Presented in Collaboration with Connecticut Association of Nonprofits, Leadership Greater Hartford, and Connecticut Society of Association Executives

The 2012 Leadership Symposium is designed for all levels of leadership within associations and nonprofit organizations. Strong leadership provides the means necessary to overcome obstacles and take advantage of opportunities. The focus of the Symposium is to provide you and your volunteer or paid leaders the chance to explore organizational priorities and to establish the best ways to work together. The Symposium’s workshops are designed to encourage leadership team members to discuss the challenges of leadership, promote the application of strategic governance principles, and to further develop your individual leadership style.

Registration is through Connecticut Association of Nonprofits website. Download Brochure.

AGENDA:
8:15 am – 9:00 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Keynote Address
Lessons from The Navigator’s Handbook: Exploring Leadership Lessons for Work & Life
David A. O’Brien, Author and President of WorkChoice Solutions, LLC

10:15 am - 11:45 am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions (choose one)
1 | Constructive Partnerships with Your Volunteer Leaders: The Power of Exceptional Relationships
2 | Moving from Bored to Board: Effective Governance Strategies
3 | Developing Leaders: Strategies for Increasing Staff Engagement and Commitment

11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch, Networking and Book Signing

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Concurrent Sessions (choose one)
4 | The Art of Participatory Decision Making
5 | Onboarding: Orienting and Integrating New Board Members for Success
6 | Body Language and Non-Verbal Communication Patterns

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Closing Discussion and Door Prizes

Limited sponsorships are available on first registered basis.