As an independent chartered Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the ACHE of Western PA is authorized to award 1.5 hours of Category I continuing education credit toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for Category II (non-ACHE) credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.

Talent Management for Bench Strength Development

*1.5 ACHE Category I Credit Hours will be awarded*

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Location:  Hospital Council of Western PA, Warrendale, PA (Directions)

In-person and virtual attendance is available so that all our Western PA members are able to take part in this exceptional educational opportunity.

Schedule
Registration, Hors D'oeuvres, & Networking: 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Program: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Program Description

Talent management and succession planning are important to the successful operation of every organization.  They constitute a systematic process for preparing people to meet an organization's needs for talent over time and are designed to assure the continued effective performance of an organization by developing employees at all levels, while paying particular attention to the identification and training of high-potential candidates for managerial or leadership positions.

Learning Objectives

• Assessing your organization's future need for new leaders
• Creating mechanisms to identify emerging leaders from within your organization
• Training your staff to recognize high potential, future leaders with every new hire regardless of level or division
• Addressing generational iddues of the new work force
• Assessing whether talen management should be part of your strategic plan

Panel Participants

Moderator:  Gary J. Strong, President & CEO, Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Forbes Regional Campus
Panelist: Peter J. Adamo, Executive Director, Kindred Hospitals of Pittsburgh & Cleveland
Panelist: Major Robert L. Groff, US Army Contracting Officer, Health Services Directorate
Panelist: Michelle Dominski, Human Resource Officer, VA Butler Healthcare
Panelist: Bob Harmon, The Bible Chapel