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Sample Presentations
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“The Future of Associations,” Florida Association of Realtors, Boca Raton, FL, Oct. 2, 2007

“Strategic Planning & Governance – What Works,” SC Association of Realtors, Asheville, NC, September 17, 2007

“Executive Coaching”, Connie Fontaine, VP, Marketing, Ford Motor Company, Detroit, MI, September, 6, 2007

“Strategic Planning – six months review,” Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, Panama City, FL, September 5, 2007

“Strategic Planning,” Connecticut Real Estate Association, Hartford, CT, August 3, 2007

US Chamber Leadership Institute – Philadelphia: “Industry Forecast”, “Building Organizational Excellence”, “The Leadership Challenge”, “Staff Optimization”, Philadelphia, PA, July 30-August 2, 2007

“The Leadership Challenge,” Regional Association Executive Conference, VA Association of Realtors, Portsmouth, VA, July 17, 2007

US Chamber Leadership Institute – Los Angeles: “Hiring, Firing & Everything in Between”, “Staff Optimization”, “Industry Forecast”, Los Angeles, CA, July 9-11, 2007

“Strategic Planning,” Connecticut Real Estate Association, Hartford, CT, June 25, 2007

“Strategic Planning,” Spokane Association of Realtors, Spokane, WA, June 22-23, 2007

US Chamber Leadership Institute – Athens: “Win-Win Partnerships”, “The Leadership Challenge”, “Leveraging Knowledge”, “Community Renewal”, Athens, GA, June 18-20, 2007

US Chamber Leadership Institute – Madison: “Strong Associations for the Future”, “The Leadership Challenge”, “Managers Who Motivate”, Madison, WI, June 6-7, 2007

“Emotional Intelligence”, National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), Washington, DC, May 5, 2007

“Women in Leadership in Nursing”, New Jersey Convention for Nursing, Atlantic City, NJ, March 29, 2007

“Strategic Planning”, SC Association of Realtors, Columbia, SC, April 25-26, 2007

“Strategic Planning”, Spokane Real Estate Association, Spokane, WA, March 17, 2007

“Ethics and Leadership”, Leadership Northwest (WA/OR Real Estate Associations), Alderbrook Resort, March 15-16, 2007

“Strategic Planning”, Spokane Real Estate Association, Spokane, WA, March 14, 2007

“Women in Leadership”, Women’s Leadership Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA, April 13, 2007

“Strategic Planning”, Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, Panama City, FL, February 26-27, 2007

“Future Trends in Tourism”, Iowa Tourism Association, Des Moines, Iowa, February 7, 2007

“What A Good Board of Directors Looks Like”, Public Gas Works, Mesa, AZ, February 6, 2007

“Strategic Planning and Board of Director Training”, Galveston Chamber of Commerce, Galveston, TX, January 16-20, 2007

“Strategic Planning”, Spokane Association of Realtors, Spokane, WA, December 8, 2006

“Board Training,” Hyannis Port Chamber of Commerce, Hyannis Port, MA, Nov. 30, 2006

“Strategic Planning”, Connecticut Association of Realtors, Hartford, CT, Nov. 28-29, 2006

“Board Training,” Galveston Chamber of Commerce, Galveston, TX, November 20-21, 2006

“Future Trends”, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, Urbandale, IA, October 19, 2006

“Strategic Planning”, Centralia Chamber of Commerce, Centralia, WA, October 9-13, 2006

“Strategic Planning”, REAL Source Association of Real Estate of New Jersey, September 27-28, 2006

“Strategic Planning”, Illinois Restaurant Association, Chicago, IL, September 25-26, 2006

“Executive Coaching”, CEO of Oregon Association of Real Estate, Portland, OR, September 20, 2006

“Future Trends of Associations”, Florida Association Executives of the Florida Association of Realtors, Hollywood, FL, September 14, 2006

“Leadership Training”, New Jersey Nursing Association, September 11-12, 2006

“Strategic Planning”, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Gainesville, FL, August, 23, 2006

“Executive Coaching”, Mary Ann Rivers, E.V.P. Valassis, Detroit, MI, August 11, 2006

“Strategic Planning & Governance”, Oregon Association of Realtors, Aug. 8, 2006, Salem, OR

“Strategic Planning & Governance”, Washington Association of Realtors, Aug. 7, 2006, Olympia, WA

US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, Villanova University, July 30-Aug. 3, 2006, Philadelphia, PA

US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, Loyola Marymount University, July 9-13, 2006, Los Angeles, CA

US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, University of Georgia, June 18-22, 2006, Athens, GA

Northwest Realty Leadership: Ethics & Leadership, Alderbrook Resort, June 14-26, 2006, Washington State

US Chamber for Organization Management, University of Wisconsin, June 4-8, 2006, Madison, WI

“Board of Director Governance”, Washington Association of Realtors, May 4, 2006, Seattle, WA

“Future Trends”, keynote speech for Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce, May 3, 2006, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

“Board Retreat”, Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce, May 2, 2006, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

“Future Trends”, keynote speech for Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, May 1, 2006, Urbandale, Iowa

“The Future is Now”, keynote speech for the Alabama Chamber Association Executives, April 26, Montgomery, AL

“Leading Generational Differences to Achieve Results”, keynote speech for the Mid-West Chamber Executives Association, April 25, 2006, Minneapolis, MN

Board of Directors Planning, Washington Association of Realtors, April 7, 2006, Tacoma, WA

Board of Directors Planning, Oregon Association of Realtors, April 5, 2006, Ashland, OR

National Association of Realtors: (a) All the Right Moves ~ Ethics: From Rhetoric to Reality and (b) This is not your Father’s Association – A New Look at Governance Models, April 3, 2006, Reno, NV

Task Force Recommendations Report, Oregon Association of Realtors, March 22, 2006, Salem, OR

Task Force Recommendations Report, Washington Association of Realtors, March 21, 2006, Seattle, WA

Strategic Planning, Oregon Association of Realtors, February 23, 2006, Portland, OR

Strategic Planning, Washington Association of Realtors, February 20-21, 2006, Olympia, WA

Strategic Planning, Winchester Chamber of Commerce, February 8, 2006, Winchester, VA

“Future Trends”, keynote speech for Pella Chamber of Commerce, February 2, 2006, Pella, Iowa

Strategic Planning, Board of Directors, Pella Chamber of Commerce, February 1, 2006, Pella, Iowa

Focus Group Meetings on First Scope of City Planning (part of community visioning), January 24-26, 2006, Haverhill, MA

US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, University of Arizona, Jan. 5-7, 2006, Tucson, AZ

Render Meeting for Community Visioning for Haverhill, MA, December 20, 2005, New York

Task Force Meeting on Association Visioning, Oregon Association of Realtors, December 6, 2005, Portland, OR

Presentation of Task Force Results for Community Visioning, November 30, 2005, Haverhill, MA

“Workplace Trends/Generational Issues,” Indiana Broadcasters, October 25, 2005, Indianapolis, IN

“The Future is Now,” King County Realty Association, Oct. 20, 2006, Seattle, WA

Board Meeting, Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board, Oct. 11, 2005, Lawrence, MA

Board Retreat, Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 22-23, 2005, Cincinnati, OH

Board Presentation, Oregon Association of Realtors, Sept. 19-20, 2005, Salem, OR

Building a Community for Sustainability, Haverhill Business Foundation, Aug. 29-30, 2005, Haverhill, MA

Teambuilding and Strategic Planning, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Aug. 25-26, 2005, Scranton, PA

US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, Villanova University, Aug. 1-5, 2005, Philadelphia, PA

US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, Colorado College, July 10-15, 2005, Colorado Springs, CO

Strategic Planning, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, June 28-29, 2005, Lexington, SC

US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, University of Georgia, June 19-23, 2005, Athens, GA

US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, University of Wisconsin, June 5-9, 2005, Madison, WI

“Creating Life Balance”, Business Development Center, June 1, 2005, Champaign, IL

Strategic Planning, Scenario Planning and Trends, Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, May 16-19, 2005, Gainesville, FL

“Creativity and Problem Solving”, Business Development Center, May 3, 2005, Champaign, IL

“Leadership and Results”, Virginia Realty Association, April 21, 2005, Wintergreen, VA

“Values in Conflict”, Business Development Center, April 5, 2005, Champaign, IL

“Thinking Success in Business”, Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, March 15, 2005, Haverhill, MA

Strategic Thinking, Air Conditioning Contractors of America, March 11-12, 2005, Arlington, VA

“Keys to Leadership”, Business Development Center, March 1, 2005, Champaign, IL

Board and Staff Training, New Jersey Nursing Association, February 15-16, 2005, Trenton, NJ

“Future Trends”, keynote speech, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, Feb. 3, 2005, Urbandale, Iowa

“Workplace Trends,” Business Development Center, February 1, 2005, Champaign, IL

US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, University of Arizona, Jan. 4-8, 2005, Tucson, AZ

“Board Training and Future Trends” and “Emotional Intelligence – the Key to Leadership”, International Society of Hotel Association Executives, Dec. 3-4, 2004, Miami, FL

“The Creative Economy,” presented to representatives of the State of New Hampshire, Nov. 12, 2004, North Conway, New Hampshire

“Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members,” Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, Nov. 12, 2004, North Conway, New Hampshire

“Visioning”, Contractors Association of North America, Sept. 30, 2004, Alexandria, VA

“Board Report – Year Two,” Winchester-Fredrick County Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 21, 2004, Winchester, VA

“Board Presentation on Listening Sessions,” Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board, Sept. 9, 2004, Lawrence, MA

“Nurse Leadership,” Professional Advancement Committee for Education, Sept. 7, 2004, Macon, GA

“Leadership and Ethics,” Lake Chelan Realty Association, Aug. 23-24, 2004, Lake Chelan, WA

“Strategic Planning,” Gwinnett County CVB, August, 20, 2004, Lake Lanier Island, GA

“Building Organizational Excellence,” “Best in Class,” “Board Responsibilities and Staff Roles,” “Metrics that Matter,” US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, Villanova University, Aug. 2-5, 2004, Philadelphia, PA

“360 Emotional Intelligence Reports”, Medical Center of Central Georgia, July 26-29, 2004, Macon, GA

“Building Organizational Excellence,” “Building Alliances and Strategic Partnerships,” “ Managing Ourselves and Leading Others,” US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, Colorado College, July 12-15, 2004, Colorado Springs, CO

“Leadership, Ethics and Future Trends,” Northwest Leadership Realty Association Leadership Program, June 17-18, 2004, Seattle, WA

“Building Organizational Excellence,” “Increasing Board Effectiveness”, “Crisis Management,” and “Metrics that Matter,” UC Chamber Institute for Organization Management, University of Georgia, June 14-16, 2004, Athens, GA

“Performance Management,” Nurse Training – Nurse Managers, MCCG, June 1, 2004, Macon, GA

“Leadership and Planning in Real Estate,” South Carolina Real Estate Association, May 26, 2004, Florence, SC

“Measuring Programs that Succeed,” Walton County Chamber of Commerce, May 14, 2004, Ft. Walton Beach, FL

“Physician Leadership Training,” NEXus Anesthesiologist Group, April 24, 2004, Macon, GA

“Physician Leadership Training,” NEXus Anesthesiologist Group, March 6, 2004, Macon, GA

“Future Trends”, TAPPI SUPER CORR EXPO”, November 10, 2004, Atlanta, GA

“Leaving a Legacy in the Nursing Profession,” Celebrating Nursing Week, Medical Center of Central Georgia, May 6, 2004

“Training for Boards of Directors,” New Hampshire Economic Development Council and Chamber of Commerce, March 10-12, 2004, North Conway, New Hampshire

“The Future of Economic Development and the Inherent Opportunities,” Manatee Economic Development Council, February 12, 2004, Sarasota, FL

“Managing for Results,” “Metrics that Matter”, “The Role of Your Chamber in Workforce Development”, “Inspiring and Embracing Change,” US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, January 5-7, 2004, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

“The Pathos of Change,” Dekalb Medical Center, December 2, 2003, Decatur, GA

Chief Nursing Officers Conference, VHA Georgia, November 25, 2003, Atlanta, GA

“The Ethic of Leadership,” Dekalb Medical Center, November 3, 2003, Decatur, GA

Leadership:Pediatric Residency, The Medical Center of Central Georgia, October 24, 2003, Perry, GA

“Leaving a Leadership Legacy in Troubling Economic Times,” The Broward Alliance, October 23, 2003, Fort Lauderdale, FL

“Leadership Demands,” Dekalb Medical Center, October 20, 2003, Decatur, GA

TAPPI (Technical Association of Paper and Pulp Industry) Board of Directors Meeting, August 26, 2003, Atlanta, GA

Winchester Board of Directors, Winchester, VA. August 24-25, 2003

TAPPI Board of Directors Meeting, August 8, 2003, Atlanta, GA

“Leadership Systems”, Taiwan Semiconductors, August 3, 2003, New York

“Policy Development & Implementation”, “Metrics that Matter”, “Best in Class – Lessons Learned”, “Advancing your Organization through Community Events,” US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, July 28-31, 2003, Villanova University, Philadelphia, PA

“Teaching Physicians to Lead,” Medical Education Council, MCCG, July 21, 2003, Macon, GA

“Managing for Results”, “Inspiring and Embracing Change”, “Metrics that Matter”, “Creating Measurable Impact in your Community”, Advancing your Organization through Community Events”, “The Leadership Challenge,” US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, July 14-17, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO

“Creating Wealth through Investments,” Physicians Association, July 10, 2003, Macon, GA

“How to Champion and Implement Change within a Volunteer Organization,” TAPPI (Technical Association of Paper & Pulp Industry), July 9, 2003, Atlanta, GA

“Leadership: It’s Not in the Books You Buy!” Washington Society of Association Executives, June 10, 2003, Wenatchee, WA

“Managing for Results,” Building Alliances & Strategic Partnerships”, “Metrics that Matter”, “Creating a Measurable Impact”, “Advancing your organization through community events.” US Chamber Institute for Organization Management, June 6-19, 2003, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Leaving a Leadership Legacy, Tampa Bay Business Partnership, May 29, 2003, Sarasota, FL

“Access America”, US Chamber of Commerce Partnerships across America, May 19, 2003, New York, NY

Understanding Cultural Diversity, Merrill Lynch, May 2, 2003, New York, New York

“Understanding different generational issues in creating organizational success” and “Looking at Boards of Directors from a Leadership Perspective”, Mid-America Chamber Executives (MACE), May 1, 2003, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Strategic Planning Issues in Government, State of New York, March 27, 2003, Rochester, NY

“Generational and Leadership Issues in Medicine”, VHA Georgia Regional Meeting, March 25, 2003, Macon, GA

Workshop: Leadership Issues for Physicians and Hospital Administrators, Medical College of Georgia, March 22, 2003, Augusta, GA

“Physician Leadership Symposium”, The University Hospital, March 21, 2003, Augusta, GA

“Leadership and Modeling in Anesthesiology”, Medical Center of Central Georgia, January 25, 2003, Macon, GA

“Building Relationships within the Anesthetist Department”, Medical Center of Central Georgia, January 11, 2003, Macon, GA

“How Generations use Power,” Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce – Leadership Gwinnett, Atlanta, December 11, 2002, Atlanta, GA

“Future Generational Trends,” and “Townhall Meeting”, International Society of Restaurant Association Executives, Nov. 20-24, 2002, Miami, FL

“Strategic Planning”, New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Nov. 12-13, 2002, New Braunfels, TX

“Constructing Education for the House of Medicine,” VHA Georgia, October 31, 2002, Macon, GA

“Strategic Planning and Economic Development,” Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce, Oct. 28-29, 2002, Rochester, NY

“Future Trends and Generational Issues,” Annual Meeting of the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, Oct. 17, 2002, Harlingen, TX

“Strategic Planning,” Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aged (WAHSA), Oct. 16, 2002, Seattle, WA

“VHA Leadership Institute for Physicians,” VHA Georgia, September 26-28, 2002, Reynolds Plantation, GA

“Executive Consulting to Boards of Directors,” WAHSA, September 23, 2002, Seattle, WA

“Organizational Assessment,” Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, September 3-6, 2002, Middlesex, New Jersey

“Leadership Mastery,” WAHSA Annual Meeting, August 26, 2002, Wenatchee, WA

“Building the Future with Economic Growth,” Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, August 15, 2002, Atlanta, GA

“A Leader for the Future,” “Fundamentals of Strategic Planning,” “Conducting Employment Performance Evaluations,” “Managing for Results,” “Creativity and Problem Solving,” “Skills to Influence and Motivate,” “Small Group Facilitation,” and “The Leadership Challenge.” U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management, August. 4-9, 2002, University of Delaware

“Advancement and Impact,” “Building Organizational Excellence,” “Managing for Results,” “Conducting Employee Performance Evaluations,” “The Leadership Challenge,” ”Creativity and Problem Solving,” “Building Respect in the Organization,” “Facing Ethical Challenges,” “The Leadership Challenge.” U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management. July 14-19, 2002, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado

“Strategic Planning,” Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, June 26, 2002, Haverhill, MA
“Negotiation Skills,” “Managing for Results,” “Managing and Motivating Your Staff,” “Enhancing Your Revenue Stream,” “Community Visioning,” “Bridging the Generation Gap,” “Small Group Facilitation,” “Policy Development and Implementation.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, University of Georgia, June 16-21, 2002, Athens, GA

“Strategic Planning,” Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board, June 4, 2002, Lawrence, MA

“Board of Director Training,” Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board, May 1-2, 2002, Lawrence, MA

“Strategic Planning,” Georgia Real Estate Investments Association, April 23, 2002, Atlanta, GA

“Designing the ‘new’ economic development foundation and board,” Greater Haverhill Foundation, March 22-24, 2002, Haverhill, Mass

“Going Boldly Forward – It’s The Only Choice,” Keynote speech for the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), March 7, 2002, Orlando, FL

“Benchmarking at Penn State,” Penn State University, February 25-27, 2002

“Managing for Results”, “Advanced Strategic Planning”, “Building Organizational Excellence”, “Community Visioning”, “Your Organization and the Net Web”, “Small Group Facilitation”, Issues & Trends – Townhall Meeting.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, University of Arizona, Jan. 4-8, 2002, Tucson, AZ

“The Next 20 Years,” Keynote speech for the Governor’s Economic Development Conference, Bangor, ME

“Managing for Results”, “Advanced Strategic Planning”, “Building Organizational Excellence”, “Community Visioning”, “Your Organization and the Net Web”, “Small Group Facilitation”, Issues & Trends – Townhall Meeting.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, College of Charleston, August 12-17, 2001, Charleston, SC

“Developing Work Groups and Teams”, “Your Organization and the Net Web”, “Successful Delegation”, “The Leadership Challenge.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, University of Delaware, August 1-3, 2001, Newark, DE

“Managing for Results”, “Advanced Strategic Planning”, “Building a Strategy for taking Member Services Online”, “Issues and Trends-A Townhall Meeting”, “Community Visioning”, “Your Organization and the New Web”, “Realizing the Marketing Potential of the WWW”, “The Leadership Challenge.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, University of San Diego, July 22-26, 2001, San Diego, CA

“Managing for Results”, “Advanced Strategic Planning”, “Building Organizational Excellence”, “Developing Work Groups and Teams”, “Your Organization and the Net Web”, “Realizing the Marketing Potential of the WWW”, “The Leadership Challenge.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, Colorado College, July 15-20, 2001, Colorado Springs, CO

“Managing for Results”, “Advanced Strategic Planning.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, University of Notre Dame, June 10-12, 2001, Indiana

“Reorganization of the Board,” Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians, March 9-10, 2001, Harrisburg, PA

“Community Visioning for Walton County, Florida, March, 2001-March, 2002, Seaside, FL (8 weekend dates through the year)

“Strategic Planning,” Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians, January 24-28, 2001, Harrisburg, PA

“Community Visioning for Fort Walton Beach, FL – Segment Three,” Chamber of Commerce, January 19-20, 2001, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

“Future Planning,” Schiller International University, January 10-18, 2001, Engelberg, Switzerland

“Institute for Advanced Management.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, University of Arizona, January4-7, 2001, Tucson, AZ

“Community Visioning for Fort Walton Beach, FL – Segment Two,” Chamber of Commerce, December 8-9, 2000, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

“Community Visioning for Fort Walton Beach, FL – Segment One,” Chamber of Commerce, November 17-18, 2000, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

“Future Population Trends and The Impact on E-Commerce,” Champaign/Irvana Chamber of Commerce, November 9, 2000, Champaign, IL

“Future Trends and Planning Issues,” Florida Governor’s Economic Summit of Southern States, November 6, 2000, Naples, FL

“Future Trends”, Maine State Chamber Executives Annual Meeting, October 4, 2000, Portland, ME

“Presentation to US Chamber Executives on Management/Leadership Curriculum, US Chamber Office, September 19, 2000, Washington, DC

“Risk Management”, “CEO Forum”, “Financial Resource Development”, “Community Visioning”, “Building Strategies for Taking Members Online”, “Association Special Issues.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, University of Charleston, August 15-19, 2000, Charleston, SC

“Institute for Advanced Management.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, University of Delaware, July 30-August 2, 2000, Newark, DE

“Risk Management”, “Financial Resource Development/Fundraising”, “Taking Members Online.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, University of California at San Diego, July 25-28, 2000, San Diego, CA

“Strategic Planning”, “Community Visioning”, “Special Chamber Issues”, “CEO Forum.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, The Colorado College, July 16-19, 2000, Colorado Springs, CO

“Leadership Symposium on Planning,” Maine State Chambers of Commerce Executives, May 10, 2000, Portland, ME

“Leadership Symposium,” NC Automobile Dealers Association, March 23-26, 2000, St. Petersburgh, FL

“Macon Community Alliance with Junior Achievement,” US Department of Education, January 18, 2000, Macon, GA

“Executive Roundtable”, “Special Chamber Issues”, “Special Association Issues,” “Community Visioning,” “Fundraising.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, University of Arizona, January 6-10, 2000, Tucson, AZ

“Strategic Planning within Financial Services at Georgia Tech,” Financial Services Retreat, September 23, 1999, TimberRidge Resort, Atlanta, GA

“Leadership within Georgia Tech Research Centers,” IRP Conference, September 8-10, 1999, Lake Lanier, GA

“Facilitation of President’s Retreat – Georgia Tech”, August 18-20, 1999, Lake Lanier, GA

“Research Techniques & Data Collection”, “Special Association Issues”, “Special Chamber Issues”, “Financial Resource Development”, “Statistics: Information Interpretation and Presentation”, “New Product Development”, “Planning and Implementing New Programs and Services”. US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, August 2-6, 1999, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

“Building Strategy for Taking Members Online,” “Research Techniques and Data Collection”, “Special Chamber Issues”, “Special Association Issues”. US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, July 26-30, 1999, Charleston Medical College, Charleston, SC

“Research Techniques”, “Fundraising”, “Your Organization and the Net Wet”, “Strategic Planning Issues”, “Human Resource Development”, “Marketing Potential of the World Wide Web”. US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, July 19-23, 1999, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO

“Turning Managers Into Leaders,” Georgia Tech Managers and Directors, July 15, 1999, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

“Research Techniques and Data Collection”, “Human Resource Management”, “Financial Resource Development”, “Building Strategy for Taking Members Online”, “Planning and Implementing New Programs and Services.” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, June 28-July 2, 1999, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

“Strategic Planning on the University Institute Level,” Georgia Tech Business Partner’s Council Retreat, June 24, 1999, TimberRidge Resort, Atlanta, GA

“Risk Management”, “Building Strategy for Taking People On-Line”, “Planning and Implementing New Programs and Services”, “Communication Techniques”, “Diversity in the Workplace”. US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, June 14-18, 1999, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

“Information Interpretation and Presentation”, “Financial Resource Development”, “Gender and Diversity Issues,” “Managing to a Strategic Plan”. US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, June 7-11, 1999, Notre Dame University, Indiana.

“Strategic Planning for The Division of Administration and Finance,” Georgia Tech University, May 10-11, 1999, Lake Lanier, GA

“Strategic Planning for Research Scientists,” Georgia Tech University Office of Vice Provost for Research, March 17-18, 1999, Lake Lanier, GA

“Strategic Planning in the Office of Information Technology,” Georgia Tech University, February 23-25, 1999, Lake Lanier, GA

“Successful Delegation,” US Chamber of Commerce, University of Wisconsin, January 11-15, 1999, Madison, WI

“Applied Decision Making,” “Organizational Communications,” “Information Collection,” “Ethical Leaders and Ethical Organizations,” “Gender and Communication Styles,” “Strategic Planning Strategies,” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, July 27-31, 1998, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

“Executive Coaching,” Andersen Consulting, June 22, 1998, Chicago, IL

“Effective Government Relations,” “Ethical Leaders and Ethical Organizations,” “Information Collection,” “Managerial Planning,” “Working with Boards of Directors,” “Organizational Power,” “Organizational Crisis Management,” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, June 15-19, 1998, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

“Building Ownership in Entrepreneurial Businesses,” The Equator Resort, June 9-11, 1998, Key West, FL

“Leadership Roles and Responsibilities on Boards of Directors,” Community Bankers of Florida, June 2, 1998, Tallahassee, FL

“Merging Divisions within Carrier Corporation,” Carrier Corporation, May 12-16, 1998, Syracuse, NY

“Assessment of the Sales Training Function within Carrier Corporation, Carrier Corporation, April 14-15, 1998, Syracuse, NY

“Assessment on Carrier Corporation Sales Efforts,” Presented to Carrier Corporation and United Technologies Corp., March 10-26, 1998, Syracuse, NY and Hartford, CT

“Leadership Roles on Boards of Directors,” Shee Atika Corporation, This was presented in four different locations: Sitka, AK on January 21, 1998; Juneau, AK on February 7, 1998; Anchorage, AK on February 14, 1998; Seattle, WA on February 21, 1998

“Personal Assessment Coaching,” Cape Fox Corporation, December 8-12, 1997, Ketchikan, AK

“Building a Global Community,” Global Health Action, November 14, 1997, Atlanta, GA

“Building Leadership within Organizational Teams and Departments,” Carrier Corporation, November 10-12, 1997, Syracuse, NY

“Leadership within Police Organizations,” Knoxville Police Department, November 5, 1997, Knoxville, TN

“Creativity in the Workplace,” Presented in conjunction with The Fritz Group at Harvard University, October 6, 1997, Boston, MA

“Importance of Communications in a Tele-Communications Industry,” General Communications Inc. (GCI), September, 18, 1997, Anchorage, AK

“Leadership Roles in Education,” American Intercontinental University, September 12, 1997, Atlanta, GA

“Managerial Planning,” “Gender Diversity in the Workplace,” “Gender and Communication Style,” “Applied Decision Making,” “Organizational Communications,” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Management, August 11-15, 1997, Charleston, SC

“Looking at Marketing and Personnel Issues for Improved Profitability,” Westmark Hotels, a subsidiary of Holland America Cruise Line, August 1-8, 1997, Fairbanks, Alaska; Whitehorse, Yukon Territory; Dawson, Yukon Territory; Skagway, Alaska

“Creating a Seamless Approach to Teaching, Research and Service,” 2nd World Congress on Allied Health, July 23, 1997, Telford, England

“Enhancing Bargaining/Negotiating Power in Allied Health,” 2nd World Congress on Allied Health, July 23, 1997, Telford, England

“Using Structural Versus Comparative Thinking to Create Interdisciplinary Work,” 2nd World Congress on Allied Health, July 21, 1997, Telford, England

“Painting Outside the Lines,” Cartersville Institute for Executives, Red Top Mountain State Park, October 21, 1996, Atlanta, GA

“Interdisciplinary Decisions,” College of Health & Human Services, Georgia State University, October 1, 1997, Atlanta, GA

“Long Range Planning,” Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives Fall Conference, September 26, 1996, Frankfort, KY

“Conflict Resolution,” Georgia Deans of Allied Health Programs Fall Conference, August 29, 1996, Unicoi Lodge, Helen, GA

“Zoo Management Re-Organization Concepts,” Woodland Park Zoo, August 19-22, 1996, Seattle, WA

“Contemporary Management” and “Facilitation Skills,” US Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organizational Management, June 18, 1996, Athens, GA

“Interactive Socio-Teams,” Holland America Cruise Lines/Westmark Hotels, May 9, 1996, Whitehorse, YT, Canada

“Creating a Vision, Creating a Reality,” Keynote Speech: Tlingit Haida Native American Council, April 17, 1996, Juneau, AK

“Building a Vision,” Shee Atika, Inc., March 1-3, 1996, Seattle, WA

“Marketing Strategies,” Holland America Cruise Lines, February 28, 1996, Seattle, WA

“Dimensions of Success,” Alaska Rural Business Conference, February 12-13, 1996, Anchorage, AK

“Fundamentals of Board of Director Training,” Kootznoowoo, Inc., January 18-19, 1996, Seattle, WA

“Dimensions of a Successful Board of Directors,” Shee Atika, Inc., December 3, 1995, Seattle, WA

“Dimensions of a Successful Organization,” Kootznoowoo Annual Shareholders Meeting, November 18, 1995, Angoon, AK

“Conducting a CEO Evaluation Process,” Kootznoowoo, Inc., November 14, 1995, Juneau, AK

“Board Training,” Shee Atika, Inc., September 10-14, 1995, Sitka, AK

“Customer Service as a Strategic Tool,” Holland America Cruise Lines, August 15-20, 1995, Seattle, WA

“Essence of Board Training,” Kootznoowoo, Inc., June 16-17, 1995, Juneau, AK

“Strategic Planning Session,” California Lodging Association, May 15-16, 1995, Anaheim, CA

“Board of Director’s Training,” University of Alaska, SE, May 13, 1995, Sitka, AK

“Fundamentals of Operating and Running a Small Business,” New Symphony Center, Inc., April 6, 1995, Atlanta, GA

“Board of Director’s Training,” Shaanseet, Inc., March 3, 1995, Craig, AK

“Board of Director’s Training,” Kake Tribal Organization and Goldbelt, Inc., February 24, 1995, Juneau, AK

“Implications for Strategic Planning” and “Responsibilities for Boards of Directors,” SEAPA Economic Summit, February 23, 1995, Juneau, AK

“Strategic Decisions for Small Business,” New Symphony Center, Inc., January 21, 1995, Atlanta, GA

“Board of Director’s Training,” Haida Native Corporation, January 17-18, 1997, Ketchikan, AK

“Strategies for International Business,” Friendship Force, January 14-15, 1995, Atlanta, GA

“Strategic Implications for Quality in the Workplace,” EQ Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Equitable Real Estate Investments, December 1-2, 1994, Denver, CO

“The Impact of the Older Worker in the Workplace,” Older Worker’s Conference, November 16, 1994, Atlanta, GA

“Secrets of Planning for Results,” Westmark Hotels Engineer’s Conference, November 7, 1994, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada

“Quality Improvement in a Small Business,” EQ Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Equitable Real Estate Investments, October 31-November 4, 1994, Atlanta, GA

“Continuous Improvement in a Multi-Cultural Environment,” World Travel and Tourism Council Human Resources Conference on Asia-Pacific Travel and Tourism, October 26, 1994, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

“The New Tourism Workplace – Where We’ll be in 2004,” World Travel and Tourism Council Human Resources Conference on Asia-Pacific Travel and Tourism, October 25, 1994, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

“The Future of Hospitality,” BC Hotel Association, October 22, 1994, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

“A Communication Action Plan for Self-Directed Teams,” Georgia State University School of Nursing, July 22, 1994, Atlanta, GA

“Implementing a Continuous Improvement Team,” EQ Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Equitable Real Estate Investments, June 23, 1994, Atlanta, GA

“Fundamental Needs for the Council on Aging,” Special Report in Collaboration with Mike Leven, President of Holiday Inns for the Governor of Georgia, June 22, 1994, Atlanta, GA

“Implementing Self-Directed Work Teams in a University Setting,” Georgia State University School of Nursing, June 15, 1994, Atlanta, GA

“The Fundamental Philosophies of Quality,” EQ Services, a subsidiary of Equitable Real Estate Investments, June 6-8, 1994, Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO

“The Dimensions of Service,” Westmark Hotels, a subsidiary of Holland America Cruise Lines, May 12, 1994, Juneau, AK

“The Heritage of Personality,” Southeast Alaskan Tourism Association, April 8, 1994, Petersburg, AK

“The Playing Field is Not Always Flat,” Food & Restaurant Association of British Columbia, March 21, 1994, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

“Leadership and Commitment to Quality,” Westmark Hotels, March 17, 1994, Fairbanks, AK

“Quality Management for Work Reengineering: The Only Real Issue is Value,” National Transit Institute, March 8, 1994, Princeton, NJ

“Combining Quality and Reengineering Efforts,” EQ Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Equitable Real Estate, March 2-4, 1994, Atlanta, GA

“Personal Power and Effectiveness,” American Management Association, February 16, 1994, Anchorage, AK

“Leadership in a Strategic Planning Context” and “Human Resource Issues for the Small Business Owner,” Alaska Rural Small Business Conference,” February 14, 1994, Anchorage, AK

“Cultural Diversity: A Presentation to Senior Management,” “Cultural Diversity Awareness for Middle Management,” and “Stress Management,” National Bank of Alaska, February 13, 1994, Anchorage, AK

“Moving Beyond Heroic Leadership,” Holiday Inns Worldwide, February 8, 1994, Atlanta, GA

“Facilitating an Effective Meeting,” EQ Services, Inc., January 24, 1994, Atlanta, GA

“Relating Leadership to Quality and Strategy,” Westmark Hotels, January 11, 1994, Sitka, AK

Planning for Results,” EQ Services, Inc., January 5, 1994, Atlanta, GA

“Redefining University Issues,” Georgia State University, December 14-15, 1993, Atlanta, GA

“Issues of Encroachment,” Holiday Inns Worldwide, November 9 and December 6, 1993, Atlanta, GA

“Preparations for Building the Company,” EQ Services, Inc., October 27, 1993, Atlanta, GA

“Evaluation of Culture in the College Environment,” College of Health and Human Services, Georgia State University, October 19, 1993, Atlanta, GA

“Evaluation of the Continuous Improvement Process,” Echo Bay Mines, June 7-9, 1993, Lupin, Northwest Territory, Canada

“The Continuous Improvement Process in the Mortgage Servicing Business,” EQ Services, Inc., April 28, 1993, Atlanta, GA

“Producing Results in a Start-Up Business,” Jo Ann Howard & Associates, April 22, 1993, Austin, TX

“ReEngineering Organizations for Maximum Impact,” Equitable Life Board of Directors Meeting, April 18, 1993, New York, NY

“ReEngineering the School of Nursing in a University System,” Georgia State University, April 2, 1993, Atlanta, GA

“Turning Managers into Leaders,” VA Medical Center, March 17, 1993, Augusta, GA

“Continuous Improvement in the Hospitality Industry,” Westmark Hotels, March 10, 1993, Anchorage, AK

“Leadership around Issues of Society,” LEADERSHIP AMERICA, March 8, 1993, Washington, DC

“Management Cost Accounting,” American College of Medical Group Administrators, February 19-20, 1993, Orlando, FL

“Financial Accounting,” American College of Medical Group Administrators, January 22-23, 1993, Orlando, FL

“ReEngineering within the Mining Industry,” Echo Bay Mines, January 18, 1993, Denver, CO

“Customer Service Results,” Kenai Marketing Council, November 14, 1992, Homer, AK

“Implementing Organization Goals,” Engineering Department, Westmark Hotels, November 13, 1992, Anchorage, AK

“The Realities of Leadership,” Executive Leadership Program, Simon Fraser University, November 6, 1992, Vancouver, BC, Canada

“Personal Power and Effectiveness,” Alaska Fall ASTD/ASHRIM Conference, October 6, 1992, Anchorage, AK

“Strategic Planning for the 90’s,” Catholic Social Services Board of Directors, September 26, 1992, Anchorage, AK

“Issues to Consider in Planning Strategically for Your Organization,” Catholic Social Services Executive Staff, September 25, 1992, Anchorage, AK

“The Challenge of Partnering,” Tourism Educators in the Pacific Northwest, Simon Fraser University, August 25, 1992, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada

“Improving Inter-Departmental Communications,” EQ Services, Inc., August 3, 1992, Atlanta, GA

“Focusing an Organization on Results,” Echo Bay Mines, July 8, 1992, Denver, CO

“Performance Evaluations,” Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, July 6, 1992, Anchorage, AK

“Improving Communication Systems in an International Organization,” Union Carbide, June 30, 1992, Danbury, CT

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