Society for Technical Communication
A panel of TechComm experts will present information on a variety of TechComm careers to students at the University of Delaware.
WHEN
Wednesday, October 10, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
WHERE
University of Delaware
Department of English
203 Memorial Hall
South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
Any good technical communicator starts a documentation project by doing needs analysis. For P&P (policy and procedure) content writers, the process is the same. However, there are some differences. Join presenter Leah Guren and the Policy & Procedures SIG for the webinar, Effective Needs Analysis for Policies and Procedures Writers, on Thursday, 27 October from Noon-1:00 PM EDT (GMT-4). In this webinar, you will:
The cost is $59 for SIG members and $79 for non-SIG members. NOTE: If you are a SIG member, you must contact Dawnell Claessen for the special SIG rate.
Todd DeLuca will be providing a live webinar on Working on Remote Teams. All you need is your phone or PC! We will also be meeting at the Riptide Software to join the virtual meeting for those who want to network face-to-face.
Event Timing: September 20, 6:30-8:30pm (Presentation begins at 7:00pm)
Event Address: Online through Google Meet or Riptide Software, 200 E. Palm Valley Drive, Suite 2000, Oviedo, FL 32765
Virtual Access: Details to be sent to attendees who RSVP and send payment
The definition and the makeup of workplace teams has changed significantly due to technology and the ubiquity of the internet. In fact, odds are good that you are part of a group or team with members that are not physically located in a local office. There may even be people you work with that you’ve never seen or met in person. Basically, if you use email, IM, online meetings, or discussion boards, you’re part of a virtual team.
How would you rate your virtual team experience? The dynamics of being part of a team in this new landscape are different and most organizations don’t manage or support virtual teams as effectively as they could. Often the tried-and-true methodologies from the past don’t meet the needs of a more distributed, diverse, and international workforce. There’s a lot of room for improvement. Don’t worry, that’s why we’re here and joining together virtually to share suggestions on making virtual teams work better.
Join us for an honest look at virtual teams and come away with helpful ideas and useful suggestions on how to be a star member of your own virtual group. And don’t be surprised if some of the solutions center around communication.
You can RSVP now on Meetup for face-to-face attendance or on our website for virtual access. We will also be sharing this presentation online through Google Meet for remote attendees. Please refer to the Payment Details below for the rates for this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact president@stc-orlando.org.
The STC 2019 Summit Call for proposals is open https://summit.stc.org/call-for-proposals. Please spread the word among your tech comm coworkers and colleagues — and on social media.
The tracks are:
– Content Design and Delivery
– Tools and Technologies
– Training Development and Delivery
– Project Management, Leadership, and Career Development.
The track descriptions and lists of topic ideas can be found at: https://summit.stc.org/call-for-proposals/summit-topics-and-ideas/
The Summit will be held May 5-9, 2019 in Denver, CO.
WHEN
October 4th, 2018
8:30AM – 5:00PM
WHERE
Billtrust HQ
1009 Lenox Dr
#101
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
When people ask why companies need a training department or team, what answer do you give? Can you articulate clearly and convincingly what role a trainer or instructional designer plays in an organization in 2018?
Let’s face it – in the business world, training can seem like a luxury to many. And as we all know, when times get tough, training usually suffers one of the first blows as staff gets cut. So before the next economic downturn happens or your organization suffers a setback, why not invest time in your own career development and learn how to answer that first question with confidence?
If your job duties include words or phrases like “training,” “organizational,” “human resources,” or “performance,” you need to attend this event. Local expert Joe Willmore, fresh off a wave of global engagements with ATD, will guide participants through a one-day seminar on how to analyze and design for employee performance. Whether you’re new in the field or a grizzled veteran (or even if you lack grizzle), you’re sure to learn something surprising. We expect another big crowd for this event, so register today to ensure your seat!
Part one will focus on front-end analysis. With a very hands-on approach, you will learn to to identify and quantify business goals, assess performance, create objectives in measurable terms, and spot and fix performance gaps.
Part two will zoom in specifically on performance gaps and understanding top performers. This more detailed, focus session will give you guided practice in using the tools and techniques experts use to diagnose, remedy, and measure employees’ work on the job. In addition, you will learn that the fastest way to improve performance is to identify exemplars/top performers, and also how to observe, measure, and interact with them so that their success can be translated into a formula that works for others.