All-Day Seminar Presentation
Creating an Ethical Culture through Effective Communication
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March 20, 2008
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| Where: |
Courtyard by Marriott 3301 LeMone Industrial Blvd. Columbia, MO 65201 Directions to Courtyard Marriott |
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| Cost: |
The cost for this workshop is $100.00 for PMI members and $120.00 for non-members.
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| Register: |
Please register early to guarantee a place in the seminar! Registration is needed by March 13, 2008. We encourage you to use the on-line registration/payment process by clicking the appropriate REGISTER button below.
There are four ways to register: 1.Individual Payment On-line: Click on one of the two Register links below and pay via a secure PayPal transaction. If you are paying for someone other than yourself, please type the name of the seminar attendee in the "Optional Instructions" field.
2.Group Payment On-line: E-mail pmivppd@pmimidmo.org and request a PayPal invoice so you can register more than one person via a secure PayPal transaction. Include your name and e-mail address as well as the name, e-mail address, and PMI membership status (member or non-member) of each seminar attendee. You will receive an invoice with a link to PayPal’s on-line registration. 3.Individual or Group Payment by Check: E-mail pmivppd@pmimidmo.org and request a paper invoice so you can pay with a corporate check. Include your name, billing address, and e-mail address as well as the name, e-mail address, and PMI membership status (member or non-member) of each seminar attendee. You will receive a paper invoice in the mail. 4.Individual or Group Payment at Desk: E-mail pmivppd@pmimidmo.org and request to pay at the registration desk the day of the event. Include your name and e-mail address as well as the name, e-mail address, and PMI membership status (member or non-member) of each seminar attendee. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of registration and will be asked for full payment at the desk. |
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| Cancel: |
If you register but can't attend the event, you may cancel before the registration deadline. You will receive a refund by check after the event. The amount of the refund will be less a 10% processing fee. To request a refund, please notify pmivppd@pmimidmo.org
You may not cancel your registration after the registration deadline, but we encourage you to send someone in your place. |
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| PDUs: |
The PMI Mid-Missouri Chapter is a PMI Registered Education Provider, and aims to provide educational opportunities to all its members. This event provides 6.25 PDU credits for certified Project Management professionals. For PDU program and provider information, see the Previous Events and PDUs section of the Chapter's web site.
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| Menu: |
Lunch will be provided as part of this workshop. For special dietary needs, please notify pmivppd@pmimidmo.org |
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About the Workshop:
Creating an Ethical Culture through Effective CommunicationEthical dilemmas often arise without warning. In this presentation, we will explore common ethical issues and discuss how the communication climate contributes to the ethical culture. These discussions will help you be prepared to deal with common, recurring ethical concerns.
Tips and techniques to create an open communication environment will also be covered. You will leave with the information necessary to provide the framework for a more ethical workplace at your business.
Speaker Biography:
Rita Ruth Starnes, B.S., J.DComprehensive Communication, CEO
Rita Ruth Starnes is the owner and founder of Comprehensive Communication, a coaching and consulting business in the area of communication. She is also licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri. As a practicing attorney, she saw the disastrous effects of poor communication and realized that most problems were the result of inadequate communication skills. Ms. Starnes strongly believes that the ability to communicate effectively is crucial to your personal and professional success and is committed to helping others avoid communication errors.
She received her B.S. in Education with a Speech and Drama Certification from the University of Missouri-Columbia and her J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Her varied background has exposed her to numerous ethical situations. Ms. Starnes has been in private practice and corporate where she was Assistant General Counsel for Edward Jones Co. She has taught ethical business practices in courses on the college level and has served on the Ethics Committee for the 20th judicial circuit. She has served on several not-for-profit boards and has volunteered countless hours to community projects.
She and her husband Craig have been married for 26 years and have two sons, both students at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Her sense of humor and real life situations makes her an entertaining and insightful speaker. She gives practical and easy to incorporate advice. Professional organizations and groups, as well as individuals, have benefited from Rita’s presentations.