Top tech COO to speak on Imagination at Virginia International University

Virginia International University’s School of Education is excited to announce the November event in our Voices from the Field Speaker Series: a presentation entitled Imagination, Creativity, and Ego-Strength. This presentation is applicable to education, business, and any field that requires 21st century skills.

All are welcome—please join us for an eye-opening and inspiring talk!

· Date: Thursday, November 6, 2014

· Time: 2:00-3:00pm

· Location: Waples Mill Conference Room, 11200 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

Our guest speaker, Dr. Chuck Cadle, is the Chief Operating Officer for Destination Imagination. A technology visionary, global entrepreneur, educator, author, and banker, Dr. Chuck Cadle is probably best known for his passionate leadership and advocacy for 21st century learning. He has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to promoting global tolerance, teaching creative and critical thinking, and facilitating the transfer of 21st century skills through effective curriculum design and instructional techniques. His combination of business insight and practical knowledge has enabled him to teach students and adults how to facilitate change, to manage projects, to initiate and improve programs, products, and services, and how to develop highly functioning teams (volunteers and staff). His leadership style is transformative and collaborative.

Dr. Cadle is a progressive global CEO and educator with proven success in delivering increased stakeholder value by implementing innovative services, technologies, operational discipline and strategic business planning. He draws upon an international background in teaching and training, innovative brand messaging and thorough financial analysis to drive strategic initiatives, facilitate sustainable growth and expand organizational capability. He inspires confidence with board members, senior executives, and program participants in educational, nonprofit, and for-profit environments. As a cross-functional motivator, he has had significant success in recruiting, cultivating and leading high performing teams in start-up, turn-around, high-growth, and underperforming organizations to meet and exceed strategic goals.

This event is open to all VIU students, staff, and faculty, as well as members of the surrounding community.

To learn more about participating in Voices from the Field, please contact Mr. Kevin Martin at kevin@viu.edu, follow us on social media @SEDatVIU and @TESOLVIU, and visit the School of Education’s website at www.viu.edu/sed.