WHYY Advantage

WHYY to host technology conference
By Mary Eileen O'Connor

WHYY will co-host the conference "T-Learning: The Promises and Pitfalls of Applying Technology to Learning" on Wednesday, April 24 from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Technology Center.

Made possible through WHYY's partnership with the Greater Philadelphia chapter of ASTD, a premier association for workplace learning and performance issues, the conference includes presentations, a unique vendor fair, networking and round-table discussions about the pros and cons of technology in distance learning and employee development. Participants can pose questions to keynote speaker Elliott Masie of The MASIE Center via telephone during a live question-and-answer session.

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't featuring Jim Collins Jim Collins, author of the best-selling book Built to Last, discusses how good companies can grow and attain superior performance.
Wednesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. $85 per person

The 2002 Annual Briefing of Administrative Professionals: Take Charge of Your Life Financial expert Suze Orman offers practical and spiritual steps people can take to stop worrying, control their finances and enjoy greater financial freedom in this live satellite and Web event designed to motivate, educate and re-energize administrative professionals.
Wednesday, April 24 at 1 p.m. $124 per person

Total Leadership: Leadership, Teamwork and Self-Discipline featuring Michael Janke This seminar draws from the high-performance world of the elite Navy SEAL teams, modern psychology and human performance tactics to teach participants skills to dominate in any industry.
Tuesday, April 30 at 1 p.m. $75 per person

WHYY Advantage satellite seminars are held at the WHYY Technology Center, 150 N. 6th St. in Philadelphia. Group, nonprofit and government discounts are available. Call (215) 351-2053 for more information.