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American Society for Training & Development (ASTD-Lincoln)

Learning Event and Afternoon Workshop, Thurs., August 19: “Can Your Business Benefit from Chaos and Complexity?” Is the future of business chaos? Can Complexity Theory provide the answer to today’s globalization of the marketplace? In the midst of shrinking markets, shrinking labor, financial volatility around the world, increased global competition, and rising concerns about the environment, business as usual is not an option. Some experts claim that Complexity Theory might hold the answer to the future of business innovation and success.

Join Erick Hill, Ph.D. on an entertaining two-part exploration of Complexity Theory. Erick will not only increase your knowledge but will ensure that the information is presented in a fun, entertaining, and easy-to-understand format. Using practical examples, Erick will make Complexity Theory less complex.

Part 1 of this two-part exploration will consist of a 45-minute learning event. In Part 1 we will look at Complexity Theory, breaking down the key principles and explore its origins. Dr. Hill will bring simplicity and clarity to your understanding of Complexity Theory. Part 2 will be a hands-on, interactive workshop that will build upon the knowledge gained in Part 1. During this workshop, we will look at real world examples of Complexity Theory and how they operate. Using a case study to further explore the key principles, participants will leave this workshop with increased knowledge and the ability to detect complex systems and how to leverage Complexity Theory.

Where: Southeast Community College Continuing Education Center, 301 S. 68th St. Pl., Lincoln

When: Lunch: 11:30am-1:00pm; Workshop: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Cost: Members: Lunch only: $16; Workshop Only: $32; Both: $40. Non-Members: Lunch only: $16 (1st & 2nd time guests) or $32; Workshop Only: $42; Both: $55.

Register by Friday, August 13, by calling 402-434-7557 or visit the ASTD-Lincoln website at www.astdlincoln.org

Women Business Owners Network (WBON)

Wed., August 18, 2010: "Women in Politics,” presented by Jan Gauger,Co-Owner of One More Time Consignments and former Lancaster County Commissioner.

Our programming year wraps up this month with WBON Charter Member Jan Gauger. She will speak about life inside local government, how the process develops from citizen concern to established policy, and furthering women's representation on both state and local levels of politics. Jan was a four-term member of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners and was the FIRST WOMAN elected to any Board of Commissioners or Supervisors in the State of Nebraska, ever! She helped establish the North 27th Business and Civic District and served as its president and on its Board for 15 years. She also worked on the establishment of the Antelope Valley Project and was a great proponent of this major city improvement. Jan has worked on many political campaigns, with a particular interest in women's representation on the state and local levels.

The Knolls, 2201 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln; 11:30am-1:00pm. Cost is $15 for WBON members and 1st-time guests; $20 for nonmembers; add $5 for late or no reservations. Reservations required by Noon, Friday, August 13. For more information or to register, call 402.434.7926 or visit www.wbon.us.