am looking forward to getting more involved in the preparation for the exam...I always learn something new from all of you!"  Susan   

Our members indicated an interest in learning more about the nine Areas of Expertise (AOE) in the CPLP certification.  We invite you to attend whether or not you are interested in the certification exam.  Over the course of the year the study group will review all nine AOEs.  The CPLP AOEs comprise the following topics. 

1.     Designing Learning

2.     Delivering Training

3.     Improving Human Performance

4.     Measuring and Evaluating

5.     Facilitating Organizational Change

6.     Managing the Learning Function

7.     Coaching

8.     Managing Organizational Knowledge

9.     Career Planning and Talent Management

When:  Wednesday, Mar 23

Schedule:  Every 4^th Wednesday to study the topic presented at the ASTD Monthly Member meeting.

Time:  5:30 - 7:00 pm

Where:  Books-a-Million at the Forum on Colonial off of I-75

Approach:   Guided discussions following the ASTD CPLP handbook.

Please RSVP and we will provide any details you may need. 

Hello fellow members!

March was a very active month for our Chapter. We had three major events and I need to pause to thank everyone who has been working so incredibly hard this year to make things happen. If you've been hibernating this winter, you might have missed some of this excitement so read below to learn of all the outstanding progress we are making and see who is making it happen!

Our new website up and running! Our Communications VP, Charlie Carpenter, has converted our communication to Constant Contact and for the first time in years, we can now register for events and pay online. We can even renew our membership online and accept new members! Thanks Charlie!

Ken Bodenhamer is our current membership chair and President-elect. Ken worked with me to do our luncheon program in March as well as our Master Class presentation on March 19. It was great to see Ken's presentation skills on display in March - he's definitely a credit to the profession! Thanks Ken!

Jennifer Engelman is our secretary. Jennifer is keeping us on track with events - especially the coordination of our monthly Study Group sessions. Jennifer is always willing to help with those extras that make my job so much more manageable. Thanks Jennifer!

Mike Fisher - our esteemed Treasurer - has served us well for a number of years. He keeps our books pristine and ensures that we meet all legal requirements a 501-c3 organization must meet. He files papers and tax stuff and bank records, and on-and on - what a guy. Thanks Mike!

Christine Davlin took on the task of Program VP this year and is pulling it off nicely! She has some awesome presenters lined up for the rest of 2011 as we continue to focus on core areas of our profession - called areas of expertise by ASTD. Thanks Christine!

There are many others who are working behind the scenes to help us out. I don't want to leave anyone out but this column is only so long! So just a quick thank you to all of you who know you deserve it!

One last thank you goes to an unsuspecting member. This member had a big impact on me and doesn't even know it. I sat next to her at our March Study Session and as I sat enjoying my latte she said, "I love being a member of such an active Chapter!" And there you go - this is what I've always hoped we could achieve - providing opportunities for professional growth, fellowship, and networking. Thanks Cynthia Hodge!

I'm always open for your input. You can call or write anytime - or, you can use our blog at www.astdswfl.org.

Thanks to everyone!

Lorna Kibbey

Your Southwest FL ASTD Chapter President

LKibbey@LKibbey.com