2011 Advanced Human Resource ConferenceIndividual Development, Organizational Success |
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Valencia West Campus, Special Events Center
| Early Registration | $199.00 |
| Registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and workshop materials. Sponsored by Valencia College Presented by Human Resource Leaders Alliance |
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A full day of HRCI-credit workshops enabling you to transform HR's role in your organization to that of a valued and credible strategic partner
Agenda
| 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast and Registration | |||
| 9:00 a.m.–9:10a.m. | Welcome | |||
| 9:10 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. |
A Tale of Two Employees:
The Best of Times, the Worst of Times HRLA members present the story of two non-exempt employees and their different paths toward exempt leadership positions. See how investments (or the lack of such investments) and the use of HR strategies in their talent management impact the bottom line on these individuals' growth and the company's organizational goals.
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| 10:00 a.m.–10:10 a.m. | Break | |||
| 10:10 a.m.–11:10 a.m. | Choose one of two breakout sessions
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| 11:10 a.m.–11:20 a.m. | Break | |||
| 11:20 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | Choose one of two breakout sessions
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| 12:20 p.m.–1:50 p.m. | Luncheon and Speech Business Etiquette (Dr. Robert H. Tate)
You'll roar with laughter on this hilarious trip through the wild world of business rights and wrongs. Learn how unintentional behaviors and words can impact communication and teamwork within an organization.
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| 1:50 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. | Break | |||
| 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. | Choose one of two breakout sessions
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| 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Refreshments and Break | |||
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Cracker Barrel by the Numbers | |||
| Participants rotate to their three choices of eight tables, 20 minutes each 3 Strategies for Effective Communication (J. Lenora Bresler)
Learn simple strategies that will immediately crystallize and empower your communications with employees.
4 Practical Issues of ObamaCare (Chris Asbill)
Bypass the technical jargon and political discussions and get a good layman's understanding of what Obamacare means. Get to the substance of what employers need to be concerned about and how it will affect employees as individuals.
5 Things you Need to Tell Your Staffing Provider (Rich Hames)
Uncover the key information you need to give your staffing provider to ensure they bring you the "best fit" employees for achieving your organizational goals.
3 Steps to a Successful Succession Plan (Dr. Marsha Leap)
Discover the vital phases of succession planning and why so many attempts at this important strategy fail.
3 Reasons Why Volunteers are Not Free (Don Selvage)
Learn the risks of using volunteers in not-for-profit organizations and government and the sometimes overlooked legal implications to serving on volunteer boards.
8 Signs of Incompetent Managers or Managerial Applicants (Jim Esmond)
Spot the warning signs that should disqualify applicants and employees from managerial positions.
5 Times You Need to Call An Attorney (on his cell phone if necessary) (Kemp Brinson)
Often we wait to call our attorney until after the damage has been done. Discover the road signs that point toward getting your attorney involved immediately.
5 Traps in the Performance Management Process (Sandy Wotring)
Performance management seems easy, but there can be pitfalls in the process. Discover what they are and how to manage them.
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| 4:15p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Wrap Up and Door Prizes | |||
HUMAN RESOURCE LEADERS ALLIANCE
provides comprehensive, customized human resource services to improve your business's organizational results.
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Chris Asbill, GBDS, of Acentria, has over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, analyzing the needs of employers and implementing strategic plans to address the world of employee benefits and recommend to employers how they can maximize their investment in their employees for optimal returns. |
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J. Lenora Bresler, J.D., SPHR, ASC is an attorney, leadership and motivational speaker, and author of Mission Possible, Best of the Best, and Instant Insight. She operates Bresler Training, a leadership and communication training firm focusing on supervisory skills, diversity, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and change. Speaking to thousands each year, J.Lenora combines her varied business experience with her acting background to present substantive information in refreshing and entertaining ways. www.jlenorabresler.com 863-255-3942 |
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J. Kemp Brinson is an employment law and business litigation attorney with Clark, Campbell, Mawhinney & Lancaster, P.A. in Lakeland. A graduate of the George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC, he is a frequent speaker at employment-related conferences and events. He recently completed the Florida Bar's Advanced Trial Advocacy program. www.ccmattorneys.com 863-288-0234 |
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James A. "Jim" Esmond, SPHR, CCP, is president of Quest Information Services, Inc., a Lakeland-based company specializing in helping employers use assessment tools to put the right people in the right jobs and to effectively coach, manage and motivate them for optimum performance. Prior to joining Quest, Jim was employed by GTE Corporation where he served in a variety of human resource management positions over a 19 year period. www.smarterselections.com 863-646-7725 |
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Rich Hames, SPHR, is CFO of Rita Staffing and has over 15 years of human resource and staffing experience. Rita Staffing is a full service employment agency that specializes in creating strategic solutions and customized programs to meet staffing needs, and has been a leader since 1974 for recruiting professional, administrative, and light industrial employees. Rich may be reached at: www.ritastaffing.com 863-646-5021 |
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Dr. Marsha Leap, of Leap Ahead Professional Development, helps people manage their careers. Her corporate clients improve their succession planning efforts through leadership development, job profiling, and having career conversations with their employees. As a professional résumé writer, an interview and leadership coach and a licensed job profiler, Dr. Leap works with individual and corporate clients. She holds a Masters in Career Counseling and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. www.leapaheadtoday.com 863-607-3090 |
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Don Selvage, SPHR, retired as a colonel from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1999. He now heads SHR Human Resources, LLC, a consulting company headquartered in Lakeland, FL. Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources, (SPHR), Don is active in various civic and professional organizations. He currently serves on the City of Lakeland City Commission, representing the city's southwest district. www.shrllc.com 863-712-7360 |
| Sandy Wotring, SPHR, is president of Best Human Resource Solutions, LLC, a shared HR services company that focuses on assisting companies in implementing best practices to help avoid employment litigation, manage risk, increase company strength and improve organizational effectiveness. She has over 14 years of broad-based human resource experience, having worked for small, medium, and large companies in a wide range of industries including high tech, manufacturing, and financial. www.mybesthrsolutions.com 863-397-9283 |