Center for Courageous Enterprise Introduces Programs for Generational Transition of Leadership at ASTD International Conference & Exposition.

Unique Approach to Leadership Development Involves Building Home for the Needy; House to be Built on Exhibit Floor During Training Conference

SAN DIEGO -- Organizations are experiencing a shift in employee demographics, driven by the transition from Baby Boomers to Generation X and Y. To build effective teams and retain top talent, organizations must implement leadership development strategies with this changing generational paradigm in mind. During the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) 2008 International Conference & Exposition in San Diego, June 1 - 4, the Center for Courageous Enterprise (booth #2833) will demonstrate unique solutions designed to support and enhance the management transition between Baby Boomers and Generation X and Y.

During the conference, attendees will build a home for an impoverished Mexican family, which will be transported to Tijuana after the event. The house build will take place at the Center for Courageous Enterprise booth.

In 2007, the first wave of Baby-Boomers began retiring, leaving a leadership void for which many organizations are not prepared. In addition, the next large demographic groups in the workforce, Generation X and Y, are vastly different from their predecessors.

"The next generation of executives is highly civic-minded because of the societal and economic issues they experienced during adolescence. They define leaders as people who prize collaboration, stand up for their beliefs and values, and strive to improve society," said Wendy Johnson, CEO of the Center for Courageous Enterprise. "Our belief is that by participating in life-changing activities, individuals learn how to integrate their values and skills to become leaders with conscience and purpose."

"We're pleased to offer our conference attendees the opportunity to participate in a unique preconference workshop called 'Re-thinking Corporate Responsibility, One Nail at a Time,'" said Tony Bingham, ASTD President and CEO. "Within their own organizations and on behalf of their clients, our members help individuals grow and help companies succeed by increasing the knowledge and skills of the workforce. This effort with the Center for Courageous Enterprise will provide an opportunity for our conference participants to continue to make a positive impact by helping a family in need," Bingham noted.

New Leadership Development Programs Introduced

The Center for Courageous Enterprise provides unique leadership development programs that are rooted in proven practices, but from a fresh perspective. Their offerings include:

* Leadership Impact: Equipping the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow. This intensive three-day workshop is rooted in proven leadership development practices and refined for the shift in workplace dynamics as Generation X and Y employees intermingle with - and succeed - retiring Baby Boomers. Designed to accommodate individual enrollment (participants are teamed with peers from multiple organizations); or private groups from a single company, Leadership Impact culminates in a rewarding, hands-on project -- building a home for an impoverished family -- whereby all participants see and feel the positive, life-changing consequences of leading with conscience and purpose.

* Individual Coaching: A Catalyst for Growth and Success. Designed to identify, develop and direct inner strengths for personal growth, professional collaboration and a positive social impact. Through assessments such as SEI, DiSC, and MBTI, individuals gain insight into personality and work styles and how to effectively interact with colleagues.

* Manager Coach: Empowering Leaders for Collaborative Teams. A flexible program that demonstrates, applies and imparts the coaching model to key designated individuals in an organization, who in turn become equipped to coach other employees.

* Developing People Potential: Your Most Valuable Assets. This program provides customized, sustainable solutions for developing future leaders who will steer a company's mission into the future, through changing social and economic conditions. Experts identify future leaders and work with companies to develop strategies for nurturing and channeling their potential.

For information on pricing and a complete description of services, visit http://BeCourageous.org/services.

About the Center for Courageous Enterprise

The Center for Courageous Enterprise is a leadership development organization committed to assisting individuals and organizations with integrating their values into their work. Coaches from the Center for Courageous Enterprise are certified and follow the International Coach Federation Code of Ethics. The non-profit organization empowers the leaders of today and tomorrow to persevere and flourish when faced with situations that are especially difficult, complicated or risky. By participating in life-changing activities, individuals learn how to embed their values and skills to become leaders with conscience and purpose. For more information, visit http://BeCourageous.org.