Workshop 1: Hot Legal Topics (2:00 and 3:45)
Presented by Chris Hesse, Managing Partner, Hesse Graville LLC, and Deb Tallo Senior VP & CHRO, Gateway Region YMCA, this session will touch on numerous legal topics challenging Y leaders today.
Workshop 2: Driving Deeper Value to Create Greater Connection (2:00 and 3:45)
Presented by Joe Kovalcheck, National Director, Strategy & Quality Practices-Membership, YMCA of the USA. A successful value, pricing, and business model strategy ensures the Y fulfills its mission collectively and meaningfully in each community, while supporting financial sustainability and success. Join Joe as he reviews Y-USA's recent work in this area, key insights identified, and how your Y can strengthen its data-informed and mission-driven business model.
Workshop 3: Custom Leadership Development Plans (2:00 ONLY)
Presented by Audrey Dewes, Senior Director of Learning and Engagement and Amelia Wagner, Regional Training Manager, Great Plains Learning Center. Feeling overwhelmed by where to start with Leadership Development? A great path forward is to put our learning philosophy into action by creating a personalized development plan! We'll walk you through how this simple tool can keep you committed to your growth and development goals.
Workshop 4: New Community Engagement Strategies (2:00 ONLY)
Panel presentation showcasing two YMCA engagement programs:
- Cole Berhorst, Sports Director, Jefferson City Area YMCA, on the YMCA Corporate Games, an engagement program that crosses both programming and membership engagement with local businesses and organizations.
- Justin Herrell, Executive Director, Pat Jones Family YMCA, Ozark Regional YMCA, on the Community Triathlon, an engagement program that stretches across multiple community groups.
Workshop 5: Facilitating Meeting and Groups (3:45 ONLY)
Presented by Audrey Dewes, Senior Director of Learning and Engagement and Amelia Wagner, Regional Training Manager, Great Plains Learning Center.
Effective facilitation can improve efficiency, engagement and outcomes while reducing costs and frustrations. This presentation will highlight the responsibilities of a facilitator and provide tips and tricks for how to succeed at the art of facilitation.
Workshop 6: Building a Better Workplace Culture (3:45 ONLY)
Presented by Cathie Degler, Vice President, Human Resources, Gateway Region YMCA. The changing economy has brought us out of nation-wide staffing shortages. The labor market has loosened and hiring staff may be easier. Now, how do you keep the great staff you hired? Learn leading practice of building a better workplace culture like onboarding new staff, employee mental well-being, and staff recognition programs.