Challenges and opportunities

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Murray’s Pond Country Club, NL

2014 Conference Series

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Women in Leadership

Challenges and opportunities

WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF:

ANN MARIE VAUGHAN, President & CEO, College of the North Atlantic

GLORIA YOUNG, Chief Financial Officer & Director of Operations, Cox & Palmer CATHY DUKE, CEO, Destination St. John’s

KIMBERLY J. MACKAY, Lawyer, French & Associates

H. CHRISTINE HAND, Owner, Handyman Hardware Limited

DAWN S. DALLEY, Vice President, Corporate Relations, Nalcor Energy

DEBBIE FORWARD, President, Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses’ Union DOROTHY M. KEATING, Partner, Noseworthy Chapman Chartered Accountants ISLAY McGLYNN, Senior Vice President, Atlantic Region, Scotiabank

BONNIE COCHRANE, Executive Coach, Studergroup

Keynote:

The Honourable CHARLENE JOHNSON

Minister of Finance, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

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“A great opportunity to garner new knowledge and implement new strategies in the workplace. Highly recommend to others as this is an opportunity to listen to women leaders in our province.”

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Executives, department heads, directors, senior managers, lawyers, accountants, and other professionals who are looking for strategies to become more effective leaders.

JUST SOME OF THE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

• Explore the risks and benefits of doing things differently • Learn the dynamics of change management

• Examine the dimensions of diversity

• Find out what remains to be the ultimate competitive advantage

• Identify some of the things women can do in a collective way to inspire women in their everyday lives • Hear about changing taboos in the workplace

TESTIMONIALS FROM ATTENDEES OF PAST CONFERENCES

“Inspiration. Great networking. This conference is a must in a fast pace working world!”

– ÉDITH CLOUTIER, Vice President, Eastern Region Sales, Allstream

“It is an excellent opportunity to build new relationships and share personal experiences from a woman’s perspective.”

– RHONDA EKSTROM, Vice President, Business Development, Global Transportation Hub

“Reflection, shared learning for my team.”

– PATTY HERGOTT, Dean, NorQuest College

”Thank you for hosting such a valuable conference in Calgary.”

– GLENNA C. LAING, Director of Provincial Transfusion and Transplant Programs, Government of Alberta

“Inspired to move from a mindset of managing people to leading people and develop my own authentic leadership style.” – JENNIFER PEDE, Vice President, Consulting & Deals, PricewaterhouseCoopers

"Important to take time out of our busy lives to reflect on these important topics.”

– LAURA WIEBE, President & CEO, Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance Company

PARTIAL LIST OF ATTENDEES FROM PAST CONFERENCES

Air Canada • Allstream • Astra Zeneca • BC Housing • BCLC • BDC • BHP Billiton • BMO • Bank of America • Bell • Bombardier • CATSA • CGI • CIBC • CMHC • Cirque du Soleil • City of Victoria • Cogeco • Concentra Financial • Conexus Credit Union • Dalhousie University • Davies • Deloitte • EDC • Enbridge • Ericsson • Ernst & Young • FCC • Fraser River Port Authority • Government of NL• Greater Victoria Public Library • ICAA • Iron Ore • KPMG • Laurentian Bank • MLT • MNP • McMillan • Medisys • Memorial University • Molson • NSLC • National Bank of Canada • Norton Rose • Ontario Power Generation • Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt • PwC • Pfizer • Port of Halifax • Pratt & Whitney • RBC • Radio Canada • Red River College • Royal BC Museum • Scotiabank • SaskEnergy • Shell • Sobey School of Business • Standard Life • Sun Life • TD • TELUS • Terasen • University of Victoria

FEMMES DE CARRIÈRE EN INTERACTION

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Women in Leadership

Challenges and opportunities

8:30 Registration and networking breakfast

SESSION 1

Chair: BONNIE COCHRANE, Studergroup

9:00

Opening remarks of Chair

9:05– 9:45

Fostering innovation

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In the knowledge-based economy, the ability to foster innovation is critical to an organization’s success and, in many cases, survival. Leaders have a critical role to play in fostering an innovative culture within the organization. This session will focus on the role of leaders in this environment; the benefits to organizational development, employee engagement and customer satisfaction; and, the risks and benefits of doing things differently.

• How is innovation defined and measured?

• What is the role of the leader in fostering innovations?

• What can we borrow and adopt from the private sector that is valuable to public sector enterprises?

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9:45 – 10:25

The dynamics of change management

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Change is an undeniable eventuality in any organization or community of interests. Undertaking change management in your organization is perhaps one of the most challenging roles that you will face as a leader whether it is in a large governmental organization, a small private business or in a non-profit organization. Change management entails thoughtful planning, sensitive implementation, and above all consultation with, and involvement of, the people affected by the change. Understanding and applying key principles of change management will allow you to undertake what is required in a manner leading to a positive, productive and cohesive team. This session will explore:

• The key principles of change management • Communication as an essential tool • Inclusiveness and transparency

10:25 – 10:40 Networking break

10:40 – 11:20

Engaging a diverse workforce

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A diverse workforce with an inclusive culture has many benefits for employees and organizations. Diversity of backgrounds, ideas and experiences enrich organizations and contribute to an innovative, high performance environment. An inclusive workplace increases employee engagement as employees feel they are valued for their individual differences and are encouraged to reach their full potential. In this session, Dawn Dalley will discuss how to create a diverse and inclusive work environment by:

• Examining the dimensions of diversity • Aligning corporate values

• Crafting a successful diversity and inclusion strategy

• Implementing tools and techniques to create an inclusive environment

11:20 – 12:00

Building and leading effective teams

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Patrick Lencioni, the author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team states, “Not finance. Not strategy. Not technology. It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and so rare.” Creating and leading highly effective teams is a critical role for leaders. This session will explore how to:

• Create high performing teams • Engage team members

• Sustain team effectiveness and focus

12:00 – 1:00

Networking lunch

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SESSION 2

Chair: DOROTHY M. KEATING, Noseworthy Chapman Chartered Accountants

1:00 – 1:40 The ability to influence

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Keynote:

The Honourable CHARLENE JOHNSON Minister of Finance

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Women are powerful influencers. They have the ability to influence others to pursue leadership roles, to consider careers in non-traditional occupations and take risks. This presentation will highlight the many ways women influence others and how they serve as champions in advancing the role of women leaders. Influence can take many forms. For example, an Aboriginal woman helicopter pilot can influence other women to explore non-traditional occupations. Influence can be provided when others observe daily approaches to balancing work and family needs. Drawing on her own experience as a mother, an engineer and a politician, Minister Johnson will : • Examine how she has brought her value system to support government decision-making

• Examine the types of opportunities she has taken to influence other women

• Identify some of the things women can do in a collective way to inspire women in their everyday lives

In October 2003, Charlene Johnson was the youngest female ever elected to serve in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Born in Carbonear and raised in the Conception Bay community of Gull Island, Ms. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science in Forest Engineering from the University of New Brunswick and a Masters of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Ms. Johnson was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources on July 5, 2006. Re-elected to the House of Assembly on October 9, 2007, Ms. Johnson was appointed Minister of Environment and Conservation on October 30, 2007. On January 13, 2011, Ms. Johnson was appointed Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services. She was re-elected to the House of Assembly on October 11, 2011, and was appointed Minister Responsible for the Status of Women in addition to her re-appointment to the department of Child, Youth and Family Services. On October 9, 2013, she was appointed Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, Minister Responsible for the Research and Development Corporation and was re-appointed Minister Responsible for the Status of Women.

1:40– 2:20

Stepping outside your comfort zone

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“One grows most tired while standing still.” So says an ancient Chinese proverb. Indeed, stepping outside your comfort zone is the only sure fire way you’ll begin to grow.

• Learn about women throughout history who dared to push through their comfort zones – and succeeded • Hear about Gloria’s personal approach to facing new challenges, including lessons learned

• Discuss the pros and cons of leaving your comfort zone • Tips for taking the plunge into uncharted territory

Register today at: [email protected]

2:20 – 3:00

Living with mental illness: Challenging taboos in the workplace

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Living with a spouse, or family member, with mental illness can take its toll. Kim Mackay will share her experiences in living with a spouse with mental illness and the challenges one can face in caring for family in the face of continued social stigma around this disease. In this presentation, Kimberley Mackay will talk about how to deal personally, and professionally, with mental illness.

• Mental illness indirectly affects all Canadians at some time through a family member, friend or colleague • 20% of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime

• Mental illness affects people of all ages, educational and income levels, and cultures

3:00 – 3:10

Networking break

3:10 – 3:50

Leading with ethics

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Leaders exhibit their ethics in their leadership styles and actions. When faced with decisions that challenge values and beliefs about right and wrong, how does one choose the right path forward? This session will:

• Examine how people shape and influence the organization • Introduce strategies for coping with value conflicts at work • Identify attributes of an ethical workplace

3:50 – 4:30

Credibility matters!

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When it comes to union leadership, credibility matters, and an effective way to build leadership credibility is to seek knowledge and demonstrate understanding. A union leader’s purpose is to advocate on behalf of members and to do this well requires their trust. Members have to be confident that you know the issues inside and out. To build this trust, your efforts to be knowledgeable and to understand members must be visible, inclusive and frequent. NLNU has had great success on this front due to a number of key factors:

• A commitment to conducting regular research • Effective, two-way communications

• Building stakeholder relationships

• Inspiring leadership and involvement within the organization

Touching on these factors and notable experiences such as the 2009 provincial government negotiations, Debbie Forward will discuss how credibility in leadership involves others as much as it involves the leader themselves.

4:30

Closing remarks of Chair and end of conference

Register today at: [email protected]

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Murray’s Pond Country Club, 1464 Portugal Cove Road, Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, NL

REGISTRATION FORM

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Early-bird rate: Register and pay before March 31, 2014

□ $799 + HST $103.87 = $902.87 SPECIAL RATE – 4 people for the price of 3 Regular rate: Register and pay before April 30, 2014 Register 3 people at applicable rate at the same time,

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GST: 85486 8437 RT0001

Submit your registration form to: [email protected]

Full payment is required in advance of conference date.

Please make your cheque payable to CAREER WOMEN INTERACTION and mail it to:

FCI-CWI 925, de Maisonneuve West #312

Montreal (Quebec) H3A 0A5

In case of cancellation:

A refund (less an administration fee of $250 + HST) will be made if notice of cancellation is received by e-mail at [email protected] six weeks before the conference; please note that if you have not paid the registration fee, you will be invoiced for the administration fee of $250 + HST. We regret that no refund will be given after this period; if you have not paid the registration fee, you will be invoiced for the registration fee + HST. A substitute attendee is welcome.

FCI-CWI may cancel the event if deemed necessary and will provide a full refund. No liability is assumed by FCI-CWI for changes in program date, content or venue.

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