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Welcome

Space Coast Chapter of ASTD is a nonprofit organization operating within the local business, government, educational, and community sectors to enhance the capabilities of workplace learning professionals by providing networking, professional development, and resources.

Our Vision:

As the leading training and development association in Brevard County, Space Coast ASTD cultivates an enjoyable environment to network, learn and offers professionals in business, education, government, and not-for-profits a single resource for:

•  Fostering professional relationships and partnerships in a positive, supportive environment
•  Connecting individuals with creative human performance solutions
•  Obtaining & providing education and skill development opportunities in the areas of human  performance improvement and workplace learning
•  Identifying the latest and most effective training and development practices and applications
  

Next Meeting

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012

Diversity and Inclusion in the Learning Environment

Presented By:

Kelly Thayer

Program Objective: This session will build a broad awareness of diversity and inclusion as an important foundational step for trainers, facilitators, leaders and human resource practitioners. We will explore the business definition of diversity and inclusion and the business implications of organizational diversity.

Learning Objectives: Participants will:

•  learn and understand the strategic business imperatives of diversity to include 5 converging trends impacting diversity in organizations today as well as human capital and talent management,
•  explore their "frame of reference" and how it impacts their and others behaviors,
•  be shown perceptual filters and their impact on behavior, teamwork and customer service, and
•  learn how to move past perceptual filters that may be harmful in the workplace and marketplace.

Credentials: Kelly thayer is a Senior Consultant and Facilitator specializing in diversity and inclusion, cross-cultural communication, equal employment opportunity, compliance and personnel management.

Kelly has lived and worked in Korea, Italy, Germany, Okinawa, Canada and South Africa and has dedicated her life to ensuring individuals are treated with respect and dignity. She works with organizations to make them Employer of Choice by designing, developing and facilitating training to create environments where individuals can do their best work and are valued by the contributions each brings to the workplace. She has worked with many organizations such as Harris Corporation, Walt Disney World, Verizon Wireless, Department of Homeland Security and the South African Defence Force.

Kelly has written numerous organizational policies on sexual harassment prevention, affirmative action, diversity and discrimination. She serves as Vice President of the Fair Housing Continuum, Inc and has been on the executive board of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Foundation. She is a member of the Society of Human Resources Managers and has an MA in Human Resources Development from Webster University

Location - Holiday Inn - Melbourne-Viera, 8298 North Wickham Road

Registration and Networking - 7:30 AM

Dinner and program - 8:00 AM

Adjourn - 9:00 AM

Cost for Members and Students - $20

Cost for Non-Members - $25

Register now!

If meeting less than a week away, please pay at the door

Please register by Friday, February 10