Contents: Conflict Management Webcast | Case Studies | Products | New from CPP | Reader's Poll |2006 Events

Introducing a New Webcast: "Innovative Conflict Management for Organizations"

CPP is pleased to present a FREE webcast featuring Ken Thomas, PhD, co-author of the TKI, and Ed O'Neil, PhD, Director, Center for the Health Professions, UCSF. The webcast highlights trends in conflict management and insights from these experts in the field of organizational development. Learn more >>

Southwest Airlines and the MBTI^® Assessment: Creating a Corporate Culture That Soars

In an industry compelled by competition and rapid-fire change, an intelligent and motivated workforce is imperative. Learn how Southwest Airlines used the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator^® (MBTI^®) instrument to provide the added knowledge and understanding its employees need to solve problems on the fly—for a corporation that's definitely going somewhere. Download the case study >>

Master the Use of Introduction to Personality Differences with the NEW User's Guide.

With Introduction to Personality Differences it has never been easier to educate non-management employees on personality differences in teamwork and professional development. This NEW User's Guide is a vital tool for HR professionals to apply the benefits of teaching their organizations about personality differences. Learn more >>

New from Davies-Black^® Publishing

The Opt-Out Revolt – Why People Are Leaving Companies to Create Kaleidoscope Careers by Lisa A. Mainiero and Sherry E. Sullivan

When the needs for a more balanced life aren't being met, workers take control and walk away. The Opt-Out Revolt delivers the facts behind this growing phenomenon: how the universal need for authenticity, balance, and challenge drives career and life decisions for women and men alike; the critical role gender plays in the patterns of today's careerists; what choices women are making and why; how men's priorities differ from women's and how they affect their career paths; and what the best organizations are doing to stem the flow of talent heading out the door. Learn more >>

The Science of Selling

You already know the art of selling. Let CPP teach you the science of selling, including how to increase sales force effectiveness using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator^® instrument. For actionable information on how to improve your client relationships and close ratios click here >>.

Business Focus of the Month – Leadership Succession.

Participate in our Reader's Poll. We'll share the results with you in the October issue of CPP Insider.

Which department should your next CEO come from? Take the poll >>

Last Month's Reader's Poll Results

Last month we asked: "How would you rank the relative importance of the following hiring practices and tools to evaluate top talent?" Here's how you responded:

Tradeshows

• MBTI^® European Conference - September 27-29, 2006
• MBTI^® Workshops - Ongoing 2006-2007
• HRMAC Summit - October 24, 2006
• NACADA National Conference - October 18-21, 2006
• ICDC - November 1-5, 2006

Let us know if you're going to be at any of these shows - we'd love to meet you there. And if you have recommendations for other shows we should attend, we welcome your suggestions. Email us at cpp_insider@cpp.com.

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