2004-06-24 ISPI Vancouver Bulletin
July 13 Meeting

PARTNERING FOR PERFORMANCE
Nuggets from the 2004 International Conference in Tampa

Learn about 2004 in Tampa

and...

Get Ready for 2005 in Vancouveer

Topic | Trina Pouttu | Joy Miller | Quick Panel | Networkers Table | Registration | Print PDF

The Topic: Partnering for Performance

Almost as good as being there! On July 13th our event will be Partnering for Performance: Nuggets from the 2004 International Conference in Tampa. Join Trina Pouttu, Joy Miller, et al, for some 2004 conference highlights.

This event consists of three parts:
1. Measuring ROI at Business Objects
2. Appreciative Inquiry for Leadership
3. Quick Panel Discussion

These build on the 2004 ISPI International Conference in Tampa and toward the 2005 International Conference in Vancouver.

Measuring ROI at Business Objects - with Trina Pouttu

Presenter Trina Pouttu works for Business Objects, the world Business Intelligence leader. Business Objects has a large Vancouver division that was formerly Crystal Decisions, and Trina is currently Program Manager for Instructional Effectiveness - Customer Support Learning & Development. After being introduced to performance improvement and ISPI at Telus fifteen years ago, Trina consulted with many organizations, including Telus, Verizon and Charter Schools of Texas. A former VP Programs for ISPI Vancouver, she is working toward her Masters degree in Distance Education. Trina is especially excited to present on evaluation planning because, she says, "I'm one of those unusual people who find the topic sexy."

At the 2004 ISPI Conference in Tampa, Trina learned from the Measuring ROI master, Jack Phillips, at a two-day workshop. Trina will summarize "Jack's systematic, comprehensive measurement and evaluation process that leverages Kirkpatrick's model to generate six types of data, including ROI and intangible measures." She will also provide tools to help you get launched with your own initiatives. Trina is currently applying the process at Business Objects, and she will share how she's begun to capture level 4 and 5 data on a new leadership initiative.

Appreciative Inquiry for Leadership - with Joy Miller

Presenter Joy Miller, BS, CPC, is President of Seattle ISPI and a performance consultant and leadership facilitator. Joy's education has included United States Air Force Training Management, a degree in Education and Development, and Academy of Coach Training CPC Program. Joy has worked extensively in the aviation industry, and she currently helps government agencies and small businesses to refocus on goals and reach targets.

At the 2004 ISPI Conference, Joy was impressed by an Appreciative Inquiry session presented by Stephanie Wilson, CPT, MS, MBA, Co-President of New Mexico ISPI, during the Chapter Leaders Workshop. Stephanie, who is a Senior Business Analyst for Intel Corporation, applies Appreciative Inquiry at Intel. It is a facilitation tool that celebrates the past, systematically discovers what makes an organization most effective and productive, and heightens positive potential. In this brief interactive session, Joy will use the Appreciative Inquiry method in one quick but effective way to identify the skills of leaders who bring out our best performance.

Quick Panel Discussion - MC Linda Waddell

Linda Waddell, ISPI Vancouver 2005 Conference Committee member, will host a short panel discussion among the presenters and three additional local members who attended the 2004 conference: Jim Wright, Krista Welton and Keith Fernandes.

Panel members will be happy to answer any questions you have about how they have applied Conference learning to their work - as well as answer any other Conference-related questions you may have.

Linda will also provide insights as to what is ahead for the 2005 conference in Vancouver.

Reminder for Members: ISPI Networkers Table

An ISPI Networkers Table will be available for ISPI members to display materials. Be sure to read the guidelines at:
http://www.ispi-van.org/htm/events/event_networkers_table.htm

Registration Details

Cost: Guests $25 cash or cheque. Members free.

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 13, 2004, 5:30pm-8:00pm. Light dinner provided, 5:30-6:00pm. More networking time at approx. 7:45pm.

Venue: Plaza 500 Hotel, 500 W. 12th Ave., Vancouver - SW corner of 12th & Cambie. (Enter parking from 12th, or park at the nearby City Square Mall.)

To register: Please register by July 8th. To register, click here. If you register but have to cancel, please let us know.