Presenter:  Gary Lear

Intuitively we know that Training and Development efforts can help the organization perform. But where should we put our efforts? What kinds of programs make a difference?

Three years of research and over 800 studies, articles and books led Gary Lear to the discovery of the Seven Elements of High Performance™.  Adopted by such organizations as the US Navy’s Center for Naval Leadership, the Seven Elements of High Performance™ give managers a guide for achieving performance in their organization.  Plus, Gary found clues in the research that gives training and development departments a foundation for a strategy to leverage the Seven Elements. 

Join Gary as he challenges us to think differently about our roles and priorities in the Training and Development arena.  

Who should attend?

·     Trainers

·     Instructional designers

·     Learning managers and executives

·     Training consultants

By participating in Gary's program, you will:

·     learn how to identify training programs that make the greatest impact on your organization.

·     begin to develop a strategy for integrating the Seven Elements into your training efforts.

·     identify action steps for each of the Seven Elements, as they apply to your organization.

About Our Speaker

Gary Lear, dynamic thought leader in the areas of organizational performance, strategy and leadership, combines the teachings from his American Indian heritage with the most modern business research.  He helps organizations achieve results by more effectively managing the human side of business^sm.  With over 20 years of experience working with culture change and leadership development, Gary has worked with thousands of managers in all kinds of industries.  Challenging, yet practical, Gary takes a different approach to help his clients get the results they want because he understands that the best organizations don’t just do things differently; they do different things.

A former member of the ASTD North Florida chapter, Gary is the author of Leadership Lessons from the Medicine Wheel: The Seven Elements of High Performance, and has a bi-monthly column in Management World Magazine.  Gary’s Seven Elements of High Performance™ model was adopted by the US Navy’s Center for Naval Leadership in 2005 for use in their leadership development programs.  He has authored numerous articles and white papers including The Dynamics of High Performing Organizations and Getting a Seat at the Table: New Perspectives for HR.  Gary is a former General Manager of Educational Testing Service’s Literacy Services Division and a former training manager for the largest state agency in Florida.  

Gary will be available after the meeting to sign copies of his book, Leadership Lessons from the Medicine Wheel: The Seven Elements of High Performance.

Date and Time: 
 Thursday, April 15, 2010
 11:30 AM - 12:00 noon:  Check-in and Networking
 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM:     Lunch and Program

Location:    Marriott Southpoint
                   4670 Salisbury Road 
                    Jacksonville,  FL 32256 

Attire:         Business Casual

Fees:    Chapter Members - Gold        Complimentary
             Chapter Members - Other            $25.00 
              Non Members                               $30.00

         $5.00 surcharge for unregistered "walk-ins"
         applies to both members and non-members.

          ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS MEETING
         CLOSES AT 5:00 PM, MONDAY, April 12.

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