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• 4th Wednesday with Judy: How to a Build Career Ladder

  • When
    28 Oct 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  4th Wednesday with Judy

  How to Build a Career Ladder:

  Continuous Improvement Team

  Performance Improvement in Action
  

  
  

  The Center continues with its series of stories showing the impact of performance improvement when applied to real situations.  This month's story is about how PI was applied to build a career ladder for a continuous improvement team.  Our presenter is Stephanie Johnson who works for PACCAR.  Her process and what she learned from the assignment can be used by all of us.  Join us to learn more about a topic increasingly needed for workforce development.  

  Stephanie R. Johnson, PhD, CPT, is a Black Belt.  She is on the ISPI Board of Directors.  Stephanie can be reached at Stephanie.Johnson@PACCAR.com.  

  Register now and you will receive a meeting invitation with your confirmation.  You will be able to log on 15 minutes early to check your connection.  

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• Mini Series: How to Conduct an Observational Interview

  • When
    28 Oct 2020
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Mini-Assessment Series

  Observational Interviews

  Conducting observational interviews is a key skill for anyone who has been charged with finding out how experts do their work and why they make the decisions they do.  The tool includes a set of questions you can adapt and a protocol for setting up and conducting the process.  You will find out how to avoid common mistakes.   

  Objectives:  You will be able to: 

  • Follow the guidelines for designing and conducting observational interviews 
  • Choose questions that get the information you require for your situation  
  • Uncover the behaviors required to do a task or a series of tasks 

  Length: 60 minutes

  Materials:  Workbook and a QC Guide

  Contact Judy@HaleCenter.org if you have questions. 

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• Coffee with Judy

  • When
    29 Oct 2020
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    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Coffee with Judy

  Oct 29 at 9 AM Central

  Please join us for an informal chat. You must register, if you want to get the link to join.

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• Chicago At Large Chapter - ISPI

  • When
    29 Oct 2020
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    virtual
  • Spaces left
    86

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  ISPI Chicago At Large Chapter

  Virtual & Live

  Join the conversation on Thursday, October 29th at 3 pm central time on Zoom to continue developing the plan to start the new Live & Virtual ISPI Chicago At Large Chapter.  The plan is for the Chapter to host meetings 4 times a year, during the 2nd month of each quarter - Feb, May, Aug, and Nov.   Members may participate in meetings in-person or virtually.  Current thoughts are for meetings to be held mid-day.  Professionals from across the globe and at all experience levels are invited to attend!

  Thanks for your interest and if you have questions, please email me at Judy@HaleCenter.org or call 1-630-235-0195.  

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• Mini Series: How to Conduct a Critical-incident Interview and Analyze the Results

  • When
    04 Nov 2020
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Mini-Assessment Series

  Critical-incident Interviews

  Ever wonder why some people are just better at doing a task than other people?  This data gathering method is specifically designed to surface the attributes that discriminate those who do well from those who do average.  The tool includes a set of guidelines for how to design and conduct the interview with examples of questions you can refine for your own situation

  Objectives:  You will be able to: 

  • Create questions that surface behaviors that discriminate people who are competent from those who are not  
  • Elicit responses that uncover the factors that competent people recognize when performing tasks and interacting with people   
  • Conduct the interviews that follow best practices  

  Length: 45 minutes

  Materials:  Workbook with guidelines

  Contact Judy@HaleCenter.org if you have questions.  

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• Mini Series: How to Conduct and Interpret a Sociogram

  • When
    11 Nov 2020
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    16

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  Mini Series: How to Conduct Sociograms

  60 minutes

  Ever want to find out who is really in charge?  Who is part of a political clique?  How information really travels in the group?  This webinar is about how to use the Sociogram method to  identify informal leaders, social cliques, measure group cohesiveness, and find out who really has the influence in the group.  You will receive a workbook containing the slides and rules and a toolkit containing instructions on the use and how to evaluate the data.  

  This webinar is part of the miniseries on testing and assessment methods.  

  
  

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• Dress Rehearsal

  • When
    15 Nov 2020
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    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    virtual

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  Dress rehearsal

  Drop in if you are interested.  Sunday, Nov 15 at 2pm   One hour.  Feedback is expected. 

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• Consulting Series: Competence & Context

  • When
    19 Nov 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:30 PM (CST)
  • Location
    virtual

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  Competence & Context

  Part of the Consulting Series

  November 19th at noon central time, 90-minutes

  $39; Free to Mini Series Participants 

  Organizations invest in creating competencies and competency models to help guide hiring, development, and promotional decisions.  They spend time and energy defining the skills and knowledge required of employees, suppliers, and aftermarket partners.  However, developers of competencies rarely take into consideration how competence depends on variables in the marketplace, workplace, work, and workforce.  This webinar will give you tools and guidelines for defining competence is a way that is relevant to your situation. 

  
  

  You will get: 

  • A checklist you can use that will increase the odds your competences are used and help guide hiring, development, and promotion decisions
  • A competency model that you and your clients can use to guide decisions on who and how many people to develop - a workable talent management strategy. 
  • Examples of competencies that are and are not effect guides for hiring, development, and promotion  decisions.  

  This webinar is part of the Center's Consulting Series.  Earn points toward the maintenance of your CPT.  Contact Judy@HaleCenter.org if you have questions or want more information.  

  
  

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• CACP Orientation

  • When
    14 Jan 2021
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    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CST)
  • Location
    virtual

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  CACP Orientation

  The Certified Assessment & Credentialing Professional (CACP) is an evidence-based certification awarded to those whose have demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, marketing, validating, and administering credentials including certifications, certificate programs, badges, and micro-credentials.  This free 75-min Orientation introduces you to the program, helps you assess your readiness, and select a practicum if needed.   To learn more about the CACP, visit the section on credentials at www.HaleCenter.org.  

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• Risk Management - Consulting Series

  • When
    22 Jan 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    virtual

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  Risk Management

  Part of the Consulting Series

  This 3-hour workshop is part of the consulting series for experienced consultants.  It explains 8 risk management strategies designed to identify hazards and reduce exposure.  The strategies include risk to people, property, financial, and intellectual assets.  The workshop is designed to help internal and external consultants earn a seat at the table. 

  Objectives are for you, with the help of guidelines and in collaboration with clients, to:

  • Identify potential risks
  • Gauge the probability of their occurring
  • Develop a strategy to reduce or eliminate the exposure

  The fee is $175 and $155 for Professional and ISPI members

   

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• THRIVE! A Guide to Success

  • Start
    25 Jan 2021
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    (CST)
  • End
    08 Feb 2021
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    (CST)
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    21

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  THRIVE! How to Start Your Own Business in a Gig Economy

  This 12-hour online workshop is delivered in three 4-hour segments scheduled on Mondays between 4:30 and 8:30 PM central time starting Jan. 25th.  The workshop is for new entrepreneurs starting their own company, freelancers, and independent contractors.  The benefits to you are:

  • Confidence in your value proposition
  • A proven road map to avoid time and money wasters
  • Comfort knowing you have your bases covered
  • Access to knowledgeable and proven mentors
  • CEUs and PDUs for your CPT and PMP

  The goals of the program are to help you in your journey into the Gig Economy by learning how to:

  • Stand out from your competition
  • Add value
  • Get a competitive edge
  • Better manage your business practices
  • Build your administrative processes
  • Create a support network

  What will you gain from this experience?
  

  1. You’ll learn how to define your services in ways that distinguish you in the marketplace.
  2. You will find out how to build a workable and effective marketing plan that includes your messages and distribution channels.   
  3. You will gain tips and techniques for negotiating contracts, defining your terms, and pricing your services.
  4. You will learn how insurance and contracts work; how to make smart use of brokers and lawyers.
  5. You will receive a digital Toolkit that includes job aids, rules, and worksheets to guide you in your journey.

  How the program works

  The program starts with a virtual overview to give you a taste of the Gig Economy.   Next is a 12-hour virtual workshop delivered in three 4-hour segments with the option of a series of personal coaching sessions.   The sessions are scheduled from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM central time.

  $495; $395 for ISPI Members

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