While many people think of parliamentary procedure as a method for slowing down decision making and thwarting the will of a group to act, that is not the intent of the rules of parliamentary procedure. Whether you are leading a meeting or trying to follow the flow of a meeting as a participant, a basic understanding of parliamentary procedure can valuable. This workshop offers a concise introduction to parliamentary procedure, with an emphasis on how you as a facilitator can put the principles of parliamentary procedure into practice to create a more productive meeting that generates better outcomes. This session is helpful whether you are taking part in a meeting within your organization or on a community board.

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Today's business environment is even more volatile, uncertain and ambiguous than ever before. Delegation and decision making must be accomplished at all levels of the organization. Leaders now must focus on guiding with clarity, expression and integrity; while creating a culture that encourages employees to take charge, attempt to lead, make mistakes and constantly learn. This five-step, easy-to-remember approach was developed to help leaders succeed in the 21st century and beyond.

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As a leader, you will learn: • an effective way to boost morale & improve results • the benefits of having fun at work, which can be significant • how important it is to pay attention to your customers & co-workers • why we should focus on the “present moment” • to “choose the attitude” you bring to work • 4 components including: Enjoy, Show your Care, Live in the Present Moment, You Choose your Attitude

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Your brand is about who you are now and how you want to be viewed by your peers, colleagues, those you supervise and your community. Much like a commercial brand, a personal leadership brand establishes your identity and communicates your unique value to others. A leadership brand impacts how you behave, react, interact with others, and make decisions, influencing how effective you are in the workplace. In this workshop we will explore your current leadership brand – and yes, you do have a brand whether you know it or not – and identify the desired brand you wish to portray in your daily interactions and work with others. We will work through a process that explores your strengths, the impact you make in your organization and community, and behaviors that support your identified brand. Much like a well-designed commercial brand increases purchasing potential, your leadership brand will enhance your career opportunities.

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One of the challenges for any leader is acclimating new people to the group and creating a sense of common purpose. While employee manuals and formal orientation sessions can be helpful in accomplishing this, the casual stories that we share about our staff, our department, and our organization will often have a greater impact on shaping and changing attitudes and behavior. This interactive workshop focuses on how we can use the power of narratives to help our team members grasp the important lessons of who we are and why we do what we do.

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Are you looking for ways to motivate your employees, promote creativity, foster better communication, break barriers, or develop better problem-solving skills? This interactive breakout session will offer ways for you to introduce topics, facilitate introductions, energize your team, and review concepts through incorporation of group activities, icebreakers, and team-building exercises.

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The Enneagram’s leadership application enables participants to understand the 9 different leadership paradigms and their related leadership strengths and potential derailers; the predictable behaviors of leaders of each type; and the best development activities to enhance your leadership capability based on your Enneagram type. In addition, the Enneagram can be used to develop very specific leadership competencies, from driving for results to strategic planning, leading high-performing teams, and more.

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Leaders can encounter remarkably similar challenges across different organizations. This workshop will tap into the experience and wisdom of fellow conference participants to share ideas and best practices. Workshop participants will rotate among different tables where moderators will introduce the topic and encourage focused discussion. Themes will touch upon retaining talented employees, building effective teams, performance management, and employee engagement. This interactive and networking building workshop is designed to provide you with practical tips to show leadership in your organization.

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In this interactive session, participants will learn about specific Emotional Intelligence (EI) competencies that enhance leadership abilities. Using Daniel Goleman's work as a guide, we will look at different positive leadership styles and what EI competencies are needed for each one. Participants will get the opportunity to share perspectives on what EI competencies they have used or seen used, and will walk away with practical information on how to use a wide range of different competencies for different situations.

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In this session, participants will complete a personal time audit, learn approaches to time management that boost productivity, and receive specific tools to improve email management in their workplace. The cumulative strategies outlined in this session will answer questions about where your time went. The content will provide a path that moves from coping with demands on your time to strategic management so you can lead. Session notes: Participants should bring their computer and have access to their calendar that outlines how their schedule (time) is regularly allocated.

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New projects and programs often need seed money and ongoing funding to be sustained. Partnering with a community foundation to create an endowed fund can be the key to financing new endeavors that make a community more vibrant, responsive and compassionate. In this session you will learn about ways that people and organizations in the Greater Olean region are already making a difference with a fund at a community foundation. The session will cover the mechanics of creating and building an endowment as well as illustrating options for setting up an organizational structure, procedures and policies to be sustainable and fair.

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For many decades, the predominant approach to leadership was one that sought to mitigate, and even eliminate, the effects of change. The goal was to establish effective processes and policies in order to "keep a complicated system of people and technology running smoothly" (John Kotter). This approach worked when the economy was dominated by roles that were somewhat routine and systematic; however, in today's economy, where the pace of change increases exponentially, we are seeking solutions to problems that have never been encountered before. Leaders no longer have the luxury to try to mitigate or halt the forces of change; rather, leaders must proactively harness the forces of change and use them to the organization's collective advantage. This can only be accomplished by fostering a culture of creativity within the organization--a key outcome of authentic Servant-Leadership. This session will explore the role creativity plays in harnessing and directing the forces of change. The relationship between Servant-Leadership and creativity will be described, and participants will be introduced to practical tools for fostering innovation and creativity in their organizations.

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