The CentACS 14^th Annual

Big Five Conference—USA

February 19-21, 2009 (+ Feb. 18 Pre-Workshop)

Charlotte, North Carolina

Click Below for Conference Information:

	Fast Facts about the Conference
	Who Attends the Big Five Conference
	The Conference Program
	Pre-Conference Workshop
	Featured Speakers
	Conference Cost Information
	Registration Form
	Big Five Store & Conference Discounts
	Advice for Participants
	Hotel Information
	Dates for the 2010, CentACS 15^th Annual Big Five Conference—USA

	Location: TBD
	Note: Pre-Workshop location TBD
	Three knowledge-filled, learning-packed, fun days bringing together people who are interested in learning about and applying the Five-Factor Model of Personality in their work
	Presenters are selected by CentACS, based upon the potential interest of their topics to conference attendees
	Conference information typically includes:

● Updates on uses of the Big Five Model

● Sessions where consultants present methods and applications related to the Big Five that they are using in their work activities

● Information on recent research

● Networking activities

● New Big Five products

● Team building experiences

Conference sessions and case studies better prepare you to use the WorkPlace Big Five ProFile™ and related CentACS products with your clients

	Conference information enables you to optimize your own and others’ work performance by applying the Five-Factor Model of Personality along with the Howard’s Human Resource Optimizer™ Model.
	Upon request, 1.2 CEUs will be awarded for full conference participation
	Leaders are Pierce J. Howard, Ph.D. and Jane Mitchell Howard, MBA who wrote the first trade journal article published about applying the Big Five Model to the workplace (Training and Development, September 1995) and co-authors of *The Owner’s Manual for Personality at Work: How the Big Five Personality Traits Affect Performance, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, and Sales* ©2001 by Bard Press; ©2002 by Campus (in German) and co-authors of the *WorkPlace Big Five ProFile*™ 2001 by CentACS
	Receive background information and practical suggestions to use the model with individuals, relationships, teams, organizations, and selection
	Has been hosted annually by CentACS—Center for Applied Cognitive Studies since 1996
	Presenters and participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and casually

Who Attends the Big Five Conference?

	Certified Big Five Consultants from around the globe who have attended the CentACS Big Five Certification Program taught by CentACS Master Trainers either in person or online
	Qualified Big Five Consultants who have completed the online form to demonstrate their academic credentials to purchase and have been approved by CentACS to use Big Five materials
	Global affiliates of CentACS who are using the Big Five and teaching the CentACS Big Five Certification Program in their respective countries
	People from organizations that are considering using the Big Five and want to learn more
	People who are responsible for either the development or supervision of human performance (Human Resource Specialists, Organizational Development Consultants, Business Line Supervisors)
	University students
	Colleagues, spouses, partners, or friends of participants. Children are welcome to join us for lunch, but we ask that you make other arrangements for them during the conference sessions.

Join us in a full one-day session for an in-depth exploration.

8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 am Morning Session

12:00 noon Lunch Break

1:00 pm Afternoon Session

5:00 pm Adjourn

Casual dress is the conference norm for all participants, presenters, and facilitators.

The Conference Program

Our theme this year will be announced shortly.

Casual dress is the conference norm for all participants, presenters, and facilitators

Text Box: Thursday, February 19, 2009
Day One of the Conference *

8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 am Conference Introduction and Icebreakers

9:00 am Session 1A: TBA

10:00 am Session 1B: “Annual Big Five Conference Update"”

Jane Mitchell Howard, MBA, Managing Director

Pierce J. Howard, Ph.D., Director of Research

Caryn Lee, Director of Sales and Marketing

CentACS—Center for Applied Cognitive Studies

Charlotte, North Carolina

10:50 am Break

11:00 am Session 1C: TBD

12:00 pm Lunch

1:30 pm Session 1D: TBD

2:30 pm Break

2:40 pm Session 1E: TBD

3:40 pm Break

3:50 pm Session 1F: TBD

4:50 pm End of Day One

5:30 pm Drinks on CentACS

Text Box: Friday, February 20, 2009
Day Two of the Conference *

8:00 am Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Quick Team Building Exercises

8:30 am Session 2A: TBD

9:30 am Break

9:40 am Session 2B: TBD

10:40 am Break

10:50 am Session 2C: TBD

12:00 pm Lunch

1:30 pm Session 2D: TBD

2:30 pm Break

2:40 pm Session 2E: TBD

3:40 pm Break

3:50 pm Session 2F: TBD

5:00 pm End of Day Two of the Conference (Dinner on your own)

Text Box: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Day Three of the Conference *

8:00 am Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Quick Team Building Exercises

8:30 am Session 3A: TBD

9:30 am Break

9:40 am Session 3B: TBD

10:40 am Break

10:50 am Session 3C: TBD

11:50 am Final Session: TBD

12:30 pm End of Conference

* CentACS reserves the right to substitute other conference sessions, session descriptions, or presenters for the ones published in case of unexpected changes from presenters.

AND…

Please join us for the

CentACS 15^th Annual Big Five Conference—USA

Dates TBD

(Pre-conference workshop on the day before the conference proper)

* CentACS reserves the right to substitute other conference sessions, session descriptions, or presenters for the ones published in case of unexpected changes from presenters. CentACS also reserves the right to change the presentation date for sessions because of presenters’ scheduling/travel difficulties, or cancel sessions if a presenter should be prevented from attending the conference or making his/her presentation for any reason.

Text Box: Conference Registration Cost Information

All prices listed below are in US Dollars

Conference Costs	Paid by Jan. 31	Paid after Jan. 31
Pre-Conference Workshop (without Conference attendance), Feb. 18 only	595	595
Pre-Conference Workshop (with Conference attendance), Feb. 18	350	360
Full Conference Registration (exclusive of Pre-Conference Workshop)	695	715
Day One Only, Feb. 19, 2009	360	370
Day Two Only, Feb. 20, 2009	320	330
Day Three Only, Feb. 21, 2009	180	190

Note: For full-time student prices, contact Carol Coscia at CentACS.

Note: The following are included in the conference price:

	Cocktail reception day one
	Breakfast all three days
	Lunch day one and day two
	Continental Breakfast for the Pre-Conference Workshop
	Lunch for the Pre-Conference Workshop

Refund Information for Registration Fees:

	Full cancellation refunds will be given until February 9, 2009.
	After February 9, 2009, 35% of the fee paid will be retained for cancellations.
	After February 15, 2009, 75% of the fee paid will be retained for cancellations.

Text Box: 2009 Conference Registration Form

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Session(s) You Wish To Attend: Pre-Workshop -- Wednesday, 2/18/09 Overall Conference--All 3 days Day 1 Only -- Thursday, 2/19/09 Day 2 Only -- Friday, 2/20/09 Day 3 Only -- Saturday, 2/21/09 Check here if you are a full-time student	Payment Method: (must be received by February 13 to guarantee a place) Check Credit Card must be received by Feb. 13: VISA MC AMEX Please call CentACS at +1.704.331.0926 or toll-free at 1.800.BIG-5555 or fax this form to +1.704.331.9408 with your credit card information, as this is not a secure site.

For further information on attending the CentACS Big Five Annual Conference, contact:

CentACS

4701 Hedgemore Drive. Suite 210

Charlotte, North Carolina 28209-2200

USA

Toll Free: +1.800.BIG.5555

Telephone: +1.704.331.0926

Fax: +1.704.331.9408

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Additional Conference Information & Advice for Participants:

Big Five Store and Conference Discounts:

CentACS will have the Big Five Store open during the conference and will be offering a 10% discount to paid conference participants on any products purchased or ordered during the three (3) official days of the conference (this offer is not good after the conference or during the Pre-Conference Workshop). You may purchase WorkPlace paper tests, WorkPlace and NEO workbooks, NEO report forms, WorkPlace and NEO report covers, games, WorkPlace and NEO card sort exercises, and books to take with you to avoid shipping costs (however, you will be assessed North Carolina sales tax of 7.5%). Please note that this discount does not apply to NEO tests, NEO hand-scorable answer forms, or WorkPlace online tests.

Of course, CentACS will gladly ship any products to you at the regular shipping and handling rates after the conference if you prefer not to take them with you. You will still receive the purchase discount.

Advice for Conference Participants:

1. Come prepared to talk! All sessions will be interactive.

2. Bring copies of interesting Big Five profiles to share with other participants during networking sessions or at lunch.

3. If you have any dietary needs, please communicate them to CentACS by Wednesday, February 13th. CentACS will be providing a continental breakfast and lunch for all participants during the conference, but you must let us know if you have special needs.

4. We recommend that you plan to dress comfortably and casually in layers during the entire conference. Room temperatures may fluctuate. In February, Charlotte usually has moderate weather with daytime highs likely between 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit and evening temperatures around freezing. Only once in the last 7 years has the conference had colder than normal weather when Charlotte experienced freezing rain during the conference.

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Hotel information to be posted soon!

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