Thursday, March 4th - Sandra Shelton 

What is a StrengthBank® Communication WorkOut®?

When used consistently, StrengthBank® COMMUNICATION WorkOuts™ allow professionals to work out circumstances with others so that negative “people issues” dim in the light of higher productivity, creativity, and "on task" engagement.  Not only do we soar to our full capacity but also are engaged to lead others in their pursuit of excellence, in their path of greatest potential–the power of HR leadership.

Sandra Shelton, BA, MEd., CTACC delights audiences and tells it like it is with humor and her personable attraction factor that draws in even the most resistant participant. Sandra has given over 2,500 presentations in 15 countries in more than two decades. Sandra is dedicated to making a lasting difference in how a multi-generational workforce relates to each other, gives service, and maintains productive lives.

Thursday, February 4th - Rich Pendergast

Counterintuitive Leadership:  Strategies for Uncertain Times

• Do you want to avoid the 5 most common leadership mistakes made in times of uncertainty?
• Are you interested in becoming a true agent of change for your organization?

Uncertainty impacts effective leadership actions—frequently in ways that are counterintuitive to the leader and wholly different from widely accepted leadership practices. 

Drawing from both cutting edge research and his real life experiences consulting on some of the largest recent mergers and acquisitions, Rich Pendergast will teach us how to diagnose the impact uncertainty has on leadership ability and how to apply current research for more effective outcomes in an uncertain workplace.

The educational, entertaining, and enlightening February program will provide practical applications for anyone working through the challenges of today’s business climate.

January 7, 2010 - Mike Lisi

Tough Times Don't Last...Tough Trainers Do!

2009 proved to be one of the toughest Training + Development years in recent history… Budgets were slashed… Personnel were “right-sized”… T+D departments went into “survival” mode.  Learn the lessons implemented by a “tough” trainer who tamed the economy!

Whether you run an organization, head up T+D, or participate in organization development… the lessons Mike Lisi will share with you will help you get back on track, or push your personnel further/faster in 2010!  You’ll be able to assist your organization effectively deal with the inevitable topic of change, measure and evaluate your T+D programs for success, and identify what may very well be the best kept secret in organization development…Coaching.