2012 Forum for Employee Health Management Solutions and the C. Everett Koop Awards Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis, MN October 2 - 4, 2012 REGISTER
Keynote Organizational Performance: Building Energy from the Individual to the Enterprise As biological and behavioral beings, change is difficult. Additionally, there are individual and team stories that dictate behaviors, and often business performance. Therein lies the problem for those of us in the ‘business of health’ industry. While employees are working hard, and are very busy, many are simply not aligned with the organization. In this keynote, we will discuss how energy is the fundamental currency of high performance, and how healthy employees can truly ignite their performance. We will examine the barriers to a productive workforce, and how change can take place within individuals, teams, leadership and the enterprise. We will discuss how the organizational and leadership story must align with health and high performance, examining how we got to this point, all the way to how change is possible. About the Speaker Jack Groppel, PhD Dr. Jack Groppel, PhD is the co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, and Vice President of Applied Science and Performance Training at Wellness & Prevention, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company. He is an internationally recognized authority and pioneer in the science of human performance, and an expert in fitness and nutrition. Jack served as an Adjunct Professor of Management at the J.L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University for several years and continues to instruct courses at the University in a supplementary role. He authored The Corporate Athlete book on achieving the pinnacle of corporate performance and co-authored The Corporate Athlete Advantage. Jack developed the Corporate Athlete® concept for his training program while serving as an associate professor of kinesiology and bioengineering at the University of Illinois, helping both business executives and athletes increase performance levels. About the HERO FORUM Audience-Panel Discussions - These event are different from a traditional panel discussion.  In these 75 minute Audience-Panel Discussions, the audience is urged to be involved. To facilitate this innovative networking approach, microphones are conveniently located in the center aisle for audience use. "HOW TO DO IT" Workshops - The workshops are a central focus of the Forum.  Corporate EHM thought leaders who facilitate these 75 minute workshops using half the time to discuss the details of their award winning EHM program design and documented outcomes. The remaining time belongs to you, the participant so you can drill down deep into the details of how to design and operate an exemplar EHM program.  The C. Everett Koop National Health Awards – Learn the details about the Koop Award winning programs and network with the corporate executives and managers who are responsible.  Learn how to apply for the C. Everett Koop awards Networking, Fitness, and Social Events - Enjoy time with your peers from around the country.  Discuss leading edge ideas, see who is doing what or just enjoy good company over good food. Networking Tables - Enjoy small group roundtable discussions on selected topics Networking Dinner - Join us for a fun evening of dining and networking.      The HERO Employee Health Management Awards The HERO Employee Health Management (EHM) Awards   honor dedication and commitment to the field of Employee Health Management, and acknowledge out-standing achievements in the practice of EHM in the areas of Leadership and Research. Bill Whitmer(left) and Mark Dundon (right) are shown with Andy Crighton, the President of the HERO board (center) as the establishment of these awards in their honor was announced.  The Second annual awards will be awarded at the 2012 HERO Forum at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Minneapolis, MN October 2-4, 2012.   Give us three days, and you will be immersed in EHM knowledge, Expertise, and Solutions   2012 Forum Sponsors Click on logos for home pages Benefactor Level Patron Level Associate Level Media Sponsor Have your company join the industry leaders find out how to become a Sponsor of the  HERO Forum Koop Award Lunch Have lunch and network with current and former Koop Award Winners