Schedule

The 2020 Strategic Leaders Virtual Event will offer 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.	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.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Break Sponsored by:
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.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.
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Parking Lot Discussion & Wrap-up