Leadership Workshops
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Cross-Sector Partnerships for Livable Communities Thursday 9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Room 202A The Federal government is pushing for regional solutions that cross transportation, housing, economic development, and environmental protection interests. Find out how innovative regions are already working on cross-sector partnerships to create dynamic places to live and work. Speakers: Adie Tomer, Research Analyst, Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings Institution; Chris Thompson, Director of Marketing, Communication and Civic Outreach, Fund for Our Economic Future |
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The Successful Group Facilitator Thursday 9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Room 203A When it comes to small group facilitation, it is difficult to make sure that everyone is participating, engaged and staying on task. Learn how to clarify issues, focus discussions, bring out viewpoints, synthesize differences, and look for underlying agreements without imposing your own solution or opinion on the group. Speaker: Jeff Fox, Vice President, Global Sales, iPartners Inc. |
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Collaborative Regional Leadership Thursday 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Room 202A No organization or government can afford to "go it alone" to create long-term prosperity, so how do you get public, private and civic leaders engaged in regional efforts? Practitioners who have successfully led regional initiatives will share their insights and experiences on how to collaborate across boundaries. Speakers: Michael Langley, Founder and President, Langley Group; Chuck Meadows, Vice President, Transportation Policy, Metro Atlanta (GA) Chamber; Mary Stagaman, Associate Vice President, External Affairs, University of Cincinnati |
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Teaching Leadership to Elementary School Children Friday 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Room 201CD At the 2009 ACCE Convention, keynote speaker Stephen R. Covey introduced us to 10 children who had been taught leadership principles in their school. Since then, chambers have sponsored more than 30 schools' implementation of this leadership process. Hear from Sean Covey and a panel of chamber CEOs about what's happening at these schools, and what it takes to get involved. Speaker: Sean Covey, Executive Vice President, FranklinCovey |
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Positioned for Recovery Friday 9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Room 201CD Is your chamber re-organizing itself in preparation for the economy's comeback? Learn the steps some chambers are taking to make sure their organizations are financially healthy and their programs meet the needs of a rebounding community. Speakers: Peter Forman, President & CEO, South Shore (MA) Chamber of Commerce; Jody Wassmer, President, Greater Owensboro (KY) Chamber of Commerce |
| The CCE Process Friday 9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Room 203A Interested in adding this prestigious designation to your professional credentials? Chamber executives who have six or more years of senior-level chamber management experience and are currently employed in a senior level chamber position will find out what the requirements are to pursue and earn this exclusive professional title. Speakers: John MacMartin, CCE (Commission Chair Elect), President, Minot Area (ND) Chamber of Commerce; Tracey Osborne, CCE (Commission Chair), President, Overland Park (KS) Chamber of Commerce |
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