(All events are by invitation-only—except TweetChats and Webinars.)

Sep
9
Tue
2014
Pearson Partners Spotlight Series Breakfast – The Future of Higher Education in North Texas
Sep 9 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Pearson Partners Spotlight Series Breakfast – The Future of Higher Education in North Texas @ Park City Club | Dallas | Texas | United States

Take a look into the future of North Texas higher-level education as we welcome David E. Daniel, Ph.D., to lead our next Spotlight Series breakfast discussion.

Dr. Daniel is president of The University of Texas at Dallas, a top source of talented graduates for area companies that is on track to become the area’s first Tier One research university. The university’s Tier One initiative—spearheaded by Dr. Daniel—aims to transform UT Dallas into one of the nation’s best public research universities, deepening its resources, attracting the best students and educators, and driving innovation among area businesses.

Join us on September 9 as we discuss the future of Tier One education in Texas, and why incubating top talent is critical to drive innovation, growth and competitive advantage.

(This event is by invitation-only.)

Oct
14
Tue
2014
Pearson Partners HR Roundtable: Behavior and Performance, Part II: How to Implement Behavioral Trait Analysis in Team Building
Oct 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Pearson Partners HR Roundtable: Behavior and Performance, Part II:  How to Implement Behavioral Trait Analysis in Team Building @ Pearson Partners International | Dallas | Texas | United States

Behavior and Performance, Part II:
How to Implement Behavioral Trait Analysis in Team Building.

Behavior and Performance, Part II:
How to Implement Behavioral Trait Analysis in Team Building

Featuring Adrian Wood. Co-Founder, Shadowmatch USA

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 11:30 a.m. CDT.

At our February HR Roundtable, we discussed how individual and team behaviors have a critical impact on overall performance. Join us on October 14 as we delve deeper into this topic, and learn how HR can use the information to more effectively coach their internal stakeholders. We will discuss several key topics using both behavioral research information and real-life examples of corporate teams.

• Success & failure factors that impact performance
• The critical link between performance and behavior
• The specific challenges found in different types of teams
• HR Coaching strategies for individuals and teams

As always, lunch will be served and attendees will earn 2 hours of PHR/CPHR/SPHR certification credit.

DATE: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Lunch will be served.

LOCATION: Pearson Partners International, 8080 North Central Expressway, Suite 1200, Dallas [Map] (SEC 75 and Caruth Haven, in the Compass Bank building. Parking is in the Visitors section of the garage on the north side of the building, and we’ll provide a gate token.)

RSVP: (if you haven’t already) by emailing , as seating is limited.

Questions? Call (214) 292-4130.

This event is by invitation only and there is no cost to our invited guests.

Adrian Wood is the co-founder of Shadowmatch USA. He is an experienced business leader with a passion for making companies of all sizes, from start-ups to global, successful through team development and unique leadership and management strategies across functions and divisions. He partner with major clients including Bimbo Bakeries, Cisco, Citrix, Sprint and others to make them even more successful by focusing on workplace excellence through team behaviors.

Dec
9
Tue
2014
Pearson Partners Spotlight Series Breakfast: Taking Flight: The Economic Impact of DFW International Airport in the Global City System
Dec 9 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Pearson Partners Spotlight Series Breakfast: Taking Flight: The Economic Impact of DFW International Airport in the Global City System @ Park City Club | Dallas | Texas | United States

An Economic Forecast for 2015 and Beyond
Featuring Sean Donohue, Chief Executive Officer, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport

Every year, the world’s third-busiest and fastest-growing airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International, produces more than $31 billion in economic impact for the DFW region—hosting more than 60 million passengers a year, supporting more than 150,000 jobs and pumping $9 billion in payroll into the area’s economy. At our next Spotlight Series breakfast, led by Sean Donohue, chief executive officer of DFW International Airport, learn why international connectivity is critical to the economic viability and growth of the North Texas region.

As he leads a $2.7 billion terminal renewal and improvement program, Mr. Donohue will share his thoughts on the airport’s economic impact, its international service expansion plans and the future of airports as crucial links within the global city system.

Sean Donohue serves as Chief Executive Officer of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, the third-busiest airport in the world. In his role as CEO, Mr. Donohue is responsible for the management, operation and future development of the Airport. As the chief executive officer of DFW Airport, Mr. Donohue manages an organization comprised of more than 1700 employees, as well as an annual operating budget of over $650 million and a $3 billion capital improvement program. Under Mr. Donohue’s direction, DFW Airport produces more than $31 billion in annual economic impact for the Dallas/Fort Worth region, and hosts more than 60 million passengers each year. Mr. Donohue joined DFW International Airport in October of 2013, following a distinguished 28-year career in the airline industry.

This event is by invitation only.

Dec
16
Tue
2014
Pearson Partners HR Roundtable: Holiday Networking
Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pearson Partners HR Roundtable: Holiday Networking @ Pearson Partners International | Dallas | Texas | United States

Holiday networking with your fellow North Texas senior corporate HR executives.
By invitation only.