2009 ASTD Houston Annual Conference & Exposition
and Pre-Conference Workshop
Sesssion Break-out Facilitator Request for Proposal
Submission Deadline: May15, 2009
Into the Real World -Tools & Techniques for Traversing
Through Turbulent Times
Pre-Conference Workshop: Thursday, September 17, 2009
The United Way Building
50 Waugh
Houston, TX 77007
12:300p.m. – 5:30p.m.
Conference & Exposition: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Crowne Plaza
12801 Northwest Freeway
(Hwy 290 & Pinemont)
Houston, TX 77040
7:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Pre-Conference Workshop & Conference Objective:
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.
Pre-Conference Workshop
Transitioning During Turbulent Times
Resume & Interview Prep Focus
The United Way Building
September 17, 2009
Phase I: Special featured speaker will focus on the dynamics of the resume.
Phase II: Special featured speaker will focus on interviewing for success.
Phase III: Do you know how to dress for an interview? This professional will explain the proper way to dress to present yourself as the best candidate for the job.
Conference Break-Out Speakers
THEME: Into the Real World,
Tools & Techniques for Traversing
Through Turbulent Times
The Crowne Plaza
290 & Pinemont
Conference & Exposition: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
7:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Conference Break-Out Content
1. Career Planning and Talent Management
2. Coaching
3. Delivering Training
4. Designing Learning
5. Facilitating Organizational Change
6. Improving Human Performance
7. Managing Organizational Knowledge
8. Managing The Learning Function
9. Measuring and Evaluating
There will be six (6) break-out sessions throughout the conference each for one (1) hour. Bring your own handouts and job aids to distribute during the session. A projector and screen will be provided but you must bring your own laptop. The presentation must be interactive (which means more than just asking a few questions of the audience.) Real world experience in the area you present is a must. Challenges and ways to overcome them in turbulent times should also be included. A guideline a combination of 25% lecture, 15% activity, and 10% Q&A as a minimum is recommended.
Break-Out Presenter Requirements:
· Session objectives can be met within the time frame
· Experienced in content selection area
· Experienced in presentation and communication to groups
· Presented with adult learning style and group interaction
· Provide hand outs and at least one specific tool which can be applied to their profession
· Professional dress
· Verification of references
· No selling of any kind during the presentation.
Pre-Conference Workshop Facilitator/Break Out Session Leader Application
THEME:
Into the Real World,
Tools & Techniques for Traversing
Through Turbulent Times
Pre-Conference Workshop: Thursday, September 17, 2009
The United Way Building
12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Conference & Exposition: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Crowne Plaza
7:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Pre-Conference Workshop & Conference Objective:
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..
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