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Video Gallery
| 212o – The Extra DegreeAt 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam. And with steam, you can power a train.One extra degree = Exponential results |
| A Letter to MandelaShikaya is a non-profit civil society organisation that recognises the crucial role that teachers can play in deepening and strengthening South Africa’s democracy. As such, Shikaya supports the personal and professional development of teachers to create a South Africa in which young people in schools are inspired and supported to become responsible citizens and future leaders in our democracy, valuing diversity, human rights and peace.This short feature is part of an interactive multimedia programme, Up2Us, which is being created for South African schools. Up2Us will give young people the opportunity to explore their identity, issues of prejudice and what it means to be an active democratic citizen so that they are more likely to feel inspired and motivated to take action in society. |
| A Vision of Students Todaya short video summarizing some of the most important characteristics of students today – how they learn, what they need to learn, their goals, hopes, dreams, what their lives will be like, and what kinds of changes they will experience in their lifetime. |
| Changing Education ParadigmsThis animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA’s Benjamin Franklin award. |
| CNA Qatar Strategic Planning ProcessA brief overview of Phase 1 of the CNAQ Strategic Planning process using Appreciative Inquiry. |
| CNAQ Strategic Planning – Phase 1Second video produced by CNA Qatar – using Appreciative Inquiry to help develop their institution’s 5 year strategic plan. |
| Coping with Change at WorkChange is a necessary part of business and that can cause stress among employees. Caty Everett, vice president at Alliance Leadership, explains how being transparent and engaging team members in the process can reduce anxiety. |
| Did you know??Globalization & The Information Age. |
| Embrace Life: A New Online Ad with a TwistA new campaign called Embrace Life is tackling an old-age issue in a very different way. |
| How to Start a New Job: Dodging LandminesThose first few days on a new job can be stressful. Roberta “Bobbie” LaPorte, a career and leadership coach, discusses how to make a great first impression and hit the ground running |
| Learning Styles Don’t ExistProfessor Daniel Willingham describes research showing that learning styles are a myth |
| Managing During Difficult TimesCaty Everett, vice president of Alliance Leadership, explains how to maintain your credibility and executive presence during turbulent times. |
| Smile & MoveIt’s all about attitude & action. Mattering to the world all with a smile. |
| The Opportunity of AdversityThe thesaurus might equate “disabled” with synonyms like “useless” and “mutilated,” but ground-breaking runner Aimee Mullins is out to redefine the word. Defying these associations, she hows how adversity — in her case, being born without shinbones — actually opens the door for human potential. |
| Tomorrow’s Cities“Tomorrow’s Cities”, a succinct and inspiring film (15 minutes long), presents a compelling and easy to understand account of the major developmental challenges facing our cities in South Africa and more broadly cities of the global south. Framed within these challenges, the film unfolds a vision, through the voice of a school child and exciting use of animation, and proposes practical solutions towards achieving breathable, sustainable, equitable and low carbon urban futures.The film is intended as a learning tool to raise discussion and awareness and ultimately inspire action toward the development of sustainable and equitable, low carbon cities. |
New Department Chair – You’ve Got the Stuff!
A quick Google search and I found many hits for department chair. Most of these “hits” were job descriptions from a number of colleges and universities. Most start job descriptions include the statement. “The position of Chair is important and one of the most difficult in any college environment.” If you are a Department Chair this is no surprise.
Some chairs are elected and others appointed and the job comes with built in term limits. What is certain is that many are unprepared for the move from greatest educator in the classroom to the new role of go between.
Reading some of the job descriptions is like reading the script for a CBS show titled CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Only a forensic sleuth could wind their way through these job descriptions and know how it happened and who did it before big reveal.
The Chair position is one of great importance and sounds impressive to the lay person. To the Chair, it is a personal journey of participation and excitement as well as the opportunity to develop leadership skills. Neither faculty nor management, the department chairs that I have known usually share the feeling of being overwhelmed.
Our new Show DCI: Department Chair Institute
Solving the impossible
Scene of the Crime
Our gullible and innocent faculty member is either selected or elected to the position of Department Chair. The DC is an honor as the faculty member is recognized and respected by their peers and the college leadership. This is a spring rite of passage for the new chair. They are welcomed into the new position. Their friends and family are so excited that they have been recognized for their hard work. It is a glorious time of excitement for the New Year. As graduation fades and the faculty begin their summer journey, the new chair realizes that summer for them is no longer a time of renewal, of travel, no opportunity to learn, to research or to write. This is the time for scheduling classes, hiring faculty, and there is usually a budget to begin to understand and maybe, just maybe program review or accreditation responsibilities.
The Investigation Begins
From an actual job description found on the web “The Dean ….will listen sympathetically to suggestions about such [training] opportunities. This is a major shift in the drama. The new chair isn’t automatically provided training to do their job? How, What and Who?
From the start, this DC will identify the evidence at the scene of the crime (no budget), hit the high tech lab (also known as business services) and apply the most scientific techniques used today by DC’s to crack this case also known as building a team. This is definitely for someone who likes to learn on the job.
- Communication
- Motivation
- Hiring Faculty
- Managing Time
The Finale
I will admit that I have never been a chair but I have worked with Department Chairs for nearly 30 years. My knowledge comes from these department chairs as well as those who have attended the Department Chair Institute. All good employees who wanted to do a service for the college.
Free Resources
Appreciative Inquiry Resources:
- Appreciative Inquiry Commons
- Center for Appreciative Inquiry
- Compliment Dude
- Cooking, Jazz, and the Art Improvisation
- Interview with David Cooperrider
Faculty Resources:
- A New Way of Leading Change in Schools and Colleges
- Aligning Strengths through Appreciative Inquiry
- Cells Alive (online resources for biology/nursing/medicine/bioengineering)
- Chemistry Collective (online resources for teaching and learning chemistry)
- Department Chair Institute
- Eastern Conn. State University Peer Mentor (online resources for students in college)
- Shodor Interactive (free online courseware in science and mathematics)
- WebQuest.Org (make good use of the internet while engaging students)
Presentation Resources:
- Create Professional Flash Presentations in PowerPoint
- Convert any document into a PDF
- Many Eyes (Create unique visualizations that can be inserted into documents, blogs, and social media)
- Free Conference Call, Phone Conferencing, Teleconferences
Professional Resources:
- Be Irreplaceable at Work
- Docstoc (Find and Share Professional Documents – search over 3 million public documents)
- Easybib (free bibliography maker)
- Employee Training Leads to Competitive Advantage
- Employers Cant Ignore Workplace Bullies
- Lawyers and Employers Take the Fight to Workplace Bullies
- Management Help (Free Management Library)
- The Neuroscience of Leadership
- Transform your resumé to include work samples, charts and graphs, audio, video, and images
- Workplace Bullying Survey
- Workplace Bullying: What Everyone Needs to Know
Search Resources:
- A search engine that donates money to a charity of your choosing every time you search
- A search engine that focuses exclusively on business; sifts news and opinions to make them actionable for business people
Social Networking Resources:
- Create free slide shows that can be embedded into your social networking sites
- Social bookmarking site that allows users to tag, save, manage and share web pages from a centralized source
Video Gallery: (view here)
Success Stories/Case Studies
The documents found below are just a few of the practicums that have been submitted by individuals who have undergone our 4-day Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (AIFT) program. We celebrate in their achievements and enjoy learning how Appreciative Inquiry has influenced their lives – personally and professionally. We are so appreciative of the clients we serve and the joy they bring to our work. New stories are posted frequently, so check back often to see what new stories have been posted. Enjoy!
Bermuda College – Strategic Planning Using AI |
Kirtland Community College – Strategic Planning Using AI |
 Company of Experts Anniversary Collection |
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Inspiring Parents and Teachers to Collaborate in Developing Dynamic, Strengths-Based Relationships |
Delta College – Appreciative Inquiry (Ai) in the Classroom |
Exceptional Classroom Learning Experiences: Breaking Down Language Barriers |
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Taking a Stand Against Corruption in the Red Zone with Appreciative Inquiry |
Developing the Meaning and Value of Institutional Research |
Using Appreciative Inquiry to Re-Imagine our College Strategy |
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Networking for a Mission: A Special Gathering of Notre Dame Educators |
Building Capacity for Quality Improvement at Southeast Inc. |
Coming Together: Envisioning the Future of Communication at the Univ. of MD |
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Creating Patient Centered Care through Inquiry |
 Appreciative Inquiry at College of the North Atlantic – Qatar |
 Appreciative Inquiry at UNIMA South Africa |
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 Providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare at Southeast, Inc. |
 Creating Revolutionary Change through the process of Appreciative Inquiry |
 Becoming the Most Frequented Restaurant through Extraordinary Hospitality & Culinary Excellence |
Creating a Vibrant Learning Group Conducive to Transformation and Growth |
 Creating a Compelling Image of the Future |
 Being Our Best Together |
 Discovering You at Your Best Using Appreciative Inquiry |
 Exploring a Relationships using Appreciative Inquiry |
 Empowering Off-Campus Students by Providing Opportunities that Enhance their College Experience |
 Appreciative Inquiry into Math Success Factors |
 Incorporating Interprofessional Education (IPE) into the Health Sciences Programs |
 Building Organizational Capacity: Moving Adjunct Experience from “Good” to “Great” |
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Internships
Internships are available each semester (fall, winter break, spring, and summer). Internships include paid and unpaid. This is a busy and fun corporate environment. The Company of Experts develops and delivers corporate training programs. The Company shares office space and provides staffing support to a software development company. If you are interested in gaining valuable experience in a busy and growing company, please send a resume and cover letter telling us which of the 6 positions you are applying for to Kathy at Kathy@CompanyofExperts.net
Internship Requirements:
* Must be a current full-time or part-time college student in Clark County
* Minimum GPA Requirement is a 3.0
Internship Job Description:
The work is varied with new learning experiences every day. The duties may include any and all of the duties list below. Working with two small start-up companies with a vision for making a difference, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and be part of a dynamic and growing team.
Internship Positions Available:
General Office
The general administration office has two openings each semester for an organized, self-motivated individuals to assist with the general administration functions for each company. Duties include: assisting with internship paperwork, applications, and orientation; helping coordinate workshops and training programs as well as technical software development meetings; daily accounting activities and client support via telephone and the internet; and working to complete various administrative and organizational tasks.
Marketing
This fast-moving, dynamic work environment is best suited for students with an interest in the following career fields: Public Relations, Marketing, copywriting, promotion or Advertising Sales.
Projects may include assisting in research analysis such as surveys and other research used to gain clients for both companies. Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word is a must. Other basic computer knowledge in Office programs is helpful. One to two interns will are necessary.
Sales Development
Two to three interns are needed to assist the advertising sales representatives who handle in-house mail order and classified sales. The interns will aid in sales efforts, maintain lists of clients and update the online registration system. They will also help plan and organize training programs and services. Duties include: typing, filing and phone prospecting, as well as special projects throughout the semester.
Content Development
Content Development needs three students to assist the department in developing and producing a variety of training programs and workshops including online and webinars. Interns in typically assist with the following activities: fact checking, proofreading, photo research, new business research, brainstorming sessions and advertising projects
New Media/Social Networking
One bright, enthusiastic, motivated student to assist with various projects that may include proofreading, research, blogging, online editing, writing and managing content. Ideal candidate works well with others as well as independently. Multimedia experience preferred. Interns should have an excellent eye for detail, possess superior language skills and be interested in web publishing/design.
Technology
One intern is needed in the Technology department for 10 hours per week. Intern will perform minor troubleshooting for windows-based systems and windows software, including active directory audits. Intern will assist in updating existing databases maintained for software, hardware and wiring and maintaining supply inventories. Intern will be involved with updating workstations with recent patches to Windows XP. Other duties include administrative and organizational tasks. Experience with Outlook, Word and Excel are necessary. Ability to be detailed-oriented and keep accurate records a must.
DCI – Las Vegas
Title: Department Chair Institute (DCI)
Location: Las Vegas
Website: Click here
Description: Get the skills and insider information today’s Department Chairs need to better manage the services they provide and are accountable for. You’ll quickly see the benefits offered by a positive and supportive learning environment that affords you the opportunity to network with experts and peers.
The three-day Department Chair Institute® (DCI) includes a morning and afternoon session each day; a morning and afternoon break; and one hour for lunch. Workshop format includes case studies, opportunities for practice (real and role plays) mini-lectures, assessment instruments, individual reflection and individual action planning. You also will have Post-Institute access by email, for continued dialogue with other first-line academic leaders.
If you would like more information about this workshop or would like to register, click here.
Start Date: 2010-01-11
End Date: 2010-01-13
