From the Marketing Department of The HR Edge, Inc.

Many of you have asked about the opportunity to attend Margaret Morford's various seminars rather than having to go to a conference where she is speaking. Because of these repeated requests, she is going to teach three of her most popular workshops on January 16, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to that, she is going to hold a special session on January 15, 2008 for HR professionals only in order to teach them how to write an HR Strategic Plan, regardless of the size of their organization.

PROGRAM FOR ALL PROFESSIONALS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008

MORNING SESSION

(APPROVED FOR 6.5 HOURS OF HRCI STRATEGIC CREDIT)

WHAT EAGLES DARE: THE CRITICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MANAGING AND LEADING

As the labor pool shrinks, prospective employees are becoming more selective about the people for whom they will work. Are your leadership skills powerfully attracting top talent? Are you the type of manager employees stick with through thick and thin? Let Margaret Morford - author of the acclaimed new book Management Courage - show you exactly what distinguishes a true leader from an ordinary manager. Discover the eight powerful, must-have skills that dramatically boost your ability to lead. In just a half day, you'll revolutionize your thinking about leadership-and the best way to hire and manage in the future.

AFTERNOON SESSION

THE SAVVY OWL: POLITICS, POWER, AND INFLUENCE - WHAT THEY DON'T TEACH YOU IN BUSINESS SCHOOL

To maximize your professional effectiveness, you must do more than work hard or even "work smart." You must master office politics. In this breakthrough session, discover the secrets of forging alliances and avoiding counter-productive animosities. Zero in on the rules of "positive politics" you are most likely to violate-and exactly how to turn that around. In just a half day, you'll learn the powerful secrets of being smart about your conduct, powering-up your business communication, and enhancing your relationships with co-workers and your supervisor. Session Bonus: Discover 11 ways to recognize who really holds power and influence in any organization-and exactly how to tap into that power.

PROGRAM FOR HR PROFESSIONALS ONLY

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008

(APPROVED FOR 6.5 HOURS OF HRCI STRATEGIC CREDIT)

HR MEANS BUSINESS: HOW TO WRITE A HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGIC PLAN

Now-in just one information-packed day-you can learn exactly how to create an HR Business Plan that powerfully supports your organization's larger strategic initiatives ... even 10 years into the future. Your comprehensive HR Business Plan plays a crucial role in achieving your organization's overall strategic objectives. It is tangible proof that HR absolutely understands, is fully aligned with, and actively participates in moving your organization forward. So discover-directly from Margaret Morford-precisely how to write your plan. Learn-step-by-step-what to include in your plan . . . and how to craft it in a way that dramatically increases senior management's respect for HR's futuristic and business mindset.

In Margaret's seminar entitled "Human Resources Means Business - How to Write an HR Strategic Plan", you will:

• Understand what should be included in a Human Resources Strategic Plan;
• Receive templates and check lists that will guide you in drafting a Human Resources Strategic Plan for your organization;
• Be able to work around the fact that your organization may not be willing to share its strategic business plan with HR, may not have a very detailed strategic business plan or may have no strategic business plan in place from which to build your Human Resources Strategic Plan;
• Take home the latest trend information to be incorporated in your organization's Human Resources Strategic Plan.; and
• Learn how to draft a Human Resources Strategic Plan that will knock their socks off and leave them in awe of HR's business, and futuristic, mind set

Because Margaret Morford's seminars are so popular, we anticipate many phone calls about these seminars. The number of attendees we can accept in these sessions is strictly limited. Seats in the seminar will be awarded on a first-registered basis. The seminars will be offered on January 15th & 16th at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The cost for attending will be $699 per person per day. You can attend both days and receive a special $599 rate per day. If you want further information or are interested in registering, please call Kayla Barrett at 615-424-4766 or e-mail her at kaylabarrett@thehredge.net.