SPEAKER GUIDELINES
Professional development is one of the
primary purposes
for our association's establishment. We recommend
the following guidelines be used in preparation for your presentation to
our membership.
Although
our focus is on human resources, this is a broad field with varying
degrees of expertise represented within our membership. Some
members are fairly new to the profession; others are highly experienced
strategic human resource leaders. We recommend that each speaker
provide current and leading edge materials while recognizing the need
for clarity to our diverse membership.
Your
presentation topic should include practical applications for HR
professionals.
Your
presentation should approximate 30 minutes maximum with an additional
10-minute Question and Answer or Membership Comment period. Our
group benefits greatly when a presentation includes membership
participation.
Each
speaker is expected to not include sales pitches or the
promotion of their business(es) to our membership. Your presence
will familiarize our members with you and they may opt to contact your
business accordingly.
In order
to prepare for your speaking engagement, please submit the following two
weeks prior to your scheduled meeting date:
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An
outline of your presentation; or a copy, if available.
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Your
brief speaker bio, to be used at least in part to introduce
you to our group. Suggestions for your bio include pertinent
information regarding your topic and area of expertise, including,
as appropriate, information on your education, awards, involvement
with other HR associations, speaker credentials, etc.
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A
list of any audio visual equipment you will require for your
presentation, so we can have the room prepared accordingly.
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This
information should be provided to
Stephanie Vojvoda two weeks
prior to the date of your presentation to the Gaston County
Personnel Association.
Stephanie Vojvoda,
PHR
Manager,
Affirmative Action Services
The Employers
Association
3020
W. Arrowood Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
704.522.8011
svojvoda@employersassoc.com
Thank you
for being a part of Gaston HR's professional
development
and human resources expertise presentations.
