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Aperitifs and digestifs: After the dessert bar

September 5, 2010

Image via Wikipedia HR Florida Roundup Part Deux This is going to be mostly random, because it is labor day weekend and I am working madly on a project, rather than picnicking or walking on the beach. Speakers and Presentations China Gorman was the keynote speaker for day two. China is a friend of mine, [...]

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Upcoming events for Human Race Horses | Where I will be

August 28, 2010

Image via Wikipedia 2010 Speaking engagements for Michael VanDervort A lot of people read this blog through their readers, and may not click through to the page where I list my speaking engagements.   Here is where I will be speaking for the rest of the year. HR Florida State Conference -  August 30 in Orlando, [...]

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The organizational perils of live blogging

August 3, 2010

Image by LincolnStein via Flickr Illinois SHRM leaders pushing the envelope I am getting ready to start day two of the Illinois SHRM State Conference and Exposition.   The organization was kind enough to invite me to attend as part of their initial blogging team.  You can check out some of the presentation slide decks here [...]

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HR Social Media 2.0 – the future is here now

July 29, 2010

Image via Wikipedia HR Social Media 2.0 Mark today down in your calendars.   Today is the day that HR Social Media 2.0 takes flight! What is HR Social Media 2.0?    Officially, it is just a term I am using to mark a transition point.  Seriously, it is something that has been coming together for a while [...]

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A crazy idea for replacing Lon O’Neil at SHRM

July 27, 2010

Image via Wikipedia Why not hold a general election? Putting aside the delightfully lurid idea of putting Punk Rock HR star Laurie Ruettimann in charge of SHRM, I kind of like the idea of selecting the head of our professional association via a general election by the membership.  I know that isn’t the way it [...]

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Presenting on Social Media to HR

July 12, 2010

Social Media Tools for the HR Practitioner I am presenting to the local SHRM chapter in St. Petersburg, Florida on Wednesday morning.  This is the Suncoast Human Resource Management Association. My topic will be Social Media Tools for the HR Practitioner.  This presentation will discuss social media and positive employee relations. HRCI approved the course [...]

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What I wish I had learned at SHRM 2010

July 4, 2010

Final thoughts and comments on 2010 SHRM Global Conference From Drop Box Things were very well done at SHRM 2010 from a conference point of view.  There were lots of hopeful signs about the organization listening more closely to some of its more vocal constituents, like bloggers.   The social media effort was ambitious, and a [...]

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SHRM 2010 – My second 48 hours, otherwise known as “Are you on Tweeter?”

June 30, 2010

Image via Wikipedia Random Recaps from San Diego The first ever SHRM/ Monster Tweetup was a Monster Top Shelf kickass production.   Attendance was estimated at 350.   Drinks were flowing.  Elvis Paninis were rocking the snack trays of serving staff.   Robin Schooling continued her 2010 Apple electronics grab by winning an iPad.  I saw a lot [...]

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SHRM 2010 – My first 48 hours

June 28, 2010

Image via Wikipedia Random thoughts from San Diego I have actually been in San Diego for about 50 hours, but hanging out and around the SHRM Conference for 48 hours.   I haven’t been to a session yet.    I am trying to see portions of the conference from a different perspective.   So, if I am not [...]

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On the Road Again….to #SHRM10 in San Diego

June 25, 2010

Image via Wikipedia Getting to #SHRM10 by flying Delta Airlines from TPA to LAX…. and then a short jump down to San Diego, where I will be delivering a multimedia stream from #SHRM10 that will include articles, tweets, pictures, and YouTube updates, and possibly a surprise or two. So far, plans include: Dinner with Gerry [...]

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