2004-06-23 ISPI Vancouver Bulletin – July 13, 2004, Event Notice
PARTNERING FOR PERFORMANCE
ISPI VANCOUVER
Nuggets from the 2004 International Conference in Tampa
Almost as good as being there! Join us on July 13th for nuggets from the 2004 International Conference in Tampa – plus build toward the 2005 Conference in Vancouver.
Measuring ROI at Business Objects - with Trina Pouttu
In Tampa, Trina Pouttu learned from the Measuring ROI master, Jack Phillips, at a two-day workshop. Trina will summarize "Jack's systematic, comprehensive measurement and evaluation process that leverages Kirkpatrick's model to generate six types of data, including ROI and intangible measures." She will also provide tools to help you get launched with your own initiatives. Trina is currently applying the process at Business Objects, and she will share how she's begun to capture level 4 and 5 data on a new leadership initiative. Many will know Trina as a past ISPI Vancouver executive member. Click here to read more about Trina online.
Trina Pouttu
Appreciative Inquiry for Leadership - with Joy Miller
At the 2004 ISPI Conference, Joy Miller was impressed by an Appreciative Inquiry session presented by Stephanie Wilson, CPT, MS, MBA, Co-President of New Mexico ISPI, and Business Analyst for Intel. Appreciative Inquiry is a facilitation tool that celebrates the past, systematically discovers what makes an organization most effective and productive, and heightens positive potential. In this interactive session, Joy will use AI in one quick but effective way to identify the skills of leaders who bring out our best performance. Presenter Joy Miller, BS, CPC, is President of Seattle ISPI and a performance consultant. Click here to read more about Joy online.
Joy Miller
Quick Panel Discussion - MC Linda Waddell
Linda Waddell, ISPI Vancouver 2005 Conference Committee member, will host a short panel discussion among the presenters and three additional local members who attended the 2004 conference: Jim Wright, Krista Welton and Keith Fernandes. Panel members will answer questions about how they have applied Conference learning to their work. Linda will also provide insights as to what is ahead for the 2005 conference in Vancouver.
Linda Waddell
Cost: Guests $25 cash or cheque. Members free. Time: Tuesday, July 13, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Light dinner, 5:30–6 p.m. More networking at 7:45 p.m. Venue: Plaza 500 Hotel, 500 West 12th Ave., Vancouver — SW corner of 12th & Cambie. (Enter parking from 12th, or park at the nearby City Square Mall.) To register: email registration@ispi-van.org, subject “ISPI July 13,” by June 6. If you cancel, let us know.
Vancouver Chapter of the International Society for Performance Improvement, www.ispi-van.org
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The City Of Richmond’s Corporate U Presents
A Day of Personal And Professional Excellence With Internationally Acclaimed Speaker Mikki Williams, CSP
Mikki is a much sought after internationally recognized speaker, consultant, coach, author, radio & TV personality and entrepreneur. She is a speaker resource for TEC, The Executive Committee, a global organization of 9000 CEO’s and Chair of two executive think tanks in Chicago. Mikki has presented at The White House and Nelson Mandela’s South African home, she was featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal, honoured as the United Nations “Outstanding Woman of the Decade” and ABC did a television documentary about her life.
Workshop Objectives:
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Personal & Professional Fulfillment -- It’s A Balancing Act
Learn how to achieve your goals in this powerful, life-changing program that deals with human potential, inspiration, change and perspective. It addresses life skills, quality of life issues and wholeness as it relates to achieving balance in our lives. Discover the key success skills to a lifetime of personal and professional fulfillment. In this environment of constant change, it is a critical survival skill to be able to have balance in one’s life and to model this with our staff, teams, co-workers and families. (First Time Presented in Vancouver)
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Leading For Success – If You Ain’t The Lead Dog, The Scenery Never Changes
Engage with Mikki as she leads us through discovering the qualities of leadership that are most in demand within today’s work context. This session will give us tools to increase impact and enhance our reputation as leaders within our organizations. Learn how to make people more receptive and enthusiastic about your ideas as well as to gain their credibility and respect. This session will also help us to get in touch with our values, vision and ourselves as leaders. We will also learn how to eliminate unsatisfactory performance that holds the team back. Mikki will also help us to uncover sources of energy when ours are lagging!
Workshop Details:
Early Bird (before August 15): $170.00 (Includes Workshop, Lunch, and Energy Breaks) Regular: (after August 15): $195.00 Group Rate: (3 or more people) $150.00/person * To Receive the Group Rate discount all registrations must arrive together.
Date: Location:
Monday October 25, 2004 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Check-In/Coffee 8 – 8:30 a.m.) Radisson President Hotel and Suites, 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC.
Complimentary parking is available on the 5th Level of the Parkade, located at the front of the Hotel, and the Northgate Lot, and is subject to availability. Prizes for Early Registrants: Register by August 14, 2004, and you will automatically be entered into a
draw. The Grand Prize is a seat in an Executive Education course, graciously donated through Corporate U’s Leadership Development partner, the Sauder School of Business, UBC, at Robson Square – a $1,000 value! The second prize is one FREE registration to the October 25th session with Mikki.
To Register:
Please call The City of Richmond at (604) 276-4300. Registrations can be made using a Credit Card only. Please quote Program # FT48990. A receipt will be mailed to you . There is limited seating available, so register early!
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