Bob Pike to Speak in Lansing on September 23

(Lansing, MI) Mid Michigan American Society for Training and Development has announced that renowned speaker Bob Pike from the Bob Pike Group will be coming to Lansing on September 23, 2008.

Bob has developed and implemented training programs for business, industry, government, and the professions since 1969. As founder and Chairman of The Bob Pike Group and Creative Training Techniques Press, Bob leads sessions over 150 days per year covering topics of leadership, attitudes, motivation, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, personal and organizational effectiveness, conflict management, team building and managerial productivity. More than 75,000 trainers have attended the Creative Training Techniques™ workshop.

An outstanding speaker, Bob has presented at regional and national ASTD and Training Conferences to crowds ranging from 300–1,100 people. In 2007, he was voted one of the 20 most influential training professionals by Training Industry and received ISA’s prestigious Thought Leader Award.

“We are so excited to have Bob present at our fall kick-off program. Bob is such a dynamic presenter and his presentations will appeal to the brand new trainer or the seasoned veteran trainer” says Mid Michigan ASTD President Debbie Myrand.

More information to follow as plans are finalized.