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Christine Martell, Principal of VisualsSpeak LLC, will be presenting at the Society for Intercultural Education Training and Research (SIETAR) USA Eighth Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. The Conference is being held November 7-10, 2007 at The Westin Crown Center Hotel.

Christine will be facilitating in three sessions.

Thursday, November 8 from 3:15 - 4:45

Exploring Multiple Perspectives on Conflict Using Photographs

Christine Martell

This session will explore the meaning of conflict, conflict resolution, and conflict management in personal, professional and global contexts. Using photographs and the stories that emerge from them, we will explore the similarities and difference in how individuals and groups interpret these concepts. When we see multiple perspectives clearly, we will begin to seek avenues to come together in new ways.

Friday, November 9 from 8:30 - 10:00 am

Community, Collaboration and Conversation: The Art and Practice of Blogging

Michele Martin, Christine Martell, Rob Pusch

There are more than 15.5 million active blogs around the world, with some 1 million new posts per day. The best of these are fueled by passion, authenticity and immediacy–elements that also feed our most courageous conversations. In this session, you’ll learn how this new medium is transforming how we communicate, collaborate and connect with one another. We’ll examine the the six pillars of blogging and what makes blogs unique as online communication tools. We’ll also explore the continuum of ways to participate in the blogosphere and how you can use blogging for professional development, to create community and to forge a personal or organizational brand. By the end of the session you’ll have a new perspective on the world of blogging and a host of practical tools and tips for becoming a “conversation architect” using this exciting new medium.

Christine is joined by Michele Martin from The Bamboo Project and Beyond the Glass Ceiling and Rob Pusch who will be the person leading the Communication effort for the board starting at the conference.

Saturday, November 10 from 3:15 - 4:45 pm

What Makes A Culturally Competent Professional Association?

Christine Martell ,Andy Reynolds, Peggy Pusch, Ann Marie Lei

This session will explore the factors that contribute to organizations becoming more welcoming and inclusive. Using photographs, participants will explore how we can collectively create more effective associations.

Christine is joined by Andy Reynolds the incoming President of SIETAR-USA, Peggy Pusch the Executive Director of SIETAR-USA, and Ann Marie Lei from the SIETAR-USA advisory board.