Employee Learning Week – Best Practices, Tips & New Ideas
(running time 30 minutes)

Does your chapter have a plan for Employee Learning Week 2011? The 2011 dates are December 5-9, and it’s not too late to get involved in an international effort to promote the value of learning! Join us to learn what you can do now to get your ELW effort off the ground and running! Kristen Fyfe, ASTD’s Sr. Manager of Communications, will share examples of what chapters have done to qualify as “Champions of Learning,” as well as helpful tips and ideas to make ELW 2011 a success.

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September 8, Kristen Fyfe, ASTD Sr. Manager, Communications

(running time 39 minutes)
Applications are now being accepted for ASTD’s Excellence in Practice Awards – one of the most prestigious awards in training field. Wondering how to submit an application? Have questions about your application? Join us for this webcast to learn more about the EIP award application process, tips for success, and examples of winning entries.

August 10, Kristen Fyfe, ASTD Sr. Manager, Communications

Succession Planning - 5 Steps to Plan and Execute Your Chapter's Succession Planning Process
(running time 57 minutes)
Succession planning is one of the most challenging, yet critical, components of board management, which leads to a chapter having a healthy leadership pipeline. During this webcast, learn about a straight-forward process and useful tools to help you effectively execute a succession plan in your chapter.  Find out what other chapters are doing to engage their volunteers, develop and transition leaders, and ensure the talent is available and ready as you go forward.
July 27, Charnell Westerman, Bob Zimel, Jamie Millard, & Ken Steiger, National Advisors for Chapters

Engaging Students and Higher Education Institutions

(running time 53 minutes)
This webcast provides and overview of the Academic Partner Program, resources available to engage students with your chapter and best practices from ASTD chapters.
July 19, Veronica Bruhl and Ken Phillips

Quarterly Public Policy Update & Congressional Conversations Overview

(running time 40 minutes)
Join ASTD Public Policy for an inside look at the workforce development priorities of policy makers in Washington. Jennifer Homer will provide an update on the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other legislation that impacts training, and discuss the implications of the federal budget debate. They will also provide an update on the work of the ASTD Public Policy Council.
June 30, Jennifer Homer, ASTD Public Policy Council

Marketing 101: Creating the Voice of a Successful Organziation
(running time 60 minutes)
During this webcast attendees will learn how marketing is more than talking about what you are doing and convincing others that they need your services.
June 14, Paul Signorelli, NAC Advisor
Marketing 101(Slide Deck)

Social Media Webcast
(running time 67 minutes)
During this webcast attendees will learn how Social media is embraced by all generations—and is becoming imperative to keeping customers “informed” how and when they want information.
June 7, Dr. Kella Price, NAC Advisor

Your Future Without a Career Portfolio (running time 68 minutes)
During this webcast attendees will learn to create a career portfolio that will give you a competitive advantage in a challenging job market.
May 10, Greg Williams, Director & Clinical Associate Professor, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

What's In It For You? National Volunteer Opportunities (running time 47 minutes)
You play many roles in your life—often in a leadership position. You’re a lifelong learner, always looking for the next challenge. You’re a pioneer (at least in spirit), an entrepreneur (even if you work for someone else), a change agent, and a project manager. You’re a professional, a volunteer, and you understand the value of belonging. You are just the person we are looking for! May 3, Bob Zimel, NAC Advisor

Public Policy - How to Get Involved! (running time 47 minutes)
Join ASTD Public Policy for an inside look at the workforce development priorities of policy makers in Washington. Jennifer Homer and Michael Ferraro will provide an update on the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other legislation that impacts training, and discuss the implications of the federal budget debate. They will also provide an update on the work of the ASTD Public Policy Council.
April 20, Jennifer Homer and Michael Ferraro, ASTD Public Policy Council

Achieving CORE Excellence (running time 52 minutes)
Chapter success is driven by a variety of factors. The Chapter Operating Requirements (CORE) process assists chapter leaders in delivering consistent benefits to members and helps chapters attain the greatest level of success possible. This session will enable leaders that are new to the process and those who have an understanding of CORE to review the basics and gain insights into meeting the requirements.
April 19, Charnell Westerman and Veronica Bruhl, NAC Advisors

Submitting an ALC Proposal (running time 26 minutes)
Gain insight into what the selection committee will be looking for in a quality submission.  We will break down all the components of the RFP submission template, highlighting key areas where you can differentiate your topic and content from the numerous submissions received each year.
April 13, ALC Program Advisory Committee

Planning Your Dream Conference (52 minutes)
Learn conference stories including challenges, mistakes, and successes that helped the Utah chapter build a conference guide. Access tools that facilitate conference planning at every stage (before, during, and after). 
April 12, Emily Lewis and Jay Naumann, Utah Chapter
Slide Deck

Strategic Planning 101 (running time 67 minutes)
Gain an understanding of how successful strategic planning works, the tools to engage in strategic planning for your chapter, and a rough outline of how to begin your own strategic planning process.
March 29, Paul Signorelli, National Advisor for Chapters, Mt. Diablo Chapter
Slide Deck

Chapter Best Practices (running time 53 minutes)
Find out how your chapter can win $250 cash, share best practices, and be recognized as Chapter of the Month!
March 17, Chapter Recognition Committee
Slide Deck

Let Your Audience Manage Their Coming Attractions (running time 37 minutes)
During this webcast attendees will learn how one chapter turned our email campaigns around 180 degrees and be able to apply our techniques to your chapter with any membership roster and email process you currently use. Your members will be amazed how they can gain control over choosing the email content that interests them.
March 1, Rick Kerner and Andy Cook, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter
Slide Deck

Bridging the Skills Gap (running time 45 minutes)
When was the last time you assessed the skills of your workforce? From basic skills to more technical, professional, management, and leadership skills, does your workforce possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to move your organization to the next stage of success?
February 23, Jennifer Homer, Vice President, ASTD

Social Media and Competency Implications for Learning Professionals (running time 1 hour 5 minutes)
Be one of the first to know what content changes to expect in the ASTD Competency Model, identify current and emerging social media trends impacting employee development in organizations, and begin to create an action plan.
February 16, Jennifer Naughton, ASTD Senior Director of Credentialing

2011 Chapter Leader Orientation 
What every 2011 chapter leader needs to know to get started! (running time 43 minutes)
All 2011 chapter leaders are strongly encouraged to attend this orientation session. This session is crucial for any first-time chapter leader or returning chapter leader who would like to update their knowledge of national ASTD resources and chapter leader responsibilities.
February 8, National Advisors for Chapters
Slide Deck

To SIG or not to SIG: And If Your Chapter Does, What Then? (running time 1 hour 18 minutes)
This webcast covers the challenges associated with establishing a Special Interest Group, identifies three ways of setting up a Special Interest Group within your chapter’s infrastructure, and covers the five main components of a successful Special Interest Group.
January 25, Dawn Adams Miller, Charlotte Chapter

2011 Chapter Excellence Awards Overview (running time 39 minutes)
Is your chapter doing great things in the areas of strategic partnerships, advancing the profession, or joint membership? If so, your chapter could win a Chapter Excellence Award (CEA) and a $1,000 cash prize! This webcast provides details about the awards categories and how to apply.
January 12, Veronica Bruhl, CPLP, National Advisor for Chapters

Archived 2010 Webcasts

What You Say Matters! Communicating the Value of Training (running time 61 minutes)
This presentation will leave you with a feature-benefit-value matrix for designing crucial messages, and the universal truth of ensuring impact in every business conversation.
June 10 - Brian Lambert, ASTD Sales Training Drivers

Looking Ahead - ASTD's New Vision (running time 33 minutes)
This webcast proviced an overview of ASTD’s new vision and the organization’s seven key strategies. This is a good opportunity to learn more about the goals of the association and share ideas for how to align your chapter’s goals with those of national ASTD.
May 5 - Jennifer Homer, Vice President, Communications and Member Relations, ASTD
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Managing Chapter Finances and Identifying Risks (running time 65 min)
This webcast is a must for chapter leaders working with chapter finances. Identify what your financial management responsibilities are, how your chapter can reduce its financial administration, and more.
April 28 - Paula Ruffy, National Advisors for Chapters

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