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August Learning Lab - ABC's of Job Descriptions

August 27 | 2-4 pm   

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Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley Campus (Show Map)

3420 S Memorial Dr
Tulsa, OK 74145

This program has been approved for 2 recertification credit hours toward General recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Please be sure to note the program ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI website at www.hrci.org.

Presented by Dave and Debra Foreman
Foreman & Associates Inc

This workshop is designed as a practical overview for human resources professionals and students reflecting current best practices on how to use and prepare job descriptions.  The presentation identifies an extensive array of uses for job descriptions in the organization and discusses the potential impact of job descriptions on various organizational systems, such as manpower management, performance management, strategic planning, compensation etc... Particular attention is given to the techniques for gathering and assessing data for job descriptions. In addition, the specific elements of job description design are introduced and tips for writing documents which avoid common pitfalls are discussed.

Presenters, Dave and Debra Foreman are principals of Foreman & Associates, Inc. an organizational and personal development consulting firm based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma which has been in business since 1996. The focus areas of the firm include: Organizational Diagnosis, Group Learning Experiences, Executive and Personal Coaching, and HR Outsource Services.

Dave has managed domestic and international consulting projects for clients in the petroleum, manufacturing, municipal government, educational and service sectors.  He began his career as a crisis counselor, trainer and community development specialist and then joined Cities Service Oil & Gas Company where he served for many years as manager of human resources and services for Oxy USA’s Houston Division and Southern Region.  He earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology/social work from the University of Arkansas, with further concentration in public administration.  He holds practitioner certifications in neuro-linguistic programming as well as numerous instructional licenses.  Dave has served as president of the Tulsa chapter of the American Society of Training and Development, and is currently Vice President of the board for Volunteer Central of the Greater Tulsa Area.

Debra has more than twenty-five years experience in the energy, aviation repair and manufacturing industries.  She has directed human resources, organizational development and administrative functions for both domestic and international companies.  Beginning her career with Cities Service Oil Company, Debra gained further business experience as Director of Organizational Development for Santa Fe Minerals.  NORDAM then recruited Debra to join their executive staff as Director of Corporate Development with accountability for HR, OD, internal communications and public relations.  She returned to the energy business as Vice President Administration for an independent oil exploration company.  In late 1999, Debra transitioned from her career as an internal executive consultant to join Foreman & Associates, Inc.  She holds a BSE from Oklahoma Christian College, and a Masters in Adult Education and Psychology from the University of Tulsa.  She holds a variety of instructional licenses and certifications in management training.