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"Building Meaningful Collaborations"
ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) Mt. Diablo Chapter -- December 2008
(PDF)
"Community and Collaboration in an Onsite-Online World: An Annotated Bibliography"
Updated December 17, 2010
(PDF)
"Critical Thinking and Assumptions in Decision-making"
Updated April 18, 2011
(PDF)
"Conflict Resolution/Difficult People:
Why Am I So Angry (And What Are You Going to Do About It?)"
Webjunction Webinar, with Maurice Coleman -- October 2010
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"Effective Presentations"
American Library Association CLENE Preconference Workshop with Lori Reed
Excerpts -- July 2009
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"E-learning: Annotated Bibiliography for Library Training Programs"
Updated February 23, 2011
(PDF)
"E-learning: Basics and Best Practices"
Updated July 1, 2010
(PDF)
"E-learning: Google Chat as an E-learning Tool (Transcript of a Live Session)"
Session held October 13, 2009, with University of Nevada, Las Vegas Journalism Students)
(PDF)
"E-learning: Tools, Resources, and Innovations"
Postings on Building Creative Bridges Blog
"From Words to Pictures: Imagery in PowerPoint Presentations"
Infopeople/California Library Association -- November 2008
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"Leadership: Trainers as Leaders--Introduction and Resource Sheet"
Updated July 1, 2010
(PDF)
"Leadership: Trainers as Leaders (Overview)"
American Library Association Learning Round Table Presentation/Panel Discussion
Excerpts -- June 2010
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"LibraryThing" List of Books on Training, Collaboration, and Other Topics
Includes Ratings and Reviews
Updated Regularly
"Marketing 101: Creating the Voice of a Successful Organization"
ASTD Chapter Leader Webinar -- June 2011
(PowerPoint Presentation and
archived audio-recording of this one-hour live webinar)
Presentation with Walt Hansmann, at ASTD National Chapter Leader Conference,
Arlington, VA-- October 2011
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"Nonprofit Survival Tips: Keeping Your Boat Afloat"
ASTD National Chapter Leader Conference -- October 2009
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"PowerPoint Best Practices for Onsite and Online Presentations"
American Library Association CLENE Training Showcase -- June 2008
(PDF)
"Social Learning Centers: The New Fourth Place"
Computers in Libraries 2011 Conference Presentation (via Skype)
with Maurice Coleman and Jill Hurst-Wahl
March 2011
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"Social Learning Centers and Libraries"
American Library Association Learning Round Table Presentation/Panel Discussion
with Maurice Coleman and Buffy Hamilton
Excerpts -- June 2011
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"Strategic Planning 101: Working in the Construction Zone"
ASTD Chapter Leader Webinar -- March 2011
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"Technology in Face-to-Face Training"
ALA TechSource Webinar -- September 2010
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"Technology in Online Training"
ALA TechSource Webinar -- September 2010
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"Training, Teaching, and Learning 2012: State of the Industry Reports"
ASTD Sacramento Chapter Meeting Presentation -- January 23, 2012
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"Web Analytics, Part 1: Turning Numbers Into Action"
ALA TechSource Webinar, with Char Booth -- January 2011
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"Web Analytics, Part 2: How Libraries Analyze and Act"
ALA TechSource Webinar, with Char Booth -- January 2011
(PowerPoint Presentation)
"Web Conferencing and Presentation Skills for Meetings and Trainings"
Updated January 23, 2010
(PDF)
"What Trainers Need to Know about Libraries"
ASTD Mt. Diablo Chapter -- February 2009
(PowerPoint Presentation)