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Register Today for the 2010 IPMA-HR
International Training Conference
The 2010 IPMA-HR International Training Conference &
Exposition, which will be held October 2-6 at the Sheraton
Seattle in Seattle, Wash, is the largest gathering of public sector HR
professionals anywhere.
During the conference, participants will meet the best and the
brightest in the public sector HR profession. With more than 20
educational sessions, you and your agency will reap the benefits of
best management practices, success stories, tools and practical solutions.
Participants will also have the opportunity to turn their
biggest challenges into their greatest accomplishments when
learning from experts, leaders in the field and fellow practitioners.
Keynote speakers and educational sessions have already been set for
the conference.
It’s true; budgets are tight, especially for state and local governments.
That’s why it’s even more important to attend this conference.
Finding out how other public sector HR agencies are
navigating through these difficult times is essential for dealing effectively
in this economy. Everyone can benefit by attending.
Participants can be a force for change in their organization by
bringing the knowledge home.
IPMA-HR is offering a Group Registration Discount program for
Developing Competencies for HR
Success is a comprehensive training
program that teaches the benefits of
understanding HR competencies, how to
apply them and how to integrate them
into business plans. As a standalone
training program, completing this course is the best way to become a
strategic player within your organization. This course will help you
and your staff shift from managing “people issues” to managing
“people-related business issues.”
NEWS
the 2010 conference. Full conference participants with three or more
staff from the same organization or agency can deduct $50 from the
applicable registration fee for each registrant. Each member of the
group must complete a registration form. All group registration
forms must be submitted simultaneously.
Make Your Hotel Reservation Now!
The Sheraton Seattle Hotel has set aside a limited block of rooms
for IPMA-HR conference attendees at the special rate of $189
(+tax)/night for single and double rooms. The special rate is in effect
until September 9. All rooms are available on a first-come, firstserved
basis or until the room block is at capacity. After September
9, or until the room block is at capacity, reservations will be taken
on a space- and rate-available basis only. Reservations can be made
by calling the Sheraton reservation line at (800) 325-3535 and
referencing the IPMA-HR Conference.
Questions about the conference can be directed to the IPMA-HR
meetings department by e-mail at meetings@ipma-hr.org. Please
continue to check the conference Web site at www.ipma-hr.org
for updates. —N
IPMA-HR’s Developing Competencies for HR
Success Online Training Starts August 25
Classes Start
■ August 25
■ September 22
Learn about self-assessment, building teams and coaching staff,
resolving disputes and reaching consensus, creating a risk-taking
environment, communication skills, building trust relationships,
using consensus- and coalition-building skills, and more with
IPMA-HR’s Developing Competencies for HR Success.
The online training consists of 11 weekly sessions. Benefits of taking
part in the program online include the following:
■ You decide when and where to take classes.
■ You can complete the program in 11 weeks.
■ You can continue to work full time while participating
in the classes.
The entire program costs $795 for IPMA-HR members, and
$995 for nonmembers.
Completing IPMA-HR’s Developing Competencies for HR
Success is a step toward certification. At the core of the IPMA-HR
certification program is an appreciation of the importance of HR
competencies. If you or any member of your staff desires to become
certified as an IPMA-HR Certified Professional (IPMA-CP) or an
IPMA-HR Certified Specialist (IPMA-CS), learning the concepts
that are the foundation of this course is a necessary step.
Visit www.ipma-hr.org to learn more about IPMA-HR’s Developing
Competencies for HR Success, or contact us, either by e-mail at
meetings@ipma-hr.org, or by phone at (703) 549-7100. —N
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