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• Mini Series: Observational Interviews

  • When
    09 Apr 2020
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
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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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• Mini Series: How to Do Critical-incident Interviews

  • When
    16 Apr 2020
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    11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
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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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• 4th Wednesday with Judy: Trends in credentialing

  • When
    22 Apr 2020
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  4th Wednesday with Judy

  Trends in Credentialing 
  

  
  

  This month's topic is based on a recent podcast Judy did in March. Registration is limited.  The series is for professionals engaged in some aspect of workforce development and credentialing whether that be advising, designing, validating, implementing, or evaluating development programs, certifications, certificate programs, micro-credentials, and accreditations. 

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

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• Coffee with Judy

  • When
    23 Apr 2020
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    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Coffee with Judy

  April 23rd at 9 Central

  Please join us for an informal chat.   Space is limited.

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• Mini Series: How to Conduct Sociograms

  • When
    23 Apr 2020
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
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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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• THRIVE: An Overview

  • When
    24 Apr 2020
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtal
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   THRIVE: overview

  How to Thrive in the Gig Economy

  Going Solo?  Freelancing? Contracting?

  This Overview will introduce you to the new THRIVE! online program scheduled to start in June.   The online program is for people who want to start their own practice, are freelancing, and do contract work.  Whether you find yourself working independently by design or by necessity, you will find the information and tools helpful.  The program facilitators are Judith Hale, a successful independent consultant for more than 40 years and Nancy Burns, former professor of Entrepreneurial studies and now starting her own consulting firm.  There are two options for attending.  Option 1 meets on Monday evenings, June 8, 15, and 22 from 5 to 9 PM CDT.  Option 2 meets on Tuesday evenings, June 9, 16, and 23 from 6:30 to 10:30 PM CDT.   

  The benefits to participating in the program are:

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

  Sign up to learn more about the program or contact Judy@HaleCenter.org for more information

  
  

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• CPT Workshop

  • When
    05 Jun 2020
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    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  CPT Workshop 

  

  The workshop walks you through the application process step by step.  You will learn how to avoid common mistakes and get tips on how to demonstrate each standard.   The cost of the workshop includes the cost of the certification.  The one-time fee of $845 represents a $150 savings.   You will receive a copy of the application form, the self-assessment guide, and the scoring rubric used by those who will judge your work. 

  Find out to evaluate your work and take the first step to demonstrating the value of what you do.  The Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) is you is you are experinced implementing solutions that work in times of chaos.  To learn more about the certification, download the application at www.HaleCenter.org/certifications.   

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• THRIVE! A Guide to Success Session A

  • Start
    08 Jun 2020
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  • End
    22 Jun 2020
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Online
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  THRIVE! A Guide to Success A

  How to Thrive in a Gig Economy

  Early bird registration at $495 ends May 26th

  This 12-hour online workshop is delivered in three 4-hour segments.   Session A is scheduled for three Monday evenings, June 8, 15, and 22 between 5 and 9 PM central time.  Session B is scheduled for three Tuesday evenings between 6:30 and 10:30 PM central time.  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 5 PM to 9 PM central time.

  
  

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• THRIVE! A Guide to Success Session B

  • Start
    09 Jun 2020
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  • End
    23 Jun 2020
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    22

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  THRIVE! A Guide to Success B

  How to Thrive in a Gig Economy

  Early bird registration at $495 ends May 26th

  This 12-hour online workshop is delivered in three 4-hour segments.  Session B takes place on June 9, 16, and 23 between 6:30 and 10:30 PM central time.  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 5 PM to 9 PM central time.

  
  

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• Symposium on the Cost of Ignorance

  • When
    28 Aug 2020
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    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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  Symposium on the Cost of Ignorance

  August 2020

  Who is this Symposium for?

  This symposium is for professionals engaged in workforce development and credentialing.  

  
  

  Why this Symposium?

  The pace of change in business has and will continue to accelerate.  Unfortunately, training’s focus has been on standardization to avoid error.  The intent of the symposium is to challenge our role in preparing the workforce for the demands of today.  During the symposium, attendees will learn about best practices in preparing the workforce for challenges whose solutions require an innovative mindset and systems thinking to address global sustainability challenges.  Other topics include:

  • What is the mission of training in the future of work? 
  • How to create an innovation mindset?
  • Standardization an antidote for error and compliance at the cost of innovation
  • Innovation: why tolerance for error is necessary

  To learn more download our papers on the Gig Economy and Ignorance under resources.  

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