The 2020 Strategic Leaders Virtual Event offered the following program. All times are in Central Standard Time (CST).
Agenda subject to change.
Monday, December 7
|
|
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Welcome & Introductions |
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
What is the Current Perception & Value of Your Department?
Topics include: Benchmarking today’s wins and challenges; Your team’s value proposition; The evolving job description of a meetings professional; Building relationships with senior management; Holding on to your seat at the table. |
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Break |
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Positioning Your Team as Virtual & Hybrid Strategists
Topics include: Virtual and hybrid event strategies; Budgeting for the unknown; Cross-department work; Asserting your team as the experts. |
5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. |
Break |
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. |
Networking Activity
Sponsored by:
|
 |
|
|
Tuesday, December 8
|
|
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Optional Coffee Mingle
|
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Creating a Culture of Compassion, Trust & Transparency
Topics include: Motivating teams; How to encourage proactive behavior in times of uncertainty; Addressing job security; Building morale through signs of appreciation and empathy. |
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Break |
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Managing Your Team’s Perception & Strengths
Topics include: Changes in leadership styles and behaviors; Playing to an individual’s strengths; Career-pathing; Balancing happiness and business needs. |
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Day 2 Debrief/Large Group Takeaways |
|
|
Wednesday, December 9
|
|
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Optional Coffee Mingle |
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Authentic Leadership & Taking Care of Yourself
Topics include: How to be an inclusive leader; An eye on DE&I; How to keep yourself positive and focused.
|
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Break
Sponsored by:
|

|
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
What’s Next? Being a Champion of Change
Topics include: Navigating reopening and the demise of a 9-5 work day; The future of work; Budgeting. |
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Parking Lot Discussion & Wrap-up |