facilitating communication across a geographically dispersed chapter
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Session facilitated at the 2012 American Society for Training & Development's Leader Conference.TRANSCRIPT
Facilitating Communication across a
Geographically Dispersed Chapter
Jan Sims, CPLP, Mississippi Chapter and Amy Thornton, Hattiesburg GIG
What’s On Your Mind?
How can we get them to….
Risks
WIIFM
GIG or SIG?
I hope they talk about ….. Personalities!
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Survey says:
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Which group does your chapter fit in?
a. Western Areab. Eastern Areac. Larger Chaptersd. Not sure
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Does your chapter currently have GIGs or SIGs?
a. Yesb. Noc. What is a GIG/SIG?
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What is the majority of your membership made up of?
a. Industryb. Higher educationc. Federal/State Governmentd. Non-profite. Independent Consultantf. Mixedg. Not sure
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What obstacles do you face in forming GIGs?
a. Lack of leadershipb. Lack of resourcesc. Lack of directiond. No plane. Other
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Challenges
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CORE Compliance
Administrative
Bylaws
Chapter Board vs. GIG Officers
Board & Membership Rosters
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CORE Compliance
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Financial
Chapter $$$
GIG $$$
CORE Compliance
Membership
Joint Chapter/National Levels2012: 35%2013: 40%
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CORE Compliance
CommunicationNurture RelationshipsNurture RelationshipsNurture Relationships
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CORE Compliance
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Professional Development
Virtual Meetings• Invite Authors• Door Prizes
• Annual State-wide meetings
Oh the possibilities!
Setting Up A GIG
ResearchFirst MeetingMarketing and RecruitmentSurveyTips
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WIFFM
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• Build Network
• Expand Skills
• Strengthen CORE
Solutions
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Check the Backchannel
Recognition is the greatest motivator.
--Gerard C. Eakedale