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October Monthly Membership Meeting

 

E-Learning: A Solution for Challenging Times

 

Speakers: John Daugherty and Angie Knudson

 

October 14, 2008
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Ottawa University

4370 W 109th St., Overland Park KS 66211
(free parking)

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In the war for talent, many approaches are being taken by employers to ensure they recruit and retain the best talent. The ability of an organization to provide effective development opportunities to employees has become one of the more important approaches to retaining top talent. Employee learning IS a key differentiator between those companies that retain talent and those that don’t. E-learning can be a vital part of your solution.  Read More ....

 

How to Identify & Sell To the Four Personality Types Resident in Every Boardroom

 

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Owning Your Career:  Personal Growth and DevelopmentRead More...Register for this meeting

By Susan West -- Fifty years ago, if you started a career with one company you were likely stay with that company right up until retirement. You didn't have to worry about developing yourself to advance your career because as long as you did your job, you had a job. Those days are long, long gone.

 

10 Tips for Managing Your Career

By Alvah Parker – Here are some tips for those just beginning a new career and career changers. If you have been in a job for a while, these tips may be helpful in revitalizing your career or in focusing your attention on the need to make a change. Read More...

 

 

Networking:  The Core of Your Career

By Ford R. Myers (reprinted by permission)—After  you've created all your “self-marketing documents” and verbal presentations, you're ready to take your job search “to the street” and begin networking. The goal is to contact people who can help you reach the hiring managers inside your target companies. Networking can be done on the phone, in person, via e-mail or even “snail mail.”
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A Hearty Welcome to New Members
The KC chapter of ASTD continues to grow in 2008.  We extend a hearty welcome to each of the new members listed below.  This group has joined since mid-March. We welcome you to come and learn – but also to come and share.  We are all better because you are here!    Read More... 

 

 

 

 

Synergy: Expanding Local Content via National Resources

 

As a member of ASTD, you have the opportunity to benefit not only from high-quality local programming but from national resources as well.  Read more... 

Re-Discovering Your Career Passion

By Ford R. Myers (Reprinted with permission)

 

Do you ever feel like you've lost touch with the enthusiasm and passion you once felt about your career? Remember when you were just starting-out at your first job, or you were a recent graduate? You probably thought that any job would be available to you; that every employer would want to hire you.  Read more... 

 

It Pays to Be a Member
If you are a professional interested in Training and Development, there is no better value than membership in ASTD.  Read More...  

Got a Job?  Need a Job? 
Whether your organization has a T&D job you need to fill, or you are looking for a better job yourself, check out the JobCenter on our Website. Read More...

 

 

 

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Did you know that KC ASTD members attend
monthly membership meetings for FREE?

 

 

If you are looking to expand your knowledge in a collegial atmosphere, you really shouldn't miss another KC ASTD Membership Meeting! Every meeting is designed to present material of immediate value to you personally and professionally.  

Join KC ASTD now!

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The Chapter Incentive Program
Did you know...
For every person who joins ASTD National using our chapter code, our chapter earns $20. For every person who renews their ASTD national membership with our chapter code, our chapter earns $10.  Read more...