Impact Speaker Series: "Leading Change"

Join us for this week's IMPACT Speaker Series session! A book sale/signing and reception will immediately follow the event in the Thornton Atrium.

Wednesday, September 24

4:30 PM
LeCraw Auditorium

"Leading Change"

David Herold
Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behavior
Co-author, Change the Way You Lead Change

David Herold, who joined Georgia Tech College of Management in 1973, is widely recognized for both his teaching and research. Former holder of the Gary T. Jones Chair, he has published widely in the major psychology and management journals.

His new book, Change the Way You Lead Change, offers businesses insights into better ways to approach change management. Co-authored by Georgia Tech organizational behavior professor Donald Fedor, the book shows how companies live on a "roller coaster of change," with overlapping changes being driven by different events, led by different executives, and originating from different parts of the organization.

According to Herold and Fedor, change is never a stepwise or easily prescribed process: It is messy and complicated, and its outcomes are easily swayed by a host of factors.

Herold is active as a management consultant, helping companies address a wide range of organizational and human resources issues. He holds a PhD from Yale University.

The IMPACT Speaker Series is sponsored by the Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship and is free and open to the public.

This session will be available as an archived streaming video after the presentation. Visit the IMPACT Speaker Series website for access information.

Sign Language Intepreters

If you are interested in learning more about sign language interpretation, Georgia Perimeter College has a Sign Language Interpreters Program. They offer American Sign Language courses, from beginning to advanced level. "These courses are designed for the person who wants to develop not only survival skills in ASL, but also fluency....ASL I classes are open to all. Georgia Perimeter College students may take the course for credit. Those who are not GPC students may enroll through our Continuing Education Department at 678-891-3000."

In addition to the credit and continuing education courses there are also workshops and other events (including practice materials/links) listed on the site at: http://www.gpc.edu/~gpcslip/aslstudents/educationalopportunities.html

For more information about the Georgia Perimeter program, go to the web site at: http://www.gpc.edu/~gpcslip/

For those who are interested in general information about sign language interpreting, there is also information online at: http://www.discoverinterpreting.org/

What other learning resources would you like to find out about?

HR launches Careers@Tech Web site

Georgia Tech Human Resources has launched its new employment opportunities Web site, Careers @ Tech. The site serves as a hub for prospective and current employees to learn more about employment at Tech—from benefits packages and examples of perks to interviews with Institute staff members—and view listings of open positions.


This is a repost from the September 8, 2008 Whistle.

Would You Like to Contribute to this Blog?

Contributor’s Fact Sheet for GT Training Blog

The Georgia Tech Training Blog is located online at: http://gatechtraining.blogspot.com/

In addition to the Training Team and OOD, on-campus trainers/SMEs, off-campus trainers and other interested folks may contribute to the blog. If you do not have a login/password for the site but would like to contribute, please contact Shannon Scott at shannon.scott@gatech.edu or 404-894-7284.

Contributors will receive an email invitation to join the site as a contributor once they indicate interest. You must follow the instructions in the invitation email to set up your own password/profile.

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Some topic areas you may want to consider:

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• Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts
• Class Announcements
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• Best Practices
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• Training Events/Recaps
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• Fun Facts
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• Reviews (books, videos, web sites, classes, etc.)
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• Encouragement
  
• What other topic areas can you think of?

Posting

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In addition to a title, you will want to Label your posts. Use labels that will help your reader find the article (subject/topic/audience). Be sure to include your name as a label.

Photos

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You may use your own photos. If you wish to obtain photos fro the Georgia Tech photo archives, they are available online at: http://www.gatech.edu/photos/

All photos are subject to the Georgia Tech Photography Usage Agreement (http://www.gatech.edu/support/usageagreement.html) unless otherwise indicated.

Save the Date -- Georgia Tech Women's Leadership Conference

This year's Georgia Tech Women's Leadership conference will take place on November 7-8, 2008. The conference theme is:

"Redefine. Redesign. Dare to Evolve."

For more information go to http://www.gtwlc.com.

Early Bird registration opens September 15 and ends October 10.
This conference is open to all Georgia Tech students, faculty, staff and friends.

Inspirational Quote

An inspirational quote from one of my desk calendars:

"Almost always the creative, dedicated minority has made the world better."

--Martin Luther King, Jr.


Are you one of the creative, dedicated minority?

Save the Date

Be sure and mark November 19, 2008 on your calendar if you plan to attend the upcoming Georgia Tech Training Awards event. This event is for anyone who is completing a Georgia Tech training certificate.

If you have (or will be completing a training certificate program) before November 19, more specific information will be sent to you shortly.

Campus Recreation for your Body, Mind and Spirit

The CRC will close at 7pm tonight for the GT Vs. Jacksonville home football game. Go Jackets!

Labor Day (Monday, September 1)
Building Hours: 10am-10pm

Rec Swim:
Competition pool -10am-1pm & 3-7:30pm
Diving Well – 3-7:30pm
Crawford Leisure Pool– 11:30am-9pm
Water Slide – 1-8pm

The Wilderness Outpost & the Climbing Wall will be CLOSED. Have a fun and relaxing holiday weekend!

Fitness MANIA!
Tuesday, September 2
5-6:30 p.m.
Join us at the G.I.T. FIT kickoff event on the 4th floor and try out our exciting fall classes. Some of the featured classes include BOSU Blast, GRAVITYpilates, Hip Hop, Power Yoga, Hapkido, and Belly Dancing. Free giveaways and prizes!

Ski Trip Meeting
Monday, September 8
6pm in the Student Services Building (Flag Bldg), room 117
It's the 30th Anniversary of the GT Ski Trip! Get the scoop on all trip details at our first meeting of the semester including how to win a free ground trip package. Heading to Steamboat Springs, CO December 13-19, this trip is the best deal you'll find and a great time. This is open to everyone, so start planning with your friends and family. Great prizes at the meeting - hope to see you there!

For more information go to http://www.crc.gatech.edu.

Impact Speaker Series: “The Pursuit of Purpose: Reflections from an Executive Coach” with Andy Fleming

Join us for the kickoff event of the fall IMPACT Speaker Series!

Wednesday, August 27

4:30 PM
LeCraw Auditorium

“The Pursuit of Purpose: Reflections from an Executive Coach”

Andy Fleming

Principal, Core Growth Partners

As founding principal of Core Growth Partners, Andy Fleming brings more than 20 years of corporate and consulting experience to leading companies.

Throughout his career, Fleming has coached hundreds of CEOs, senior executives, and "high potentials" to achieve significantly greater levels of performance while operating from a deeper sense of purpose and commitment.

He has played a central role in creating and implementing large scale leadership development institutes and initiatives for numerous organizations.

Fleming's background includes corporate and consulting roles with Procter & Gamble, Aetna, and The Hay Group. He also spent five years directing professional and undergraduate programming in Ethics and Servant Leadership at Emory University's Center for Ethics.

Fleming is the author of two books on life-work choices (Getting Ahead without Losing Heart and Backing down the Ladder).

He received his bachelor's degree in economics from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Nicole Piver, a management major, will introduce the speaker.

The IMPACT Speaker Series is sponsored by the Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship and is free and open to the public.

This session will be available as an archived streaming video after the presentation. Visit the IMPACT Speaker Series website for access information.

Women’s Sailing Day (faculty and staff welcome)

*Women’s Sailing Day*
Saturday, September 6, 10:00 a.m.
Meet at Campus Recreation Center (CRC) Entrance
$10 plus money for lunch at Subway
Organized by the GT Sailing Club

Come and join us for some Women’s Sailing, where we will teach you how to sail, tie ropes, and read wind directions. It is fun and enjoyable in the fall strong breeze that will let you experience real sailing. Be outside the CRC at 10:00 a.m. and bring a little lunch money for our stop at Subway. It is a fun and enjoyable experience.

R.S.V.P. to haleycarney@gatech.edu

ETA

Hi Women Sailors or soon to be Women Sailors.

Some notes for Sailing Day at Lake Lanier. (40 Minutes Away)

1. Yes you can bring spouses and other friends. Faculty and Staff are all invited. No Experience Needed!

2. I will teach you the basic of sailing. Tying ropes, learning code flags, and understanding wind directions.

3. You will each get a chance on the boat. Bring water proof clothes, so no cotton that soaks up water. Bring wind pants and wind jackets if you don't have great water-proof clothes.
4. Bring some other great activities you can do on the beach while we take others on the boat, like frisbee, volleyball, and football.
5. You are always welcome to come to our meetings on Thursday 7:30 at the CRC Room 251 to learn more and go out sailing more.
6. We carpool and need drivers usually so come prepared to drive and if not we can jump in the car with each other. Bring money if you are riding with your driver please.

7. Sailing usually ends about 4:30 - 5:00.

Joseph M. Pettit Alumni Distinguished Service and Honorary Alumnus

The Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Joseph M. Pettit Alumni Distinguished Service and Honorary Alumnus Awards, and would like you to give consideration to the process. The award recipients are honored at the Alumni Association’s annual Gold & White Honors.

Nominations for the Distinguished Service Award are based on an individual’s outstanding support of the Institute and the Alumni Association throughout a lifetime. These nominees have provided strong leadership in their chosen profession and local community. The most recent recipients of this award are Gary Jones, A.J. Land, Roe Stamps and Michael Tennenbaum.

Honorary Alumnus Award nominations are based on an individual’s service to the Institute in an outstanding manner. The most recent recipients of this award are Jeanne Ferst, Joanne LeCraw, Dot Poole, Marilyn Somers and Carolyn Stewart.

If you know of someone who you believe is eligible and deserving of either of these honors, please send his/her name with a brief description of his/her qualifications for the award to Jolie Rosenberg (jolie.rosenberg@alumni.gatech.edu or fax 404.385.3023).

Nominations for the aforementioned awards must be received by August 22.

Nominations for two additional awards are also being accepted: Dean Griffin Community Service and Outstanding Young Alumnus Awards. The nomination form for these two awards can be found on line at gtalumni.org/awards. The deadline for these two awards is October 24.

WST and the WRC Welcome New Women Faculty and Staff to Campus

*WST/WRC New Faculty Reception*
Wednesday, September 10, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Klaus Atrium

Each Fall, the Center for the Study of Women, Science, and Technology (WST) and the Women’s Resource Center join in efforts to welcome new women faculty and staff to campus. We also take this opportunity to recognize some of the women student leaders involved in our programs and other women’s organizations. This is a great networking reception, especially for graduate students to meet women faculty and administrators.

This year, both the Women's Resource Center and the Center of the Study of Women, Science and Technology (WST) are celebrating our 10th anniversaries at Georgia Tech!

*Faculty women are encouraged to present their research at the reception through displays and posters. Contact the WRC at womens.center@gatech.edu for more information*

Brown Bag: For the Love of It

Today's Brown Bag discussion was about Dewitt Jones' DVD presentation entitled "For the Love of It".

Do you love what you do?
Is your vocation also your avocation?

“You can’t wait for it to come to you. You just have to fall in love with what you’re doing, right now."

Key Concepts:

• Begin With a Full Cup
• Find Guides
• Act as If
• Express Gratitude
• Make a Contribution
• Pass It On
• Chase the Light

More articles and information from Dewitt Jones can be found online at: http://www.dewittjones.com/

What is it about your job that you love? We'd love to hear from you.

Brown Bag: Everyday Creativity

Join us on Thursday, July 31, 2008 for the Brown Bag on Everyday Creativity.

The session is free but space is limited. If you wish to attend, please register online at: http://www.trainsweb.gatech.edu


July 31, 2008
Brown Bag: Everyday Creativity
Instructor: Shannon Scott
Wardlaw Bldg. , Poole Room
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: free
Please join us to view and discuss the video Everyday Creativity.

Everyday Creativity teaches a surprising truth about creativity - that it's not a magical, mysterious occurrence, but a ready tool that enables you to look at the ordinary and see the ... extraordinary.

Hosted by photojournalist Dewitt Jones, longtime National Graphic photographer and Academy Award nominated director, Everyday Creativity shares Jones' inspirational stories, memorable locations, and stunning examples of his work.

You'll feel inspired and encouraged to apply his simple, yet powerful creativity techniques to all of your everyday challenges. And, without a doubt, your new solutions will mean the difference between just getting by and being successful.

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Whether or not you are able to attend, you will want to read Dewitt Jones' article entitled Seeing the Ordinary as Extraordinary on his web site.

How do you add more creativity to your life every day?

Inspired by One of Our Own

Georgia Braxton, an Administrative Assistant with GT Student Government and water aerobics instructor at the Campus Recreation Center, was recently featured in the June 2008 issue of Southern Living magazine.

Fun and Fitness in the Pool
Use your time wisely in the water: Get moving, burn calories, and feel great.
By Wade Kwon
From the June 2008 issue of Southern Living

Congratulations, Georgia!

College Business Management Institute (CBMI) -- July 27 to August 1, 2008

You may have heard the acronym CBMI from some of your colleagues and wondered just what they were talking about.

The College Business Management Institute (CBMI) , sponsored by SACUBO (the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers) and the University of Kentucky, is a week-long summer institute held annually in Lexington, Kentucky on the UK campus. CBMI offers an intensive course of study in business and financial management for administrators of colleges and universities (public and private, large and small). Individuals participate in 28 hours of instruction each summer for three years to earn a certificate of completion.

This year's (56th Annual) CBMI will be held July 27 - August 1, 2008.

Business officers and administrators representing hundreds of colleges and universities of every size and description participate in CBMI. It is a great way to learn about higher education administration as well as get to know your peers and colleagues.

For more information go to: http://www.sacubo.org/cbmi

Next year's CBMI will be held July 26 - July 31, 2009

Fire Safety

Practicing the proper use of a Fire Extinguisher in Fire Safety I on June 26, 2008.

Fire Safety I

One in three persons will have an experience with fire during his or her lifetime. Are you sure you know what to do in case of fire? Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher? Do you know when not to use an extinguisher? This fast-paced program will help you make better choices in emergency situations...at work and at home. You'll also learn some basic tips to reduce the likelihood of a fire in your work area or home.



Fire Safety I is a required class in the Emergency Preparedness Certificate program. Visit http://www.training.gatech.edu for information about this and other safety-related training classes.

Event Design on a Dime: 10 Tips for Planning Successful Events on a Tight Budget

On May 22, 2008 the Georgia Tech Event Coordinators Network in conjunction with the Alumni Association hosted a fun and informative Brown Bag about how to design events with a small budget.


Kara Allen, Event Director for the Georgia Tech Alumni Association, shared tips, tricks and ideas about planning and designing successful events. In addition, she decorated each table with easy-to-duplicate centerpieces and provided resource contact info.

















Inexpensive votive candles and holders provide a simple and elegant centerpiece.






Versatile glass bubbles can be used in many ways. Try floating a sunflower in water over a bed of river rocks.








Three simple arrangements of roses.








Kara Allen shows attendees how to use simple monochromatic roses to create beautiful and elegant arrangements.

Conference and Event Planning Workshop (July 24, 2008)

Attention all conference and event planners at Georgia Tech:

The Georgia Tech Event Coordinators' Network is sponsoring a workshop on Conference and Event Planning. If you wish to attend, please register online at: http://www.trainsweb.gatech.edu
Space is limited to the first 100 registrants.

July 24, 2008
Conference and Event Planning Workshop
Instructor: April L. Harris
College of Management, Executive Education Center --Room 316
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $75

Does your job include planning conferences or events? Would information tailored to event planning on a college campus help you perform your job more effectively and efficiently? The Georgia Tech Event Coordinators' Network is sponsoring a workshop to provide you with information you don't want to miss. Nationally-recognized campus event expert April Harris will lead us through topics and discussions that will focus on the unique challenges of planning events in an academic environment. April is the associate vice president for Advancement at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and is the author of four books including the CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education) best sellers, Special Events: Planning for Success; Etiquette and Protocol: A Guide for Campus Events; and Academic Ceremonies: A Handbook of Traditions and Protocol. She will lead sessions on successful event planning, etiquette for special events planners and staging a professional show. There will also be a session available regarding contracts and negotiations. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert! Seats are limited to the first 100 registrants.



Be sure to bookmark the Master Training Calendar http://www.trainsweb.gatech.edu/mastcal.asp for a complete list of available training courses.

July Zimbra Classes

There are now two Zimbra training classes to choose from: Introduction to Zimbra Basics and Zimbra for Experienced Webmail Users. If you wish to attend either of these courses, please register online at: http://www.trainsweb.gatech.edu

Be sure to bookmark the Master Training Calendar http://www.trainsweb.gatech.edu/mastcal.asp for a complete list of available training courses.

July 1, 2008 or
July 11, 2008
Zimbra for Experienced Webmail Users
Instructor: Jo Keith or Kimberly White
811 Marietta Street Room 201
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: free
This fast-paced course will cover many of Zimbras features and functionality for users who have experience with similar webmail services, such as AOL, Yahoo or gmail. Attendees should be familiar with basic computer navigation.

July 15, 2008 or
July 29, 2008
Introduction to Zimbra Basics
Instructor: Jo Keith or Kimberly White
811 Marietta Street Room 201
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: free
In this course, you will be introduced to fundamental navigation and basic Zimbra features. This course is designed for users who are less familiar with webmail services, such as AOL, Yahoo or gmail.

These courses are free for Georgia Tech Faculty and Staff.