Best Practices Panel Discussions

• 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
• The University Center at Kent State Stark

Managing the Transfer of Knowledge in the Workplace
Thursday, Feb. 2

Be prepared for the departure of your veteran and experienced employees. What will happen to your knowledge base when your long-time workers retire? Our panel of local business representatives is prepared to share their best practices with you. 
 
Expert panel members include:

• Jim Boughton, President, Steel Equipment Specialists
• Bill Downey, Exec. VP of Corporate Affairs, Kenan Advantage Group 
• Rich Johnstun, Instructional Designer, Diebold, Inc. 

 
Building Cooperation & Communication Among the Generations in the Workplace
Thursday, April 5

Mixing generations in the workplace - does it end in a pleasing punch or a toxic dump? Listen to our experts describe best practices to get the communication juices flowing among the various generations in your workplace. 

Expert panel members include: 

• Patti Bresnahan, Director of Human Resources, Mercy Medical Center
• Deborah Easton, Kent State University at Stark Consultant
• Derek Gordon, Management Assistant, City of Canton
• Lauren Holly, Director of Intake and Assessment, SARAH Care
• Moderator: Maureen Ater, Director of Marketing, The Repository

Talent Management
Thursday, July 12


Critical Thinking in the Workplace
Thursday, Sept. 13

   $25 per person, per event
   or $75 for the entire series


   To register, contact:
   Mona Zink
   330-244-3508
   mzink@kent.edu