Introduction to Human Performance Technology (HPT)
and Conference Overview
Tuesday, May 1 - 7:00 am to 8:15 am
Room: Pacific H
An
Open Invitation!
Join Roger Addison, CPT, Carol Haig, CPT,
Judy Hale, CPT, Lynn Kearny, CPT, and Margo Murray, CPT in San Francisco
for a special session geared toward newcomers to the field and the
conference: Introduction to Human Performance Technology (HPT) and
the 2007 Conference. We'll explore: What is Human Performance
Technology? What is Performance Consulting? Where do we work? How do we
think? What tools do we use? How do you build an HPT network? What
educational sessions should you attend to build and enhance your skills?
The images below give you an opportunity to experience past conferences
and get a taste of what is to come in 2007.
Roger Addison will welcome everyone, introduce his co-hosts, and present
some key concepts that include: What is Performance Technology, and an
Introduction to the Performance Landscape: Taking a Systems Approach. He
will discuss:
- Focusing on results and adding
value.
- The four levels of performance we
concern ourselves with.
- Avoiding "solution bias."
- How to talk to others about HPT.
Judy Hale will follow with an explanation
of the Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) designation, the
certification process, its value, and how to use the conference to learn
more about it.
Carol Haig will describe how to navigate the Annual Conference
including:
- An overview of the types of
sessions.
- What the tracks are, and how to read
the symbols.
- Suggestions on how to select
sessions and get the most value from them.
Margo Murray will provide ideas,
guidance, and activities for getting the most out of the conference and
connecting with fellow participants. She will spotlight the many
internationally-renowned members who attend every year and are open and
willing to connect with those new to the conference.
Roger Addison will wrap up by highlighting Lynn Kearny's graphic record
of the session. The visuals you see above are the graphic record from a
recent Introduction to HPT and Conference Overview session. In all, get ideas, guidance, and activities for getting the most out of the conference and connecting with fellow participants.
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