2005 Calendar
Events in the Midwest and beyond - subject to change

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

Calendar Index
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JANUARY_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)  
Tue-Wed
5-6
January
"Forté Certification 1" by CD "Hoop" Morgan in Chicago
 At Sara Lee Corporate Training Center, Chicago, IL, reservations, call Chris at (910)-452-5152, chris@theforteinstitute.com, http://www.theforteinstitute.com
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
Thu
7
January
"How to Give Killer Presentations--Selling Your Products, Services & Ideas" by Michael Angelo Caruso

8:30am - 3pm, At Courtyard by Marriott O'Hare, 2950 S. River Rd. (near O'Hare Airport) Des Plaines, IL, (847/824-7000), Edison House, LLC, (248)-546-9140, michaelangelocaruso@edisonhouse.com, http://www.edisonhouse.com

Mon-Fri
10-14
January
MG Rush Systems FAST Facilitator Training in Chicago by Terrence Metz

Terrence Metz, MG Rush Systems, (630)-954-5880 x211 - t.metz@mgrush.com, http://www.mgrush.com

Monday
24
January
Midwest Facilitators' Network
Winter Conference (36th)

Hosted by Summit Executive Centre - 8:00am-5:00pm
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

  • "Dealing with Difficult People" by Michael Angelo Caruso (Edison House)
  • "Forté Communications Style Instrument" by Christopher Hunter (CLHunter Consulting) & Kim Ramsey (The Executive Edge)
  • "Creating New Trains Of Thought - Techniques to Challenge Your Thinking" by Odette Samuelson (Pace Suburban Bus Service)
  • "The Need for Facilitated Thinking Environments" by Dennis Heindl, (Nth Degree Software) & Paul Collins (Jordan-Webb)
  • "Using the Innovation Process to Drive Word-of-Mouth" by Tim Sullivan (ASPIRE - Total Customer Development)

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


Calendar of Events



 
FEBRUARY_2005  - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
2
February 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

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

  • "How to Leverage Word-of-Mouth Marketing Innovation to Increase Sales by 2-10X" By Tim Sullivan - ASPIRE - Total Customer Development
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
Mon-Fri
14-18
February
MG Rush Systems FAST Facilitator Training in Chicago by Terrence Metz

Terrence Metz, MG Rush Systems, (630)-954-5880 x211 - t.metz@mgrush.com, http://www.mgrush.com

Wed
17
Feb
Heartland Facilitation Network
(Kansas City Area)
Winter 2005 Workshop

Fun and Creativity with Karen Anderson, Embassy Suites Hotel 220 W 43rd Street 2nd Floor Kansas City, MO 816-756-1720, Mary Ann Wieczkowski at (816) 340-7372, mwk@americancentury.com.


MARCH_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
2
March		 Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

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

  • Are You Selling Your Sizzle? By Rosemary Walter - Mosaic Marketing Management
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
Mon-Wed
7-9
March
Leadership Strategies Effective Facilitator Training in Chicago by Cathy Alper

Tony Bolden, Leadership Strategies, (800) 824-2850, tbolden@leadstrat.com, http://www.leadstrat.com

Mon-Fri
14-18
March
MG Rush Systems FAST Facilitator Training in Chicago by Terrence Metz

Terrence Metz, MG Rush Systems, (630)-954-5880 x211 - t.metz@mgrush.com, http://www.mgrush.com



 
APRIL_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
6
April 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

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

  • "It Doesn't Have to Be Lonely at the Top: Support & Resources for Chicagoland Business Owners" By Raman Chadha Executive Director, Coleman Entrepreneurship Center, DePaul University - Chicago, Illinois
  • Life Made Easier (Applying Lean Enterprise techniques for personal and professional benefits) Walter O'Dowd O'Dowd Engineering Resource, LLC Flossmoor, Illinois
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
Mon-Fri
11-15
April
MG Rush Systems FAST Facilitator Training in Chicago by Terrence Metz

Terrence Metz, MG Rush Systems, (630)-954-5880 x211 - t.metz@mgrush.com, http://www.mgrush.com

     
MAY_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
4
May 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

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

  • "Learn the Do's and Don'ts of Hiring and Working with External Consultants" By Diane Kubal and Michael Baker - Fulcrum Network, Naperville, IL
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
Mon-Fri
9-13
May
MG Rush Systems FAST Facilitator Training in Chicago by Terrence Metz

Terrence Metz, MG Rush Systems, (630)-954-5880 x211 - t.metz@mgrush.com, http://www.mgrush.com

Thu
12
May
Heartland Facilitation Network
(Kansas City Area)
Spring 2005 Workshop

Facilitating Group Decisions with Martie Kernodle & Nancy Campbell, Plaza Marriott 4445 Main St. Kansas City, MO. Millcreek Room, 3rd Floor, Mary Ann Wieczkowski at (816) 340-7372, mwk@americancentury.com or Susan Giesing (913) 663-6765.

Mon-Wed
16-18
March
Leadership Strategies Facilitating IT Sessions Training in Chicago by Cathy Alper

Tony Bolden, Leadership Strategies, (800) 824-2850, tbolden@leadstrat.com, http://www.leadstrat.com

Monday
23
May
Midwest Facilitators' Network
Spring Conference (37th)

Hosted by: De Paul University Continuing and Professional Education
De Paul Center - 8:00am-5:00pm
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

  • "The Benefits and Challenges of Internal and External Consulting" by Orlando Ashford (Motorola, Inc - Schaumburg, IL)
  • "Motorola's Culture: Seamless Inside" by Jennifer Longnion and Richard Wug (Motorola, Inc - Schaumburg, IL)
  • "Riding the Waves of Sea Change" by Jim Troxel (Millennia Consulting - Chicago, IL)
  • "Appreciative Inquiry as a Tool of Facilitation" by Odette Samuelson (Pace Suburban Bus Service - Arlington Heights, IL)
  • "Proposed Certificate Program in Group Facilitation at De Paul University" by Jim Troxel (Millenia Consulting - Chicago, IL)
  • "The 4th Dimension of Leadership" by Keith Elson (Accenture - Chicago, IL)

Information: (773)-463-2288, pcollins@midwest-facilitators.net, http://www.midwest-facilitators.net/conf0505.html
     
JUNE_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
1
June 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

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

  • "Panel on Ethics in Business": Moderator: Jim Kirk (Chicago Tribune); Panelists: Lawrence H Brenman (Much Shelist), Professor Daniel Diermeier - (Kellogg School of Business), Charles M Brock (Abbott Labs)
  • "What Independent Consultants need to know about the Baldrige National Quality Award" By Rick Lightburn - Lightburn Consulting
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
Mon-Wed
6-8
June
Leadership Strategies Effective Facilitator Training in Chicago by Cathy Alper

Tony Bolden, Leadership Strategies, (800) 824-2850, tbolden@leadstrat.com, http://www.leadstrat.com

Thu-Sat
9-11
June
IAF Annual Conference
International Association of Facilitators (IAF) Annual Conference, in Tampa, FL, Information: http://www.iaf-world.org, iafoffice@igc.apc.org or pbushee@mr.net, (612)-891-3541
Mon-Fri
13-17
June
MG Rush Systems FAST Facilitator Training in Chicago by Terrence Metz

Terrence Metz, MG Rush Systems, (630)-954-5880 x211 - t.metz@mgrush.com, http://www.mgrush.com

     
JULY_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)
Tuesday
19
July 		Consultant's Cruise
Midwest Society of Professional Consultants & Institute of Management Consultants

Burnham Harbour - Time 6:30pm
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

  • Three hours on the water - including the lake and river, buffet dinner, open bar for two hours and a great time - Great networking opportunity for consultants - Co-Sponsored by Midwest Society of Professional Consultants (MSPC) and Institute of Management Consultants (IMC), Burnham Harbor, Leaves 6:30 p.m. SHARP!
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org


 
AUGUST_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
3
August		 Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

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

  • "The Resilience Factor; Adapt and Excel in Any Environment" By David Breslow - Performance Success Strategies, Highland Park, IL
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org


 
SEPTEMBER_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
7
September		 Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

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

  • "Creating Raving Fan Customer Service" By Bruce Hodes - CMI, Oak Park, IL
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
Mon-Wed
12-14
September
Leadership Strategies Effective Facilitator Training in Chicago by Cathy Alper

Tony Bolden, Leadership Strategies, (800) 824-2850, tbolden@leadstrat.com, http://www.leadstrat.com

Mon-Wed
26-28
September
Center for Collaborative Organizations - 16th Annual International Conference

Center for Collaborative Organizations (University of North Texas), Renaissance Worthington Hotel - Fort Worth, TX, Kathy Belcher, (940)-565-2177, belcher@unt.edu, http://www.workteams.unt.edu



 
OCTOBER_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
5
October		 Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

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

  • "Panel on Ethics in Business": Panelists To Date: · Lawrence H Brenman - Much Shelist · Professor Daniel Diermeier - Kellogg School of Business · Others TBA
  • "What Independent Consultants need to know about the Baldrige National Quality Award" By Rick Lightburn - Lightburn Consulting
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
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October
Midwest Facilitators' Network
Fall Conference (38th)

Hosted by TBA - 8:00am-5:00pm

  • Program(s)/Presenter(s) TBA

Information: (773)-463-2288, pcollins@midwest-facilitators.net, http://www.midwest-facilitators.net/conf0510.html

Fri-Tue
14-19
October
IAP2 Annual Conference
International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Annual Conference, in Portland, OR, Information: http://www.iap2.org, iap2hq@iap2.org, (800)-644-4273
     
NOVEMBER_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
2
November		 Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

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

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


 
DECEMBER_2005 - (Top Schedule Page)
Wed
7
December 		MFN/MSPC Gala Holiday Celebration

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

  • Gala Holiday Celebration featuring "An Evening with the Presidents, Da Mayor and Their Friends" - This year's Gala Holiday Party will an great opportunity for people to meet, dine, connect and have a great time and to enjoy the timely, topical and extraordinary humor of political satirist/impressionist Bill Mellberg and the ear-pleasing music of pianist Kent Wehman.
Information: (312)-201-0596, info@mspc.org, http://www.mspc.org
Mon-Wed
5-8
December
Leadership Strategies Effective Facilitator Training in Chicago by Cathy Alper

Tony Bolden, Leadership Strategies, (800) 824-2850, tbolden@leadstrat.com, http://www.leadstrat.com

     
JANUARY_2006 - (Top Schedule Page)  
Wed
4
January 		Midwest Society of Professional Consultants
Monthly Meeting

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

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

Monday
23
January
Midwest Facilitators' Network
Winter Conference (39th)

Hosted by Catalyst Ranch - 8:00am-5:00pm
Downtown Chicago, Illinois

  • Program(s)/Presenter(s) TBA

Information: (773)-463-2288, pcollins@midwest-facilitators.net, http://www.midwest-facilitators.net/conf0601.html

     


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