Modern leaders face a host of challenges:  a volatile global economy, significant changes in workplace demographics, increased shareholder expectations, an accelerated rate of technological change that is unparalleled in world history, and fierce competition to recruit and, more importantly, retain top talent. 

To that end, this highly interactive and entertaining session will help participants overcome the talent-retainment challenges they face every day by introducing them to the R.A.N.™ Model of Performance Management .  Through self-analysis, case studies, and group exercises, participants will learn how to retain talent in a challenging and uncertain world.

Learning Objectives:

1. Assess the performance needs of their followers by applying the R.A.N.™ Model of Performance Management 
2. Address the performance needs of their followers by applying the R.A.N.™ Model of Performance Management
   
3. Execute an effective performance-management conversation

David D. Knapp, Ph.D., is the President of Marathon Leadership® in Thornton, Colorado, which specializes in leadership and organizational development. With over 30 years of experience in the corporate boardroom and the university classroom, Dr. Knapp's passion is helping clients improve their communication and leadership skills through the practical application of the most current research findings in those areas.

Dr. Knapp’s diverse professional career – which includes stints as the Manager of North American Learning & Development for an international IT consulting firm, a college professor, a certified personal trainer & running coach, and a professional actor – gives him a broad range of experiences from which to draw. His educational background also is varied and includes a M.A. in Performing Arts from Emerson College in Boston and a Ph.D. in Human Communication Studies from the University of Denver.