News about Steiger Training & Development

Last updated: February 2010

North Syracuse School District Continues Engagement with Steiger Training

The Board of Education of the North Syracuse Central School District has renewed its commitment to the team-building and team development process for the employees and staff of the Transportation Center of the district. Working with Ken Steiger, the process will address and improve core issues of team performance, and build on the successful effort begun in the Fall of 2008.

Successes initiated in the initial project include:

• establishment of an employee Steering Committee
• development and implementation of a survey to get feedback on six areas determined to have the greatest impact on morale and department culture
• identification of employee priorities in each of these areas. Some of the issues that were addressed related to confidentiality and security of information; having an opportunity to ask and get answers to questions; and trying to bring staff and employees together in more informal ways.
• creation and initiation of a recognition program
• several social functions, including the Gala Opening of the new Transportation Center facility and a departmental Clam Bake
• additional formal and informal efforts to bridge the gap between “staff” and “employees”

Steering committee members include on-bus, maintenance, and office personnel; supervisors and managers; and representation from the district administration and the Teamsters local. Goals for 2009 – 2010 will include strengthening the efforts previously begun, creating new and varied opportunities for participation and involvement, and identifying and implementing employee and staff development initiatives.

For more information, contact Dr. Jerome Melvin, Superintendent of the NSCSD or Ken Steiger, President of Steiger Training & Development.

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Steiger Re-elected as President of Onondaga Madison School Boards Association

Ken Steiger to Attend ASTD International Conference and Expo in Washington, DC

Held each spring, ASTD's International Conference and Expo is the premier event for training and workforce learning and performance (WLP) professionals from around the world, with attendees from more than 70 countries. The conference features more than 300 educational sessions from industry-leading experts, and a world-class Expo filled with the latest products and services from top suppliers. It provides a tremendous opportunity to network with more than 8,000 WLP professionals, and practical knowledge that Steiger will be able to use for the benefit of his firm's clients.

Steiger Training Works with SU ITS

The Information Technology and Services (ITS) department at Syracuse University has engaged Steiger Training & Development for a variety of organizational development work, including assessment, team development, and coaching. The department's leadership is actively engaged in this effort, with a goal of continuous improvement and organizational alignment. This engagement builds on the relationship formed between the two organizations in mid-2008.

SU's ITS provides students, faculty, and staff with technology resources that support the University's mission of promoting learning through teaching, research, scholarship, creative accomplishment, and service.

Steiger Training Facilitates Retreat for SU Student Affairs

Steiger Training & Development met with team members from the Office of Student Life (OSL) and Student Centers & Programming Services (SCPS) to present a day of team building and organizational development. The day was divided into two major segments: team building and skill building in the morning, using the Social Style model as a way of developing a deeper knowledge and acceptance of each other; and, in the afternoon, activities and guided discussion around the key elements of team effectiveness. The focus in both segments was on practical, applicable knowledge and skills designed to align the team around common goals while striving to work in a manner that demonstrates interpersonal excellence.

OSL/SCPS has decided to continue working with Steiger Training, and will schedule follow-up sessions throughout 2009, with the next sessions scheduled for March.

The Office of Student Life works with all students and student organizations on the SU campus, including Social Fraternity/Sorority, Cultural, International, Honorary, Professional, Academic, and Service, among others. Student Centers & Programming Services works very closely with the Office of Student Life.  SCPS offers many services to the SU community including Events Scheduling, Event Technical Services, and Student Center Operations.

Click here to visit the OSL site and here to visit the SCPS site.

Ken Steiger Selected for ASTD's National Advisors Team

Ken Steiger was selected to serve as a National Advisor for Chapters (NAC) for ASTD, the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals.

"NAC-ers" are distinguished ASTD chapter past presidents who serve as national volunteer advisors to the Chapter Services Team and chapter leaders. NAC members are charged with providing strategic direction and leadership in the development and support of ASTD chapters and members. Steiger's three-year term will run through 2011.

ASTD’s members come from more than 100 countries and connect locally in 134 U.S. chapters, 26 Global Networks, and 12 Global Partners. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants, and suppliers.

ASTD started in 1943. In recent years, ASTD has widened the profession’s focus to link learning and performance to individual and organizational results, and is a sought-after voice on critical public policy issues.

Click here to visit ASTD's web pages.