2009 Conference: Into the Real World

Tuesday, September 22,2009 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM CDT

The Crowne Plaza
12801 Northwest Freeway (Hwy 290 & Pinemont)
Houston TX 77040 United States
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Phone: (713) 462-9977

Details for "2009 Conference: Into the Real World"

The objective of the conference is to provide members, guests, speakers and vendors with a strategic and concentrated opportunity to learn how to be more effective in their respective roles. What does it take in today�s real world to professionally develop and work through these turbulent times? This is your opportunity to grow the profession and shape successful leaders.

Join us for this one-day event of professionals engaged in learning and development. Featured speaker, keynote speaker, break-out speakers, vendors and meals all included in this event. Stay for the close, a facilitated networking event just for you. Registration is now open

Don't forget to register for the new pre-conference workshop on September 17th. If you've registered for the one-day conference you get into the workshop free! What a great benefit, but you must register because space is limited.

See you at the conference and workshop!

Sponsors and Trade Booth participants:
See the Exposition event for details and to register.

Pricing

	Before Sep 14, 2009	Before Sep 22, 2009
Member:	$199.00	$225.00
Non-Member:	$225.00	$249.00
Student Member:		$65.00
Student Non-Member:		$75.00
Conference Volunteer:	$99.00	$99.00
Membership+Conference:	$292.75	$318.75

Become a member! View our membership application form.

Optional Events/Items

Pre-Conference Workshop Discount		$0.00
Start: Sep 17, 2009 12:00 PM	End: Sep 17, 2009 5:30 PM
Location: United Way Building
Description: Pre-Conference Workshop Transitioning During Turbulent Times Resume & Interview Prep Focus When's the last time you updated your resume? How should it be prepared to catch the job you really want? Now it's time for the interview -- what questions should you be prepared to answer. Be sure to dress for success. A business dress style show ends the program/

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Schedule of Events (See attached printable schedule below)

7:00	Registration Opens
7:15-7:45	Early Bird Sessions
	Social Networking	ASTD Orientation
	Mark Prasatik - ASTD President Elect	Amy Hart - ASTD VP Membership
8:00	Welcome and Greeting
8:30 � 9::30	Featured Speaker	Bill Fournet	"The Perfect Storm"
9:30 � 9:45	Break
9:45 � 10:45	Break Out Speakers
	Demystifying e-Learning	Implementing Global Competency	Creating Your Own Economy; Personal & Business Coaching
	Paul E. Gonzales	Model- A Success Story	Case Study
		David E. Williams	Jody Zorn/Mike VanHorn
10:45 - 11:30	Visit with the Vendors
11:30-12:15	Lunch
12:15-1:15	Keynote speaker	Rory Aplanalp	"Proactive vs Reactive Behavior"
1:15 � 1:30	Break
1:30 � 2:30	Break Out Speakers
	Successfully Managing Stress During Turbulent Times	Leading Virtual Teams in the Digital Age	Measuring Strategy & Organizational Development Ideas for the C-Suite
	Dr. Robert Pennington	Heather King	Carol Stevens
2:30 � 2:45	Break
2:45-3:30	Visit with the Vendors
3:30-4:30	Facilitated Networking
4:30-4:45	Door Prizes and Close