Conference Agenda
Put your assets to work. For anyone seeking to manage and lead more effectively using existing resources, this is the conference for you! This interactive, hands-on conference will help you:
- Focus on existing resources.
- Build on community and organizational assets.
- Discover value in the networks, associations, and people in your community and organizations.
Interactive workshops provide new information, a chance to learn practical skills, and opportunities to network with community leaders and community “do-ers” from across the state. The conference features nationally known speaker Tim Moore, from Generational Insights. Tim has extensive experience in business, industry and education, and in helping others learn how to navigate the differences and value of multiple generations. Our luncheon speaker is Michael Perry, author of Population 485, Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time.
The conference offers a range of breakout workshops, including a community development clinic, basic leadership skills, listening skills and techniques, focus on the issues from Illinois elected officials, and a breakout session on strategies to drive local engagement in community projects. We’ll end the day with a discussion addressing the practical applications of the networking and learning.
8:30 |
Coffee and Registration |
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9:00 |
Welcome, Introductions and Agenda Anne Heinze Silvis, University of Illinois Extension, Chair, Conference Planning Committee |
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9:15 |
Opening Plenary ~ Principles for Leading Across Generations Tim Moore, Generational Insights |
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10:00 |
REFRESHMENTS and NETWORKING |
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10:15 |
Break-out sessions . . . choose one to attend (note that some will repeat after lunch): |
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Finding Common Ground Across Generations More from Tim Moore! |
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, Rural Partners, University of Illinois Extension, TIF program. |
Leadership Skills . . . Best of the Basics Illinois FFA
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Talking and Listening but Mostly Listening: Building Trust in Difficult Times
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Next Generation Community Development: Driving Local Engagement Robin Schabes, Illinois Facilities Fund |
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11:45 |
LUNCH and NETWORKING |
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12:30 |
Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time |
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1:00 |
Break-out sessions . . . choose one to attend: |
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Repeat: Finding Common Ground Across Generations More from Tim Moore! |
Perspectives from Illinois Elected Officials Hosted by University of Illinois Extension eInstitutes program team. |
Focus Group Discussion: Youth in Leadership Roles Illinois FFA |
Repeat: Talking and Listening but Mostly Listening: Building Trust in Difficult Times |
Repeat: Next Generation Community Development: Driving Local Engagement Robin Schabes, Illinois Facilities Fund |
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2:30 |
What's Working and Why |
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3:30 |
Adjourn |
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