Tuesday, April 28, 2009
7:00 Executive Leadership Council, Board of Directors, and Chapter Leaders Reception
Sculpture Garden
Join us for an exclusive reception of CoreNet Global’s elite leaders.
8:00 Chapter Leadership Forum Dinner
DeSoto Room
Kick off the Leadership Forum with an evening of good food and great company.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 – Emerald Room
8:30 Continental Breakfast
Enjoy a light meal and beverages to jumpstart your action-packed day.
9:00 Welcome and Introductions
The Chapter Leadership Forum kicks off with opening remarks from CoreNet Global’s Monica Parker and Lauren Mountain.
9:15 Straight Talk From the Top
CoreNet Global board members and senior staff candidly discuss strategies to help our members during this harsh economic environment and the importance of all elements of CoreNet Global to working together effectively to achieve success.
9:45 Membership Love in an Elevator: An Interactive Exercise
As leaders of CoreNet Global, we all find ourselves in situations with new or prospective members with scant seconds to help share the value of membership—perhaps as brief as an elevator ride! Practice sharing your passion about CoreNet in a targeted way with a fun and interactive exercise.
10:30 Understanding the Why, What, and How of the Chapter Model
You’ve been hearing more and more about the Chapter Services Agreement and the importance of alignment of all elements of CoreNet Global. This session is designed to provide both conceptual and operational understanding of our chapter model. You’ll also learn about the critical (and sometimes alarming) why’s of compliance as well as our clear-cut plan to streamline operations, trim the red tape, and help you to be successful chapter leaders.
12:00 Working Lunch
View and try new out chapter web tools and resources while we enjoy lunch.
1:00 Navigating CoreNet’s Support Channels
Between the MCS Committee restructuring, new Special Interest Groups cropping up, the Chapter Learning Task Force forging ahead, and changes in HQ programs and operations, it’s a wonder anyone can keep up with all of the exciting progress! Get the skinny on how these changes will help you as well as meet the many faces behind these tremendous new efforts.
2:15 Solving Your Biggest Problems in 90 Minutes: An Interactive Exercise
Experience the collective power of peer-to-peer problem solving as we name our toughest chapter challenges, break into peer groups, and design solutions complete with an implementation plan to take back to your chapter with you. You won’t want to miss this highly interactive opportunity to be the hero of your chapter!
4:00 Reception
Location TBD
Unwind and reflect on the day with your friends and peers at this intimate cocktail reception.
