The truth behind “Downsizing” (it’s all about MONEY) as an economic force to increase the profits for the shareholder. 

 Answers to Hard Questions:  

·         How do we bridge the gap between corporate necessity and intellectual capital?
 

·         How can downsizing be used as a positive economic force in the current corporate culture?   

·         Social responsibility versus your bottom line…

·         The positive effects of the US downsizing practices in the International market!

Ms. Paula Renee Washington, Founder and CEO of Face2Face Solutions, Inc., provides consulting, training, coaching and speaking services. Ms. Washington designs customized productivity systems to align with your corporate vision. With over 20 years' experience, her background includes infrastructure reorganization and capacity building with major Fortune 500 companies (IBM; Mobil Oil; Phillip Morris; McKinnesy & Company) consulting environments, and church administrations.

Paula has delivered seminars and workshops to corporations, educational institutions, and community-related organizations in the fields of leadership, staff development, human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, ministry development and technology.

A sought after speaker, author and entrepreneur, she often keynotes and conducts workshops at national-international conferences and corporate meetings. Through her leadership Face2Face was awarded contracts in Johannesburg, So Africa and West Liberia 2008-09. Education includes: Certification in Entrepreneurship, Yale University School of Management; Graduate of JW Fanning Leadership Institute, Georgia State University, and Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Mercy College in New York. Accolades are: Cobb Community Collaborative: You Make a Difference Award, Honored Partner In Education - Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Honoree, Well Star Universal Sisters, listed in Who's Who in Atlanta; recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year, Ordinary People TV Show, Women Looking Ahead Magazine, 100's List of Georgia's "Most Powerful and Influential Women.

Ms. Washington's heart for community is demonstrated through the non-profit organization she founded, Wise Women Speak Foundation, Inc. which builds wealth for women girls and families.