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Q2 HIGHLIGHTS FOR JANUARY 2003
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Happy New Year to all Q2 members.  We hope to bring you
even more leadership development sessions through the
Quantum2 programme in 2003.  So we begin the year with
a quick update on what's coming up in the next few weeks.

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UPCOMING Q2 SESSIONS
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New York, NY

• January 22: Assessing Clients' Needs: Map the Information Flow
• February 6: Uncovering the Value-Added Continuum
• March 12: Assessing Clients' Needs: Gather the Data 

Boston, MA

• February 19: Leading the Way and Achieving Results Through Relationships: the Power of Influence

London, UK

• February 11: Linking Information Services to Compelling Business Events and Marketing Information Services

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LAUNCH OF QUANTUM2 IN ASIA PACIFIC
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We will formally launch the Quantum2 programme for the
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) at the
upcoming 2003 Information Online Exhibition & Conference
in Sydney from Tuesday 21 - Thursday 23 January.  The
following will be highlights of the launch:

• We will be honoured to have the presence of Dr Roger K Summit, founder of Dialog at this event, where he will give a Key Note address as well as present the first Roger K Summit Scholarship award in Asia Pacific.


• Quantum2 presentation - Leading the Way: the Information Professional's Role - by Liz Blankson-Hemans, Manager of Information Professional Development, Europe and Asia Pacific, to signal the formal launch of the programme in Australia


• First Quantum2 InfoStar Awards in Asia Pacific

All members in Asia Pacific are welcome to the Dialog exhibit
booth if they are attending in Sydney.

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NEW WORKSHOPS
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We have already began delivering workshops around the globe. 
Our newest workshop - "Marketing Information Services" - was
given in Canada and New York this month.  We will be delivering
it in London on February 11.  Please take a look at the
http://quantum.dialog.com website for details of all upcoming
workshops.

"Assessing Client Needs: Map the Information Flows" was
also delivered in Arlington on 13 & 14 January to information
professionals and Dialog customers, and to information
students and SLA members in Detroit on 8 January. 
Great to see that our programme has meaningful application
across the information spectrum.

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NEW Q2 CONTENT
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"Marketing Information Services"

This session discusses some of the business competencies
necessary for marketing yourself and the IRC.  Outcomes of
the session are a clearer understanding of the three Ps of
marketing and the basics of a marketing plan.

Don't forget that your suggestions for workshop topics are
always welcome.  If you know a friend or colleague who
would benefit from the Quantum2 programme, why not
encourage them to sign up today at http://quantum.dialog.com.

Kind regards

Liz Blankson-Hemans
Manager, Information Professional Development
Dialog