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Subject:STC Issues from an interested TECHWR-Ler From:"Bonnie Granat" <bgranat -at- granatedit -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Sun, 8 Aug 2004 16:01:56 -0400
Please post to TECHWR-L for me. I saw your query about the STC
initiatives on the digest.
Here is the link to the web site that discusses the STC transformation
initiatives http://www.stc.org/transformation/ (it was below the fold on
the main web page; I've asked them to fix that). The transformation
initiative is an effort to fix the things that don't work with the
organization and to build on the things that do work. It's a huge effort
involving many volunteers.
RE: loving/hating STC. I've found the conversation interesting, and
thought that the person who made the comment about not joining an org
that would have them made several astute observations. As he said,
nonjoiners tend to abhor organizational activities of any kind. However,
just because it isn't one person's bag, doesn't mean that the
organization doesn't have value, and I think that some of the more
vociferous people on the list need to keep that in mind, and also need
to ensure that their comments are constructive and specific, rather than
just crabby...
As with anything, you get out of STC what you put into it...
STC's primary strength is in providing an opportunity to network with
peers from all over the world and to learn from people who work in
different industries, etc. Cross-pollination and knowledge sharing is a
wonderful thing. I have never had anyone get snippy with me for asking a
question or not provide information, even if they work for a competing
company. With very few exceptions, everyone I've met in the organization
is a dedicated professional who has a deep curiosity and desire to
further the profession, is willing to share knowledge, and who loves
what we do.
As you may have guessed, I'm pretty active in the organization. I have
learned more from participating in the competitions as an entrant, judge
and manager than from any other activity I've participated in. Every
time I present at a conference, I learn something new or gain an
insight. Participating at both the chapter and Society levels has taught
me valuable leadership skills that have served me well in my career.
Regards,
Kit Brown
Principal
Comgenesis, LLC
PO Box 140092
Boise, ID 83714
+1 208.343.8706
kit -dot- brown -at- comgenesis -dot- com
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