The 2013 Talent Development Advantage

Is Moving to the Summer!

About The Talent Development Advantage

The Talent Development Advantage (TDA) is a community of HR, Learning and Human Capital Leaders focused on talent development through shared intellectual capital, peer networking and collaboration.

For over 10 years the Human Capital and Learning Symposium event has been a trusted and rewarding event for accounting industry professionals. Due to the continued success, and the growing needs of our members, the HCLS has evolved into The Talent Development Advantage.

Each attendee receives a free, one-year membership to the Boomer Knowledge Network (BKN) - a community of thought leaders in the accounting profession with expertise in technology, practice management, human resources, training and learning and more.

Community Benefits

• Learn from some of the most highly acclaimed consultants and thinkers in the industry
• Connect and form friendships with fellow HR and learning professionals
• Voice your concerns and opinions about the most pressing challenges in your firm

Sandra Wiley

Sandra Wiley, COO, is ranked by Accounting Today as one of the 100 most influential people in accounting as a result of her prominent role as an industry expert on HR and training as well as influence as a management and planning consultant. Sandra is a certified Kolbe™ trainer who advises firms on building balanced teams, managing employee conflict and hiring staff.

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Rebecca Ryan

Rebecca Ryan is the founder and evangelist-in-residence of Next Generation Consulting (NGC). As their top-requested speaker, she is described as a human sparkplug who motivates and informs on how to prepare for next generation issues at work, in communities, and beyond.

Since 1998, NGC has conducted interviews, focus groups and surveys with over 40,000 young professionals. With this wealth of insight, Rebecca wrote Live First, Work Second: Getting Inside the Head of the Next Generation.

She's a former professional basketball player and has also received the following accolades:

• Ones to Watch, Inside Public Accounting (2009)
• Communicator of the Year, Women in Communication (2006)
• Woman of Influence, Business Journal of Greater Milwaukee (2005)
• Entrepreneur of the Year, U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (2004)

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Cancellations / Refunds: Full refunds will be issued if written cancellation requests are received 60 days prior to the conference date. Refunds, less an administration fee of $200, will be issued on written requests received before 45 days prior to the conference date. Due to financial obligations incurred, no refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received 30 days or less prior to the conference date. Program "no shows" forfeit their entire registration fee. Substitutions are accepted and welcome.

Learning Objectives: Learn new management skills and improve your ability to direct the functions of planning, people and processes through Professional Facilitation, Individual Coaching, Individual Firm Projects, Networking with Peers and Bench Marking.

Program Level: Beginner

Instructional Delivery Method: Group-Live

No prerequisite courses, advance preparation or experience is required for admittance to this conference.

Recommended CPE Credit - Up to 12 hours.

For additional information regarding administrative policies such as complaint or refund, please contact Sue Thiemann at sue.thiemann@boomer.com or by phone 785-537-2358 ext 123.