13th Annual Conference General Counsel : Page 3
Friday, Nov 11 7:30am CONFERENCE AGENDA GC-Only Breakfast | 1.0 Ethics Risk Management Tools and Strategy -Once the Levee Breaks, It’s Too Late Managing Counsel Breakfast | 1.0 Ethics Prudent and Inexpensive Steps to Take to Avoid Employee Class Action Grand Oaks Ballroom open to all attendees for breakfast Welcome Leadership Insights from — Adam Bryant In this challenging economy, what are the x-factors that can help individuals and companies succeed? What qualities should leaders promote within their organizations to foster a high-performing culture? Drawing on feature in the Sunday Busin section of The New York Times, executives reach the highest ranks of their organizations, and share insights about the art of leadership, and how to create a sense of mission and a culture of teamwork. 8:15am 8:45am 9:00am 10:15am High Performing Legal Teams: Does Size Really Matter? — Leah Cooper Leah Cooper in an interactive session on getting the balance right between in-house and external counsel and other legal services providers. Learn how to optimize the talent within your own organization and source external legal services that will create value for your company or organization, with an ever-shrinking budget. 11:00am Creating a Risk Intelligent Organization — Laurie Champion Executives and boards are increasingly aware of the need to manage risk and the role of risk-based thinking in strategy. Enterprise Risk Management is often cited as the solution, with numerous interpretations of “good”risk management. An effective risk management framework requires more than the participation of the legal department—it requires leaders throughout the enterprise to learn how to identify risks and alert management not only in risk management, but also in value creation. Drawing on her experience with major organizations, Laurie will help you develop sustainable enterprise “risk intelligence.” 11:45am 1:15pm Lunch Unraveling the Mysteries of Leading a Multigenerational Workforce — John Ansbach Generational diversity in the work place is a reality, and each generation has its own language and ambitions. Leading and working with older and younger colleagues and clients is a greater challenge than most of us realize Lawyers need to speak multi-generational “languages;” however, to be a truly effective executive, you must also understand what motivates each generation. John will teach you how to speak these different languages and craft communications that will help you lead and collaborate more effectively. Age diversity in the work place can be a challenging headache or an opportunity for success – which is it for you? Performance Intelligence: Your Best When it Matters Most — Robin Pou to many they are perpetually elusive amidst tough market conditions. How can you take your game to same name. He will equip you to craft your Winning Game Plan to achieve consistent elite results. 2:00pm 2:45pm Emotional Intelligence: The Human – and Distinguishing – Dimension of Leadership — Jim Symcox Productivity is the fuel that drives organizations and operations. And just as automobiles are becoming more organizations. Jim will also explain how to leverage your soft skills for maximum output and provide action steps you can take to align your staff with their strengths and achieve greater results and team satisfaction. 3:30pm Adjournment Conference Sessions approved for 5 CLE hours (1.25 Ethics included)
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