SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's business world,
leaders face unprecedented demands for new growth, higher profitability,
faster cycle times, new technologies, and global competitiveness. In order to
assist managers and executives in combating these challenges, Franklin Covey
(NYSE: FC), a leading, global, professional services firm, offering learning
and performance solutions to assist professionals and organizations in
measurably increasing their effectiveness, is hosting its 7th Annual
International Symposium from September 25 - 27 at the Salt Palace Convention
Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Symposium which draws over 1000 business, government and educational
leaders from North America and 15 countries worldwide, offers attendees
two-hour workshops, concurrent sessions, keynote addresses, and plenary
sessions designed to inspire thought, analysis and action by challenging
current thinking and outdated paradigms. Areas of focus will include
effectiveness in leadership and organizational change; productivity, time and
project management; communication and collaboration; and sales performance.
Symposium attendees will be recognized for individual and organizational
accomplishments, share best practices, learn from respected experts, and
examine future industry trends. Franklin Covey will also present the 2000
Principle-Centered Leadership Award to President Mikhail Gorbachev, past
president of the former U.S.S.R. and Recipient of the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize.
This year's International Symposium will feature several keynote addresses
by respected individuals who are internationally recognized as visionaries,
leaders, change agents and innovators:
-- President Mikhail Gorbachev: Past President of the former U.S.S.R. and
Recipient of the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize
Wednesday, Sept. 27, Continental Breakfast -- 7 a.m./
Keynote Address -- 8 a.m.
"Leading Radical Change Based on Principles"
-- Gregory R. Smith: 11-year-old Child Prodigy
Wednesday, Sept. 27, Luncheon -- 11:40 a.m./
Keynote Address -- 1:05 p.m.
"The Renaissance of Humanity"
-- Dr. Stephen R. Covey: Vice-Chairman of Franklin Covey and author of
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Monday, Sept. 25, Continental Breakfast -- 7 a.m./
Keynote Address -- 8:10 a.m.
"Leadership is a Choice, Not a Position"
-- Hyrum W. Smith: Vice Chairman of Franklin Covey and author of What
Matters Most: The Power of Living Your Values
Tuesday, Sept. 26, Continental Breakfast -- 7 a.m./
Keynote Address -- 8 a.m.
"What Matters Most"
-- William Maggs: Chief Technology Officer of Palm, Inc.
Monday, Sept. 25, Luncheon -- 12:15 p.m./
Keynote Address -- 2:15 a.m.
"Organizing at the Speed of Life"
-- Tom Kelly: Group Vice President, U.S. Sales, Avon Products, Inc.
Tuesday, Sept. 26, Luncheon -- 12:30 p.m./
Keynote Address -- 1:45 p.m.
"Success by Design -- A Formula for Increasing Effectiveness"
Bob Whitman, CEO of Franklin Covey said, "Attendees at this year's
Symposium have an incredible opportunity to listen to some of today's premier
world and business leaders and attend various sessions designed to address the
key organizational challenges they face today. We are confident that
Symposium will propel participants to new levels of thinking and performance
to achieve breakthrough measurable results."
Plenary Session Speakers Include:
-- Stedman Graham: Author of You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for
Success, and founder and executive director of "Athletes Against
Drugs"
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 3 to 4 p.m.
"You Can Make It Happen: Principles, Strategies and Tools for
Leadership"
-- Dr. Fanchon (Fancy) Funk: Associate Professor at Florida State
University and former partner with the Walt Disney World Learning
Programs
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 11:20 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
"Putting Zip a Dee Doo Da into Teaching"
-- Tom Crum: Author of The Magic of Conflict and Journey to Center, and
is the founder and president of Aiki Works
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
"The Magic of Conflict"
-- Gail Gross: Deputy Executive Director of the National Association of
Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 9:55 to 11:55 p.m.
"Our Children - Our Schools - Our Future"
-- Jack Phillips: Vice President of The Jack Philips Center for Research
at Franklin Covey
Monday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
"Getting Return on Investment in Training and Performance Improvement
Programs"
-- Bobbi DePorter: President of Learning Forum and author of Quantum
Learning, Quantum Teaching, and Quantum Business
Monday, Sept. 25, 3:35 to 5:35 p.m.
"Defining the Spirit of an Organization: A 'Quantum' Approach"
The selection committee for the 2000 Franklin Covey International
Symposium Client Recognition Awards included many leaders of the Franklin
Covey Company. Selection of the award recipient was based on the
demonstration of leadership, vision, and service within their organization,
career history, and value added to the organizations and lives of those they
have served.
To register for the 7th Annual Franklin Covey International Symposium,
visit http://www.franklincovey.com, click on Symposium, and complete the on-line
registration form or call 1-888-246-2278.
About Franklin Covey
Franklin Covey is a leading, global, professional services firm offering
learning and performance solutions to assist professionals and organizations
in measurably increasing their effectiveness in leadership, productivity,
communication and sales. Clients include 80 percent of the Fortune 100, more
than 75 percent of the Fortune 500, thousands of small and mid-sized
businesses, and numerous government entities. Organizations and professionals
access Franklin Covey services and products through consulting services,
licensed client facilitators, public workshops, catalogs, 135 retail stores,
http://www.franklincovey.com and http://www.franklinplanner.com. More than 3,500 Franklin
Covey associates provide professional services and products in 44 offices in
38 countries in 33 languages.
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NOTE TO EDITORS: To register for Symposium, pre-keynote breakfast
or luncheon, and/or the press conference on Sept. 27, from 2:45 -
3:30 p.m. with MIKHAIL GORBACHEV, STEPHEN R. COVEY and HYRUM W.
SMITH, please call David Hill at 801-817-6441 or Annie Montague
at 801-817-6444. At 3:30 P.M. that same day, GREGORY R. SMITH
will join the press conference until 4 p.m.
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