Re:  ISPI San Antonio -  September 2007 Meeting Notice and News

 

 

Who/What:      “The Grid”

 

For this month’s meeting, I invite everyone to participate in a Thiagi performance game called “The Grid.”  This game is a structured activity that encourages introspection and increased self awareness.   The purpose of the game is to examine your personal likes and dislikes and come up with a personal plan for attaining valuable outcomes, cherishing existing outcomes, preventing undesirable outcomes, and accepting things beyond your control.

 

You can begin the game now by completing the following tasks, but take care not to read ahead before completing each one. 

 

1)      Take a blank sheet of  paper and fold  in half and then fold it in half again in the other direction. 

2)      Open the folded paper lightly and number the four quadrants:

 

4	1
3	2

 

3)      You can write anything that pops into your mind, as long as you write it in the appropriate quadrant.  Once you start writing, continue until you have run out of steam. Don’t read the next step until you have completed this task. 

·         In Quadrant 1, write a list of “things” that you want and you currently have.  Example:  I have a sense of humor and a few nice friends.

·         In Quadrant 2, write a list of “things” that you want but currently you don’t have.  Example:  I want my own copy of the OED

·         In Quadrant 3, write a list of “things” that you don’t want and you currently don’t have,

·         In Quadrant 4, write a list of unpleasant “things” that you don’t want, but you currently do have. 

 

4)      Did you really complete the task of writing items in the four quadrants before reading this section?  If not, that’s okay.  Your behaviour merely indicates that you are either:

a.      Dyslexic

b.      Incapable of following directions

c.       Capable of making up your own rules

 

5)      Review the following list of “Thought Triggers” and see if these categories suggest more items that you can add to your grid:

 

 

 

6)      Now your grid is complete.  Bring it with you to Thursday night’s meeting where we will debrief and finish our self- assessment.   

 

Don’t worry, you won’t have to share item specifics from your list.  We’ll discuss the game process and action items in general.   I hope that you can make it and look forward to seeing you there.  If there is time, we’ll review performance technology terms and tools with other games.   

 

 

 

When/Where:   Thursday, September 27, 2007

                        Taste Of China Super Buffet

3711 Colony Dr.

(Colony Dr. is one block south of Wurzbach,

and 3711 is in the south end of a shopping strip

that is about 1/2 block east of IH-10.)

 

How Much?:      Dinner, tax, and this fine program is $15 for Chapter members, and $18 for non-members.

 

Please RSVP to: Hilton Goldman at 344-9818, or e-mail diaramir@satx.rr.com

 

Agenda:            6:00- 6:30 PM – Dinner and networking

                        6:30 - 8:00 PM – Chapter business and programs

 

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MEMBERSHIP

Membership renewal is $20. If you are an International Member, then your local membership is just $15 for the year. Full-time students can join or renew with the Founding Chapter of ISPI for only $5.   Not sure, if you need to renew?  Please note the Month and Year of your last renewal on record at the top of this notice.   We are still updating our records and will need you to verify contact information by completing a new application with your membership fee.  If our information is wrong, please let us know. 

 

You can download a form from our website or pick up an application at the meeting and mail it in at your own convenience:

 

ISPI-San Antonio

c/o  Dianne Ramirez

11635 Whisper Dew

San Antonio, TX  78230

 

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EDUCATION

 

Performance Improvement Web Conference Invitation

 

 

Meet the author of the book Learning Paths!  Our ISPI chapter has been invited to a free 30 minute web conference on October 3^rd or 11^th.  The web conference will focus on how dramatically reduce ramp up time for new employees and how to reduce time to proficiency for more experienced member of the workforce.  Learning Paths is a proven methodology that can help any organization reduce time to proficiency by more than 30% in as little as 30 days.  Learning Paths has been tested by major corporations in seven countries with more than 400 functions and 20,000 employees.  Please email me at diaramir@satx.rr.com and tell me which session you plan to attend and I will forward you the information how on to access the call.

 

Web Conference:  Learning Paths:  Get Employees Up-to-Speed in Record Time

 

Session 1:  Wednesday, October 3^rd at 11:00 EST

Session 2:  Thursday, October 11^th at 3:00 EST

 

For more information about Learning Paths and the Learning Paths book please visit www.learningpathsinternational.com. 

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WEB DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Following our regular meeting, the Web Development Committee will convene to set up a  planning session. Those interested in participating or have suggestions for our new website are invited to stay.

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2007 – 2008 CHAPTER OFFICERS

Communications Chair, Randy Agee randyagee@aol.com

Program Chair, Hilton Goldman       goldiehs@idworld.net

Treasurer, Will Dozier       wdozier@fpmi.com

Secretary, Alma Ramirez       alramirez01@hotmail.com

President, Dianne Ramirez      diaramir@satx.rr.com

President Elect, Robert Garza      robert.garza3@utsa.edu  

Past President, Johnny Weissmuller      johnnyw@codap.com

 

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