Event Details
Join HR and Talent professionals from across the greater Milwaukee area to explore best-practices for developing talent in your organization.
Time: 8:15 – 10:30 AM
Cost: $25*
*Complimentary for ATD members with promo code
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Every FOCUS Summit includes:
A presentation from industry experts
Roundtable guided discussions
Coffee and light breakfast
2019 Summit Calendar
January 11th (Fri) - From Hate Mail to Love Letters: An 18-Month Transformation in Talent Development

Daniel Mendez, Rogers Behavioral Health
Emmons Business Interiors - 140 S 1st St Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI
Daniel Mendez is the Director of Talent Development at Rogers Behavioral Health. He has applied his 22 years of experience in the United States Air Force to the civilian sector, where he has led training and organizational development teams in the healthcare industry. Daniel has a Masters of Science in Education, Corporate Training and Human Performance and is certified in Prosci Change Management, Inside/Out Coaching and a variety of 360 evaluation tools.
Mendez will share the story of how his team systematically changed the perspectives of internal customers about the work of the Talent Development team at Rogers Behavioral Health. What began as "hate mail" for their work transformed into a culture where people advocate and express gratitude for their services.
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