CHART’s 87th Hospitality Training Conference Will Focus on Core Competencies for Training and Development
T3: Trainers Transforming Training, the Learning Forum for Hospitality Training
Colorado Springs, CO (November 20, 2013) – The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers’ (CHART) 87th conference, T3: Trainers Transforming Training, is expected to draw more than 150 restaurant and lodging training professionals nationwide. CHART will gather at The Broadmoor, March 1-4, 2014, where leading industry experts will address topics specifically designed to develop people and positively impact organizational performance. The agenda, with session descriptions and speaker bios, can be viewed at:http://bit.ly/CHARTCOSprings.
This conference — designed by trainers for trainers — is the place for true competency-based learning. In addition to three keynote sessions, it features five full tracks (including a brand new track dedicated to personal development as it relates to today’s hottest topics), and twelve competencies available to complete via certificate workshops. These workshops promise to transform attendees, based on their position, to be better trainers, faster instructional designers, stronger managers, and greater executives.
The conference represents one place to learn, connect, and grow. The combination of educational offerings, inspirational keynote speakers, team-building activities, and networking opportunities is what makes this conference valuable for talented trainers who are ready to make an impact.
Attendees who register before January 24, 2014 pay just $775 as a member and $900 as a non-member (take $30 off these rates if you pay by check). This registration price is an exceptional value as it includes:
- Attendance at 3 keynotes, all general sessions and breakouts
- Selection from 12 competency certificate workshops
- Welcome reception and three nights of the legendary Hospitality Suite
- Resource Gallery reception and solution exhibition
- Ask My Peers LIVE interaction
- Soles for Souls teambuilding and service event
- Most meals; others offered at low cost
- Certificate, pin and coin closing celebration
- Amazing discounted room rate of $139 at THE Broadmoor
Keynote Speakers and Sessions:
- Nobody Moved Your Cheese, Ross Shafer, Author/Speaker, Ross Shafer Consultants, Inc
- Roadmap to Legendary: Creating the Mindset of a Legend, James Carter, Founder & CEO, Be Legendary
- Plug into Your Career GPS!, Kathleen Wood, Founder and President, Kathleen Wood Partners and Suzy’s Swirl
Core Competency Certificate Workshops:
Trainer Track:
- Presentation Effectiveness
- Participant Management
- Evaluation and Assessment
Instructional Designer Track:
- Program Design
- Technical Knowledge
- Process Improvement
Manager Track:
- Project Management
- Operational Knowledge
- Coaching and Development
Executive Track:
- Communication & Influence
- Strategic Planning
- Business Acumen
Plus New 5th Track of Workshops:
- Hw to Avoid LMS Featurism Disease
- Managers Embrace Training: A How-To Guide to Make it Happen
- Strategies for Being More Effective in Your Career
- Be a Twitter Rockstar
“CHART is excited to offer a learning forum where attendees, at various levels, can focus on actionable skills and obtain immediate results.” commented Calvin Banks, CHT, CHART President and Director of Training for The BROADMOOR. He continues, “Our conferences are unique as they provide participants the opportunity to learn from industry experts and engage in outstanding networking in one place."
CHART’s 88th Hospitality Training Conference will be held July 26 - 29, 2014 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. This premier event for hospitality trainers to connect and grow showcases sought-after speakers, inspiring messages, the latest best practices, and a celebration gala of the best and brightest.
For further details on CHART, as well as additional conference information and to register, visit www.chart.org.
Registration Fees
Early Registration Fee:
- On or Before January 24, 2014
- $775 Member
- $900 Non-Member
Late Registration Fee:
- After January 24, 2014
- $880 Member
- $1005 Non-Member
On Site Registration Fee:
- $980 Member
- $1105 Non-Member
One Day Registration Fee:
- $380 Member/Non-Member
- $150 Student
- For more information, please call 312.405.2634, email lmarovec@ameritech.net, or visit www.chart.org.