FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2001 CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119 WORKSHOP BY ACCLAIMED BUSINESS CONSULTANT RESCHEDULED FOR NOV. 7 DUE TO TERRORIST ATTACKS Nationally renowned business consultant, speaker and author Richard Chang will conduct an interactive workshop on "Turning Passion into Performance" Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Drake University. The workshop, originally set for Sept. 19, was rescheduled due to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. "This workshop was timely before Sept. 11, but it's even more timely now in light of all the new national and international issues we're facing," says Connie Sanderson, director of Drake University's Center for Special and Professional Studies. "Igniting passion in employees to improve performance and strengthen the loyalty of employees is more important now than ever." In the aftermath of Sept. 11, Chang will address how organizations can build a certain future in an uncertain world. "People need motivation. They need inspiration. They need something to believe in," Chang says. "Individuals seek a sense of belonging, a sense of purpose, and a sense of comfort in what they do. Not only do they crave these things at home, but in their workplaces and their social activities. By paying attention to these motivating forces, organizations can energize their people and, in turn, their operations." The one-day workshop will teach participants how to nurture workplace and personal passion, through a seven-step Passion Plan Model. Chang's recent book, "The Passion Plan at Work, Building a Passion-Driven Organization," will be the centerpiece of the workshop. Chang also will discuss how to align corporate strategieswith employee performance, using the Performance Scorecard™ methodology he invented. "While we cannot control many of the economic and political factors that impact our success, we can preserve the passion that fuels it," Chang says. "We can stand for something positive as we go about our business. We can control how we take care of our customers and associates. We can continue to guide the organization and build its future in an uncertain world." This workshop is being offered by Drake University's Center for Special and Professional Studies. The day-long program will be held in Olmsted Center on the Drake University campus and costs $395, which includes three of Chang's best-selling books, continental breakfast and lunch. To register or for more information, call the center at (515) 271-2592 or e-mail csps@drake.edu.