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Comments
from attendees:
"Did not realize that according to OSHA, workplace violence has emerged
as an important safety and health issue in today's workplace."
"Timely
and Relevant."
"Joe
Lacroix provided a great deal of information in a short time in an open,
relaxed, and participative program."
The January
program was certainly timely and relevant in the light of what we see
and hear in the news reports about "terrorism." Yet, many people
have not really given much thought about "Organizational Terror."
The OSHA data shows harassment, intimidation, sabotage, assault or homicide
are a few examples of organizational terror. Its most extreme form, homicide,
is the second leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United
States. Nearly 1,000 workers are murdered, and 1.5 million are assaulted
in the workplace each year.
Joe Lacroix
presented Case Study summaries related to organization terror for the
program attendees to read, discuss and reflect upon. He showed a video
clip of a local event that was an example of organizational terror. The
video clip stimulated a very interactive discussion with the audience.
Joe Lacroix years of experience as a trainer and easy going style of presentation
put everyone at ease in spite of a very serious topic.
How to recognize
the symptoms that can prevent these traumatic events from happening is
what Organization Diagnostics, Inc. (ODI), can do for organizations. Do
check http://www.ltodi.com/ for more information on ODI, Inc.
Everyone
had an opportunity to check-in, meet each other, enjoy a nice warm meal
and participate in the program. Michael Fitzgibbon, VP for Marketing added
to the camaraderie of the program by providing the "Ice-Breaker."
Bonnie Hargett - VP of Communications assisted Becky Washburn - VP for
Programs in putting balance into the evening's program with some light-hearted
"Stress-Relievers" for door prizes. Most sought after were the
"Trainer's Stress Survival Kit" that were also give for door
prizes. The overall feedback from the attendees was "excellent! "
The program
was very well attended considering it was a cold wintry evening and the
first program for the year. It was an excellent turn out by the 2002 SEVA
ASTD Board Members. SEVA ASTD guests were warmly welcomed by all, especially
VP- Membership, Robert Rendin who had a "hospitality table"
complete with flowers, interesting "type" nametags," and
most importantly, membership information.
Thank you
for joining us for the January program. We hope that you will be able
to enjoy the great programs in the New Year, meet like-minded colleagues
and discover opportunities to serve our communities. Do check your newsletter
or the SEVA ASTD web site for upcoming events. If you would like to recommend
or propose a speaker, do contact Becky Washburn at 479-2392 or bkywashburn
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Programs
Committee
Becky Washurn, VP for Programs, cordially invites you to join the
Program Committee. As a member, you will have the opportunity to plan
and schedule the chapter's monthly programs. This includes selecting the
topics and choosing the speakers you believe will be most beneficial to
our membership. If interested in working on this committee contact
at her
office 757-462-5598 or through e-mail.
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