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September 2009 Newsletter

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In case you haven't noticed, I have added two freebies to my website for those who sign up for my newsletter. Since most of you have already signed up - because you are getting my newsletter - you may want access to these goodies without the sign up procedures, so here they are:

• 10 Key Elements That Make Training Effective
• Training Module Assessment

Check them out. And, I'd love your input.

Job Seekers and Others Needing Motivation

I want to remind you of the Commencement speech I gave about a year ago to the Art Institute of Cincinnati-Ohio. For those of you who are job seekers or for those of you who just need a little "pick me up," I would encourage you to listen. Please send the link to friends and relatives "in transition," because it may give them another way to look at things in these turbulent times.

Otto's Toot

Donald Kirkpatrick now refers to his Kirkpatrick Four Level Evaluation Model as the Kirkpatrick Model. I think this is brilliant.

Why? Well, creating an excellent training program has always required these pre-training steps, but most people focus on evaluation and measurement after the training is designed. Kirkpatrick wants to ensure that training professionals are finally thinking of evaluation and measurement throughout the entire process.

(For more information on designing, developing, and documenting training, check out our Designing Training for Fun and Results eWorkbook.)

Remember, submit your tips or ideas on designing, developing, and/or documenting training to be featured in an upcoming newsletter. Toot your own horn!

Site Additions

Susan's Picks are now featuring:

1. Affiliate Marketing Partner: Lisa Hughes, who is a facilitator, mediator, and trainer. She designs, develops, and delivers workshops and retreats to perfect communication and collaboration between people at work. Lisa assists groups to recognize and ease potentially destructive conflict, reconcile differences, and avoid resource-draining disputes and distractions that inhibit mission-centered, productive work.
2. Recommended Resources: The HR Net, which is a free message board for people interested in all facets of Human Resources. Categories ranging from Training Issues to Employee Relations to Compensation & Benefits. Ask and answer questions. Be a member of a great community.
3. Book Review: Moving Meetings by Jana Kemp
4. Miscellaneous Providers: Signature Hardware, which is a direct supplier of kitchen and bath products, decorative door hardware, home and garden accessories, and lighting fixtures for the home renovator. They offer products such as cast iron and acrylic clawfoot tubs, copper tubs, pedestal sinks, gas lanterns, and more.

We've added a few more articles to our website.

1. Motivation Means More Than a Ham by Dr. Todd DeWett
2. Brainstorming by Deb Thomas

Continual Thanks

Per my 2008 Thank You, our September adopted animals are the Black-Footed Ferret for the Endangered Species Adoption and the Tiger for the Most Popular Species Adoption.

Monthly Reminder

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month and National College Planning Month. Be sure to contact your financial advisor if you have not had a recent review of your long-term financial plans. If you would like recommendations for professionals in this area, let me know.

Enjoy the goodies,

Susan@Training-Modules.com
Training-Modules.com
(859) 292-0095

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