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EVENTS NOW BOOKING
AIPF's 1st Networking Event 2008
Winning Work More Effectively Through Building Better Relationships
Wed 12 February
with Keith Dugdale
co-author of Smarter Selling
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Cliftons, 288 Queen Street,
Brisbane
Members $25 Guests $35
Professional Development ~ Networking ~ Drinks ~ Nibbles
Upcoming AIPF Networking Events
NLP Tips for Trainers & Coaches
23 Apr
Measuring & Reporting Training ROI
11 Jun
Energising Training with Colour
27 Aug
TMS Profiling Tools
15 Oct
More information coming soon!
Other Events
Achieve Your Goals the SMARTER Way
30 January
Coaching the Spiritual Development of Clients
1 February
Age Proof Your Brain
19 February
Aussie Host Trainer Training
19 - 20 February
ASTD International Conference & Exposition
1 - 4 June
San Diego, California, USA
See HOT EVENTS for more information
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adults learn by reflecting on their experience.
-Prof. David Boud
WHAT IS AIPF?
AIPF provides professional growth, networking opportunities and benefits for learning and development professionals.
AIPF partners with organisations to source the best learning outcomes for their organisation - whether this is through finding the right facilitator, speaker or coach, or designing and developing the right solution/s for them.
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We invite you to apply for membership with Australia's fastest growing network of learning and development professionals. Membership Criteria
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Dear [subscriber-firstname]
We hope you had a refreshing break and wish you a rewarding 2008.
This newsletters is full of practical tips, resources and events for learning and development professionals.
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In this edition...
Events Now Booking
Useful Resources
Interesting Articles
Hot Events
Quick Bits
What is New @ AIPF
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USEFUL RESOURCES
Free Management Library
The Library provides easy-to-access and comprehensive resources regarding the leadership and management of yourself, other individuals, groups and organisations. Content is relevant to the vast majority of people, whether they are in large or small organisations.
Reviewing 2007 - Learning from Successes
This is a good 2 hour process for helping your team/learners collectively review the year and celebrate and learn from successes.
Death by Powerpoint (and how to fight it)
Interesting tips for powerpoint presentations.
Mind Tools
Practical publications and training resources to help people excel.
The Leadership Movie
The Keys to Being a Great Leader - 3min clip from Simple Truths
Ice Breaker Collection
Ice breakers, brain teasers and exercises to energize your sessions.
INTERESTING ARTICLES
Is There Really a Generation Gap
by Keith Ayers, Integro Learning
To find out the answer to this question and to discover the top ten common values of all generation plus the principles and leadership skills for working across generations, read this great article.
Exploring the 5 Stages of Group Formation
Source: Teamwork & Teamplay
Using Adventure Based & Active Learning Techniques
The 'Difficult' Employee
by Karen Williams, Message Stix
Difficult employees have the potential to cause significant economic losses to business. This article provides useful tips on how to deal with this issue.
Source: qbr CONNECTING BUSINESS
HOT EVENTS
Winning Work More Effectively Through Building Better Relationships
5.30 - 7.30pm Tuesday 12 February, 2007
Join Keith Dugdale, co-author of the highly successful book 'Smarter Selling' and co-owner of the global sales programme "Better Buyer Relationships" at AIPF's first Networking Event in 2008. Keith will be sharing tips to help learning and development professionals:
Understand your internal and external clients' needs better Build 'partner' relationships with clients through developing trust Co-develop solutions with your clients Minimise the need for proposals and minimise the issue of price
Cost is $25 for AIPF/NSAA/ICF Qld Chapter Members and $35 for guests
Includes seminar, great networking, drinks and nibbles
Achieve Your Goals the SMARTER Way
6 - 9 pm Wednesday 30 January 2008 - Brisbane
This evening will give you the ultimate balance of inspiration, fun, interaction and an abundance of valuable information for you to put into immediate action. Become clear on what you want and make it happen for 2008. Cost is $57 (for one person) or ($87 for two people) - AIPF Members or $67 (for one person) or ($97 for two people) - non AIPF Members.
Coaching the Spiritual Development of Clients
12 - 2pm Friday 1 February 2008
Special Presenter - Josephine Thompson talks about what could the lives of your clients, or in fact your own lives be like if you nurtured spiritual wellness? What would change? Josephine will guide you through spiritual principles and practices as the key to "maximize human potential". Josephine is a Master Certified Coach who has been recognised by Results Coaching Systems as Life Coach of the year for three consecutive years, and was a state finalist for the Telstra Business Woman of the Year Awards in 2005. Cost is $30 for ICF & AIPF members or $40 for Guests. Includes lunch.
Age Proof Your Brain
15 Feb Syd ~ 19 Feb Bne ~ 21 Feb Melb
Led by Tony Buzan (UK) the world's leading author on the brain and learning and the inventor of the Mind Map® with Jennifer Goddard, Master Trainer and Director, Buzan Centre Aust/NZ. In this one-day Master Mind Seminar international expert Tony Buzan will personally show you how to Age Proof Your Brain. Whether you are an employer or an individual, Tony will guide you through four stages to sharpen your mind and give you the insights and tools you need to ensure you and/ or your employees meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
ASTD International Conference & Exposition
1- 4 June 2008 (California, USA)
This premier event for workplace learning and performance professionals welcomes attendees from more than 70 countries. The conference features 200+ educational sessions from industry leading experts, and a world-class EXPO filled with the latest products and services available from top suppliers.
QUICK BITS
 The Butterfly Story (message for coaches & trainers)
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Interested in Becoming an Accredited AussieHost Trainer? |
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AussieHost is a nationally recognised customer service training program that focuses on interpersonal communication, customer relations and service. It builds personal, professional and community pride and inspires a greater commitment to providing better service. The AussieHost mission is to create a culture of service excellence within Australia, while contributing to every Australian's opportunity to achieve personal, professional and commercial significance.
If you are interested in being involved in this program, increase your trainer networking base and learn some great techniques for communication and customer service training 
WHAT'S NEW @ AIPF
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Professional Indemnity & Public & Products Liability Insurance
Highly Competitive Premiums
$290 - Professional Indemnity ($5M)
$140 - Public Liability ($10M)
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AIPF is extremely proud to be associated with Parmia in offering our members a highly competitive and tailored Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance Facility solution for learning and development Professionals.
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great trainers ~ practical programs ~ great value
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New Member Resources - 10 ways to close a session, 26 ice-breakers, 11 Exercises, 5 consulting tools and 5 design tools. |
Trainer's Library provides instant access to - comprehensive trainer's notes, handouts, exercises - everything you need to create innovative programs. AIPF Members pay nil registration (saving of $230) and pay only the 2007 annual subscription (saving a further $34 every year).
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For more information on Trainers' Library -
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