Next AIPF Networking Event

Measuring and Reporting Learning ROI
Wed 11 June

with Dennis Hall FAIPF
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Cliftons, 288 Edward Street, Brisbane

Members $25 Guests $35
Professional Development ~ Networking ~ Drinks ~ Nibbles

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Upcoming AIPF Networking Events

AIPF TOOLS & TECHNIQUES EXPO
19 - 20 August

Energising Learning with Colour
17 September

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This newsletter is full of practical tips, resources and events for learning and development professionals.

AIPF TOOLS & TECHNIQUES EXPO
19 & 20 August 2008 - St Lucia Golf Course, Brisbane

The 'Event of the Year' for learning and development professionals is coming in August. Day One will provide information on the lastest tools, techniques and resources to help you in your profession. Day Two (optional) will be offering a choice of three substantially discounted accreditation workshops (Extended DISC Accreditation, Retention Optimiser and Conflict Dynamics Profile) for the AIPF Expo. Register now as spaces are limited. Click here for an Expo brochure.

CERTIFICATE IV IN WORKPLACE & BUSINESS COACHING
27 - 30 May 2008 - Brisbane, Qld

The certificate will give attendees the skills to make positive and dramatic change in businesses and individuals by empowering learners with tools and techniques to help them bring out the best in coachees. Click here for more information.

ADVANCED FACILITATOR TRAINING
26 - 28 June, 2008 - Sunshine Coast, Qld

This program is designed for any professional responsible for developing or managing teams, designing training programs, providing counselling services or leading performance improvement initiatives. Program includes effective facilitation models and techniques that ca be used to increase individual knowledge and group performance. Click here for more information.

Can We Really Train Leadership
by Jay Gonger
Leadership programs offer everything from white-water rafting to encounter groups. But do they really train leaders? Yes, if they take a multi-tiered approach and recognise that it takes skill and time to succeed.

The Impact of Training & Development on Recruitment & Retention
by CAEL
Recent studies indicate that training and development opportunities play an increasingly important role in the recruitment and retention of employees in today's business environment. Facing record-low unemployment and a workforce that has been hardened by a decade of "you're on your own" messages from business, companies struggle to hire and keep their talent.

Targeting 4MAT
by John Radcliffe, WorldGAMES
One of the essential frame-ups to any training, presentation or facilitation session is to answer the 4 "unasked questions" identified in the 4MAT System. According to the 4MAT System, conceived by Bernice McCarthy, in terms of learning preference, people generally fall into one of 4 quadrants - those who want to know "Why?", "What?", "How" and "What if...?"

Free PowerPoint Backgrounds - Background images without spending hours customising. Use these images to a create a welcoming PowerPoint slide show of motivational sayings and quotes or use the images while learners are working on an activity.

Teampedia - Teampedia is a collaborative encyclopedia of team building activities, icebreakers, teamwork resources, and tools for teams that anyone can edit! This site is designed for a wide audience including team leaders, trainers, teachers and managers.

Walk the Talk - another 3 minute inspirational clip from Simple Truths.

RPL upgrade to TAA40104 for $600
AIPF is working with ASEAN Training & Education Services Pty Ltd in offering trainers who wish to apply for an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) upgrade to TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. The cost for the upgrade is only $600 - GST Exempt. To register your interest, please email info@aipf.com.au or phone 1300 768660.

Partnering with Aussie Host
AIPF is partnering Queensland Tourism Industry Council to foster a cooperative approach to the ongoing professionalism and skills enhancement of AussieHost trainers, as well as provide networking opportunities for connecting with other learning and development professionals. AIPF welcomes AussieHost Trainers to our network.

AussieHost is a nationally recognised customer service training program that focuses on interpersonal communications, customer relations and service. It builds personal, professional and community pride and inspires a greater commitment to providing better service. For more information - AussieHost program or to find out how to become an AussieHost trainer - click here.

Trainers Wanted - Brisbane North Institute of TAFE
Trainers wanted to deliver the TAA40104 Cert IV in Training and Assessment. Interested parties, please contact Gerard Corcoran, Faculty Director Ph: 3259 9281

Senior Consultant - Conexus Consulting
Due to their strong business growth, Conexus Consulting has an exciting opportunity for an experienced consultant to join their committed and energetic team. They are looking for a highly skilled facilitator and trainer, with strong customer relationship and coaching skills. You would preferably have experience in the mining and resources sector, and would need to be willing and able to travel extensively. For more information please contact Kerry Brocks on 1300 768660.

AIPF is Australia's fastest growing network of learning and development professionals providing benefits, professional development and networking opportunities to connect with other like-minded professionals.

AIPF also helps organisations source the best learning solutions - whether this is through finding the right trainer, facilitator, speaker or coach, or designing and developing the right program. All AIPF Members must meet specific criteria to join our team so our clients can be assured that they will have top quality learning and development professionals to help their learning needs. See a sample of our team.

Want to find out more about becoming a Member? Please see our Membership Criteria for details or contact 1300 768660.