2024 GOVERN for IMPACT Conference

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2024 GOVERN for IMPACT Conference

When governance is designed and practised effectively people can catalyze positive change and drive sustainable development and results.

9:30am EDT

Introduction to Policy Governance System: A Critical Overview of the Principles in this System of Governance – Half day CourseJohn Tzountzouris CEO Selection, Performance Evaluation, and Compensation Principles… An Exploration of the Success Boards can Achieve in These Aspects of Their Aspects of Their Relationship with Their CEO - Advanced Pre-Conference...Karen Fryday-Field • Kathy Wilkie Policy Governance Boot Camp Day - Introduction to the PG System: The Dynamic Fundamentals Full Day Course

1:30pm EDT

Advancing Insight and Solutions in Critical Governance Issues Related to Credit Union and Banking Governance – Half day CourseTed Humphrey • Richard A. K. Lum • Tansley Stearns Advancing Insight and Solutions in Critical Governance Issues Related to Primary and Secondary Education School Districts - – Half day CourseLatoya Holiday • Gail Lovick • Chad Wilson • Ronda Doolen • Brad Saron • Steve Schroeder • Sherri Jones

4:45pm EDT

Opening and Keynote #1 Panel Discussion – Introduction of Conference Theme – Panel Discussion – Why People Matter in Breakthrough Governance?Karen Fryday-Field • Thomas (Tom) Thibodeau • Paul Smith • Kim Hyshka • Tom Keyse, Conference Program Chair

5:50pm EDT

Welcome Session for First Time Attendees – How to Navigate the Conference and ConnectJeremiah Dameron • Tom Keyse, Conference Program Chair • Kathy Wiener • Steve Schroeder

6:30pm EDT

Conference Reception Desk Open

7:30am EDT

Conference Reception Desk Open Breakfast – Kick Off Together followed by Plenary SessionTom Keyse, Conference Program Chair • Karen Fryday-Field

8:40am EDT

Opening and Keynote #2 – Positive Impact of Servant (Service) LeadershipThomas (Tom) Thibodeau

10:05am EDT

1A) Starting with the Ends - Building Meaningful Critical Outcomes (Ends) For PeopleMark Bielang • Randy Van Antwerp 1B) Creating an Authentic Board Connection with People Who Care About Your Organization's PurposeSusan Meek

11:20am EDT

2A) Using Future Focus to Develop Ends (Critical Outcomes)Ted Humphrey • Richard A. K. Lum 2B) Make Your Board/Careholdership Relationship Real and Useful - What Does It Take to Engage People in 2024?Kim Hyshka

1:45pm EDT

1C) Creating Meaningful Trust and Empowerment Through Clear BoundariesTom Keyse, Conference Program Chair • Greg Haecker • Pam Orr 2C) Board Decision-Making – How People Can Effectively Arrive at Key Board Conclusions/Direction/Policy – A Deep Dive into the Board’s One Voice and Its Decision-MakingKaren Fryday-Field • Paul Smith

2:55pm EDT

Stretch Break and Visit with Conference Sponsors in Sponsorship Hall

3:15pm EDT

Keynote #3 – How to Maximize Generative AI in and around the Boardroom to Enhance the Work of Governance LeadershipPaul Smith • Karen Fryday-Field

6:45pm EDT

Gala and Dinner

7:45am EDT

Breakfast

8:55am EDT

Keynote #4 - Navigating Tough Conversations in the Boardroom: In Our Polarized World How Can We Talk and Work Together to Move Forward?Kim Hyshka

10:10am EDT

Stretch Break and Visit with Conference Sponsors in Sponsorship Hall

10:25am EDT

1D) The First Among Equals - The Role of the Board Chair (the expectation that the Chair will lead and participate in the Board’s assessment of its own performance)Rose Mercier 2D) Strengthening Your Board’s Leader Character While Removing Barriers to Board Service - and How does Board Character Get Challenged in Different Environments (e.g. public elected Boards)?Karen Fryday-Field • Marlene Janzen Le Ber • Steve Schroeder • Sherri Jones

11:45am EDT

Stretch Break and Visit with Conference Sponsors in Sponsorship Hall

12:00pm EDT

1E) The Most Important Relationship - Building a Strong Board/CEO RelationshipHartger Wasskink 2E1) Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice – What Board Perspectives and Actions are Making a Real Difference… including Flattening the Governance HierarchyTom Keyse, Conference Program Chair • Ryann Peyton • Lindsay Grillett • Marlene Janzen Le Ber 2E2) Navigating Transitions – Grieving and Seeing the New PossibilitiesThomas (Tom) Thibodeau

1:15pm EDT

Closing Plenary SessionTom Keyse, Conference Program Chair • Karen Fryday-Field