720° Coaching: The Dynamic Interplay of Inside-out and Outside-in Approaches
Speakers: Kenneth De Meuse and Janet Feldman, Korn/Ferry International’s Leadership and Talent Consulting

The 720° coaching model is a unique blend of diverse coaching methodologies that interact to create a holistic developmental experience. During this session, participants will explore the essential components of the model and gain insight into how the dynamic interplay between them shapes the coaching process. Understanding the 720° model will promote broader awareness of options for guiding development and increased versatility in coaching practices. Exercises are designed to stimulate thought and discussion on integrative coaching practices.

Leading from the Core™
Speaker: Bruce Roselle, Roselle Leadership Strategies, Inc.

At the core of you as a leader is a unique combination of beliefs, values, strengths, and motivated abilities. Your most effective approach to any situation happens when you lead from your core. To lead from the core, you must be clearly aware of the signature personality traits, motivated abilities, internal spirit, and thinking that drive your work as a leader. You must understand your P-A-S-T in order to lead fearlessly in the future. This inspiring and provocative session provides a strategy for leading from the core, based on the award-winning book Fearless Leadership (2006) authored by the presenter.

Blending Web 2.0 Technologies with Traditional Formal Learning
Speaker: Thomas Stone, Element K

How can learning leaders integrate Web 2.0 technologies--wikis, blogs, forums, and so on--with traditional formal learning methods such as e-learning and ILT? What collaborative technology is the best to use in various learning program scenarios? What are some strategies for blending Web 2.0 technologies with the learning modalities you've invested so much in over the years? And what are the connections with informal learning and performance support? In this session you'll learn best practices obtained from real experience, and walk away with actionable strategies for including Web 2.0 technologies in your blended learning solution.

Incredibly Useful Free Web Tools to Maximize Your Training Mission
Speaker: Jane Neumiller-Bustad, Creative Mind Consulting

Many people are familiar with Gmail, LinkedIn and Yahoo–free web services that make life easier and more convenient. But there are literally thousands of other Web tools that can be used to run your training department (or training business) more effectively and use scarce dollars more efficiently. This workshop session will highlight several of these innovative Internet sites.

Building Business Development Muscle and Mastery in Tough, Challenging Times
Speaker: Larry Freeborg, Stepping Through The Gate

This session addresses how independent professionals, small consulting firms and internal service providers can be more successful offering valuable training and development programs in challenging economic times.

I’ll Take Learning for 500: Using Game Shows to Engage, Motivate and Train
Speakers: Dan Yaman and Missy Covington, LearningWare

Game shows create an engaging, lively classroom environment, and when used properly they dramatically increase participation, comprehension and test scores. Participants will learn how to modify popular game show formats to present and reinforce any subject, how to maximize trainee participation, embed learning when student engagement is at its peak, and get plenty of tips on selecting game shows, game show hosting, and implementing game shows in their training curriculum. This session is highly interactive. Come ready to play—and learn!

Rx for Teams: A Model for Restoring Team Health
Speakers: Dawn Baker, Medica and Vince Therrien, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

Most organizations use teams to drive high performance outcomes. However, it’s not easy to get a group of independent, opinionated people to work well together. What can learning professionals do to help “diseased” teams get on track or healthy teams to stay fit? Two learning leaders from area health plans have teamed up to share a diagnostic model and propose “treatment plans” for helping teams regain and sustain health. Bring your team “emergency room” challenges to this action-packed, stimulating session!

Crafting Powerful Presentations
Speaker: Dawn Kaiser, The Village Business Institute

Have you ever attended a training session where you’ve asked yourself what the point of the presentation is? Or have you ever walked away from a training session and five minutes later can’t remember a thing about the session? “Crafting Powerful Presentations” focuses on equipping participants to design and deliver training presentations that convey key ideas and messages in a powerful way that hits home with their audience. Participants will learn how to:

• plan their core training messages;
• prepare effective visual aids; and
• practice developing and delivering powerful presentations.