STC-Phila. Metro Chapter

Society for Technical Communication

Working with Remote Teams – STC Florida September Chapter Meeting

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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.

RSVP

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.

Reminder: STC 2019 Summit Call for Proposals Open Till October 4th!

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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.

Partner Program: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN FOR PERFORMANCE IMPACT

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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.

Register here!

Welcome to the 2018-2019 program year at STC-PMC!

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View of Old Town PhiladelphiaHi everyone!

Welcome to the 2018-2019 program year for STC-PMC!  As the incoming new president of the chapter, I look forward to moving our chapter forward. Our past president, Tim Esposito, has left a strong legacy from his past two years, and I hope to lead based on his example. Our new council members have already been hard at work this summer to develop some great activities for this next year!

First, I’d like to start by inviting everyone who reads this to a chapter event this year.  One of the reasons that we were named 2018 STC Chapter of the Year was because we work really hard on providing great activities for our members and other tech comm professionals in our activities.  We have a little bit of something for everyone–chapter meetings and webinars with top-notch speakers, as well as some fun events and networking events! Our new vice-president, Karen Levine, has already put together some stellar events for the first half of the year.  You’ll be seeing the invitation to the first event in a couple of weeks! Make sure you attend at least one event this year–and see what you’ve been missing!

Second, I’d like to appeal to you. Our chapter is a success because of our volunteers. We really have had some awesome teams in the past few years, and we want to keep the awesomeness up! Some of our volunteers have “retired” from positions, so we need more help! It requires about an hour once a month for a monthly meeting (so you know what’s going on in the chapter before everyone else!), and any other time you can put into a position.

We have openings in

  • Community Outreach
  • Academic Outreach
  • Competition, and
  • Conference.

We especially need help with Academic Outreach and Competition right now!

If you are interested in participating a little or a lot in any of these activities–or you have a special skill that you think would help the STC-PMC that I haven’t listed, let us know by emailing me at president@stcpmc.org.  Volunteering for the chapter is the best way to have a voice in the direction of the chapter. Whether you are a new member or a veteran member (or even a veteran council member), let us know how you’d like to help!

Franklin Institute statueLastly, we have a big change happening for our annual regional conference, CONDUIT.  We’ve been evolving in the past few years from the “STC-PMC Mid-Atlantic Technical Communication Conference” to CONDUIT, our own special brand of conference.  This coming year, we are taking things up a notch to reflect the superior conference that we’ve always offered and grown.  We are moving to a new location! Instead of being in the suburbs, we are bringing CONDUIT to the city–specifically to Center City Philadelphia itself.

Make sure you save the dates of April 5th and 6th, 2019 as CONDUIT will be taking place at the Franklin Institute! The Franklin Institute has been a leader in the sciences and technology since 1824, and opened at its current location in Philadelphia’s Museum district in 1934.  With that in mind, we are hoping you are as excited as we are about this move, and will come join us this spring! We are looking forward to seeing new faces and old friends of CONDUIT joining us.

We are truly a dedicated group, and I’m looking forward to seeing this incredible team continue to provide the chapter with excellent experiences this year!

If you have any questions about the STC-PMC program this year, or any of our activities, please feel free to contact me or any of our council members.

Danielle M. Villegas
STC-PMC President

 

Partner Program: 2018 Philadelphia HR Training & Talent Networking Event

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Event Description

“Say do you remember dancing in September?” sang Earth Wind & Fire on their 1971 hit song “September.” Well, we may not be dancing (although you never know with this crew) but we’re certainly going to have a fantastic time at The Philadelphia 2018 HR, Training, & Talent Networking Extravaganza on September 11, 2018!

Featuring fun activities, plenty of food, raffles, prizes, and a discounted cash bar – plus amazing views from the beautiful Pyramid Club in Center City – this is one party you won’t want to miss. Register now as we expect a packed room for this one!

Join L&D Philly and our partner organizations – ATD Philadelphia, ATD Mid-New Jersey, Philly SHRM, Greater Valley Forge HRA, Delaware SHRM, Beacon, The Philadelphia Society of People and Strategy, the Philadelphia Chapters of: The Society of Technical Communication, the National Speakers’ Association, the Association of Career Professionals, the Philadelphia Area New Media Association, Visuals for Change, the Center for Millennial Engagement, and others as we kick start the fall with a night of excitement, elegance, and best of all – freebies!

Program

Registration and refreshments start at 6pm!

At 6:30, we’ll kick off with some introductions and news, and then go into a fast-paced, but fun structured networking activity facilitated by local training guru, comedian, and host of Meet the Author – Theresa Hummel-Krallinger.

Then, it’s open networking time! Catch up with old friends/colleagues and meet some new ones! We’ll bring the house down and close out the event with our Basket Raffle – where you could win a business or L&D starter library, tickets to Meet the Author, a free DISC assessment, a free resume consultation, free career coaching sessions, a free professional headshot, or other great prizes!

11 Sep 2018
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

The Pyramid Club of Philadelphia – 1735 Market Street, 19103
Register here! Get Partnership Rates with Code: ldphilly2018

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