AFP Presents The Distinguished Speakers Series
Sponsored by Convio
Presenters for these sessions are scholars and authors on contemporary topics including leadership, management, philanthropy, marketing and communications, and inclusiveness. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from these thought-provoking speakers!
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 1:15-2:30 p.m. AND 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Murray Banks, professional speaker, honored educator and world class athlete
The Trouble With The Future Is.... It's Not What It Used To Be! – Keeping Our Focus In Times Of Change
In a world of change, most of us like stability and consistency. But in today’s world, evolution and innovation reign and our work requires constant adaptation. Murray leaves organizational change to the consultants… this presentation is all about our personal skills for being agile and resilient in challenging times… and in fundraising, these are challenging times!
You will love his description of change resistant colleagues and why we need to preach the “Lava Lamp Philosophy” daily; his “10/90 Rule” will help you keep meetings focused on solutions rather than problems; he’ll show us how to prevent “Group Griping” at the coffee pot and then drive home the point that our optimism, adaptability and proactive mindset are the models our colleagues will follow… even those with “Psychosclerosis.” Only Murray can make a presentation on change hilarious, inspirational and packed with practical skills.
Learn more about Murray Banks.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 – 1:30-2:45 p.m.
Dan Heath, co-author of Switch and the critically acclaimed bestseller, Made to Stick
Making the Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
All of us have things we want to change—in our families, our businesses, and our communities. But where do you start? And how do you overcome the resistance you’ll face? Heath will reveal a simple, 3-part framework that will help you create change. The framework, based on some of the most fascinating findings in psychology, is drawn from Heath’s brand new book,
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard. Heath will weave together stories ranging from the science of movie popcorn buckets to the tale of a bottom-up effort to save 100,000 lives in the health care system. Once you understand the patterns that characterize successful changes, you’ll be armed to lead your own switch, whether it’s in your organization, your circle of supporters, or your own life.
Learn more about Dan Heath.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 – 1:30-2:45 p.m. AND 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Reggie Van Lee, senior vice president, organization and strategy team, Booz Allen Hamilton
Introduction to Megacommunities
Today, issues that significantly affect all of us - global climate change, rebuilding urban infrastructure, water scarcity, preparing for pandemics, dealing with aging populations - have become key challenges to decision makers in the public sector, private sector, and civil society. At first glance, these problems seem intractable. But in an era of expanding global networks and interdependence, they cannot be ignored. Such problems cannot be solved by government, business, or civil society alone. It takes a megacommunity. Leaders of many organizations must work together toward common goals, without any one of them being in control of the whole system. The key is a shift in focus from maximizing to optimizing... Megacommunities is a response to the growing need for people at every level of society to move to a new approach to managing complexity: it shows a path for deliberate development of leadership capabilities, and results-oriented action in an open-ended network of leaders from multiple organizations.
Learn more about Reggie Van Lee.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 – 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Jeff Salz, cultural anthropologist, journalist, explorer, and mountaineer
Adventures of Ultimate Success ... Timeless Certainties for Uncertain Times
Jeff Salz creates the foundation for adventurous thinking in any organization by presenting a unique perspective on taking risks. It’s not the adventure that only occurs at rarefied air that he talks about – it’s the adventure that occurs everywhere, everyday. Jeff shows audiences that our life must consist of adventure for a truly meaningful workplace. With a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology and a Masters in experiential education Jeff spent 10 years as a university professor. For the last 15 years, he has been safely guiding organizations through the turbulent seas of change and facilitating enhanced teamwork in organizations by helping them build 'cultures of authenticity'. Jeff’s bestselling book,
The Way of Adventure: Transforming Your Life and Work with Spirit and Vision, is a ‘manual’ which assists organizations to keep the flame of adventure alive every day.
To help audiences become leaders in their organizations, Jeff Salz reveals his Six Steps to the Top - the tools adventurers use to be the best they have ever been. These tools include instructions on ‘The Hero’s Journey’ – the roadmap through change. Jeff’s presentations provide insight in four areas: Enhance teamwork by creating a culture of participation; Foster innovation by becoming fearless in the face of failure; Empower your team by setting a goal higher than Everest; and Optimize energy with the power of the aliveness factor.
With strategies from The Way of Adventure, Jeff gives audiences clear instructions that enable them to put the passion and commitment of adventure to work in their organizations and daily life.
Learn more about Jeff Salz.
