82nd CHART Hospitality Training Conference Features Industry Experts sharing Solutions and Ideas on Key Business Fundamentals
Mar 29, 2011
Hospitality Training Conference Features Industry Experts sharing Solutions and Ideas on Key Business Fundamentals
82nd CHART Conference provides forum for restaurant trainers, hotel trainers and human resources professionals to learn and network together and employ practical techniques
Las Vegas, NV (March 29, 2011) – CHART’s semi-annual hospitality training conferences are premier industry events providing relevant, engaging sessions to improve performance and provide development for training professionals. Members and guests of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART, www.chart.org) will gather at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV on July 30- August 2, 2011 to learn and share effective training and development practices that can quickly translate into improved operational results and higher level employee performance. The agenda, with session descriptions and speaker bios, can be viewed at: http://chart.org/conf82.php
CHART’s 82nd three-day conference and one pre-conference day is expected to draw more than 300 hospitality professionals nationwide and will feature approximately 20 highly-specific sessions. Leading hotel and restaurant industry experts, motivational speakers, authors, and consultants will address:
· aligning strategic goals;
· maximizing use of technology and social media;
· improving customer service and relations;
· increasing employee efficiencies;
· creating engaging work environments;
· expanding employee appreciation processes;
· succession planning; and
· other employee performance issues impacting training
Featured Keynote Speakers:
· Steven Smith; Author, Acclaimed Speaker, Co-founder, MarcumSmith
Best Idea Wins: Collaborate and Innovate
· Kathleen Wood; Founder and Chief Catalyst, Kathleen Wood Partners
The Power of ONE Team: Six Strategies for Creating Competitive Greatness
· Amanda Hite; Founder, CEO and Change Agent, Talent Revolution Inc
THE Social Revolution: A Drastic Change in Thinking and Behaving about Training & Engaging Today's Talent
· Roz Usheroff; President, The Usheroff Institute Inc.
Dare to Be Remarkable: Strategies for Showcasing Your Brand and Creating Your Success
· Jamie Naughton; Speaker of the House, Zappos.com
Delivering Happiness: Building a Brand that Matters
· Kat Cole; President, Cinnabon
What Presidents Want You to Know: Tips from a Brand President Who Grew Up in Operations and Training
Additional Conference Features:
· Interactive Content-rich Breakout Sessions on Timely Industry Topics
· Pre-Conference Trainer Competency Certificate Workshops
· 17th Semi-Annual Community Service Event
· First-Time Attendee Orientation Program
· Powerful Networking Opportunities with Top Professionals
· Gala Dinner with presentations of the Commitment to People Award, Spirit of CHART award and several scholarship awards
· Resource Gallery Vendor Exposition
· Welcoming Energetic Atmosphere
· Low Conference Fee which includes many Meals and Activities
“Our conferences continue to be top-rated due to the relevant content presented by industry experts and outstanding networking opportunities,” commented Mike Amos, CHART President and Franchise Consultant for Perkin & Marie Callender’s. He continues, “The role of training is very important for the successful growth of a business and to remain competitive. CHART conferences are high energy and provide attendees with the tools and resources to make an immediate positive impact at their companies.”
For further details on CHART as well as additional conference information and to register, visit www.chart.org
Early Registration Fee:
On or Before June 14, 2011
$745 Member
$870 Non-Member
Late Registration Fee:
After June 14, 2011
$850 Member
$975 Non-Member
On Site Registration Fee:
$950 Member
$1,025 Non-Member
One Day Registration Fee:
$350 Member/Non-Member
$150 Student
Pre-Conference Trainer Competency Certificate Workshops Fee:
$79 Member w/ Conference Attendance
$99 Non-member w/ Conference Attendance or Member w/ no Conference Attendance
$129 Non-member w/ no Conference Attendance
CHART (www.chart.org), a non-profit professional association founded in 1970, is the leading resource for the development and advancement of hospitality training professional and their organizations. With more than 400 members from more than 300 multi-unit restaurant and hotel companies, CHART represents a workforce of almost five million. CHART includes all facets of hospitality training, learning and performance professionals; from entry level to senior executive. CHART’s mission is to develop hospitality training professionals to advance industry training practices and improve operational results by providing access to education, tools and resources.
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