The Benefits The benefits of membership are both tangible, such as a year-long subscription to our acclaimed journal, Performance Improvement, as well as intangible, such as the educational networks that develop among members. In addition, ISPI members receive discounts on many of the offerings summarized below. Insurance Services ISPI is able to offer insurance programs as a membership benefit because of its alliance with the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE) administered through Forest T. Jones. You can get complete information on the programs on the following web sites. Professional Liability Insurance: http://www.ftj.com/ISPI Health Insurance: http://www.assurantaffinity.com/ispi/index1.php?cmpid=150 Life Insurance: http://www.ftj.com/ISPI Long Term Care Insurance: http://www.ftj.com/LTC/pages/ltc.asp
ISPI through TIE also offers a program on car insurance with GEICO. TIE was established more than 25 years ago in cooperation with three educational associations. Individually, these associations lacked large numbers of members and, consequently, buying power. TIE made it possible for member organizations to pool their memberships and create a large enough base to secure competitive insurance plans and rates. Today, more than 65 educational associations including ISPI comprise TIE. Association members enjoy the benefits of mass purchasing power, excellent product selection and superior customer service. Resources Performance Improvement (PI). Published 10 times a year, the acclaimed journal is geared toward practitioners of performance technology in the workplace. This free member benefit strives to provide specific guidelines on applications of performance technology to help its readers expand and understand their scope of HPT. PI deals with all types of interventions and all phases of the HPT process. Its content includes "how to" articles, procedural models, ready-to-use job aides, guidelines for research, updates on trends, reviews, and field viewpoints. View executive summaries of recently published articles. Complimentary to ISPI members. Performance Improvement Quarterly (PIQ). A peer-reviewed journal created to stimulate professional discussion in the field and to advance the discipline of HPT through publishing scholarly works. Published four times a year, PIQ emphasizes original work involving technologies such as front-end analysis, development, and evaluation, as well as myriad interventions. Substantially discounted to members. PerformanceXpress. Published online 12 times a year, PerformanceXpress is the primary forum for timely communication to the membership. Included in the newsletter are reports on ISPI and chapter activities, employment opportunities, calendar items, Board information, and official announcements. Complimentary to members. Educational and Networking Opportunities The Society is committed to providing a variety of educational services to its members, including assembling the Annual Conference and Workshops, developing the Human Performance Technology Institute, offering research grants, and working in partnership with our chapters. The Performance Improvement Annual Conference. ISPI’s annual conference is known for offering innovative and thought-provoking presentations by professional colleagues that stimulate and enhance the competence of the attendee. With more than 200 educational sessions to choose from, participants can examine a full range of issues and innovations shaping the future of performance technology. In addition to the valuable educational benefits gained by participating in the Conference, attendees can exchange success stories and valuable "how-to" information at the many networking opportunities built into the conference schedule. Workshops. Pre-conference workshops provide in-depth, full-day classes that encourage you to broaden your knowledge base in a specific topic relating to performance improvement. Workshops are limited in size, ensuring that you will receive individual attention from expert presenters. ISPI members receive a significant discount on the Conference registration fees. Human Performance Technology Institutes. Making the Transition to Performance Improvement is an award-winning, three-day workshop committed to providing the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary for training, human resources, and performance professionals to make a successful transition from a training department to a human performance improvement organization. Principles & Practices of Performance Improvement is a three-day learning event guided by instructors/facilitators and case study presenters. Instructional strategies include the use of workplace examples and collaborative analysis of case studies. The program draws on tools and techniques recognized as best practices in the performance improvement arena. Registration fee for the HPT Institutes is substantially discounted for ISPI members. Networking and Discounts ISPI offers a variety of resources to improve members’ professional skills and marketability. Through the ISPI web site, local chapters, Society committees, and the Annual Conference, members have several opportunities to network and share their own experiences and expertise with performance improvement pioneers and international leaders within the field of HPT. In addition to offering substantial discounts on the Annual Conference, Performance Improvement Quarterly, publications from the Bookstore, advertising, and other services, ISPI brings you information on various associations with affinity programs, which include discounts on a variety of business needs. Please contact Membership Services at membership@ispi.org or 1-301-587-8570 for details on insurance and affinity programs. How Can I Get Involved? ISPI offers numerous opportunities for involvement. Be an author! Check out the author guidelines for article submissions and write an article for Performance Improvement.
Network and learn! Attend our Annual Conference or an HPT Institute. Present at one of our specialty conferences.
Be recognized! Apply for one of our Awards of Excellence.
Extend yourself! Work with one of our great volunteer committees.
Get connected! Join a local chapter in your area and meet other ISPI members.
Certification Learn how you can become a Certified Performance Technologist, and let your clients and employer know that you meet or exceed those standards. Bookstore Dedicated to promoting the visibility and credibility of the field, as well as providing a wide variety of research and information that expands the boundaries of knowledge about performance improvement, ISPI's book program offers the finest in books on HPT and related fields. Members receive discounted prices on publications. Awards and Research Grants The ISPI Awards of Excellence program is designed to showcase the people, products, innovations, and organizations that represent excellence in the field of human performance technology. The criterion-referenced awards program offers an excellent opportunity for members to gain recognition for contributions made to the performance improvement field. International recognition includes an awards ceremony, press releases, and periodical announcements. ISPI is proud to support Human Performance Technology by providing grant money toward the advancement of the field. Guided by the Research Committee, ISPI sponsored research takes place on a variety of levels. Product and Service Referral ISPI provides many opportunities for members both to market their own wares and services and to see what others in the field offer. Through conferences and advertising opportunities in our periodicals, the Society is pleased to offer exposure to the field's finest products and services. The annual conference offers new perspectives and the opportunity to learn about the latest and most up-to-date resources available on the market today. The ISPI annual conference, held for three days in conjunction with the annual conference, showcases the services and products of companies in the forefront of performance technology. Companies interested in sponsorships should contact ISPI's Director of Marketing, 301/587-8570, for more information. Substantially discounted rates for ISPI members. Please visit Advertising Opportunities to learn more. Employment Services ISPI offers a variety of resources to improve members' professional skills and marketability, including employment services. ISPI provides information on employment opportunities through our online Job Bank, at our Job Fair and through advertisements in our monthly newsletter PerformanceXpress (see Advertising Opportunities). Looking for a new job, want to post a resume or search through available candidates? Check out our award winning Career Center! As a member of ISPI you have joined the ranks of an elite and desirable work force. Be sure to mention to future employers that you are a member of ISPI. Membership Directory View the current ISPI Member Directory On-Line. Look yourself up, or find other members contact information. Keep your membership current! From here you can renew your membership and keep ISPI up-to-date on your addresses changes. Chapters Strong chapters that promote and practice HPT are key to the success of the Society. ISPI is proud to have a long tradition of support for its international network of local and regional chapters, which includes representation in almost every U.S. state as well as in Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Membership in an ISPI chapter is separate from membership at the international level. Looking to join a local chapter? Check out our Chapter Contacts to find the one nearest to you or take a quick look at our listing of local Chapter Events. A great local networking and HPT educational opportunity for you! Chapters provide an excellent way for professionals to understand and apply human performance technology first hand. They also provide a gateway to leadership roles and enhance networking experience. Many chapters host conferences, distribute newsletters, and provide their members with region-specific information that fosters professional growth. If you are interested in forming or chartering a NEW chapter of ISPI, contact ISPI's at 1-301-587-8570 or email chapters@ispi.org for more information. Please also visit the Chapter Partnership Committee web site, which includes a wealth of resources for chapters new and old. |