Summit Workshops
Handouts that are available are listed next to the workshop title as (HANDOUT).
Not all workshops have handouts available.
Workshop Session #1:
May 7, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Crossing the Generational Divide: Making the Four Generations in Your Workplace a Competitive Advantage
Jason Ryan Dorsey
Austin, Texas
For the first time in modern US history, four distinctly different generations are working side by side. Each of these four generations (Matures, Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y) is guided in the workplace by a different set of values, beliefs, and expectations. In Crossing the Generational Divide, award-winning entrepreneur Jason Ryan Dorsey sheds light on each generation’s thinking styles to highlight what they bring to the workforce—and what they want in return.
Jason then shares frontline tested actions and strategies that participants can use to reinforce a culture of cross-generation communication, trust, and discretionary performance. Filled with entertaining stories, surprising statistics, and ready-to-use ideas, participants leave Crossing the Generational Divide prepared to start making their multigenerational workplace a competitive advantage.
Strarting Off on the Right Foot - Creating Collaborative Groundrules While Building (HANDOUT) 
Marlo Goldstein
Trainer/Consultant/Coach, Adelante Services
Portland, OR
This workshop will demonstrate an opening activity for trainings, classes, or new working groups that will engage participants and encourage an environment of learning partnership and buy-in. The process serves as a way to build connection among group members while co-creating the guidelines for the 'learning community'. After participating in the activity, alternative uses and adaptations will be discussed.
Circumscribing the E-Learning Mission: Considering the Before and After 
Herb Fyfield and Ben Carmel
Planet Productions
Portland, OR
Our presentation will focus on the two extreme ends of the e-learning production cycle. On the front end we will examine how business needs are identified and how they influence course design. We will explore the questions that have to be satisfied before any effective production can begin. Additionally, we will explore the tail end of a project. We will explore end-user experience, administrator’s needs and examine how results are measured.
Resonant Leadership: The Key to Employee Engagement (HANDOUT)
Susan Zabriskie
Performance Consultant, PerformanceWorks LLC
Portland, OR
What is “resonant leadership”? Goleman defines it as leaders who are “attuned” to employees’ needs and emotions, adapting their interactions to manage and direct those feelings to help the organization meet its goals. The end result? Improved climate, maximized engagement, and increased productivity. All of which tie directly to a bigger bottom line. In this interactive session, participants will learn how to harness the power of emotional intelligence and empathy to drive rational and emotional engagement.
Workshop Session #2:
May 7, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Social Learning: The Next Learning Evolution (HANDOUT)
Kevin D. Jones
Training Manager, GTS
Portland, OR
Blogs, wikis, RSS, communities: The technology is the easy part. As workplace demands and technology dependence increase, so does the need to provide learners the right information at the right time and in the right amount. We will explore the power of sharing user-created content through collaborative learning environments; what collaborative learning environments look like; tips on how to implement them within an organization and how to avoid common pitfalls that lead to failure.
Beyond Bullets: PowerPoint Turbo Charged
Angelo Jordan
Trainer, State of Oregon DAS
Salem, OR
Are your PowerPoint presentations just like everyone else's? Do you find yourself reading each bullet on your slide show out loud? Don't fall into PowerPoint's trap. PowerPoint isn't the presenter, YOU ARE!
In this workshop participants will be shown the true "Power" of PowerPoint. Taking it beyond bullets and immersing your audience in animated graphics, video, and sound that grabs a hold of them and won't let go.
The Intergration of eLearning into the Learning Culture- A Primer
Theme Grenz
ELMS Project Manager, State of Oregon DAS
Salem, OR
This workshop will introduce participants to eLearning as an integral component of the overall learning function. Participants will engage in activities to share their knowledge and gain insights for creating the buzz for eLearning within their organizations.
Americans with Disability Act in the Classroom (HANDOUT)
Lorrie Schaefer
Training Consultant, ODOT
Salem, OR
Martha R. Smith
EEO/Affirmative Action/ADA Coordinator, ODOT
Salem, OR
This workshop will focus on creating inclusive and accessible training environments. Information to be covered includes:
The intent of the ADA.
The different responsibilities of the workshop sponsor, trainer and participant.
Ideas and strategies for creating more inclusive and accessible training/learning environments.
The different accommodations that can be used to support the full participation of individuals with disabilities in training activities.
Resources that can be utilized to help develop and create more accessible training/learning environments as well as where to get ideas for specific accommodations for participants who experience different disabilities.
Workshop Session #3:
May 8, 10:20AM - 12:00 PM
Moving from "Trainer" to "Performance Consultant" (HANDOUT)
Dan Vetter
President, Vetter Solutions
Portland, OR
Most trainers speak the language of training. They talk about needs assessments, workshops, and follow-up activities which to reinforce learning. As such, they sometimes find themselves out of sync with business leaders whose focus is typically on organizational performance. To connect with these executives we must link training to performance. Using the tools and skills from this workshop, you will be able to establish yourself during the initial conversation with the client as a difference maker and get the respect you deserve.
Magnify Change Leadership (HANDOUT) 
James Gehrke
Consultant, Magnify Leadership and Development
Murray, UT
Trainers are often tasked with changing organizatonal behavior and helping organizations adapt to new initiatives, cultures, and initiatives. While many of these strategies start high in the corporate office, trainers play a vital role in helping consult with leadership on how to effectively manage change and in teaching new behaviors to the organizaiton. While trainers may not be the ones to initiate majore change initiatives, their ability to manage and influence others is often vital to the success of the initiative. Magnify Change Leadership addresss the skills needed for trainers to improve the success or change initiatives in their organizations.
Emotions Drive People, People Drive Performance: Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to Boost Results (HANDOUT)
Kimberly Kniveton MBA, ACC
President, Ascent Coaching & Consulting LLC
Salt Lake City, UT
Liz Plaster
President, Positive Perfromance L.P.
Salt Lake City, UT
Emotions Drive People. People Drive Performance. If you are not getting the results you want, then consider giving emotional intelligence (EQ) a shot. EQ is the root source for optimal performance. Emotions are contagious. Are the attitudes of your leaders and YOU worth catching? Does anyone in your organization have "stinkin' thinking?" It’s not only what you do but how you do it that matters. Studies now show that to be an effective leader, trainer, coach or human being for that matter, you need not only intellectual smarts, but emotional management as well. This interactive session will show you how to harness and leverage emotions that ultimately drive people’s performance and lead to higher levels of engagement and business results. GOT EQ?
Beyond Bullets: PowerPoint Turbo Charged
Angelo Jordan
Trainer, State of Oregon DAS
Salem, OR
Are your PowerPoint presentations just like everyone else's? Do you find yourself reading each bullet on your slide show out loud? Don't fall into PowerPoint's trap. PowerPoint isn't the presenter, YOU ARE!
In this workshop participants will be shown the true "Power" of PowerPoint. Taking it beyond bullets and immersing your audience in animated graphics, video, and sound that grabs a hold of them and won't let go.