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2011 Featured Speakers
As the largest workforce development Conference in Michigan, this event offers dynamic keynote presentations, a wide array of professional development opportunities and plenty of time for networking. Attendees take away timely, relevant and impactful information to directly and positively affect workforce development in Michigan.
Opening Session Keynote Speaker
Dr. Gene Stanaland
The Current Economy: Where Are We Going?
Dr. Gene Stanaland possesses a unique ability to analyze current economic conditions and relate their impact on individuals and businesses in an understandable and entertaining way. Stanaland leaves audiences entertained and amused, but also informed about the economic realities of the day.
Economics is commonly referred to as the dismal science, but in a gifted entertainer like Stanaland’s hands, economics and economic issues become the undismal science.
Despite what may appear to be an informal attitude toward economics, Dr. Stanaland has studied the topic seriously: he was a member of Auburn University's economics department for 20 years during which he headed the department for eight. Dr. Stanaland is now president of an economic consulting firm and serves on the board of directors of several institutions.
Closing Session Keynote Speaker
Andrew Bennett
Inspiration as a Strategy
As the closing session keynote speaker, Andrew Bennett brings “Inspiration as a Strategy” – because no matter what your organization is trying to achieve, it will be done by people. Organizations need a strategy that inspires others, no matter what the project entails. Without an inspiration strategy you’ve missed perhaps the most critical element for achievement.
The View from Washington
David Bradley, Senior Partner, Moss, McGee, Bradley; CEO, National Workforce Association
Get the inside scoop on Washington’s latest legislative and policy developments from one of the country’s foremost workforce development advocates.
LEGO® Serious Play
Renee Shull, CEO of Integrated Play
Play with a purpose! This stimulating super session features an experiential process to develop a detailed view of your challenges and potential for action. LEGO® Serious Play is based on research that shows hands-on, minds-on learning produces and provides a deeper, more meaningful understanding of the world and its possibilities.