MDA Leadership Consulting
Fall 2008 HR Breakfast Briefings
Insightful, educational, and fun—the HR Breakfast
Briefing programs offered by MDA Leadership Consulting provide HR leaders
the opportunity to connect with peers and learn more about topics and issues
that relate to leadership. We hope you’ll join us for one, two or more of the
informative sessions we’ve put together for fall. The programs are held at
The Depot Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are free, but space is
limited and registration is required. Reserve your spot today (and bring a
colleague!)
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October Breakfast Briefing
Creating Greater Success in Succession Planning
October 9, 2008
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
The Depot/Hiawatha Room
Registration deadline: October 6th
While the prevalence of formalized succession planning practices appears to be increasing, many organizational leaders report low levels of confidence in their succession planning systems and processes. It represents one of the best opportunities for human resource professionals to implement sound talent management strategies and build partnerships with business leaders.
In this session, three of MDA's succession experts--Bob Barnett, Peter Germann, and Sandra Davis will review succession planning best practices, including the unique dynamics that characterize succession in the c-suite. They will address the common problems and obstacles that interfere with effective succession systems, and outline a practical, straightforward five-step approach that will help organizations improve both the art and the science of succession management.
Understanding How to Evaluate Your Workforce: General Mills Case StudyCreating Development Planning Systems that Generate Real Impact
November 13th, 2008
8:30 – 10:00
The Depot/Hiawatha Room
Registration Deadline: November 10th
Lacking a formal process for evaluating workforce planning, General Mills engaged MDA Leadership Consulting in the design and facilitation of a comprehensive workforce planning process that would provide the General Mills IS Team with a way to evaluate staffing implications and assess future technical and managerial capabilities needed for the next three years.
For the November HR Breakfast Briefing, MDA principal consultant Nancy Weidenfeller and Stephanie Ball, General Mills IS HR business partner, will walk through the process that General Mills developed, share what worked and what didn’t work, and evaluate the business implications it has had for the IS team.
December Breakfast BriefingManaging the Dark Side: Understanding Leadership Derailment
December 4, 2008
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
The Depot/Hiawatha Room
Registration Deadline: December 1st
"Leadership derailers" by definition refer to counterproductive behaviors that get in the way of success. When not managed well, they can cause leaders to overestimate their own impact, lose sight of how their actions impact others, and alienate peers and subordinates. Whether it’s a new employee transitioning into an organization, a solid performer needing to take their performance to the next level, or a leader dealing with stressful challenges in his/her current role, understanding the "watch out for" factors that may derail someone can be critical when considering selection, promotion or development decisions.
In this session, MDA assessment expert Sharon Sackett and executive coach Jason Ortmeier will review the concept of derailment, discuss methods for identifying/assessing for derailers, suggest development strategies for helping leaders manage their "dark side," and share case studies for how organizations have incorporated derailment evaluation into their talent management process.
Events are free, but seating is limited so registration is required.Register for one, two or all three workshops.
Breakfast Briefing Event Location:
The Depot is located in the Historic Mill and Riverfront Districts in downtown Minneapolis.THE DEPOT
225 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401
Phone: 612. 375. 1700
Fax: 612. 375. 1300
DIRECTIONS
FROM SOUTH:
Take 35W North to downtown exits on left. Follow 35W to Washington Avenue exit. Turn left on Washington Avenue. Go eight blocks to 5th Avenue.
FROM NORTH:
Take 35W South to the Washington Avenue exit. Turn right on Washington Avenue. Go eight blocks to 5th Avenue.
FROM WEST (via 94):
Take 94 East to the 4th Street exit. Follow 4th street to 5th Avenue South and turn left. Follow to Washington Avenue.
FROM WEST (via 394):
Take 394 East to Washington Avenue. Turn right on Washington Avenue to 5th Avenue South and turn left.
FROM EAST:
Take 94 West to the 5th Street exit. At the bottom of the exit, veer to the left and proceed around the Metrodome. Take a right onto 5th Avenue and proceed to Washington Avenue.
LIGHT RAIL DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE AIRPORT OR MALL OF AMERICA:
Exit at the Government Plaza Station on 5th Street and go right on 3rd Avenue South three blocks north to Washington Avenue. The Depot is on 3rd and Washington Avenues South.
FROM THE DEPOT TO LIGHT RAIL STATION:
Take 3rd Avenue South three blocks south to 5th Street. Take a left 1/2 block to the Government Plaza Station.
