ISPI Conference 2013

I had the opportunity to attend the ISPI (International Society for Performance Improvement) Conference in Reno, Nevada.

What wonderful speakers!

I enjoyed the following sessions:

Creating a culture of accountability The key to accountability starts with management. Leaders must lead by example and focus on re-designing a culture of accountability. Re-design must occur within the culture and possibly re-design of physical environment.

What is Leadership? Transactional vs. Tranformational Leadership

Transactional Leadership is focused on the planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and controlling. This type of leaders source of influence is based on position or command of authority.

Transformational Leadership engages followers beyond their self interest by recognizing existing needs, arousing and satisfying higher order needs. This type of leaders source of influence is based on visioning, values, role modeling, confidence building and communication. Key attribute is enabling employees to reach their full potential.

Click here to learn more about conference highlights.

Recognition for research

I was recently recognized by my peers at the University of Phoenix on their Faculty Scholarship (Research)Day. The title of my poster presentation was "Constructivist Competencies for Online Instructors".

Faculty members had the opportunity to present an idea, research topic or study that would enhance the learning environment, integrate a practice or apply a concept to solve a problem.

What an honor!

ISPI Volunteer Recognition

Dear Marsha

I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your service to ISPI this year. Your work on the proposal review team for the “Analysis” track ensured the highest quality presentations for that track.

ISPI is for the most part a volunteer run organization and it is the willing contributions of you and your colleagues that make the conference such a success.

The time you spend in this endeavor is greatly appreciated and I look forward to seeing you next year.

Regards,

Miki Lane
Immediate Past President, ISPI

Professional Recognition

"Leaders aren't fundamentally different from you or me. They don't walk on water. They don't have magical powers." Richard Osborn (Wayne State Business School)


Click here for a link to an article on developing leaders at your organization.

ISPI Conference - 2011

ISPI Conference 2011
Our theme is simple yet very profound: THE Performance Improvement Conference! Plus, this year ISPI is launching a new Research-to-Practice Day!

With our focus on performance technology, the International Society for Performance Improvement is in a position to be a powerful force for helping organizations successfully adapt to the ever-changing business environment. Join us at THE Performance Improvement Conference, April 8-13, 2011, in Orlando, Florida, and learn from our many expert presenters sharing their thoughts on adapting to the current external environmental forces and applying and implementing innovations. Come find answers to some of the most significant problems many organizations are facing, share best practices, and network with the smartest minds in the industry from around the globe.

We will continue to shape the future of performance improvement through learning, sharing, working together, and networking. We will gather great minds and practices from the environments where human performance technology (HPT), with all its potential, has so much to offer, including business, government, military, health care, academia, and other organizations. You will want to hear what they say, share your insights, help move our profession forward, and improve your performance. The knowledge available in our field is dynamic and growing. Our thought leaders are constantly adding to the foundations of that knowledge. Every year our practitioners discover new ways to implement what we have learned so far.



During our conference, we will come together to learn and share. We will build on what we know already, improve our skills at applying that knowledge, and facilitate the creation of valued results for ourselves, our clients, our organizations, and society in general.

Workshops I attended:

Subject Matter Experts: Don't Just Say, "Now Spill the Beans"

A Comprehensive Performance Analysis and Improvement Method

The Executive's View: Managing Organizational Performance

Critical Success Factors for Developing Global eLearning

Lesson Learned in Award Winning Online Learning

Learning 2.0 and the Knowledge Revolution

Building Successful Online Programs

I was totally engaged in the learning process and enjoyed my time at this wonderful conference. I also had the ability to speak to mentors in our field and obtain best practices in Leadership Development, Online Learning, Performance Consulting and Learning Interventions.

Community Service 2010

Description of Agency: Boys and Girls Republic is Michigan's oldest residential youth treatment center, established in 1890, evolving over the years as a community resource for youth and families, providing residential treatment and supervised independent living for at-risk youth and outpatient counseling services for adults, youth and children. Facility houses 80 residents located on an 80-acre campus in Farmington Hills, MI. They provide a year-round academic and vocational training program, an independent living program, and a therapeutic recreation program for youths. They also offer custom-designed Adventure Challenge Programs to school, community, and corporate groups.

What I did? Sorted and wrapped presents for at risk youth, read Wall of Wishes Christmas Cards for content and then sorted and separated cards, decorated community hall for Christmas Party (including washing glasses and dishes), decorated the Christmas tree and hung lights, set up tables & displays for gift store.

What did I take away from event? What I took away from this experience was a sense of community. I felt that I contributed to making our community a warm and inviting place to belong. I’m hoping that the youth understand that someone cares about them, not only during this holiday season but during the year.

My feelings on Community Day: I felt that I could make a difference in our community. I enjoyed the social aspects of working with others in achieving a common goal. The team work needed to achieve our goals for the day allowed us to work in harmony and communicate effectively.

Competency Modeling

In my current role, I have the opportunity to work on competency models for our sales group.

Competencies are defined as, "a grouping of the knowledge and skills necessary for the performance of a job task." Competent workers have the knowledge and skills they need to perform their jobs.

Click here to view a presentation on competency modeling.

Authoring Tool (Lectora & Captivate 5.5)

I love the ability to develop engaging courseware using a great authoring tool.
I'm currently using Captivate 5.5 authoring tool that enables me to design, develop and publish eLearning courseware, job aids, simulations, videos and training in an interactive manner. I'm surprised at the capabilities of these eLearning authoring tools.

Captivate 5.5 has the ability to upload and publish YouTube videos. This Adobe product is great for branching paths for learners, developing scenarios and creating robust assessments.

Take a look at a video giving an overview of Lectora authoring tool by Trivantis.



Development Tool for creating eLearning courses

ISPI Conference Track Reviewer - 2010

ISPI Conference Proposal Reviewer

This year I had the oportunity to review three proposals for the 2011 ISPI conference. My role was to review Analysis/HPT track proposals based on the work of Gagne, Gilbert, Harless linked to Front-End Analysis (FEA),Constructivism, Communication Models, and Systematic Design.

Job Description:
- Review assigned proposals
- Score proposals
- Coordinate proposal recommendations with Campus Chair

Online & Onground Instructor

Instructing Courses (Journal Entry)

As a part of my professional development, I teach online and on ground classes for the University of Phoenix/Axia College.

I enjoy the student interaction in the online learning environment. My goal is to provide a positive learning environment by encouraging healthy dialog and discussion focused on key learning objectives.

I also balance this development with teaching on ground. I also enjoy this learning environment. Instructing on ground allows me the privilege to engage in face-to-face discussion, workshops, Communities of Practice (CoP) and share relevant work experience with graduate students.


Interested in facilitating online?
Click here to sign up.

Web Development course

I'm currently taking a web development course using DreamWeaver CSS (Adobe) tools.

I want to capture some of my thoughts and ideas learned from this course.

Tutorials:

http://www.entheosweb.com/dreamweaver/default.asp

Linked In

Make sure we stay connected.

Visit me at Linked In.

http://www.linkedin.com/

LinkedIn strengthens and extends your existing network of trusted contacts.

LinkedIn is a networking tool that helps you discover inside connections to professionals in your field or discipline.

National Honor Society

On my journey to a PhD, I've encountered many challenges and successes.

I would like to share one of my success stories.

I was recently conferred the honor of being inducted into the "Pi Lambda Theta" National Honor Society.

I'm very proud of this accomplishment.

"The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed in these two: common-sense and perseverance." Owen Feltham

"The important thing in life is to have great aim and to possess the aptitude and the perseverance to attain it." Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Return on Investment (Training)

Have you ever wondered how you could determine the "Return on Investment" for your training initiative?

Click here for a great job aid!

Presentation about Training ROI pitfalls and problems. Click here.

HPT Documents

I obtained some great Human Performance Technology handouts from class & ISPI conference.

Take a look at:

Intervention Selection (How to select the right intervention for your project)

Using the Six Boxes Model (How to apply Thomas Gilbert's model from a business perspective)

Delivery Method and Selection

Moving your intervention from plan to reality

What is HPT?

Leadership Development

Documents of interest on Leadership Development.

I recently registered for a Strategic Leadership course.
The instructor provided some great handouts.
I want to use some of these documents in my research.

Enjoy!!

Click link for document titled, "New Leader's Guide to Diagnosing the Business"

Click link for document on the "Role of Executive Leadership"

Click link for document on "Leadership and Management"

Click link for "Leadership Excellence"

Click link for "Managers vs. Leaders"

ISPI Conference Experience

I just attended a great ISPI conference in Orlando, Florida.

I attended the following workshops:

1) Sharpening your Analysis Skills; Performance Analysis for Business Results

2) Behavioral Interviewing: Key to Effective Employee Selection

3) Using the Six Boxes; Models to Synthesize Research and Practice

4) Moving Your Intervention from Plan to Reality

5) Key Ingredients to Improve Teamwork and Performance at Work and Home

6) Leading Learning In Tough Times

I meet quite a few great people in the performance improvement field.

Look forward to implementing the tools and techniques acquired at the conference.

Click link for conference materials.

HPT Models

View of various HPT models

Calendar

Calendar

Resume (M.Parker)

Click link to access resume for M.Parker