Free Informational Lunches / Breakfasts

Come join us at the Old Post Office for lunch (or breakfast) and be a part of our Fall 2008 series, "Recession Proofing Your Business". These informational sessions will introduce you to some of the Center for Professional Development's top-notch faculty and provide valuable tools to help you keep your business viable through these difficult economic times.

Breakfast sessions feature continental breakfast, begin at 7:30 am and last approximately one hour so you can get to work. Lunches, provided by one of our downtown eateries, begin at 12:00 noon and last from 60-90 minutes. Seating for each session is limited to 30 people so make your reservations early. Please RSVP to thebridge@webster.edu or call 314-246-3135.


LUNCH
Monday, September 15th - What's the Problem With Morale?
With Drew Stevens

Wouldn't it be nice to have a motivated workforce? Wouldn't it help your managers if all employees were passionate about their positions? Morale and attitude problems are common in all types of organizations, but there ares steps you can take to make things better. During this session you will learn why hiring is a major component of the morale issue, three myths about motivating employees and how to make real changes in behavior. Come to this fascinating session to get the tools you need to light a fire under your team.


BREAKFAST
Tuesday, September 16th - Increasing Productivity Through Organization
With Claire Keeling

Individuals waste untold amounts of money each year in lost productivity resulting from disorganization. In hard economic times, productive employees are the ones that keep their jobs and those who are laid off have a harder time finding work if they are disorganized or inefficient. Claire will discuss strategies for getting more out of your work day so that you will be a step ahead of the competition.


LUNCH
Tuesday September 23rd - Stretching your Advertising Dollars Through Earned Media
With Dick Weiss

The best things in life and public relations are free. Learn how to get your story told through free media -- newspapers, radio, television and the internet. In this interactive session Dick will use his more than three decades of newspaper and online experience to learn about your special circumstances and propose a path to free media.


LUNCH
Tuesday September 30th - Recession - Proof Your Career
With Bill Binder

We may not be able to control what's going on in the business world, but we do have some control over the direction of our careers. This session will help  you better understand your work environment, anticipate and prepare for change before it happens,  develop your focus to increase your work performance and give you tips for creating a standout resume.
 


To reserve your seat, please call Jesse Irwin at (314) 246-3135 or email thebridge@webster.edu