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     APRIL 21, 1999
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     T&D EXTRA is an information service of Training & Development
     magazine, published by the American Society for Training &
     Development.
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     THIS WEEK:

     1. 2005: A Work Odyssey
     2. You've Got Email
     3. ASTD '99 International Conference
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     2005: A WORK ODYSSEY

     According to recent findings from OfficeTeam's 2005 Research project,
     the office of the not-so-distant future will depend on "information
     coordinators" to facilitate communication among an increasingly mobile
     workforce. Information coordinators will bring order to a chaotic work
     environment by delivering just-in-time data and coordinating other
     employees' activities. This next generation of administrative
     professionals must be techno-savvy, to be sure. Their duties will
     include computer training, Internet research, and Webpage development,
     according to the project. A combination of human and technology skills
     will be vital, though. OfficeTeam offers a related skills index quiz
     on their Website.
     (Net connection: http://www.officeteam.com)
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     YOU'VE GOT EMAIL

     It's the number 1 Internet tool. Worldwide, more people email each
     other than surf the Web. Sure, it's useful, and we can't imagine
     working without it. But it can become a nuisance to busy people. If
     you're looking for some electronic sanity, try these simple,
     bandwidth-frugal guides for workplace-friendly email.
     1. Inform email recipients when your message doesn't require a reply.
     2. Think before hitting the Reply to All button.
     3. Use bullets instead of paragraphs in your emails.
     4. Cut down on the "Thanks!" replies.
     5. Use email filters.
     (Net connection: http://www.astd.org/virtual_community/td_magazine.)
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     ASTD '99 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

     The industry's premier event, ASTD '99 International Conference &
     Exposition, is right around the corner. The May event is a great
     chance to invest in your own performance, discover new ideas and
     practices for organizational learning, hear solutions to the
     challenges of globalization, and learn proven practices to demonstrate
     return-on-investment. ASTD '99 offers more than 200 sessions organized
     in the following tracks: Going Global, Measuring and Evaluating
     Training and Performance, Organization Development, Performance
     Improvement, Learning Technologies, Training Basics, and Workplace
     Issues. You'll also get tips from the experts in our field, including
     Dana Gaines Robinson, Sivasailam Thiagarajan, Bob Pike, Ned Herrmann,
     Ken Blanchard, Daniel Goleman, and Robert Brinkerhoff.
     (Net connection: http://www.astd.org)
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