January 2012 Program

Be Resolute On Your Professional Development

Facilitator:  Barry Altland

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Location:  Crowne Plaza Hotel - Downtown Orlando**

Program Description:

Lose weight?  Eat healthier?  Spend more time with family and friends?  Each of these is a noble resolution for the New Year, but a commitment to Self is not complete for you in 2012 until you include your Professional Development on the list!

CFC-ASTD kicks off its celebration of 30 years of service to Central Florida with a focus on You, and the steps you could be, and should be taking to ensure that you are on the leading edge of the Workplace Learning and Performance (WLP) profession as we head deeper into the 21^st century. 

This interactive, engaging workshop will:

• •·   Create a shared definition for Professional Development
• •·   Understand why Professional Development is so important to pursue
• •·   Identify the roadblocks that inhibit us from further investing in our own Professional Development
• •·   Explore a model that categorizes areas of Professional Development
• •·   Examine the value of professional certifications as a component of your Professional Development
• •·   Recognize those who have earned professional designations
• •·   Explain why of professional association involvement is an important part of your Professional Development
• •·   Lay the foundation for creating your own Professional Development Plan

The time is now!  Do not be the proverbial “cobbler’s children,” with no shoes.  Staying vital in your chosen profession is mission-critical to your own individual performance, the performance of the organizations you support, and most importantly, for the continued credibility and growth of the WLP profession!

Register today!

Facilitator: Barry Altland

Barry E. Altland is a Talent Management professional with a dozen years of thought leadership in Organizational Development/Workplace Learning and Performance.  Barry has driven learning and organizational performance initiatives at several mid- and large-sized companies in the central Florida area in a wide variety of industries, from hospitality, theme park/resort destination, real estate development, agribusiness, supply chain and financial services.      

He is a national member of ASTD since 1999, and has previously served on the Executive Board of the Central Florida Chapter of ASTD for five years, including being the 2006 Chapter President.  Barry has also been a featured speaker and facilitator for the ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference (ALC), and has designed and led ASTD local chapter workshop programs throughout Florida and nationwide.   

Mr. Altland also served from 2009-2011 on the National ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference Planning Advisory Committee (ALC PAC), including the Chair role for the 2011 event.  Mr. Altland also served as an ASTD National Advisor to Chapters (NAC) in 2011 for the Sunshine North area chapters in Florida.

Connect with Barry on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/barryealtland

Follow Barry on Twitter at:  #AllAboutResults

Event Information:

Registration: 5:30-6:00
Dinner: 6:00

Event Location:    

Crowne Plaza – Downtown Orlando**
304 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32801

** - There is a $3.00 hotel parking fee for the event. Please remember bring cash to simplify your parking experience.

Investment:   

$25 Student Member
$30 CFC-ASTD Member ($40 for late registrations)
$40 guests and non-members

* Please note registration closes on Friday, January 20th at noon. If you register after that the cost will be $40.

CPLPs AND CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD!

The Central Florida chapter of ASTD would like to extend a special invitation for you to attend January’s event. During this program, we will recognize your efforts to enhance your professional development through the CPLP certification process of ASTD, as well as other organizational certifications. By sharing your insights and celebrating your success, we will help inspire and motivate others to take the journey of professional development.

We hope to see you there!

By attending this program you may be able to earn 1.5 (General) HRCI recertification credit hours towards PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certificate Institute.

You may also be able to submit for CPLP recertification credit.

We will be doing a 50/50 raffle so don't forget to bring cash! The 50/50 raffle will raise money for our community partner.

As a friendly reminder, cancellations are due no less than 5 days prior to the program. Pre-Paid registrations will not be refunded after the fifth day and pending confirmations will be invoiced with payment due upon receipt. This policy will remain in effect as an effort to cover catering expense and unsold seating created by holding your reservation. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Photos are often taken during the program meeting to be used for newsletters, the website and marketing purposes.  If you prefer not to appear in the image, please let the photographer know at the meeting.