2004 Calendar
Events in the Midwest and beyond - subject to change

pcollins@jordan-webb.net / (773)-463-2288

Calendar Index
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Calendar of Events 
JANUARY_2004 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
7
January 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

Clarion Hotel - 5:00pm-9:00pm
O'Hare Corridor Chicago, Illinois

  • Developing Strategic Advisory Boards, Marion Cook - AGEOS
  • Now, Discover Your Strengths, Brad Bodigan - Gallup Organziation
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
23
January
Friday, January 23rd
MFN Winter Conference (33rd)
Hosted by Mc Donald's Corporation - Hamburger University
Oakbrook, Illinois (West Chicago Suburb)

"Enhancing Productivity by Providing a Creatively Stimulating Environment" -
Eva Niewiadomski (Catalyst Ranch);

"Successful Negotiating Skills"
- Bob Lapin (Zehren Friedman Associates);

"Social Styles and Facilitation: Facilitation that Invites all Styles to Participate"
- Cathy Alper (C Results);

"Scenario Planning"
- Terrence Metz (Morgan Madison & Company);

"Frowns, Smirks, Slights and Insults: Dealing With the 'Undiscussables' at Work"
- Jackie Sloane (Sloane Communications);

Information: (773)-463-2288, pcollins@midwest-facilitators.net, http://www.midwest-facilitators.net/conf0401.html



 
FEBRUARY_2004  - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
4
February 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

East Bank Club - 5:00pm-9:00pm
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

  • Skits on Sexual Harrassment, Mary Fahey Hughes and the Noble Fool Theatre Company
  • Sexual Harrassment in the Workplace - Panel Discussion, Alan King (attorney), Mitchell A. Kline (attorney), Beth T. Golub (Seyfarth-Shaw), Gail M. Silver (Urban Retail Properties), Barbara Wood (CNA Surety)
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org

MARCH_2004 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
3
March		 Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

Clarion Hotel - 5:00pm-9:00pm
O'Hare Corridor Chicago, Illinois

  • Creating and Managing Brand Identity: Your Most Important and Longest Lasting Asset by Dennis Ballen (DB Marketing)
  • Open Networking
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
24-26
Object Oriented Business Modeling/UML Course
Concepts through Specifications
SentientPoint presents Object Oriented Business Modeling/UML Course - Concepts through Specifications, at Loyola University, Lewis Towers, 820 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, Jack Hilty, SentientPoint, (312) 925-6841, jhilty@sentientpoint.com, http://www.sentientpoint.com


 
APRIL_2004 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
7
April		 Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

East Bank Club - 5:00pm-9:00pm
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

  • "Keeping Your Head in the Sales Game" by Phil Kash - Selling Dynamics
  • "A Practical Sales Work plan for Consultants" by Phil Kash - Selling Dynamics
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
26-27
Mon-Tue
April 26-27
Passport to Adventure at Corporate Learning Institute
 Passport to Adventure at Corporate Learning Institute (in Lisle, IL), Expereince Chicago's Premier Outdoor Team Building Adventure Complex; http://www.corplearning.com, tbuividas@corplearning.com, (800)-203-6734
4/30 to 5/5
Fri-Tue
April 30-May 5
IAP2 Annual Conference
International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Annual Conference, in Madison, WI, Information: http://www.iap2.org, iap2hq@iap2.org, (800)-644-4273
     
MAY_2004 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
5
May 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

Clarion Hotel - 5:00pm-9:00pm
O'Hare Corridor Chicago, Illinois

  • Doing Business with a 5,000 Year-Old Country - The Peoples' Republic of China by Richard Allison - Allison & Associates, LLC
  • TARGETED BUSINESS PROBLEM SOLVING Coordinator: Marc Friedman
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
4/30 to 5/5
Fri-Tue
April 30-May 5
IAP2 Annual Conference
International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Annual Conference, in Madison, WI, Information: http://www.iap2.org, iap2hq@iap2.org, (800)-644-4273
7
May
Friday, May 7th
MFN Spring Conference (34th)

Hosted by Catalyst Ranch
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

Programs/Presenters

"A Facilitator's Vision" AND "Meeting Manager or Meeting Leader: Which are you?"
- Michael Wilkinson (Leadership Strategies);

"Certification: Moving to a Higher Level - Certified Master Facilitator (CMF) Program"
- Michael Wilkinson (Leadership Strategies);

"Create the Future Work Session"
- Marian Cook (AGEOS);

"Innovations of Appreciative Inquiry"
- Tom Griffin (U. S. Cellular Corporation);

"Consultative Selling from the Inside and Outside"
- John Hirth (Selling Dynamics)

"Group Decision Making: Getting the Group Unstuck!"
- Kristin Aikin (New Angle Consulting) & Amy Riley (Shoop Consulting Group)

"Enhancing Productivity by Providing a Creatively Stimulating Environment" -
- Eva Niewiadomski (Catalyst Ranch);

Information: (773)-463-2288, pcollins@midwest-facilitators.net, http://www.midwest-facilitators.net/conf0405.html
26-27
Business Requirements to Use Cases
With Facilitation Techniques
 SentientPoint presents Business Requirements to Use Cases With Facilitation Techniques Course, at Loyola University, Lewis Towers, 820 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, Jack Hilty, SentientPoint, (312) 925-6841, jhilty@sentientpoint.com, http://www.sentientpoint.com
     
JUNE_2004 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
2
June 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

East Bank Club - 5:00pm-9:00pm
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

  • What is the Technology Research, Education, and Commercialization Center (TRECC) and what can it do for you? Gail Tate(TRECC)
  • Prevent, Manage and Reverse The Effects of Anxiety and Stress: Achieve Peak Performance, Health and Vitality JOHN BISHOP (HeartMath®)
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
17-20
Thu-Sun
Jun 17-20
IAF Annual Conference
International Association of Facilitators (IAF) Annual Conference, in Scottsdale, AZ, Information: http://www.iaf-world.org, iafoffice@igc.apc.org or pbushee@mr.net, (612)-891-3541
23-25
Object Oriented Business Modeling/UML Course
Concepts through Specifications
SentientPoint presents Object Oriented Business Modeling/UML Course - Concepts through Specifications, at Loyola University, Lewis Towers, 820 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, Jack Hilty, SentientPoint, (312) 925-6841, jhilty@sentientpoint.com, http://www.sentientpoint.com
     
JULY_2004 - (Top Schedule Page)
?
July 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Institute of Management Consultants
Joint Consultant's Cruise

Location TBA - Time TBA
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

  • Details TBA
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org


 
AUGUST_2004 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
4
February 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

East Bank Club - 5:00pm-9:00pm
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

  • Image Consultant - Susan Fignar
  • Intellectual Property for Consultants: Added Value for You and Your Clients by Julie M. Levy (attorney)
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org


 
SEPTEMBER_2004 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
7
January 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

Clarion Hotel - 5:00pm-9:00pm
O'Hare Corridor Chicago, Illinois

  • How to Use Free Publicity to Promote Yourself as an Expert by Joan Stewart
  • Action Steps You Can Take Now to Start Getting Media Attention by Joan Stewart
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org


 
OCTOBER_2004 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
4
February 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

East Bank Club - 5:00pm-9:00pm
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

  • Sales Strategies for Non-Selling Professionals by Julie Kollada
  • An Attitude of Business Gratitude by Anita Fontana
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
22
October
Friday October 22nd
MFN Fall Conference (35th)

Hosted by SBC Illinois
255 W Randolph St, Downtown Chicago, IL

Programs/Presenters

"Collaboration Engineering Using a Group Support System"
Robert Harder (Consultant, Leavenworth, KS)

"Networking with a Purpose - Understanding and Developing Your Networking Style"
Paul Collins Jordan-Webb, Chicago, IL)

"Multiple Intelligences and Creative Facilitation"
Adam Shames (Kreativity Network, Chicago, IL)

"Facilitating Business Collaboration in Distributed Environments"
Paul Collins (Jordan-Webb, Chicago, IL),
Ann Marie Calistro (Educate! Facilitate! Innovate! - Western Springs, IL)

"Prevent, Manage and Reverse The Effects of Anxiety and Stress: Achieve Peak Performance, Health and Vitality"
John Bishop (HeartMath® - Palos Hills, IL)

"PowerPoint: How To Use It And Abuse It"
John R. Luecke (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, WI)

"Collaboration Engineering Using 'thinkLets' and the Skilled Facilitator Approach"
Robert Harder (Consultant, Leavenworth, KS)

"An Attitude of Business Gratitude"
Anita Fontana (AFFA Communications - Chicago, IL)

Information: (773)-463-2288, pcollins@midwest-facilitators.net, http://www.midwest-facilitators.net/conf0410.html



 
NOVEMBER_2004 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
7
January 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

Clarion Hotel - 5:00pm-9:00pm
O'Hare Corridor Chicago, Illinois

  • "Develop Your 30 Second Commercial" by Tom Long - Solid Oak Consulting
  • "Make Networking Work - Understanding and Developing Your Networking Style" by Paul Collins Jordan-Webb
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
6-9
 November 6-9
Open Space on Open Space - Chicago 		Michael Herman, Michael Herman Associates, (312)-280-7838, mherman@globalchicago.net, http://www.openspaceworld.org
8-12

November 8-12
FAST Facilitator Training in Chicago Area (Schaumburg)

MG Rush Performance Learning, Terrence Metz, (630)-954-5880, ext 211, t.metz@mgrush.com, http://www.mgrush.com
15-16
 November 15-16
Tutor/Mentor Leadership Conference 		Hosted at the headquarters of City Colleges of Chicago, 226 W. Jackson, Dan Bassill, (312)-492-9614, dbassill@cabriniconnections.net, http://www.tutormentorconference.bigstep.com


 
DECEMBER_2004 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
4
February 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

East Bank Club - 5:00pm-9:00pm
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

  • The Changing Face of Journalism and Why People Should Still Matter By Rick Kogan - Chicago Tribune
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
6-8
 December 6-8
Effective Facilitator Training in Chicago 		Leadership Strategies, Jeff Ross, (800) 824-2850, http://www.leadstrat.com
6-10

December 8-12
FAST Facilitator Training in Chicago Area (Schaumburg)

MG Rush Performance Learning, Terrence Metz, (630)-954-5880, ext 211, t.metz@mgrush.com, http://www.mgrush.com
     
JANUARY_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)  
Wed
6
January 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

Clarion Hotel - 5:00pm-9:00pm
O'Hare Corridor Chicago, Illinois

  • "Did You Hear the One about the Consultant & the Librarian:? - Tales from the Front about how Libraries can add Value to Your Consulting Business." By Uri Toch - Schaumburg Township District Library
  • "Cyber-Competitive Intelligence - Using the Internet for Secondary Market Research" By Bob Morland - BP Amoco Chemical
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
24
January
Monday, January 24th
MFN Winter Conference (36th)

Hosted by Summit Executive Centre
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

Program/Presenters TBA

Information: (773)-463-2288, pcollins@midwest-facilitators.net, http://www.midwest-facilitators.net/conf0501.html

     


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