CHRP Recertification Points: 2.25 

Fast Tracking Leadership Development

Most organizations are facing increasing pressures in attempting to success in today's economy.  Over the last several years, a multitude of events have exacerbated these pressures -- the economic crash in 2007 following by a slow recovery; aging demographics; competitive markets for customers and talent; and the fast pace of technology and social media changes.  

Board responsibilities are increasing in ensuring corporate results and sustainable and high levels of ethics are maintained.  Boards are placing greater responsibilities and demands on management teams at a time when there is intense competition for leadership talent; limited resources for training and development; changing career expectations of early and mid employees; and limited mechanisms to transition institutional knowledge.  

Leaders in organizations of all sizes and across all sectors have a crucial role to play in navigating the way through these challenges.  Human Resources Teams also have a vital role in ensuring a continual availability of leadership talent.  

In this interactive workshop on Fast Tracking Leadership Development; the learning objectives include:  

• Gained understanding of the key components of a successful Leadership Development Program  
• Identification of key leadership competencies for the future - regardless of sector or industry
• Sharing of practices and learnings  
• Increased awareness of how HR shapes successful Leadership Development Programs

About the Speaker

Barbara Meens Thistle, Chief Human Resources Officer, Emera Inc., Halifax, Nova Scotia

Barbara was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer for Emera, and Vice President Human Resources, Nova Scotia Power on November 25, 2011. Prior to this role, Barbara served as General Manager, Human Resources, Nova Scotia Power. Before joining Nova Scotia Power in 2009, Barbara was the National Director, Human Resources for EastLink and, before that, spent seventeen years in Vancouver and Calgary. She has held senior positions with BC Hydro, Intrawest, Westcoast Energy (now Spectra Energy) and VanCity Credit Union.

A native of Nova Scotia, Barbara grew up in Halifax. She is active in the national Human Resources community as a member of the Conference Board of Canada - Council of Human Resources Executives (East) and the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA)- Senior Human Resources Committee. She is also a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP). Barb is a Board Member of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and a past Board Member of the HR Association of Nova Scotia.

Barbara resides in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Agenda




8:30 am  Check-in and light refreshments

8:45 am  Session begins

11:00 am Session ends


Register early to save!

Early Bird Price until January 7

Members: $60 including HST 
 
Non-Members: $80 including HST 


Price after January 7

Members: $75 including HST

Non-Members: $95 including HST

To Register


Pre-registration is required. 

To register, click on the register for this event link above. 

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The registration deadline is Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 12:00 noon.
 Please note that registrations cannot be accepted after online registration has closed. Registration cannot be purchased at the door.

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Payment Terms



Payment is due by the registration deadline which is Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Payments can be made conveniently online by credit card at the time of registration or by cheque received by the registration deadline.  Cheques must be received by the registration deadline (January 23) by HRANS at 84 Chain Lake Drive, Suite 103, Halifax, NS B3S 1A2.


Cancellation Policy





A full refund, less a $25 administration fee (plus tax), will be issued for cancellations received in writing prior to Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Those who make reservations and do not attend will be required to pay for the full workshop fee. Cancellations received in writing prior to noon on Friday, January 11, 2013 will only be charged the administration fee.  Substitutions are permitted up to the day of the event. Member/non-member rates will be applied to the substitutions.  This cancellation policy applies regardless of date of registration.  Registrations after the cancellation deadline are non-refundable.