Connections 1992: your link to managing change.Turning obstacles into opportunities. Remaining competitive in a global economy. Adapting to cultural diversity. Doing more with less. Recharging your personal and professional communication batteries. If these kinds of challenges sound familiar, IABC's 1992 international conference can be your career lodestar lode·star also load·star n. 1. A star, especially Polaris, that is used as a point of reference. 2. A guiding principle, interest, or ambition. . Connections 1992 takes place May 24-27 in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , a city renowned not just for its beauty, but for its linkages. San Francisco is the gateway to the Pacific, both port and portal to a rich blend of nationalities, lifestyles, and businesses. It's an ideal backdrop against which to learn the latest trends, skills and technologies; soak up ideas, experiences and energy; and emerge renewed for '92. You'll have a chance to hear speakers such as Gail Fosler, vice president and chief economist The Chief Economist is a single position job class having primary responsibility for the development, coordination, and production of economic and financial analysis. It is distinguished from the other economist positions by the broader scope of responsibility encompassing the of the Conference Board and former chief economist of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee. In the era of rapid global economic change, understanding the impact of leading economic indicators Leading economic indicators Economic series that tend to rise or fall in advance of the rest of the economy. on your organization is crucial to developing successful business strategies. Fosler will discuss how to align your business communication efforts with the realities of a global economy. Is your company wrestling with whether and how to "go green?" James Lukaszewski, APR APR See: Annual Percentage Rate , national advisor to some of the U.S.' largest corporations and previously a senior vice president with Georgeson & Company, in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , will conduct an interactive session that deals with tough environmental issues. He'll explain how to sell management on doing and saying the right thing quickly, managing public outrage and employee resistance, and defusing de·fuse tr.v. de·fused, de·fus·ing, de·fus·es 1. To remove the fuse from (an explosive device). 2. To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile: emotional media coverage. How good are you at handling the "R" word--risk? David Miln Smith David Miln Smith (b. October 17th, 1938) is a speaker and adventure athlete. He was the first man to swim from Africa to Europe across the straits of Gibraltar, which he did twice, first in 1966, and again in 1967. , Ph.D., can help you manage fear, overcome selfimposed limits and see the creative potential in a crisis situation. The first man to swim from Africa to Europe, Smith also has trekked the Sahara solo, and kayaked 2,000 miles down the Nile. His presentation will inspire you to reevaluate the risks in your life, for greater personal and professional satisfaction. The conference agenda also includes sessions on: * Facilitating multicultural mul·ti·cul·tur·al adj. 1. Of, relating to, or including several cultures. 2. Of or relating to a social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture. communication * Survival strategies to avoid being "downsized" * How to start and grow your own communication consulting business * Communicating without paper: how to take advantage of the electronic revolution Strategic Interest Group roundatables and seminars are a conference feature being offered for the first time at Connections 1992. You'll be able to choose from among 13 different Strategic Interest Goups, ranging from employee communication to community relations 1. The relationship between military and civilian communities. 2. Those public affairs programs that address issues of interest to the general public, business, academia, veterans, Service organizations, military-related associations, and other non-news media entities. , from nonprofits/associations to healthcare. Back by popular demand, keynote speaker Richard Cobb Richard Cobb (1917-1996) was a British historian. He became Professor of Modern History at the University of Oxford, after an initially unconventional academic career in which he spent a dozen years working as an independent scholar in French archives. , Ph.D., will discuss the ethics of change at the conference's IABC IABC International Association of Business Communicators IABC Indo-Americans for Better Community Research Foundation breakfast/general session. A compelling and provoctive speaker, Cobb, a consultant to business, industry and all levels of government in the areas of development and change, will present scenarios to exercise your mind, conscience and imagination. Connections 1992 also affords you an opportunity to tap into the latest technology. California's famed Silicon Valley is just an hour's drive from downtown San Francisco. If the conference's extensive exhibits and features only whet your appetite for more, take a side trip to the place where hi-tech was born! You'll also be able to forge connections with your colleagues from the chapter, district/region, and international levels at the conference's startegically planned social events. The opening night reception May 24th will introduce you to some of the best-loved sights of everyone's favorite city. During an expansive "Open the Golden Gate" night out on May 25th, you'll connect with the distinctive magic that defines San Francisco. The final evening's entertainment is the Gold Quill quill: see pen. Awards Banquet, a gala annual event that honors IABC's stellar achievers. Connections 1992. The cliche used to be, "It's not what you know, but who you know." Today, it's both what you know and whom you know that helps set you apart from the pack, makes you an asset to both your company and yourself. The ultimate connection happens when you learn a new skill, pick up a useful tip or tool, or discover some timely bit of information that you can apply in your work place and tie into your organization's goals and objectives. That connection makes you a winner. And you can make the ultimate connection at IABC's international conference. Connections 1992 takes place May 24-27 (Memorial Day holiday week, U.S.) at the Marriott Hotel in San Francisco, Calif. Watch your mail and Communication World for registration information. Marcia J. Pear is principal, Pear Communication, San Francisco, and a member of IABC/San Francisco's conference committee. |
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