Massachusetts Chapter Events
- Topic: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
- Presenter: Peter Weddle, CEO and Publisher, Weddle's LLC
- When: June 15, 2005 (evening); Doors will open for networking at 4:00 PM; program starts at 4:45 PM
- Where: Newton Holiday Inn; Grove Street, Newton, MA (Exit 22, Rt. 128/95; full directions)
- Meeting Donation: $35
Forget about being a strategic partner. You'll have far greater impact and earn far greater rewards being a "strategic leader" in your organization. That's the message from Peter Weddle, the presenter for this meeting. Weddle believes that HR is in the fight of its life, a situation he calls its War for Relevancy. It is a battle for professional survival in the face of ever deeper HR budget and staff cuts and the aggressive encroachments of business process outsourcing companies. No one likes conflict, but the inescapable reality of this battle leaves HR professionals with only two choices: they can give up or they can fight back. Peter will highlight points from his book Generalship: HR Leadership in a Time of War and offer insights on how HR professionals can move from defensive positions to assume leadership on critical issues. This will be a thought provoking exploration of the current state of HR and a vision for the future.
Peter Weddle is a recruiter, HR consultant and business CEO turned author and commentator. Described by The Washington Post as "... a man filled with ingenious ideas," he has earned an international reputation, pioneering concepts in Human Resource leadership and employment. He has authored or edited over two dozen books and been a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, National Business Employment Weekly and CNN.com. Today, he writes two newsletters that are distributed worldwide and oversees WEDDLE's LLC, a print publisher specializing in the field of human resources. WEDDLE's annual guides and directory to job boards are recognized for their accuracy and helpfulness, leading the American Staffing Association to call Weddle the "Zagat of the online employment industry."
Generalship: HR Leadership in a Time of War by Peter Weddle, can be ordered for pickup at this meeting at a 20% discount by calling 203-964-1888. Please tell them that you are an AOEP participant. Peter will be available to discuss and autograph copies after the meeting.