April 25, 2007

Joe Naughton-Travers of OPEN MINDS to lead Richmond Seminar on Best Practice Management

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – Joe Naughton-Travers of OPEN MINDS will lead an in-depth journey into the world of ‘top-notch management practices’ in the upcoming seminar “Best Practice Management: Tools for Achieving Superior Results Through Others.” The seminar will be presented on May 10, 2007 in Richmond, Virginia at the Koger Conference Center, Holiday Inn Select from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.

“Whether you’re a change agent ensuring your organization makes it through rough waters or an innovator leading your team in a new direction, having a full compliment of management tools is essential for success,” said Mr. Naughton-Travers. “In this seminar, I’ll help the participants understand that their role as a manager is critical, especially during the change process.” In our one day manager briefing, participants will find out how to move from being a supervisor to becoming a leader in the complex environment of behavioral health.

The seminar sessions include:

• How Competencies Change From Supervision to Leadership

• The Role of the Senior Leader – What's Your Focus Now

• Mentoring/Managing – There is a Difference

• Drivers of Change in Organizational Planning

Joseph P. Naughton-Travers, Ed.M., OPEN MINDS Senior Associate, has over 20 years experience in behavioral health and child welfare. He has been a lead consultant with OPEN MINDS for nine years and previously served as editor of its publications. Mr. Naughton-Travers has provided consultation to provider and professional organizations, state and county government, technology companies, and venture capital firms.

The seminar is cosponsored by Chesterfield Community Services Board and OPEN MINDS. Dedicated to providing exceptional community services for over three decades, Chesterfield Community Services Board is a comprehensive program designed for mental health, mental retardation, alcohol/drug abuse, prevention and infant intervention needs of Chesterfield County Citizens. OPEN MINDS is a national behavioral health and social service industry market research and management consulting firm. Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 75+ associates provide executive education, information, market research, and management consulting services.

For more information and a complete agenda, call toll-free 877-350-6463 or go to: http://www.openminds.com/educ/omsel03.htm.

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