Pre-Conference Sessions

Note: one can register for a pre-conference session only and not attend the conference. To register for a pre-conference session without registering for the conference:

Register with Credit Card - secure online form - scroll to just benearth the conference registraton selections and click the box that says "I am not attending but still wish to register for additional items below." and proceed to select your session and go through the rest of the screens to register and pay for that session only. If you are attending the conference, do not click that box, select your conference type and proceed.

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Sunday, August 16, 2009

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Certification Prep Course

The cost for this session is $195 (includes lunch). Room: TBD Seating is Limited. Onsite registration is not available for pre-conference sessions.

Certification Prep Course:

Employers large and small are increasingly seeking human resource professionals with the capabilities to be an effective contributing partner to the bottom line. Earning your PHR or SPHR certification provides assurance to your employer that you are HR Smart. Presented by a team of leading HR professionals, the certification prep class focuses on key concepts of all the functional areas from the HR body of knowledge. Attendees will get the benefit of experienced facilitators, peer-to-peer interaction and a structured classroom environment to enhance learning. You will also have the opportunity to share real world experiences with your fellow HR professionals. Make the commitment now to take your career to the next level.

Moderator:

Shelley (Shell) Fick, SPHR, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at Community Credit Union

Presenters:

Linda Bailey, SPHR, Founder of Bailey Consulting Group

Ron Hamilton, Founder and Chief Consultant of Practical Human Resources Solutions

Donald C Works, III, JD, SPHR, Managing Partner of the Orlando office of Jackson Lewis, LLP

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Creating the Agile HR Function

The cost for this session is $195 (includes lunch). Room: TBD Seating is Limited. Onsite registration is not available for pre-conference sessions.

Creating the Agile HR Function:

A seat at the strategic table…something to say that encompasses true business partnership….delivering results that drive business impact? In these chaotic times, it all begins with becoming agile. In this session, participants will delve into the importance of being agile in today’s turbulent times.

Examine five key organizational processes that distinguish an agile HR function: Anticipating Change, Generating Confidence, Initiating Action, Liberating Thinking, and Evaluating Results.

The creation of an agile HR function ensures operational alignment between the various processes of HR with the multiple functions of business operations. Taking specific actions in the areas of talent management, performance management, outplacement/downsizing, leadership development, team development, employee engagement in agile ways leads to greater results in turbulent times. The session will also include dialogue around how to take targeted actions which drive results and support business strategy.

Presenter: Robert Prescott, Ph.D., SPHR, Graduate Faculty in Human Resources Management at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida

This session has been approved for 8 (Strategic) recertification credit hours. The use of this seal means that this program has met HRCI's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit. Any questions or comments regarding the quality of the program should be directed to the program sponsor.For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org

ReCertification FAQ's and Forms.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Project Management Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Human Resources Professionals

The cost for this session is $95. Room: TBD Seating is Limited. Onsite registration is not available for pre-conference sessions.

Project Management Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Human Resources Professionals
In organizations that want to be the best, the biggest obstacle to success is the absence of execution, i.e. the ability to get things done. To bridge the gap between the aspirations of leadership and the actual results achieved, it is essential that organizations have an effective method for successfully completing projects and an area that the majority of HR professionals seem to be lacking. This practical, hands-on workshop will focus on the best practices for project management with a straightforward, user-friendly model that was designed for HR professionals who are not experts in project management. In addition to reviewing a methodology that can be used immediately to implement strategies that effectively utilize organization's resources to maximize competitive advantage, attendees will receive an array of concepts, explore project management’s role in HR strategy, and practice applying the information.

Learning objectives include:

Identifying and describing the key activities in the project life cycle with the coordinating terminology
Keeping projects on track by developing a timeline, managing risks, and using a communication plan
Capturing valuable "lessons learned" and using them to improve future practices within your organization.

Presenter: David Kahn, Ph.D., SPHR, Manager of the Organization & People Development for the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's office

This session has been approved for 3 (General) recertification credit hours. The use of this seal means that this program has met HRCI's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit. Any questions or comments regarding the quality of the program should be directed to the program sponsor.For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org

ReCertification FAQ's and Forms.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Social Media for Human Resources Professionals

The cost for this session is $95. Room: TBD Seating is Limited. Onsite registration is not available for pre-conference sessions.

Social Media for Human Resources Professionals
Confused about Social Media? Skeptical about the utility of all the technology tools and buzzwords as they relate to your HR career and practice? If you’ve been feeling dated with technology or haven’t had the time to dig into the social media scene, this workshop is for you.

For three (3) hours, you’ll not only learn more about social media tools but actually get started in getting the tools set up and functional. You’ll get warmed up with the “Top 10 Reasons HR Pros Should Invest Time in Social Media Tools”, then start the process of getting signed in, set up and advancing your functional knowledge of the most popular social media applications:

Google Reader (used to follow news sources, blogs and anything with an RSS Feed)
Twitter (a micro-blogging platform used to stay connected, network and share info)
LinkedIn (a business networking site especially useful for recruiting and personal networking)
Ning (a Facebook-type application for use in communications with employees and candidates)
Facebook (of course, you know this one. We’ll explore the best way to use Facebook with employees and candidates alike)

Once you’re set up, then you will have the opportunity to explore roadmaps and case studies of how the tools can be used to make your jobs (and lives) easier:

Enhance your employee communications platform and employee relations efforts by using the digital tools to enhance or replace traditional paper tools like employee newsletters;
Dress up your employment brand and subsequent recruiting efforts to the outside world by developing a digital presence across the social media tools candidates can access;
Find passive candidates in talent pools you desperately need by becoming part of online tribes using the tools in your workforce planning efforts;
Maximize your professional development by customizing the tools to deliver the information you need, allowing you to stay ultra-current within the HR profession.
Register today and join us for this hands-on session! And, don’t forget to bring your laptop with you.

Presenter: Kris Dunn, SPHR, practicing Vice President of Human Resources for SourceMedical