KEYNOTES
Peter Sheahan
Fl!p: How to Find and Exploit Opportunities in an Upside-down World
Monday, September 27, 2010
2:45pm-4:15pm
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A former General Manager of a $10 million hotel and founder of two multi million dollar companies, Peter Sheahan has established himself as a highly successful entrepreneur. Peter has also authored six books including international best sellers Generation Y and Fl!p (which is now in 25 countries). Peter will present an inspiring, future-focused strategy for finding opportunities in a down market through courageous leadership, innovation and change. Peters' session will outline exactly how we get conditioned by our experience, blinded by our business models and conned by the popular media to believe success is a product of the economic conditions. To remain competitive, organizations not only need to shift mindsets, but must also develop a deep understanding of the rapidly changing expectations of both customers and talent. Fl!p will reveal why the thinking that made you successful could hinder you in the future, how intelligent risks will help you exploit new value, and which strategies will help you find opportunity and make money in tough economic times. Fl!p is a philosophy not just for reacting to changing markets, but for being the force of change in your market.
Daniel Pink
Drive: What the Science of Motivation Can Teach You About High Performance
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
9:00am-10:30am
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Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Dan Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does — and how that affects every aspect of life. Most of us believe the best way to motivate ourselves and others is with external rewards like money — the carrot-and-stick approach. Dan demonstrates that while carrots and sticks worked successfully in the twentieth century, that’s precisely the wrong way to motivate people for today’s challenges.
Formerly chief speechwriter to Vice President Al Gore, Dan Pink is a best-selling author and sought-after business analyst and public speaker. His latest book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, is bursting with big ideas — the rare book that will change how you think and transform how you live.
Dan shows how many common organizational incentives often go wrong, and can reduce both creativity and satisfaction on the job. With examples from cutting-edge companies and intriguing experiments around the globe, Dan presents three key ingredients of intrinsically-motivated high performers. Dan will show how we can create contexts that tap our deepest motivations to produce the highest results in our business.
Scott Klososky
Implementing a Social Technology Strategy with Impact
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
12:00pm-1:30pm
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Scott Klososky, a former CEO of three successful startup companies, has no fear about shaking up the status quo. "SocialTech" is the hottest trend in technology at the moment and Scott is ranked one of the "Top Ten Social Media Speakers" by The Speaker's Group. We invite him back year after year for his knowledge of our industry and ability to translate complex issues into layman' terms — this time, showing us how business leaders are harnessing this powerful new suite of tools. Scott will apply his knowledge of the PEO industry (he is both client and consultant!) to give a top to bottom tutorial on best practices for implementing a SocialTech strategy with impact. Learn why SocialTech matters — and how it is changing the sales process, customer service and marketing. Hear why you need to begin thinking about online reputation management, crowdsourcing, building rivers of knowledge, and becoming an industry expert. Get at least three new ideas you can take home and use right away.
BONUS!
As a special gift, NAPEO attendees will receive a copy of Daniel Pink's bestselling book Drive at his keynote address on Tuesday.
And, one lucky attendee will receive a new iPad at the close of Scott Klososky's keynote lunch on Wednesday — you must be present to win this coveted prize, so plan now to be there until the end!
Deadline Reminders
A limited number of rooms are still available at the JW San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. They are selling fast, and once they're gone, they're gone! Reserve your room now!
Debating when to arrive? When to depart?
See Wednesday's line up for Seven Reasons You Should Stay through Lunch on Wednesday! (Hint: Our strongest final line up in years, closing out with our Social Technology Strategy Keynote from noted PEO and SEO expert, Scott Klososky — not to mention poolside activities and some of the best golf in Texas!
