A while back I posted survey research from Accenture that showed 1) CEOs globally overwhelming (93 percent) agree with the proposition that “the long-term success of their organization’s business strategy depends on their ability to innovate”. Yet “fewer than one in five chief executives believes his strategic investments in innovation are paying off, and that this poor track record is starting to discourage companies from taking risks".

My first point was, and is, that innovation is crucial to the future -- of the planet, our country, our Puget Sound region, to most of the organizations we work for, to the WLP profession, and to those of us who really want to make a difference by tackling the most important organizational learning challenge of our time. My second point is that very few people have any real idea of how to make innovation a routine aspect of work. Thus, many people are out there on the "bleeding edge" of change trying to make innovation happen without much success.

You can help change that. The TEDOC Innovation course begin in a few weeks. You will learn from a global thought leader that innovation can be made manageable and, to some degree, a routine work process. In the process, you will do your career and the organizations you serve a world of good by learning these vital skills.

Visit the Chapter website to find out more.

The start of the TEDOC innovation course is just a month away. TEDOC -- for Target, Explore, Develop, Operationalize, Commercialize -- is the revolutionary process that is changing how organizations innovate. And innovation IS the organizational learning challenge of our time.

The course will be taught through a virtual platform by Praveen Gupta, who gained fame as the co-creator of the Six-Sigma process improvement process at Motorola, which revolutionized how work is done in organizations around the world. Now Professor Gupta has started a second revolution with the TEDOC process.

Sign up now to participate in this great learning experience sponsored by ASTDps and Invista Performance Solutions. Not only will it help to advance your career, you will save hundreds of dollars by taking part of this special, one-time only offer.

Last but not least, when you successfully complete the course you will earn a respected certificate from one of America's great universities, the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Sign up today by clicking here. 

Love these guys @Talent Anarchy. They recently had the first of their 15 minute webinar series on the topic of Innovation and Culture: The Inconvenient Truth.  Check out the white paper and the recording of the webinar.

ICELW 2013, the sixth annual International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace, will be held from June 12-14, 2013 at Columbia University in New York. Our special "Early Bird" registration rates are available until March 1, so register soon!

We are pleased to have social learning expert Jane Hart confirmed as our opening keynote speaker for ICELW 2013!  ICELW 2013 will also feature e-learning success stories, demonstrations of the latest in e-learning, panel discussions, and more, along with our always-popular conference dinner!

ICELW 2013 - The Sixth Annual International Conference on E-learning in the Workplace
 
June 12th-14th, 2013
Columbia University
New York, NY
 
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ICELW is an international conference focused specifically on e-learning in the workplace. With researchers and practitioners coming from around the globe--and from both university and business backgrounds--the ICELW community works to improve online learning so that it makes a measurable difference in workplace performance and morale.
 
By uniting the corporate and academic worlds, ICELW is creating a new synergy--one with the unique capability to realize the vast potential of e-learning in business, industry, and government.
 
ICELW 2013 will incorporate an increased focus on demonstrations of successful e-learning, the application of new research ideas. and research studies to practical workplace learning problems.
 
In addition, we are exploring options for vendors to participate via the first-ever ICELW expo! If you are a vendor or supplier, please contact Stacy Lindenberg slindenberg@icelw.org to discuss opportunities for collaboration.
 
Participants and presenters will continue to have the opportunity to network during the conference at our popular conference dinner, which is included in the conference cost.
 
 
 
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ASTDps Wins Chapter Excellence Award from ASTD
Group recognized for achievement in membership growth

Seattle, WA, May 19, 2013 – The ASTDps chapter of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) was presented a Chapter Excellence Award by the national association during the ASTD 2013 International Conference & Exposition, held recently in Dallas, TX.

The chapter won the award for Excellence in Membership Growth.

“Our chapters are important partners in ASTD’s mission to empower professionals to develop knowledge and skills successfully,” says Jennifer Homer, ASTD’s VP of Communications and Career Development. “The impact they have in their local communities and in support of the training and development profession is impressive. Winning a Chapter Excellence Award is proof of the hard work and dedication of our local chapters and volunteer leaders.”

The ASTD Chapter Excellence Awards recognize chapters that have achieved excellence in three key areas of chapter development: strategic partnership, joint chapter-national membership growth and the advancement of the profession through CPLP. CPLP is the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance credential, the professional credential for the training and development field. Winning chapters receive a $1,000 cash award from the national organization.

About ASTD
ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to the training and development field. In more than 100 countries, ASTD’s members work in organizations of all sizes, in the private and public sectors, as independent consultants, and as suppliers. Members connect locally in more than 120 U.S. chapters and with 15 international partners. ASTD started in 1943 and in recent years has widened the profession’s focus to align learning and performance to organizational results, and is a sought-after voice on critical public policy issues. For more information, visit www.astd.org.

Know a junior or senior in high school who could benefit from professional skills development? If so, encourage him/her to apply for EMC Isilon's summer STAR program, a free 4-day workshop that focus on developing skills such as teamwork, professional communication, life skills, and an introduction to business.

Please visit https://education.emc.com/student_star/seattle/ to learn more and access the application. Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis and students will have their choice of two possible sessions: July 22-25 or August 12-15.

Applications are due June 21. 

2013 NW eLearning Conference - October 10-11, 2013, Spokane WA

Where teaching, learning & tech converge.

NW eLearning Conference is a unique, cost-effective opportunity for faculty, administrators and instructional designers to come together to discuss best practices, collaborations and ideas in integrating technology in learning.

http://www.nwelearn.org/conference.htm

Join us in Spokane WA for the 8th annual Northwest eLearning Conference. This year's conference is hosted by Eastern Washington University, and will be held at the Red Lion at the Park in beautiful downtown Spokane.

The call for proposals is now open! Topic Strands:

· Collaboration of Faculty, Staff and Administration

· Best Practices in eLearning

· Retention/Student Engagement

· Emerging Trends in eLearning

Submit a Proposal Now. (Due by: May 30, 2013)

Our chapter has been recognized for a Chapter Excellence Award in the category of Excellence in Joint Membership Growth. We demonstrated the highest overall growth rate of joint chapter and national members in the medium sized category.

Thank you, ASTD and ASTDps members!