August 2013 Program

“The Rhythm of Teamwork - Getting Your People In Sync”

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Location:  Crowne Plaza - Orlando

Program Description:

Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”  Whether with your family, your community, or at work, true success only happens when people work together to reach a common goal.  Similar to Ford’s quote, having a goal is one thing.  Getting everyone to buy into it and willingly work toward it is another.

The foundation of successful teamwork is communication.  Each person must have a clear understanding of where they are going, and how they will contribute to the success of the team.  This can only happen through honest, respectful, and frequent communication.

In this session, we will explore one of the oldest forms of communication (rhythm) in order to uncover a primal characteristic that links us all together: we are all rhythmic creatures.  Starting with our heartbeat, everything we do is based on an internal clock that keeps us moving forward.  

Through hands-on practice, participants will learn the process of getting people to work as a team.  Specifically, we will cover three areas critical to team success: committing to a shared goal, listening to one another, and taking personal responsibility for ones own actions. 

Facilitator Bio:

Matt Heller is a 25-year veteran of the amusement/entertainment industry. Starting as a ride operator at age 18, Matt worked his way through numerous companies and leadership positions, including 8 years as a dedicated leadership trainer and performance coach with Universal Orlando Resort. In 2011, Matt reduced his role at Universal and launched his own leadership training and consulting service, Performance Optimist Consulting. Under this new venture, Matt now works with leaders from all over the attractions business, helping them optimize their performance so they can minimize turnover, increase morale and improve profitability.

Matt is actively involved with the amusement industries largest trade organization, IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions). He served for 3 years as the Chair of the IAAPA Human Resources Committee, and currently serves on the IAAPA Education Committee.

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Event Information:

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

Program starts: 7:00

Event Location:    

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

** - The hotel parking fee for the event is now included in your registration as an added benefit. Please tell the parking team that you are here for the ASTD event. Self parking is required to expedite your parking experience. If you choose to valet park, a $10 fee will be charged by the location.

Investment:   

$25 Student Member*
$30 CFC-ASTD Member*
$40 guests and non-members*
$45 for late registrations

* Please note registration closes on Friday, August 23rd at noon. If you register after that, the cost will be $45.

If you have any special dietary or other special needs that may need accommodation, please contact us at programs@cfc-astd.org , so we can provide a positive comfortable experience.

From our Platinum Sponsor: 

TBD 

You may be able to submit for CPLP recertification credit.

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.