2008 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
170: Moving Into Management (L / Business Management / Program Director)
Presented By Carol Scott
time block D - Wednesday, 3:00-4:50pm
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If you've ever thought about becoming a group fitness manager, this lecture is for you! Get detailed information on what is involved. Performance expectations, required tasks, responsibilities and basic job description are all covered in this enlightening session. Look behind the scenes and then make an educated decision about whether this job is for you. You'll get the plain truth about what it takes to be a great group fitness manager!
261: A Great Fitness Manager: Duck or Eagle? (L / Business Management / Program Director)
Presented By Bob Esquerre, MA
time block H - Thursday, 10:15am-12:05pm
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Why is it some fitness managers can "bob and weave" and "roll with the punches" and consistently deliver on their commitments and hit their goals (the Eagles), while others can't leave their corner of the ring without tripping over their own shoelaces (the Ducks)? Learn how to perform a self-evaluation in relation to 21 benchmark skill sets to success and develop an action plan that will have you soaring with the eagles!
343: SpeakSuccess: The Language of Leaders (L / Business Management / Program Director)
Presented By Bob Esquerre, MA and Ilene Bergelson
time block L - Friday, 10:10am-12:00pm
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We have more managers who are not leaders than managers who are leaders! This weakness causes fitness managers to be bosses and not managers who are both entrepreneurs and leaders. What are the missing ingredients? Communication Skills! This interactive lecture/workshop will teach you how to improve your communication skills so you can become a more effective manager who is a leader as well as an entrepreneur!
435: Top Ten Staff Energizers (L / Business Management / Program Director)
Presented By Tatiana Kolovou, MBA
time block P - Saturday, 9:20-10:35am
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Who said that the role of program director does not include group facilitator and motivational speaker? Add one more talent to your skill set, and make sure you have the resources to help you succeed. In this session, you will learn the top ten ideas that are guaranteed to get your staff to connect, brainstorm, communicate and develop together.


