Keynotes
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Opening KeynotePower-Up Your Organization’s Thinking with Lynda Curtin
Thursday, September 30, 2010 – 8:15 AM – 9:45 AMHow would you describe the thinking power or your organization or team? Think long and hard about that question. Our opening keynote speaker at Conference 2010 will explore with you four basic shifts in thinking that will help you to Power Up Your Organization or Team’s Thinking:
Shift from: “Frustrating endless discussion and debate” to “Productive parallel thinking.”
Shift from: “We don’t have time to think.” to “We have to stop and think.”
Shift from: “What were we thinking?” to ” What is our thinking?”
Shift from: “Do more with less.” to “Do better with less.”In today’s exceedingly fast paced work environment these thinking shifts are more important than ever. The thinking power of your teams can make or break the success of your organization. As one of only 37 de Bono Thinking Systems Master Trainers/Facilitators in the world, Lynda’s keynote will provide the perfect platform on which to build this year’s theme: “Thinking Organizations…SUCCEED.”
Using methods and tools developed by Dr. Edward de Bono, ranked as one of the world’s top 50 business thinkers, Lynda will explore what it really means to be an innovative business thinker and will share experience gained in working with clients around the world. A Canadian, Lynda is currently based in Glendale, California.
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Final Keynote and Conference Closing
Tough Times…Tougher Teams: with Stan Slap
Friday, October 1, 2010 – 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Stan’s presentation ignites the glory of accountability, busts the myth that success is out of the control of managers in an uncertain business climate, eliminates the “excuses behaviour” that creeps into organizational culture and provides practical strategic and behavioural steps to ensure success. It is passionate, funny and provocative, but deadly serious and totally twisted, just like the man himself.Stan Slap, president of a consulting company called “slap”, is credited with revolutionizing performance for some of the world’s biggest, smartest and fastest companies. He has directed the successful expansion for companies ranging from Patagonia to Pennzoil, and designed the plan that helped Oracle sell its strategic intent to 40,000 employees in 167 countries. Stan has also developed a number of successful management training programs that have been implemented in more than 70 countries.
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Laugh, Learn, Lead with Chris Molineux
Thursday, September 30 – 7:30 PM – 10:00 PMChris Molineux is one of Canada’s funniest and most entertaining stand-up comedians. He has worked with the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Carrey and Ellen DeGeneres, and has graced the stages of comedy clubs and theatres across Canada. Chris is also a public speaking and communication skills coach. Most recently, he provided communication skills coaching for the Coca Cola Olympic teams and was the voice that began the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremonies. He is also a faculty member (public speaking coach) for the Certified General Accountants of BC’s Executive Leadership Certificate Program.
A ticket to this event is included in the Early Bird Bundle Package. Additional tickets are $89 per person, or reserve a group of 8 and pay only $600!
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Conference Moderator – Marie Mac Donald, BSc, MSW
Our moderator for Conference 2010, Marie Mac Donald, has been a delegate, ambassador or a presenter at almost every conference since we started 14 years ago. As principal at Marie Mac Donald Consulting, a human resource development company in Victoria, B.C., Marie has more than 20 years of facilitation experience, much of it focused on creating experiential learning opportunities to support organizational culture shifts. She has served on the Faculty of the Social Service Worker Program at Langara College in Vancouver, B.C., and has held various positions with the B.C. Ministry of Social Services. Marie holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work, both from Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. We’re thrilled to welcome Marie in her new role as moderator of the Health Work & Wellness™ Conference this year!
What People Say
“We too often get caught in the downward spiral of trying to achieve work-life balance, but the Health, Work & Wellness™ Conference opened up a realm of possibilities that organizations and individuals can attain.”— , Labour Relations Department Greater Vancouver Regional District
