Article Club Discussion
Date: Tuesday March 9, 2010
Where: Local coffee houses in Peoria, Bloomington, and Decatur
Time: 5:00-6:15
Location:Panera Bread
Location:Knoxville Square, 1101 W. Bird Boulevard, Peoria
Time: 5:00-6:15
Location:Panera Bread
Location:the one by State Farm Corporate South - 1401 S. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
Time: 6:00-7:15
Location:Panera Bread
Location:Ash Avenue, 255 E. Ash Avenue, Decatur
Articles:
SWOT Analysis (article for basic understanding, Wikipedia.org is another good source) http://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers/1350/SWOT-analysis.html Personal SWOT Analysis (article with sample questions and example SWOT to assist you to perform your SWOT analysis. There is also a worksheet available through this article if you are interested in doing a SWOT analysis prior to the discussion. If not just join us and we could have fun creating our individual profile.)http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_05_1.htm
Admission: FREE to members and guests
RSVP: We appreciate RSVP via email to Ranjani Rao at ranju_arb@yahoo.com by 2:00 pm on the day of the discussion. Please mention your location info in your email so the local moderator can reserve the proper size table.
Articles & Books Recommended During FY2009
- The Future of Energy by A.C Thompson
A brief article with discussing the future of green and alternative energies.
- The Pros and Cons of Alternative Fuels by Sara Algoe
An article discussing the pros and cons of alternative fuels.
- Green Grunts: Pros and Cons of Military's Alternative-Fuel Quest by Keith Johnson
An article discussing the military's approach to alternative fuels.
- Cross Cultural Lecture for Engineering Seminar by LuAnn Piccard
A presentation of cultural differences and geographic alignment.
- How Cultural Competency and Geoleadership Merge by Eileen S. Webbeke
A video which examines the dynamic role of leadership from an intercultural perspective.
- Ten Tips for the Intercultural Leader by Kwintessential Ltd
Simple pointers on becoming a more culturally aware leader .
- Reaction Is Split as More Women, Fewer Men, Go to College by Brianna Blake
Is the Educational system adverse towards boys?
- Engineering education should welcome women by David Orenstein
Summary of petition for culture changes in Engineering.
Discussion of previous and proposed changes to Engineering.
Articles & Books Recommended During FY2008
- From Manager to Leader by Leslie L. Kossoff
An interesting article about the steps you can take to become a leader.
- Delegation as a Leadership Style by Susan M. Heathfield
A short article about using your leadership style to delegate.
- 7 Tips for Management Success by Susan M. Heathfield
An article containing some good tips for successful management.
- Building and Leading High Performance Teams by Chris Musselwhite
An article describing some characteristics of highly effective teams and team leaders
- Successful team building techniques by Trevor Marshall
Team building activities in day-to-day operation of the company summarized in a short article
Articles & Books Recommended During FY2007
- Dress Smart Women: Wardrobes That Win in The Workplace by Kim Johnson Gross and Jeff Stone
Veteran style mavens Kim Johnson Gross and Jeff Stone walk readers through the basics of building a work-appropriate wardrobe that provides a look of confidence and competence, and expresses personal style.
- Work Life Balance: Ways to Restore Harmony and Reduce Stress by Mayo Clinic Staff
A brief article with basic points for discussion on work life balance.
- Smashing the Clock by Michelle Conlin
An article including a podcast for the technology savvy out there wanting more information on work life balance.
- 10 Tips for Getting Your Work/Life in Balance by Randell S. Hansen
A couple of quick work life balance tips with a short quiz.
- Book Value by Jim Collins
Get Jim Collins’ perspective on what books to read.
- Peter Drucker On Leadership by Rich Karlgaard
A rare interview of the universally known writer, thinker, and lecturer.