The 75th Semi-Annual Hospitality Training Conference - March 1-4, 2008
CHART is the leading resource for the development and advancement of hospitality training professionals.
Who Should Attend?
Training and human resources professionals who want to positively impact their organizations and further their own career development.
• Trainers• Instructional Designers
• Vice Presidents
• Directors
• Managers
• Team Members
• CEO’s and COO’s who are committed to developing people
Pre-Conference Workshops
Defining the Role & Purpose of TrainingTerrence Donahue, Vice President of Instructor Quality, NRAEF |
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Communication ChampionElliot Leadership Institute |
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Presentation Skills: Mixing the ‘Stuff’ with the ‘Fluff’TJ Schier, Incentivize Solutions, podTraining |
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AHLAEI Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) Review and Exam |
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Keynote Speakers
Top Performer: A Bold
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iTrain, You(Tube) Train,
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Confidence at the Speed of
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Breakout Sessions
Trainer
Test Writing 101: Making the GradeMonique Donahue, Vice President, Research & Development, AHLAEI |
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Philanthropy that RocksJim Knight, Senior Director of Training, Hard Rock International |
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Manager
Employment Assessments: Profit Potential Indicators?Bill Carmichael, Director of Human Resources & Training, Back Yard Burgers, Inc. |
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Training Design and Delivery at New Restaurant OpeningsGreg Witmer, Director of Training, Ninety Nine Restaurants |
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Instructional Designer
An Introduction to Learning 2.0 and Its Impact on Foodservice OperationsJim Javenkoski, Ph.D., Director,Enabling Technologies for Learning, NRAEF |
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The Write Stuff II: Clear, Engaging PresentationsDonna Goldwasser, President, Goldwood Partners, LLC |
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Executive/Leader
The REAL Path to Success for Emerging Leaders: Emotional Intelligence!Richard Fletcher, Senior Director Learning & Organizational Development, Zaxby’s Franchising, Inc. |
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Conspicuous LeadershipJeff Portwood, Cofounder and Managing Partner, Goldwood Partners, LLC |
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Assistant Manager Development: Preparing the Next Generation of General ManagersAssistant Manager Development: Preparing the Next Generation of General Managers |
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