[May 20, 2013]

Fierce, Inc. Focuses on Confrontation and Accountability at This Year's ASTD Conference

ASTD International Conference & Expo - Booth #361 - This week at the ASTD International Conference & Expo 2013, Fierce, Inc., leadership development and training experts, will present to attendees its suite of engagement and conversation programs. An ASTD platinum sponsor, Fierce, Inc. is focusing on two areas of communication critical to the success of today's organizations - Accountability and Confrontation.

Improvement in Confrontation and Accountability skills enables forward-thinking companies to foster healthier cultures and boost bottom-line results through conversations based upon candor and transparency. At ASTD, Fierce, Inc. will conduct two special sessions on these important topics. Registration is open to everyone. For more information, visit the Fierce, Inc. website - www.fierceinc.com.

Session #1: Fierce "Confrontation" (T12EXD)
When: Tuesday, May 21^st - 10:00 to 11:15AM (CDT (News - Alert))
Where: Dallas Convention Center - Room C 142

Speaker: Marie Tjernlund, Training Manager/Master Facilitator
Session Description: This interactive session introduces a highly effective confrontation model that enriches relationships while effectively addressing attitudinal, behavioral, or performance issues with a colleague, a team, or a challenging customer. Participants will learn to confront tough issues with increased confidence and skill, and will practice the model during the session.

Session #2: Fierce "Accountability" (T22EXD)
When: Tuesday, May 21^st - 1:45 to 3:00PM (CDT)
Where: Dallas Convention Center - Room C 142

Speaker: Marie Tjernlund, Training Manager/Master Facilitator
Session Description: This session will explore what happens when organizations fall into a culture where accountability is lacking and employees prefer victim bonding over risk taking. Attendees will begin by looking at their own opportunities to step into accountability and end by learning how to coach someone into an accountable mindset.

About Fierce

Fierce, Inc. is an award-winning leadership development and training company that drives results for business and education by improving workplace communication. Fierce creates authentic, energizing, and rewarding connections with colleagues and customers through skillful conversations that lead to successful outcomes and measurable ROI. Tailored to any organization, Fierce principles and methods translate across the globe, ensure individual and collective success, and develop skills that are practical, easy-to-learn, and can be applied immediately. Fierce's programs have been successfully implemented at blue-chip companies, non-profits, and educational organizations worldwide, including Ernst & Young, Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, CARE, and Crate & Barrel. Fierce has received numerous industry and business accolades. The company has twice been honored as an Inc. 500|5000 company, in 2011 was named to TrainingIndustry.com's "Companies to Watch" list, and in 2011 and 2012 selected to Seattle Business magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in Washington lists.

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