Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Concept Mapping Featured in Social Work Today


CSI's Associate Manager of Operations, Mike Huffman, was interviewed for an article in Social Work Today called Group Concept Mapping Software - Organizer, Equalizer.  In the article, Kate Jackson describes CSI's group concept mapping software as a means of engaging people in research and planning processes, including for addressing complex social issues.  Jackson also interviewed group concept mapping users in the field of social work, including Tamara Davis, PhD, MSSW, Associate Professor at Ohio State University's College of Social Work and Johnny Kim, PhD, LICSW, Associate Professor at University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work.  Spread the word!

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Available Online Webinars

Based on client demand, CSI expanded its group concept mapping training options to include online webinars on frequently requested topics.  This is in addition to our in-person training options on-site or at our Ithaca location.  Available online webinars include Introduction to Concept Mapping for Planning and Evaluation, a two-part webinar series that is an interactive overview of the group concept mapping methodology and its potential uses.  We also offer more specialized webinars on the group concept mapping methodology, including Idea Synthesis for Concept Mapping, Concept Systems Analysis, and Project Management.  Other technical webinars focused on the group concept mapping software include CS Global Max Project Administration Webinars, a two-part webinar series that provides the technical "how-to" aspects of using CS Global MaxTM