Conference at a Glance

September 18-19, 2008

The Qwest Center
455 North 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68102

www.qwestcenteromaha.com

Thursday September 18, 2008 – Pre-Conference Workshops & Reception

“Putting Performance Back Into Performance Management”

Ray Weinberg, Former Principal, SilverStone Group &

Nancy Conway, Sr. HR Manager/Compliance, Cabela’s

Thursday, September 18 - 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This session will examine how to develop performance management systems that are appropriate for different organizational contexts.  Selection of the “best fit” performance management is key to success. Participants will learn how to determine the most appropriate system and then how to develop the design and architecture to make the system effective. State-of-the-art research on what works and doesn’t work will be presented along with practice guidelines. Emphasis will be placed on what HR can do to increase supervisor skills in performance management.

“PHR & SPHR Cram Session”

Omaha and Lincoln PHR/SPHR Session Leaders

Thursday, September 18 - 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Are you planning to take the HRCI exam to obtain your PHR or SPHR certification? If so, this session is for you. Seasoned session leaders from the Omaha and Lincoln areas will be presenting on each of the five areas tested on the exam. Learn from these experienced professionals who have already taken the exam and can share their knowledge of specific areas as well as testing hints. This is a great way to get ready for the exam with a group of people who have already been there. Come have fun with your peers and get ready for the exam at the same time.

“First Aid Kit for Presenters/Trainers/Educators & Subject

Matter Experts”

Doug McCallum, “Creative Training Techniques/The Bob

Pike Group”

Thursday, September 18 - 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Join Doug in a training day full of instructor led and participant centered material with a work book. Doug has written 6 books one of which is titled “Presenters Survival Kit – It’s a Jungle Out There!”.  The book is based on the premise that it’s not the big things that will get a presenter, it is the little things. Doug will explore the teachings of the book throughout the day giving the participants 75 to 100 tips and techniques to ward off the “mosquitoes” (little mistakes that presenters/trainers make) in training sessions. Participants are sure

to leave the session with lots of hands on material to adapt, adopt and apply as soon as they get back to the office.

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Exhibitor and Attendee Appreciation Reception  Thursday Evening included in your conference registration fees.  Mingle with colleagues and exhibitors while enjoying live entertainment by Ellis Island, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails also grab a ticket for a chance to win the Grand Prize trip for two to either New York City or Martha’s Vineyard.

Friday September 19, 2008 – SHRM Nebraska State Conference

Programs

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Keynote Presentation:

“Leading with Heart”, Presented by:  Steve Gilliland

Endnote Presentation:
"The Simple Truths of Appreciation”, Presented by Barbara Glanz

Compensation & Benefits Track

“Eight Conversations about Benefits: Recalibrating Health and Welfare”, by Dr. Ronald Leopold
“The Compensation Side of Total Rewards” by Linda Young
“The New Frontier of Benefits” Panel Discussion

Skill Building Track

“Making Stuff Up: Innovation Strategies for HR”, by Joe Gerstandt
“What Adult Learners Want —Planning Educational Programs that Produce Results” – Barbara
  Glanz
 “We’re Going Deep:  Beyond the Basics of Accident Investigation”, by James Klar

 

Staff Development Track
“You're Hired, You're Perfect, Now Change”, by Steve Gilliland

“Analyzing and Understanding a Job”, by Lee Elliott
“Workplace Planning for the Future”, by Michael Mortensen

Strategic Development Track

“Strategic Planning for HR Professionals During Mergers and Layoffs”, by Chad P. Richter
“Building Trust to Impact Performance”, by Lee Elliott
 “Complexities of Workers’ Compensation” by Quinn Vandenberg and Lindsay K. Lundholm

Thursday Sept 18 – Pre-conference - $119

Friday Sept 19 – Conference - $169 for members**

                                                $199 for non-members

Both days - $258 for members**
              $288 for non-members

                    $  75 for students***

**Members are defined as a member of one of the following organizations: SHRM, HRAM, LHRMA, Central NE, GPHRMA, NAHRA

***If you qualify for student membership rate in your local chapter, you will qualify for the student rate for the conference.

After August 29^st, conference rates increase $30.00

After September 15^th registration is only available on-site the day of the conference

All cancellations must be received by September 7th for a full refund.  After September 7th, a $50.00 processing fee will be charged.  No refunds will be given after September 13th.

	Both days of the conference have been submitted for recertification credits.  As soon as we receive information on how many hours have been approved for credit, notification will be posted.  For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.
	Over 70 exhibitors will be on site with the latest in HR technology, services, and products.
	Great Human Resource publications and resources will be available for purchase at the Barnes & Nobel Bookstore.
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