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The Circle of Business holds three Roundtable events per year regarding work life topics the members have interest in knowing more about. Some of these Roundtables are given by an expert on a particular topic or we could have a panel made up from our members, sharing best practices.


To register contact Darlene Haas, Circle of Business Program Manager, at 614-224-0222 ext. 156, or darlenehaas@actionforchildren.org.

WorldatWork Certification Preparation Courses:

WorldatWork Certification Preparation Courses and Exams Coming to Columbus, OH. Keep informed of changes in the field, enhance your professional development and network with your peers.

May 18-20, 2009

W1: Introduction to Work-Life Effectiveness. Successful Work-Life Programs to Attract, Motivate and Retain Employees.

August 12-14, 2009

W2: The Flexible Workplace - Strategies for Your Organization.
Location: Action for Children, 78 Jefferson Ave., Columbus, OH.
Register online at www.worldatwork.org/education, or call toll-free 877.951.9191

2008 Events:

Roundtable - Thursday, August 21, 2008

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Quest Business Center


"Business Transformations: Leadership's Roles in Managing Change"

Speakers: Beth Thomas, Practical Leader for Organizational Effectiveness, Sequent Consulting, and Steve Bond, Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness, Nationwide


Roundtable - Tuesday, June 24, 2008, in collaboration with the 3rd Workforce Conference

7:30AM - 12:00 PM at Columbus State Community College

"Future - Change - Leadership"

Speaker: Ed Barlow, President of Creating the Future, Inc.

PLUS: Industry-based Breakouts

Sponsored by: Columbus Chamber, Columbus State Community College and Nationwide



Roundtable - Tuesday, April 15, 2008

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM at Scioto Country Club

"Emotional Intelligence Works - Developing People Smart Strategies"

Speaker: Michael Kravitz, Ph.D., Author, Educator and Psychologist

Sponsored by: Time Warner Cable




Questions to Darlene Haas at 614-224-0222, ext 156, or click here to email Darlene.

For a list of past events click here.