Tuesday Talent Series
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce launched the Tuesday Talent Series in 2022 to compliment the Talent Summit and expand the knowledge around workforce issues. Each seasonal cohort of the series includes presentations from experts in the field on timely topics including: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Family-Friendly and Age-Diverse Workplaces, Apprenticeship Pathways, Skills-based Recruitment; as well as, a hands-on career tours, and more.
About Talent 2.0
The Tuesday Talent Series aims to provide more in-depth presentations, hands-on learning, and opportunities to continue and support employers in attracting and retaining the talent they need.
You can find all upcoming presentations, along with resources and past recordings on this page.
All presentations are held on Zoom from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The 2024 Talent Series is sponsored by:
Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce media contact:
2024 Winter Tuesday Talent Series Resources:
Tuesday, April 2
Session Title: Unlocking Potential: The Power of Fair Chance Hiring
Session Presenters: Kristen DeWitt, Program Manager for the Colorado Fair Chance Hiring Initiative, leverages a background in local government and non-profit work. Jamil Cooks, a Colorado Springs native and advocate for social justice, leverages his business degree from Alcorn State University to make a meaningful impact.
Session Description: This session is essential for business leaders, HR professionals, and hiring managers eager to enhance recruitment strategies and create a more inclusive and dynamic workplace by tapping into diverse backgrounds and experiences. Learn more at www.cofch.org.
Copy of Copy of Colorado Fair Chance hiring
Tuesday, March 26
Session Title: How to Communicate like a Human Being in the Age of AI
Session Presenters: Ariana Friedlander, MPA, is an award-winning organizational anthropologist, leadership development expert and author. She is the founder and principal of Rosabella Consulting.
Session Description: With recent advancements in AI (Artificial Intelligence), it’s more imperative than ever for leaders to upgrade their internal operating systems. Communicating like a human being enables us to navigate stressful situations with greater ease and wisdom. In this session, Ariana will review what it takes to communicate like a REAL person. Participants will learn how to apply the latest research in neuroscience to upgrade their internal operating system.
Tuesday, March 5
Session Title: Navigating the New Era of Buyer-Centric Sales: Strategies to Close More Deals
Session Presenters:
– Jessie Ollier, Certified Sales, Leadership and High-Performance Coach
Session Description: Buyers are completing nearly 70% of their decisions before engaging with sellers. To thrive, businesses must adapt their selling strategies from product-centric to problem-centric. Discover actionable insights to create problem-aware buyers, establish yourself as the top choice, and drive purchasing urgency. Don’t miss out on unlocking revenue and winning more deals.
Prospect Problem Impact Handout
Tuesday, February 27
Session Title: How Autism Inclusive Policies Can Positively Impact Your Business’s Bottom Line
Session Presenters:
– Daisy Montgomery, Autistic Businesswoman & Owner of Autistics Anonymous
Session Description: With the rise of awareness about autism, ADHD, and other neurotypes in the workplace, businesses can leverage this awareness and create systems to improve recruitment, retention, reputational currency, and employee morale.
Tuesday, February 20
Session Title: Intercept the Future and Grow Your Business
Session Presenters: Bill Welter, consulting-educator with over 50 years of experience spanning four separate careers: military (USMC), engineering, business consulting, and education.
Session Description: What did Apple or Netflix or Airbnb or Amazon see and do that led to their growth? Now, flip the coin over. What did Blockbuster, Nokia, Toys-R-Us, and Polaroid not do?
How do these stories apply to small business growth? We’ll review a four-step process you can and should use to keep your business moving “fast enough” to intercept your future.
Books Mentioned:
• Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts, Annie Duke, 2018
• Business Model Generation, Alex Osterwalder, 2009
Tuesday, February 13
Session Title: Every Set of Financials Tells a Story
Session Presenters: Becky Ezell, Owner and Chief Visionary Officer of Keep Smart Books and Keep Smart Books Academy
Session Description: You will walk away from this session with a greater understanding of what a Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statement are and how they can tell the story of your business. As well as how to make better financial decisions.
Clean Books Rock Profit and Loss
Clean Books Rock Balance Sheet
Tuesday, February 6
Session Title: Business Analytics Fundamentals: Data Warehousing and Reporting for Organizational Insight
Session Presenters:
– Adam Cerullo, Manager, Business Analytics Consulting, Plante Moran
– Stewart Zellars, Senior Manager, Business Analytics Consulting, Plante Moran
Session Description: Join us for Analytics Fundamentals: Data Warehousing and Reporting for Organizational Insight to unravel the core concepts of data analytics, emphasizing data warehousing and reporting. In this engaging session, participants will explore the foundational elements of analytics, gaining insights into effective data warehousing practices and analytics visualizations. This session is designed to enhance your understanding of analytics fundamentals and their transformative impact on organizational decision-making.