BluPrint Radio - Business Talk Showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllcJoin your host, Gloria Thornwell as she leads discussions and interview sessions with business leaders and organization change experts on leading edge human capital management topics, trends and practices. enCopyright Gloria Thornwell (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 13:15:00 GMTThu, 18 May 2017 22:00:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/114dc1d0-8d68-4e49-9dd7-cc1e7ed73e94_gloria_-_jackies_version.jpgBluPrint Radio - Business Talk Showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllcJoin your host, Gloria Thornwell as she leads discussions and interview sessions with business leaders and organization change experts on leading edge human capital management topics, trends and practices. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combusiness,human resources,bluprint,bluprint llc,small business,small business owners,business development,employee,small business taxes,business coachingHuman Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoJoin your host, Gloria Thornwell as she leads discussions and interview sessions with business leaders and organization change experts on leading edge human capepisodicBeyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward!"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/18/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forwardBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/18/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forward/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/18/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forwardThu, 18 May 2017 22:00:00 GMTBeyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward!"Join us to hear a discussio on why the "Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward" small business conference is a MUST ATTEND!  Our round-table of expert speakers will share with our listening audience a preview of the market outlook for 2018, how to write winning proposals, price to win strategies, the legal side of small business, navigating the federal contracting maze, the U.S. Small Administration's programs, exit strategies and MORE! This series tis a MUST HEAR and the "Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward" is a MUST ATTEND for minority owned and women-owned small businesses!  Don't miss this interactive conversation and business series that help you plan AND propel BEYOND ALL LIMITS! Learn more here: www.bluprintbal.com 00:56:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynosmall business,small business owners,Small Business Contracting,contracting,Woman business ownersListen in to hear details about Beyond All Limits - a conference for women and minority owned businesses!Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward!"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/17/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forwardBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/17/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forward/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/17/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forwardWed, 17 May 2017 22:00:00 GMTBeyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward!"Join us to hear a discussion on why the "Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward" small business conference is a MUST ATTEND!  Our round-table of expert speakers will share with our listening audience a preview of the market outlook for 2018, how to write winning proposals, price to win strategies, the legal side of small business, navigating the federal contracting maze, the U.S. Small Business Administration Programs, exit strategies and more! This business series is a MUST HEAR and the "Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward" is a MUST ATTEND for minority and women-owned small businesses!  Don't miss this interactive conversation and discussion and series that will help you plan and propel BEYOND ALL LIMITS! Learn more here:  www.bluprintbal.com 01:03:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynosmall business,small business marketing,small business owners,small business owner,women business ownersListen in to hear details about Beyond All Limits - a conference for women and minority owned businesses!Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward!"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/17/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forward-1Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/17/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forward-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/17/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forward-1Wed, 17 May 2017 18:00:00 GMTBeyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward!"Join us to hear a discussion on why the "Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward" small business conference is a MUST ATTEND!  Our round-table of expert speakers will share with our listening audience a preview of the 2018 market-outlook, how to write WINNING proposals, price to win strategies, the legal side of small business, navigating the federal contracting maze, exit strategies, the U.S. Small Business Administration's programs and much, much more! This business series is a MUST HEAR and the "Beyond All Limits" conference is a MUST ATTEND for minority and women-owned small business entrepreneurs! DON'T MISS  this interactive conversation, discussion and series that will help you plan and propel your business BEYOND ALL LIMITS! Learn more at www.bluprintbal.com 00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynosmall business,business contracting,business development,Business Development Training Marketing,entreprenuerJOIN US TODAY to learn more about the Beyond All Limits small busienss conference!! Don't Miss It!Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward!"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/16/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forwardBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/16/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forward/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/16/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forwardTue, 16 May 2017 22:00:00 GMTBeyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward!" Join us to hear a discussion on why "Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward" small business conference is a MUST ATTEND!  Our round-table of expert speakers will hsare with our listening audience a preview of the market outlook for 2018, how to write winning technical proposals, price to win strategies, the legal side of small business, navigating the federal contracting maze, exit strategies:how to transition from small business with ease and more! This radio series is a MUST HEAR and the "Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward" is a MUST ATTEND for minority and women-owned small businesses!  DON'T MISS this interactive conversation and business series that will help you plan and propel "BEYOND ALL LIMITS!"  Learn more about "BEYOND ALL LIMITS" at www.bluprintbal.com.   01:00:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynosmall business,small business marketing,small business owners,small businesss,small business ownerJoin us to hear a discussion on why "Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward" small business conference is a MUST ATTEND!  Our round-table of expertBeyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward!"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/15/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forwardBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/15/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forward/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2017/05/15/beyond-all-limits-gain-the-edge-advance-forwardMon, 15 May 2017 22:30:00 GMTBeyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward!"Join us to hear our series and discussion on why the "Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward" small business conference is a MUST ATTEND!  Our round-table of expert presenters will share with our listening audience a preview of the market outlook for 2018, how to write winning proposals, price to win strategies, the legal side of small business, navigating the federal contracting maze, the Small Business Administration and exit strategies: how to retire from business with ease! This series is a MUST HEAR and the 'Beyond All Limits: Gain the Edge. Advance Forward" is a MUST ATTEND for minority and women-owned businesses!  Don't miss this interactive conversation and business series that will help you plan and propel BEYOND ALL LIMITS!  Learn more about Beyond All Limits at www.bluprintbal.com.   00:29:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynosmall business,small business marketing,small business owners,Small Business Today,woman owned businessListen in to hear details about Beyond All Limits - a conference for women and minority owned businesses!Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplacehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2015/02/25/dealing-with-difficult-people-in-the-workplaceBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2015/02/25/dealing-with-difficult-people-in-the-workplace/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2015/02/25/dealing-with-difficult-people-in-the-workplaceWed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTDealing with Difficult People in the WorkplaceJoin BluPrint Radio today when we interview Chris Jones on today's topic: "Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace."  Chris will share tips on how to best build workplace relationships and how to diffuse discussions that might lead to a flare-up and violent behavior.  Chris is an Executive Trainer with BluPrint.  Pior to joining BluPrint, Chris served as a U.S. Marine Corps Reservist, a U.S. Secret Service Officer (White House Police), and spent many years in Law Enforcement in the State of Maryland.  Later, Chris was selected as the Marketing and Program Manager for the Officer Next-Door Program with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Noted as one of the most dynamic professional youth speakers in America today, Chris is a subject matter expert in people dynamics & enjoys connecting with and speaking to millennials on various subject matters preparing them to be leaders.  Through the use of powerful skits, dynamic insights and real-life illustrations, Chris’ message challenges teenagers and encourages them to make positive choices in their lives. This will be an exciting show - please join us!  00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynodifficult people,Violence in the workplace,behaviorJoin BluPrint Radio today when we interview Chris Jones on today's topic: "Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace."  Chris will share tips on how to besEmotional Intelligencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2015/02/18/emotional-intelligence-1Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2015/02/18/emotional-intelligence-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2015/02/18/emotional-intelligence-1Wed, 18 Feb 2015 03:30:00 GMTEmotional IntelligenceJoin BluPrint Radio when we discuss Emotional Intelligence with special guest Larry Frazier.  We'll define emotional intelligence and talk in some detail about three Emotional Intelligence models and the focus of each.  How does Emotional Intelligence tool compare to other tools and does one's Emotional Intelligence change?  We'll talk with Larry about each of these areas and more.  ABOUT LARRY A member of the BluPrint Leadership Institute's training and development team, Larry has more than 20 years of domestic and international experience in leadership development, knowledge management, strategic planning, performance management, organizational change and employee development programs. He has used his experience in customer relationship management, organizational development, assimilation programs, configuration management, process improvement, business process re-engineering, government contracting, capability maturity models (CMMI) and team facilitation in many capacities during his career and is a certified MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator), DISC and EQi practitioner. Larry has a Master of Science Quality Systems Management, and an Honors Graduate Institute for Ethnic Studies and Race Relations, Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) and Study of Organizational Ethics, Georgetown University. Join us at 7:00 PM Eastern! 00:26:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoEmotional Intelligence,emotional intelligence EQ,PersonalityJoin BluPrint Radio when we discuss Emotional Intelligence with special guest Larry Frazier.  We'll define emotional intelligence and talk in some detail about"Defining Business Structures"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2015/02/11/defining-business-structuresBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2015/02/11/defining-business-structures/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2015/02/11/defining-business-structuresWed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT"Defining Business Structures"Join BluPrint Radio to hear our discussion "Defining Business Structures" with special guest, Lawrence Carnegie, MPA.  Lawrence will share details and differences on Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Limited Liability Corporations, S Corporations and the C Corporation.  Lawrence is a small business consultant who specializes in business document development, knowledge management, process engineering, proposal and grant writing, strategic planning and a member of the BluPrint Board of Advisors.  Lawrence has over 39 years’ experience and accomplishments in Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and private industry in intelligence  analysis and collection management and operations, to include assignments at CENTRA Technology, CIA, DIA, DHS, DNI,  OSD, US Air Force, and US Army. Lawrence has earned a MPA from American University, a Master of Science in Information Systems from George Washington University and a Master of Science Strategic Studies, U.S. Air Force War College. He has several certifications including Knowledge Management from the International Knowledge Management Institute and certification in Technical Writing and Editing from George Mason University. It will be an exciting episode - listen in! 00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynobusiness,business success,business coachingJoin BluPrint Radio to hear our discussion "Defining Business Structures" with special guest, Lawrence Carnegie, MPA.  Lawrence will share details and differencDefining Spouse Under the FMLAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/11/19/defining-spouse-under-the-fmlaBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/11/19/defining-spouse-under-the-fmla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/11/19/defining-spouse-under-the-fmlaWed, 19 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTDefining Spouse Under the FMLAJoin BluPrint Radio at 7:00 P.M. Eastern to hear our interview with Jay Holland, Equire.  Jay will talk with us on the topic "Defining Spouse Under the FMLA" and proposed regulatory changes that the Department of Labor is considering related to same-sex marriage.  A principal in Joseph, Greenwald & Laake’s Civil Litigation Group and chair of the firm’s Labor, Employment, and Qui Tam Whistleblower practice, Jay Holland is a renowned employment and qui tam litigator known for taking on tough cases and achieving exceptional results. Jay counsels clients in individual and class action cases involving gender and race discrimination and sexual harassment, violations of the wage and hour laws, and wrongful termination. Jay has an active qui tam practice, representing whistleblowers in actions under the federal False Claims Act. Join us at 7:00 P.M. to learn about the Department of Labor's decisions, definitions and proposed regulatory changes.  00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoHuman Resources,benefits,Family Medical Leave Act,FMLA,same-sex marriageJoin BluPrint Radio at 7:00 P.M. Eastern to hear our interview with Jay Holland, Equire.  Jay will talk with us on the topic "Defining Spouse Under the FMLA" anLabor & Employment Law Conferencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/11/13/labor-employment-law-conferenceBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/11/13/labor-employment-law-conference/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/11/13/labor-employment-law-conferenceThu, 13 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTLabor & Employment Law ConferenceJoin BluPrint Radio on Wednesday November 12, 2014 when we talk with Deriece Pate Bennett - Vice President of Government Affairs at the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.  Deriece will share with our listening audience details about the upcoming HRCI Approved Labor and Employment Law Conference on November 20, 2014 in Annapolis, Maryland.  She will give details about conference topics that reference the legal landscape in Maryland particularly based on the outcomes of the mid-term election.  As a lobbyist for the Chamber, she is responsible for advocating on the behalf of business on all issues pertaining to employment law, energy and environment and transportation.  Deriece earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in Public Policy and Management. Prior to her tenure at the Chamber, Deriece served as the Executive Director for the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc. where she was instrumental in implementing the Caucus’ agenda while operating as an intermediary between the Caucus, its constituents and community partners. Enjoy the show!   00:26:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynolabor,Labor Laws,employment,Employment Law,Employment DiscriminationJoin BluPrint Radio on Wednesday November 12, 2014 when we talk with Deriece Pate Bennett - Vice President of Government Affairs at the Maryland Chamber of Comm"Ebola - Risk Management Practices"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/28/ebola--risk-management-practicesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/28/ebola--risk-management-practices/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/28/ebola--risk-management-practicesTue, 28 Oct 2014 23:00:00 GMT"Ebola - Risk Management Practices"Join BluPrint Radio on Tuesday October 28, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. Eastern when we talk with Christine Walters, JD, MAS, SPHR attorney, author and human resource practitioner on Ebola concerns in the United States and Risk Management Practices.  Christine with share with us the legal and risk management practices for organizations to consider including policies, practices, procedures on safety, Title VII, Workers Compensation, FMLA and more.  Christine, licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, has more than 25 years’ combined experience in management, HR administration and employment law practice.  She's earned national and regional awards and has testified before U.S. Congressional and state legislative committees and administrative agencies on employment issues. Her book, “From Hello to Goodbye: Proactive Tips for Maintaining Positive Employee Relations” has been one of the publisher’s (SHRM) “Great 8” best-sellers for three consecutive years: 2011 – 2013; was SHRM’s 2nd best-seller January 2014; and is pre-approved by HRCI for 2.5 continuing education credits.  Christine is an independent consultant providing employment law consulting services and training programs doing business as FiveL Company, “Helping Leaders Limit their Liability by Learning the Law.” Join BluPrint Radio to learn practical risk management practices and steps to keep your organization secure and compliant. www.bluprint-llc.com     00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoEbola,Title VII,Safety,FMLA,Human ResourcesJoin BluPrint Radio on Tuesday October 28, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. Eastern when we talk with Christine Walters, JD, MAS, SPHR attorney, author and human resource prac"Business Communication - 21st Century"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/21/business-communication--21st-centuryBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/21/business-communication--21st-century/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/21/business-communication--21st-centuryTue, 21 Oct 2014 23:00:00 GMT"Business Communication - 21st Century"Bob Paff, speaker, author, thought-leader and actor joins BluPrint Radio to talk about Business Communication in the 21st Century.  We’ll interview Bob and get his perspective on how technology has improved or perhaps “wounded” workplace communication, communication between the generations, how effective communication builds trust, and a peak at his soon to be released book, “Communicating to Win…In Life, Love & Business.” Nationally recognized in the field of insurance and benefits working in the industry for over thirty years, Bob became a highly sought-after speaker on a variety of topics whose inspiring and empowering message reached a diverse list of prominent institutions such as Johns Hopkins University Hospital, PNC Bank and the Boy Scouts of America as well as sharing the stage with New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Dr. Ben Carson. Bob’s new book, “Communicating to Win – In Life, Love & Business” is a must-read and he’s been featured on the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Show as well as having had his own CBS Radio show “Communicating To Win” , a “Competitive Edge” segment on Fox 45 TV and WBAL’s “Good Day Baltimore” including appearances on MPT’s Money & Business, appearance in a 2014 episode of “House of Cards” among other media engagements which opened the door for his modeling, acting and voice over career. Please join BluPrint Radio on Tuesday October 21, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. Eastern to hear our interview with speaker, author, thought-leader and actor, Bob Paff.  00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynocommunication,communications,communication styles,House of Cards,workplace communicationBob Paff, speaker, author, thought-leader and actor joins BluPrint Radio to talk about Business Communication in the 21st Century.  We’ll interview Bob and getEmployee Satisfaction Surveys - What's the Skinny?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/14/employee-satisfaction-surveys--whats-the-skinnyBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/14/employee-satisfaction-surveys--whats-the-skinny/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/14/employee-satisfaction-surveys--whats-the-skinnyTue, 14 Oct 2014 23:00:00 GMTEmployee Satisfaction Surveys - What's the Skinny?Join BluPrint Radio on Tuesday October14, 2014 when we talk again on the topic Employee Engagement – this time with a special emphasis on Employee Satisfaction Surveys.  We’ve invited Shelley Witherspoon again as our guest– Shelley is a Human Resources Subject Matter Expert and Principal Consultant with BluPrint, LLC – Human Capital Consultants.  She’ll talk with us about satisfaction surveys in general and the intended objectives, satisfaction surveys and the alignment with talent management, how employee satisfaction surveys could measure one’s connection to the organization and more.  Shelley, a seasoned professional with two decades of HR Management experiences, has executed full-service Human Resource functions including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations and compliance related training to employees, mid-level managers, and executive staff in the private sector.   She earned a Bachelor's of Science in business from The Johns Hopkins University and an M.B.A. from The University of Maryland, University College.    00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynoemployee,employee engagement,employee satisfaction,employee opinion,employee surveysJoin BluPrint Radio on Tuesday October14, 2014 when we talk again on the topic Employee Engagement – this time with a special emphasis on Employee Satisfaction"Employee Engagement - A Link to the Bottom Line"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/07/employee-engagement--a-link-to-the-bottom-lineBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/07/employee-engagement--a-link-to-the-bottom-line/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/10/07/employee-engagement--a-link-to-the-bottom-lineTue, 07 Oct 2014 23:00:00 GMT"Employee Engagement - A Link to the Bottom Line"Join BluPrint Radio on Tuesday October 7, 2014 when we interview Shelley Witherspoon – Human Resources Subject Matter Expert and Principal Consultant with BluPrint, LLC – Human Capital Consultants.  Our topic:  Employee Engagement – A Link to the Bottom Line.  During this episode we will talk with Shelley about several items directly related to employee engagement and its link to the bottom line.  Shelley will tell us who plays a role in employee engagement, drivers to employee engagement, how trust, leadership and engagement are aligned and how engagement affects the bottom-line. Shelley, a seasoned professional with two decades of HR Management experiences, has executed full-service Human Resource functions including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations and compliance related training to employees, mid-level managers, and executive staff in the private sector.   She earned a Bachelor's of Science in business from The Johns Hopkins University and an M.B.A. from The University of Maryland, University College.    00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynoemployee engagement,employee,employee training,empowerment,empoweringJoin BluPrint Radio on Tuesday October 7, 2014 when we interview Shelley Witherspoon – Human Resources Subject Matter Expert and Principal Consultant with BluPr"Business Analytics - How HR Becomes a Player"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/30/business-analytics--how-hr-becomes-a-playerBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/30/business-analytics--how-hr-becomes-a-player/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/30/business-analytics--how-hr-becomes-a-playerTue, 30 Sep 2014 23:00:00 GMT"Business Analytics - How HR Becomes a Player"Join BluPrint Radio when we talk to special guest Jeannie Hill, Certified Human Capital Management professional, on business analytics and how human resources becomes a player.  Jeannie will share with our listening audience specifics on how business analytics impacts several, if not all, human resource functions including talent acquisition, compensation and talent management. Jeannie is a Human Resource Consultant and a Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR), a Human Capital Strategist (HCS), a Professional of Project Management (PMP) with more than 25 years of human resource consulting and management.  Often described as a visionary and transformational enterprise level expert in organizational change, Jeannie has led multi-level and multi-site projects resulting in organizational growth. Her teams have won awards including an award for most innovative in HR expertise by HR Executive Magazine in 2010 for the establishment of an HR Project Management office concentrated on future forward Human Capital needs. Jeannie brings a strategic approach to business activities, adding value to each work stream and being aligned to the enterprise vision, mission and objectives. 00:28:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynoanalysis,analytics,Human Resources,human resources management,talent acquisitionJoin BluPrint Radio when we talk to special guest Jeannie Hill, Certified Human Capital Management professional, on business analytics and how human resources bProtected Health Information - Confusion & Compliancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/25/protected-health-information--confusion-complianceBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/25/protected-health-information--confusion-compliance/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/25/protected-health-information--confusion-complianceThu, 25 Sep 2014 13:30:00 GMTProtected Health Information - Confusion & ComplianceJoin us for this discussion on Protected Health Information. 00:27:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoJoin us for this discussion on Protected Health Information."Demystifying Executive Compensation"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/16/demystifying-executive-compensationBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/16/demystifying-executive-compensation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/16/demystifying-executive-compensationTue, 16 Sep 2014 23:00:00 GMT"Demystifying Executive Compensation"Join BluPrint Radio on Tuesday September 16th for our interview and discussion on Executive Compensation.  On this episode, we'll discuss how executive compensation plans are developed, which roles in an organization are considered "executive," tax advantages for corporations, aligning executive pay to strategy and more! Our guest, Dick Wolfe, is a retired Captain from the U.S. Navy's Medical Service Corps with several worldwide assignments to include leading the training of the Navy's 5000 Medical Corpsman while assigned to the Naval School of Health Sciences. He is currently consulting with health care organizations on safeguarding Protected Health Information - P.H.I. - and is confounder of the nationwide P.H.I. Protection Network and spent many years with Booz Allen Hamilton, management consultants, supporting TRICARE, the military health care system, which provides medical care to nearly 10 million beneficiaries. Dick has taught as an Adjunct Professor at Washington Adventist University in the Health Care Administration and Organizational Management programs for nearly 20 years and currently, is the lead instructor in the University's Compensation courses. He has worked on compensation issues on all levels - from executive level compensation development and negotiation to developing entry level salaries in urban environments. He was an Assistant Vice-President with Wells Fargo Bank specializing in human resources management. He was responsible for worldwide staff development for the Bank's Corporate and International Divisions. Our interview and discussion will highlight many areas of interest and will help business and other organization leaders better understand basic executive compensation and what's included. 00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoHuman Resources,Human capital,compensation,compensation plans,managementJoin BluPrint Radio on Tuesday September 16th for our interview and discussion on Executive Compensation.  On this episode, we'll discuss how executive compensaRecruiting and Retaining Millennialshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/09/recruiting-and-retaining-millennialsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/09/recruiting-and-retaining-millennials/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/09/09/recruiting-and-retaining-millennialsTue, 09 Sep 2014 23:00:00 GMTRecruiting and Retaining MillennialsJoin BluPrint Radio on Tuesday September 9th at 7:00 PM Eastern when we talk about Millennials in the workplace - how best to recruit and retain them. Jerome Williams, Talent Acquisition expert with over a decade of experience in Policy Development and Governance, Strategic Initiatives, Organizational Development and Performance Management.  Jerome will enlighten our listeners on what motivates millennials, how best to recruit, manage and retain millennials and finally, how to manage a workplace that consists of Baby Boomers, Generation-X and Millennials. It will be an exciting interview and discussion so join us on Tuesday September 9th at 7:00 PM Eastern. 00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoMillennials,Gen-Y,Recruit,Retain,Recruit and Retain MillennialsJoin BluPrint Radio on Tuesday September 9th at 7:00 PM Eastern when we talk about Millennials in the workplace - how best to recruit and retain them. Jerome Wi"Employee Assistance Programs - What's the Value?"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/24/employee-assistance-programs--whats-the-valueBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/24/employee-assistance-programs--whats-the-value/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/24/employee-assistance-programs--whats-the-valueTue, 24 Jun 2014 23:00:00 GMT"Employee Assistance Programs - What's the Value?"BluPrint welcomes Dr. Joseph Bullock to our radio show!  Dr. Bullock will enlighten us on the value and benefit of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).  EAPs intended to help employees better deal with personal problems that might impact their work-place performance, behaviors and well-being.  EAPs include short-term counseling and referral services for employees and their household members. On this episode, Dr. Bullock will talk with us about several critical areas including the most common reasons clients seek EAP services, how EAP services help veterans and those who are active duty may take advantage of EAP services.  ABOUT DR. BULLOCK Dr. Bullock has over 25 years of experience as a professional counselor, clinical supervisor and administrator.  Currently, he is currently the Director of Substance Abuse Services for the Arlington County Department of Human Services in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Bullock is also a consultant to the United States Navy providing training and clinical supervision services to counselors in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Dr. Bullock’s professional experience also includes providing numerous workshops on mental health, substance abuse and other counseling related topics. Dr. Bullock is an Adjunct Faculty at Liberty University in the Center for Counseling and Family Studies. Dr. Bullock has a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Doctoral Degree in Community Agency Counseling from Virginia Tech University. Dr. Bullock is licensed as a professional counselor and substance abuse treatment provider in Virginia and Maryland. 00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynoemployee,employee benefits,Employee Relations,Employee Assistance Programs,EAPsBluPrint welcomes Dr. Joseph Bullock to our radio show!  Dr. Bullock will enlighten us on the value and benefit of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).  EAPs inWomen Veterans Interactive - Change & Transitionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/17/women-veterans-interactive--change-transitionBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/17/women-veterans-interactive--change-transition/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/17/women-veterans-interactive--change-transitionTue, 17 Jun 2014 23:00:00 GMTWomen Veterans Interactive - Change & TransitionJoin BluPrint Radio today when we interview, Ginger Miller, President and CEO of Women Veterans Interactive (WVI), a non-proft organization that supports women veterans in need during transitional periods.  We'll talk to Ginger today about the skills that women veterans lack that may keep them from entering the civilian workforce, how organizations can partner with and assist WVI members better transition back into the civilian workforce, "Operation Saftey Net" and WVI's scholarship program for children of women veterans. ABOUT GINGER: Ginger founded Women Veterans Interactive (WVI) in 2011, to help service and support women veterans during critical points of need. In March of 2012, WVI received a Governor's Citation form Maryland Governor O'Malley for its dedication and service to women veterans. Since the inception of WVI, the organization has supported over 925 women veterans through outreach and support services. Ginger was selected to serve as a Special Advisor for the Sesame Street Workshop to assist in the development of programs for children of active duty military members’ who are transitioning to civilian status. In 2014, WVI was honored as the sole beneficiary of the 2014 BET Honors in Washington, D.C.  In 2013, Ginger earned the Governor’s Service Award and was honored with the White House Champion of Change Award for Women Veterans.  She received the Veterans Champion Award in 2012 by the United Black Fund Inc. and in 2011 was featured as a "Woman of Valor" in the December 2011 issue of Essence Magazine. Ginger served in the U.S. Navy from 1989 to 1992, earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, and a Masters in Non-Profit Management  from the University of Maryland University College. 00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoVeterans,Women Veterans,women veterans interactiveJoin BluPrint Radio today when we interview, Ginger Miller, President and CEO of Women Veterans Interactive (WVI), a non-proft organization that supports womenHow to Create a Client Focused Organization -http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/10/how-to-create-a-client-focused-organization-Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/10/how-to-create-a-client-focused-organization-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/10/how-to-create-a-client-focused-organization-Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:00:00 GMTHow to Create a Client Focused Organization -Special guest Larry Frazier, joins BluPrint Radio to participate in dialogue about The Client Focused Organization.  Listen as he highlights and discusses steps, beginning with defining the client-focus end-state, developing a marketing strategy and designing the organization to implement the strategy. ABOUT LARRY A member of the BluPrint, LLC training and development team, Larry has more than 20 years of domestic and international experience in leadership development, knowledge management, strategic planning, performance management, organizational change and employee development programs.  He has used his experience in customer relationship management, organizational development, assimilation programs, configuration management, process improvement, business process re-engineering, government contracting, capability maturity models (CMMI) and team facilitation in many capacities during his career and is a certified MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator), DISC and EQi practitioner. Larry has a Master of Science Quality Systems Management, M.S.,(Specialization: Change Management and Systems Thinking) The National Graduate School, Falmouth Massachusetts; a Master of Public Administration, M.P.A. Troy University, Troy Alabama; a Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland; an Honors Graduate Institute for Ethnic Studies and Race Relations, Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) and Study of Organizational Ethics, Georgetown University.     00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoLarry Frazier,BluPrint,BluPrint LLC,Washington DC,The Client Focused OrganizationSpecial guest Larry Frazier, joins BluPrint Radio to participate in dialogue about The Client Focused Organization.  Listen as he highlights and discusses stepsProject Managementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/03/project-managementBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/03/project-management/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/06/03/project-managementTue, 03 Jun 2014 23:07:02 GMTProject ManagementListen in as BluPrint interviews Claudia Skinner, certified Project Management Professional (PMP). 00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoListen in as BluPrint interviews Claudia Skinner, certified Project Management Professional (PMP).Public Relations - A Business Strategyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/27/public-relations--a-business-strategyBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/27/public-relations--a-business-strategy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/27/public-relations--a-business-strategyTue, 27 May 2014 23:00:00 GMTPublic Relations - A Business StrategyJoin BluPrint when we interview Craig M. Muckle, public affairs and government relations guru who will enlighten our listening audience on public relations, public relations strategy and the importance of management counseling as it relates to policy decisions, communication and taking into account public opinion and the organization's social and citizenship duties. Craig is the manager, public affairs and government relations for the Eastern Division of Safeway, one of North America’s largest grocery retailers, and has served in that role since August 1997. He is responsible for media, government, community and consumer relations activities for all 130 Safeway stores located in the mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.) and is an Adjunct Professor at Howard University. This will be a very exciting segment and we look forward to your joining us. 00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynopublic relations,Public Affairs,press,press releasesJoin BluPrint when we interview Craig M. Muckle, public affairs and government relations guru who will enlighten our listening audience on public relations, pub"Business Taxes Part II: Corporate Taxes"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/20/business-taxes-part-ii-corporate-taxesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/20/business-taxes-part-ii-corporate-taxes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/20/business-taxes-part-ii-corporate-taxesTue, 20 May 2014 23:00:00 GMT"Business Taxes Part II: Corporate Taxes"On Today’s episode “Business Taxes Part II: Taxes for Corporations” Antwan Anderson, President of Anderson & Company, returns to BluPrint Radio to share additional tax tips & definitions and most specifically taxes for corporations -- Antwan will talk about stock based compensation, shareholder tax payments, dividends and its tax implications.  Antwan has many years of accounting experiences and was previously an auditor at Clifton Gunderson, the 9th largest accounting firm in the country, responsible for auditing all of the court systems in the US including the district, probation, bankruptcy and pretrial court services.  His degrees in Accounting and in Computer Information Systems broadened his diverse background which includes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) where he wrote healthcare procedures and participated on the committee to express opinions on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) laws.  Antwan has worked in the Information Technology (IT) consulting sector for public and government agencies completing SAS70 engagements and business continuity planning. 00:28:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynocorporate taxes,Taxes Spending Big Government,business taxes,IRS,Internal Revenue ServiceOn Today’s episode “Business Taxes Part II: Taxes for Corporations” Antwan Anderson, President of Anderson & Company, returns to BluPrint Radio to share additio"Business Taxes Part I: Tips for Small Companies"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/13/business-taxes-part-i-tips-for-small-companiesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/13/business-taxes-part-i-tips-for-small-companies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/13/business-taxes-part-i-tips-for-small-companiesTue, 13 May 2014 23:00:00 GMT"Business Taxes Part I: Tips for Small Companies"BluPrint is excited to welcomeAntwan Anderson, President of Anderson & Company, a multi-disciplined tax, accounting and management consulting practice, who will talk with us about tips for small businesses that will reduce future tax liabilities, the cost of doing business and how maximizing deductible business expenses can lower taxable profit.   Antwan has many years of accounting experiences and was previously an auditor at Clifton Gunderson, the 9th largest accounting firm in the country, responsible for auditing all of the court systems in the US including the district, probation, bankruptcy and pretrial court services.  His degrees in Accounting and in Computer Information Systems broadened his diverse background which includes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) where he wrote healthcare procedures and participated on the committee to express opinions on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) laws.  Antwan has worked in the Information Technology (IT) consulting sector for public and government agencies completing SAS70 engagements and business continuity planning. 00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynotaxes,business taxes,small business,small business owners,small business ownershipBluPrint is excited to welcomeAntwan Anderson, President of Anderson & Company, a multi-disciplined tax, accounting and management consulting practice, who willExecutive Coaching Series Part III: "Coaching for Transformation"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/06/executive-coaching-series-part-iii-coaching-for-transformationBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/06/executive-coaching-series-part-iii-coaching-for-transformation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/05/06/executive-coaching-series-part-iii-coaching-for-transformationTue, 06 May 2014 23:00:00 GMTExecutive Coaching Series Part III: "Coaching for Transformation"BluPrint welcomes Ayana Coston, a certified Executive Coach and member of the Lockheed Martin Enterprise Learning Team.  At Lockheed, Ayana supports corporate leadership development and training initiatives and is part of the team that will determine how to most effectively coach Lockheed's leaders.  On this episode, Part III of our three part executive coaching series, we'll discuss with Ayana how coaching can be an organization change agent, increase organization engagement and accelerate organization transformation.  ABOUT AYANA Ayana is a Life and Executive Coach and her company, Sharp Corners Coaching, focuses on helping clients with career development and career satisfaction. Ayana is an active member of the DC chapter of the International Coaching Federation  and has over a decade of Human Resource Generalist, Learning & Development, Talent Development, and Recruiting experiences. She has a Master's Degree in Organization Development from American University and is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and has earned ACC credentials from the International Coaching Federation and her passion is helping people to become their best selves. 00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoCoaching,Executive Coaching,Transformation,Organization Transformation,Organization ExpertsBluPrint welcomes Ayana Coston, a certified Executive Coach and member of the Lockheed Martin Enterprise Learning Team.  At Lockheed, Ayana supports corporate lExecutive Coaching Series Part II: "A Business Tool for Women Leaders"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/29/executive-coaching-series-part-ii-a-business-tool-for-women-leadersBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/29/executive-coaching-series-part-ii-a-business-tool-for-women-leaders/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/29/executive-coaching-series-part-ii-a-business-tool-for-women-leadersTue, 29 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMTExecutive Coaching Series Part II: "A Business Tool for Women Leaders"BluPrint is excited to interview Rythee Jones, Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Washington Adventist University.  Today's episode will focus on Executive Coaching for Women Leaders.  Rythee will discuss with us how women leaders can use coaching as a tool to help women advance in business and in the workplace.  ABOUT RYTHEE Rythee is Associate Vice President of Human Resources at Washington Adventist University.  She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Hood College and her Master of General Administration from University of Maryland University College.  Rythee has 25 years of human resources experience, including seven years at the executive level.  Her background includes assignments in talent development, employee relations, organizational development, compensation, and human resource information systems.  During this time, Rythee leveraged her in-depth knowledge of human resources and of team and leadership development to coach mid- to senior level leaders and teams in higher education, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.  Rythee has consulting expertise that includes planning and facilitating teambuilding retreats, conducting needs assessments, and designing and delivering training programs in topics such as communication skills, harassment prevention, teambuilding, conflict resolution, and presentation skills. She is a member of the International Coach Federation, the American Society for Training and Development, and the Society for Human Resource Management. 00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoCoahing,executive coaching,executive management training,leadership development,leadership development coachingBluPrint is excited to interview Rythee Jones, Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Washington Adventist University.  Today's episode will focus on ExecExecutive Coaching Series - Part Ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/22/executive-coaching-series--part-iBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/22/executive-coaching-series--part-i/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/22/executive-coaching-series--part-iTue, 22 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMTExecutive Coaching Series - Part IBluPrint is excited to interview Steve Gladis, PhD on the value of Executive Coaching.  Executives and other organization leaders are tasked with leading tough conversations, evaluating performance, managing conflict and motivating teams - and sometimes, these roles can be challenging.   A 21st century approach, Dr. Gladis will discuss how investing in coaching strategies help organization leaders and leadership teams transition and more smoothly execute c-level and people decisions.  ABOUT STEVE Steve Gladis, Ph.D., serves as CEO of Steve Gladis Leadership Partners, a leadership development firm focused on helping executives and their teams achieve both success and significance through executive coaching, leadership development, and motivational speaking. Clients include executives and teams from publicly traded and private corporations, U.S. government agencies, associations, and nonprofits. Author of 18 books on leadership and communication, Dr. Gladis researches, writes, and works in all areas of leadership.  As part of the George Mason University faculty, he teaches both leadership and communication courses through the Office of Continuing Professional Education. Dr. Gladis is a certified coach with the International Coach Federation, teaches courses in leadership coaching, and is currently an executive coach for the University of Virginia Darden Business School’s Executive MBA program.  Previously, Dr. Gladis served as an Associate Dean and the Director of the University’s Northern Virginia Center, was a career FBI special agent, and served his country as a decorated U.S. Marine Corps officer.   00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynoexecutive coaching,executive management training,Coaches,leadership,leadership developmentBluPrint is excited to interview Steve Gladis, PhD on the value of Executive Coaching.  Executives and other organization leaders are tasked with leading tough"Heartbleed" - Are You Protected?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/15/heartbleed--are-you-protectedBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/15/heartbleed--are-you-protected/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/15/heartbleed--are-you-protectedTue, 15 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMT"Heartbleed" - Are You Protected?BluPrint welcomes Sequoia Ramsey, President and CEO of Realistic Computing Inc. (RCI) to our show.  RCI, an award-winning comprehensive information technology company, is a full-service technology firm (WBE and MBE certified) with Centers of Excellence (COE) in: Networks, Applications Development, Managed Services, and Maintenance.  On today's show, we'll learn from Sequoia preventative measures to protect an organizations' cyber-security and how the heart-bleed virus may have secretly damaged your companies network and sacrificed proprietary data. ABOUT SEQUOIA A 2012 Enterprising Women Award Winner, Ramsey prides herself on leading RCI, a company that uses cutting-edge technological tools while maintaining a simple and user-friendly service policy.  Her visionary leadership is the culmination of years of study, consultative experience, and hands-on installation of complex hardware and software applications.  Ramsey believes that keys to business success are reliability and trust. She leads an enthusiastic team who train, install, manage, and organize customized solutions for medium and large corporations and government agencies.  Ramsey has currently secured business partnerships with BlueTie, Dell, and Apple and has achieved numerous software and hardware certifications in which to build upon for her clients. RCI is headquartered in Baltimore, MD with a satellite office in Atlanta, GA.  00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynocyber security,cyber threats,heart bleed,Virus and Malware,computer securityBluPrint welcomes Sequoia Ramsey, President and CEO of Realistic Computing Inc. (RCI) to our show.  RCI, an award-winning comprehensive information technology cWorkPlace Diversity - a 21st Century Perspectivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/08/workplace-diversity--a-21st-century-perspectiveBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/08/workplace-diversity--a-21st-century-perspective/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/08/workplace-diversity--a-21st-century-perspectiveTue, 08 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMTWorkPlace Diversity - a 21st Century PerspectiveBluPrint welcomes Linda Wilson, a 21st century thought-leader in workplace diversity. Tune in to her discussion on how diversity is more broad than race & gender and how a sound diversity strategy can impact the bottom-line.  Linda will share her perspective on the future of workplace diversity and how to create the “right” environment for both managers and employees. ABOUT LINDA Linda has over 20 years of experience working with diverse groups of all ages. As a human resources and organization development practitioner, she crafts programs to address issues related to individuals, teams, and the whole organization. She specializes in programs such as defining and managing polarities, communicating and collaborating across differences, fostering inclusive workplaces, building leadership skills, and clarifying roles and enhancing cooperation. She has written curriculum, designed and delivered programs for raising awareness, building skills, and applying concepts to real world.  Her consulting and training expertise includes programs on empowerment, sexual harassment, diversity, communication, customer service, training the trainer, and team development. She has facilitated large and small programs, which have improved community relationships and decreased racial tensions.  Linda earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from American University; a Master of Science in Human Resource Development from American University/National Training Laboratory and the Coaching Certificate, Newfield Network, 2003.   00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynodiversity,workplace diversity,race,Race RelationsBluPrint welcomes Linda Wilson, a 21st century thought-leader in workplace diversity. Tune in to her discussion on how diversity is more broad than race & gendeConflict Resolution & Crisis Managementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/01/conflict-resolution-crisis-managementBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/01/conflict-resolution-crisis-management/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/04/01/conflict-resolution-crisis-managementTue, 01 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMTConflict Resolution & Crisis ManagementBack by popular demand - the Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management show featuring Dr. Jeff King, trained psychotherapist.  Please enjoy this rebroadcast and we look forward to your joining us again next Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. Eastern. Cheers, BluPrint, LLC 00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynoconflict,conflict resolution,argue,Arguments,CrisisBack by popular demand - the Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management show featuring Dr. Jeff King, trained psychotherapist.  Please enjoy this rebroadcast and wPublic Relations - A Business Strategyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/25/public-relations--a-business-strategyBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/25/public-relations--a-business-strategy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/25/public-relations--a-business-strategyTue, 25 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMTPublic Relations - A Business StrategyJoin BluPrint when we interview Craig M. Muckle, public affairs and government relations guru who will enlighten our listening audience on public relations, public relations strategy and the importance of management counseling as it relates to policy decisions, communication and taking into account public opinion and the organization's social and citizenship duties. Craig is the manager, public affairs and government relations for the Eastern Division of Safeway, one of North America’s largest grocery retailers, and has served in that role since August 1997. He is responsible for media, government, community and consumer relations activities for all 130 Safeway stores located in the mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.) and is an Adjunct Professor at Howard University. This will be a very exciting segment and we look forward to your joining us. 00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st Centurynopublic relations,Public Relation,PUBLIC,publicity,craig muckleJoin BluPrint when we interview Craig M. Muckle, public affairs and government relations guru who will enlighten our listening audience on public relations, pubLearn Tips to be a Top-Tier Training Professional!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/18/learn-tips-to-be-a-top-tier-trainerBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/18/learn-tips-to-be-a-top-tier-trainer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/18/learn-tips-to-be-a-top-tier-trainerTue, 18 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMTLearn Tips to be a Top-Tier Training Professional!BluPrint is excited to interview Carla Watson - a certified BluPrint Master trainer on intricacies to make you a more thorough training and facilitation professional and win the confidence of your training participants. Carla has over a decade of experience in training, developing, and directing highly successful teams. This dynamic guest will highlight and explore and diversify your professional experienced trainer/ facilitator’s abilities to train other experienced trainer/facilitator’s to prepare for these exciting times. ABOUT CARLA A professional with over a decade of experience in training, developing, and directing highly successful teams, Carla is a member of the BluPrint Leadership Institute faculty and proven leader with diversified education, skills, experience in training, employee coaching and development, performance management and customer relationship management. She is a member of the Principal Training team at BluPrint and led training sessions for the Maryland-based Affordable Care Act (aka "Obamacare"). She trained hundreds of professional in preparation for the roll-out of the October 1, 2013 national health-care reform initiative. Carla is experienced with forecasting, and planning, sales support, customer service and analytical problem-solving skills. Leading by example, has been the key to her success. Her training competencies include: Executive Trainer; Communication/Time Management Skills; High Impact Selling Skills and Organizational/Strategic Thinking Skills. Carla's other accomplishments include being selected as the Corporate trainer for contract & compliance for major universities, hospitals and sporting venues and has served as Management Essentials facilitator for the deployment of management training. 00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoCarla Watson,BluPrint,BluPrint LLc,Trainer,Master TrainerBluPrint is excited to interview Carla Watson - a certified BluPrint Master trainer on intricacies to make you a more thorough training and facilitation professLearn How To Improve Your Professional Training Skills!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/11/learn-how-to-improve-your-professional-training-skills-1Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/11/learn-how-to-improve-your-professional-training-skills-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/11/learn-how-to-improve-your-professional-training-skills-1Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:30:00 GMTLearn How To Improve Your Professional Training Skills! Elaine Gipson, a certified trainer, who has facilitated and trained many organizations and government agencies around the country will join BluPrint radio tonight to speak on the fundamental skills neccesary to facilitate, train, and lead groups.  Join us to hear Elaine's tips and techniques to improve your skills as a new training professional! ABOUT ELAINE Elaine has many years of varied experiences in association management, government contracting, business development, training and facilitation, and consultant services. Her employment and business clients have been corporations, non-profit organizations, associations and entrepreneurs. In her professional work she held executive-level positions, where she directed projects, created new initiatives, and accomplished significant outcomes for various business endeavors. She brings her talents and experiences to fulfill the conceptual, planning, and operational phases of the Leadership Institute. Her role also supports both faculty and curriculum development. As a certified facilitator and trainer she launched her career with an emphasis in adult-learning, creative idea-generating, and coaching of trainers and facilitators. After managing two successful training programs for older workers at the Atlanta Urban League, she relocated to Washington DC and became certified in the training discipline. 00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoBluPrint,BluPrint LLC,Elaine Gipson,Certified Trainer,TrainerElaine Gipson, a certified trainer, who has facilitated and trained many organizations and government agencies around the country will join BluPrint radio toniProject Managementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/05/project-managementBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/05/project-management/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/03/05/project-managementWed, 05 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTProject ManagementBluPrint welcomes Claudia Skinner, a certified PMP to our show.  Claudia has over 15 plus years of Project Management experience and a wealth of business management savvy.  In this session, we will discuss how to implement best practices and methodologies in program and project management, the management of a team project, the tools that Project Managers need, and on leadership on a project management.  ABOUT CLAUDIA Claudia is a Project Manager Professional (PMP) with over 15-years of leadership experience in the oversight, management and support of strategic projects in diverse countries. She is an expert in implementing best practices and methodologies in program and project management, SDLC, requirements management, business readiness and quality assurance. She has worked with Fortune 500 firms and small entrepreneurial businesses. Claudia has worked in the Telecon industry in both the IT and business units at Nextel and then joined NII Holding (Nextel International) where she held various positions from Project Manager to Director of Customer Operations. She's earned a Bachelor's of Arts from the University of New Hampshire and a Master of Science in Technology Management from George Mason University and is trilingual - fluent in Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and English. 00:29:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoClaudia Skinner,certified PMP,Project Management,leadership,BluPrintBluPrint welcomes Claudia Skinner, a certified PMP to our show.  Claudia has over 15 plus years of Project Management experience and a wealth of business manageCrisis Management & Conflict Resolutionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/02/26/crisis-management-conflict-resolutionBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/02/26/crisis-management-conflict-resolution/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/02/26/crisis-management-conflict-resolutionWed, 26 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTCrisis Management & Conflict ResolutionBluPrint looks forward to welcoming special guest Dr. Jeffrey King, a trained psychotherapist and organizational development psychologist, who will highlight and discuss how an organization can encounter a crisis that could jeopardize its health, and its reputation. Dr. King will discuss the 1st steps in the resolution process and how to identify behaviors that could qualify as potential danger-zones. ABOUT DR. KING A trained psychotherapist and organizational development psychologist, Dr. King has used his in depth expertise to facilitate workshops, seminars, management training, audits and assessments to numerous organizations.  Dr. King delivered expertise as the Senior Project Manager for Vantage Human Resource Services in Washington D.C. where he specialized in training, leadership, strategic planning and related human resource services primarily to Federal clients most notably he directed the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions Leaders Academy. Dr. King managed and facilitated training projects to other Vantage clients including the NRC (Communications Training); Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Career Counseling); U.S. Army Chemical Munitions Command (Transition project); U.S. Department of Labor; U.S. Government Accountability Office., U.S. Treasury Department and others. He has been a speaker to a number of prestigious organizations and associations and in 2010 was the keynote speaker on Entrepreneurship at the Congressional Black Caucus Conference. Other groups to whom he has presented include Deloitte Consulting (Work Place Violence), Smithsonian Institute (Organizational Development), Tuskegee University ( Capital Campaign Study); US Department of Justice Homicide/ Death Seminar ( Post Shooting Trauma), DC Police Department ( Critical Incident Response; Peer Support; Employee Assistance, Management Training), and others. 00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoConflict Resolution,trained psychotherapist,organizational development psychologist,resolution process,Dr. Jeffrey KingBluPrint looks forward to welcoming special guest Dr. Jeffrey King, a trained psychotherapist and organizational development psychologist, who will highlight anPerformance Management for Business Leadershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/02/19/performance-management-for-business-leadersBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/02/19/performance-management-for-business-leaders/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/02/19/performance-management-for-business-leadersWed, 19 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTPerformance Management for Business LeadersBluPrint salutes special guest Philena DeVaughn to BluPrint Radio.  A Master of Arts in Education, Philena has conducted needs assessment, needs analyses and evaluated performance improvement programs on which she provided technical assistance. Tune in to her discussion on how performance management & performance appraisals are different and how to create the “right” environment for both managers and employees. ABOUT PHILENA A consultant, trainer and educator, Philena DeVaughn has over 25-years of experience in training and development in many capacities to include public, private and in institutions of higher learning. She has experience in curricula development and design and has been an Adjunct Professor at Governor's State University in Illinois and at Strayer University in northern Virginia. 00:31:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoPerformance Management,BluPrint LLC,performance improvement programs,Philena DeVaughan,performance appraisalBluPrint salutes special guest Philena DeVaughn to BluPrint Radio.  A Master of Arts in Education, Philena has conducted needs assessment, needs analyses and evLearn Truths About the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/02/12/learn-truths-about-the-affordable-care-act-obamacareBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/02/12/learn-truths-about-the-affordable-care-act-obamacare/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluprintllc/2014/02/12/learn-truths-about-the-affordable-care-act-obamacareWed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTLearn Truths About the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)Calling all Human Resource professionals, business owners, insurance representatives, organization leaders - BluPrint welcomes Larry Frazier, M.S. and Carla Watson, BA, both of whom have led Affordable Care Act training sessions. Listen and take notes as we discuss how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) helps employers provide feasible options for current & potential employees. ABOUT OUR GUESTS: A professional with over a decade of experience in training, developing, and directing highly successful teams, Carla is a member of the BluPrint Leadership Institute faculty and proven leader with diversified education, skills, experience in training, employee coaching and development, performance management and customer relationship management. She is a member of the Principal Training team at BluPrint and is a  subject-matter expert on Maryland health-care reform. A member of the BluPrint, LLC training and development team, Larry has more than 20 years of domestic and international experience in leadership development, knowledge management, strategic planning, performance management, organizational change and employee development programs.  Larry understands Health Care Reform specifically as it applies to the state of Maryland and is a blogger on the Affordable Care Act. He has many years of experience in organizational change, instructional systems design-Gagne-Briggs and ADDIE model, HR development, mentoring, process mapping (problem diagnosis-incorporating 360 feedback processes), project management, information management, leadership ethics, training, and executive coaching. 00:30:00Human Capital Mgmt 21st CenturynoACA,Affordable Care Act,Obama Care,employee health care,Larry FraizerCalling all Human Resource professionals, business owners, insurance representatives, organization leaders - BluPrint welcomes Larry Frazier, M.S. and Carla Wat