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Training programs with outstanding speakers on timely topics are scheduled as follows. All are live and all you need to join in is a phone! Sign-up at www.blueradish.biz (see Success Strategies Seminars).

 

I. Organizing For Success

August 16, 2005, 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Speakers:

Dr. Dan Beeman – President, Beeman & Associates; former State of Florida Training Director; former VP of $100 million manufacturing corporation

Dawn Pollock, CAE – President, Dawn Pollock Consulting; former Associate Director, Volunteer Florida; former Chief of Staff, Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Marcia Elder – President, Creative Pursuits, Inc (training & consulting); Chair, Florida Public Interest Foundation; former senior manager, State of Florida

 

Dan has 25 years experience in organizational development and quality management, and will share his insights, including invaluable guidance on organizational assessments, performance measures and more. Dawn will address how to get organized at work and specific ways to make your office setting a tool for efficiency and support of your work objectives. Marcia will share some of her secrets to success in tackling daunting workloads in record time, while keeping quality, energy and enthusiasm high.

 

August 23, 2005, 9:30 -11:45 AM

Speakers:

Dr. Jerry Osteryoung – Executive Director, Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship; professor of Finance in the College of Business, Florida State University; popular speaker, author and newspaper columnist

Tony Carvajal, CAE, IOM – President, Carvajal Consulting & Management. Referred to as the “Primemover, Problem-Solver & Calmer of Chaos”. Recognized nationally for his 18+ years of human resource and management expertise & achievements

 

Leadership is needed more now than ever! The complexities of today’s demands on organizations and individuals underscore that need and compel greater responsibility for true leadership at all levels. Everyone has a role to play. Find out how you and your organization can measurably improve your work environment, the results of your work, team spirit and job satisfaction by taking part in this important session.

 

August  30, 2005, 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Speakers:

Judy Spann – Senior Director of Executive Business, Florida Institute of Certified Professional Accountants

Julia Puckett – Director of Communications & Marketing, Greater Tallahassee Area Chamber of Commerce

Adrienne Tooley -- Meetings & Communications Director, Partners in Association Management

Bruce Jordan -- Director of Marketing, National Certification Board, Partners in Association Management

Dawn Pollock, CAE -- President, Dawn Pollock Consulting; former Associate Director, Volunteer Florida; former Chief of Staff, Florida Department of Elder Affairs

 

Communication skills – whether strong or poor -- have a powerful impact on organizational outcomes. Discover important findings about communications dynamics and essential ingredients for strong communications programs, approaches.  Learn skills and strategies for effective communications at all levels. Gain insights into how to work better with employers/employees, colleagues, customers and others. Find out how to develop and enhance internal and external communications. Learn how to really listen … plus new ways to get your point across under pressure. Glean valuable insights on how to promote your nonprofit or agency.

 

Registration/Details: Just $25.00 per value-packed session. Discounted further for multiple sessions. Save on time, travel, money by participating from your location, wherever you have access to a phone. Register on-line at www.blueradish.biz (see Seminar section), or fax order with credit card info to 850.997.1898. Call 850.251.0760 for details.

 

 

September 12, 2005, 10:00 – 11:30 AM

 

The quality of customer service can make or break an organization. Find out how to develop and sustain a “service-orientation” where everyone is your customer. Take a customer service audit, and learn how to evaluate your organization. Develop a strategy for improved service, reputation and results. Create win-win relationships with those you serve and others in your circle of professional contacts. Register early for a great “seat”.

 

 

Attitude & Motivation: Foundations for Success

Two part program from recent live teleseminar featuring motivational experts Marcia Elder (see above plus 10 years as Trainer for Anthony Robbins seminars) and Dr. Freddy Davis (author, Owner of TSM Enterprises, dynamic speaker). Addresses how attitude determines performance, results; plus the role of mission and outcomes as a driving force for success. Teaches how to engender and sustain motivation and a winning attitude, for individuals and groups. 

 

See above description … plus learn how to define leadership, develop the qualities of a leader and embody approaches to take leadership potential to a whole new level of reality. Presented live August 9 & 23, 2005. See above speakers, plus in session one: Dr. Freddy Davis and Marcia Elder.

 

NEVER BEFORE has so powerful a media skills program been offered in Florida.

Presented live July 28 and August 4, 2005. Order one or both sessions on CD.

 

Find out the do's and don’ts of working with reporters, editors and other media professionals. Gain timely insights into how to get coverage for your issues and concerns. Position your organization for future success.

Featuring leading experts whose know-how and insights will help your organization work effectively with the print, broadcast and on-line media. Learn from those who know. See greater results for your agency, nonprofit or other organization. Faculty consists of key officials from the Florida media and experienced nonprofit and consulting professionals.