The document discusses how to become a STAR learner by being strategic, thoughtful, and responsible. It provides examples of actions a strategic learner can take including setting goals, attending different programs, and staying informed on trends. Thoughtful learners actively participate, ask questions, and provide feedback. Responsible learners reflect on lessons, share knowledge, and model good practices. The document promotes lifelong learning and offers the author's coaching services to help others become better learners.

1. Becoming a STAR Learner Created by Everett T. Shupe II, MBA, Certified Association Executive (CAE) Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

2. A STAR Learner is……. Strategic Thoughtful Responsible

3. Strategic Learner Actions Prepare a professional development plan for self and set goals that are challenging yet obtainable. Select to attend programs that meet my professional development goals. Take risks by attending programs I would not normally attend that will gently nudge him or her out of my comfort zone. Read all emails, faxes and mail that come across my desk. Read about the latest trends inside and outside of the meetings industry. Take the next step that increases my involvement in professional organizations to the next level.

4. Thoughtful Learner Actions Let others know about my professional development needs. Fill out surveys, evaluations & Pre-program questionnaires because I know that Program Planners actually use this to tailor programs that will meet my needs. Research speakers and facilitators that I see on program agendas to learn more about the perspectives and experience they bring to the sessions I attend. Actively participate and ask questions. Gain new perspectives by interacting with persons outside of my circle of friends. Enjoy the honest feedback & companionship of those friends, colleagues and professional coach inside my circle.

5. Responsible Learning Actions Reflect on all that I have learned, constantly refining how lessons learned can be useful in my day-to-day activities. Share what I have learned with other colleagues. Use what I have learned to help others in the industry by becoming a mentor. Model what I have learned and challenge every-day industry practices that may be outdated, inconsistent, or even unethical. Careful in the ways that I offer feedback in order to nurture and care for those new learners and leaders in the industry. If I cannot do all of this because I am too busy, then I will enroll in a time management class or find a professional coach who can help me manage my time.

6. Learning Principles You should develop a set of principles that help guide you as you are making important decisions that affect what you learn, how you learn, why you learn, etc. Examples of Learning Principles Learning is an active and participatory process. Learning is non-linear and dynamic. Relationships between individuals support the learning process. Reflective practices are a strong component of learning.

7. Learner Objectives Everyone is motivated differently to attend a meeting, conference or training. Individuals also have different needs that they would like met. Why do you attend meetings and what you would like to take away. Think about all aspects of yourself: mind, heart, body and soul.

8. A Professional Coach Can Help You Become a STAR Learner Over 15 years in the meetings, hospitality and association industry Involved in industry associations including MPI and ASAE Knowledgeable and Certified

9. A Professional Coach Can Help You Become a STAR Learner Myers-Briggs Type E xtroverted, i N tuitive, F eeling, P erceiving Strengthsfinder Top 5 Arranger Ideation Woo Strategic Futuristic

10. A Professional Coach Can Help You Become a STAR Learner Everett is passionate about learning , professional development and coaching professionals to achieve their greatest potential . Whatever your next step may be, Everett can help you take it - effective learning requires EVERY participant be an active participant. Sitting on the sidelines doesn’t work – you have to be in the game to win . Learning is a reflective process - individuals thrive by the relationships fostered through involvement in the industry.

11. Everyone Deserves a Professional Coach Have you reached your greatest potential? Do you want an unbiased perspective about a situation in your current position? Do you want to become a STAR Learner? Do you need to prove the strategic value of meetings within your organization? Do you want to design more effective meetings? …… Let me help you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Contact me at [email_address] to schedule your free individual consultation.

12. A Professional Coach Can Help You Become a STAR Learner Contact the following individuals to learn more about my capabilities….. Christine Faiman, [email_address] Mary Ann Linder, [email_address] Sandy Lynch, [email_address] Safisha Mance, [email_address]

13. Contact Information Everett T. Shupe II, MBA, CAE, CMP 15700 Barnesville Road, Boyds, MD 20841 Email: [email_address] ~ Coaching Meeting & Hospitality Professionals to Achieve Their Greatest Potential ~ Add me as your friend on www.facebook.com or connect with me through www.linkedin.com .