Chapter Meeting
Can You Hear Me Now? - Strategic Listening
| When: |
May 22, 2008 5:00-7:15 p.m. |
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| Where: |
Courtyard by Marriott 3301 LeMone Industrial Blvd. Columbia, MO 65201 Directions to Courtyard Marriott |
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| Register: |
Please register early to guarantee a place in the seminar! Registration is needed by May 14, 2008. We encourage you to use the on-line registration/payment process by clicking REGISTER.
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 meeting attendee in Optional Instructions.
2. Group Payment On-line: E-mail pmivpprograms@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 meeting attendee. You will receive an invoice with a link to PayPal’s on-line registration. 3. Individual or Group Payment by Check: E-mail pmivpprograms@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 meeting attendee. You will receive a paper invoice in the mail. 4. Individual or Group Payment at Desk: E-mail pmivpprograms@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 meeting attendee. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of registration and will be asked for full payment at the desk. |
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| Cancellation: |
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 pmivpprograms@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 1 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: |
Appetizers
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About the Program:
Can You Hear Me Now? - Strategic ListeningMost managers and leaders discover quickly that communication is an issue in their working environment. This speech examines the scientific, behavioral, verbal and non-verbal research of today. More importantly, however, the illustrations, video clips and coaching group activity keeps the participants engaged and the learning at a high interactive level! Humor, real-life stories and an actionable plan brings this speech to the top of the popularity list for businesses and organizations of all sectors.
Speaker Biography:
Dr. Rick Forbus, PhDPrincipal, Rick Forbus, holds a PhD in Human Relations and Leadership. He studied executive coaching with one of the coaches from the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina, and attended George Washington University Business School Extension. Rick specializes in organizational re-design using behavioral and community-based action research techniques. He maintains an active speaking engagement schedule and is a highly sought-after corporate retreat and workshop facilitator. His particular areas of expertise include team-building, meeting dynamics, decision-making and communication.
Rick’s book entitled Migration: The Basics of Team Development (Nine Fundamentals That Build High-Performance Teams) addresses how organizations can enhance their focus and efficiency by creating harmony and synergy. Rick is also the author of several articles on team development, vision-casting and general leadership. Rick recently completed an extensive writing project entitled “Leadership: Executing for Success” for the Atlanta based project management training company Velociteach.
Rick’s expertise includes facilitating workshops and authoring workshop materials on such topics as:
Rick brings extensive strategic planning, leadership development and relationship management experience to Trove. His broad human resources consulting background has demonstrated measurable success in the areas of human relations, solution strategies, team-building and key client retention.