SIXTH ANNUAL HBA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
November 5 - 7, 2008
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Chicago, IL
EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS - A New Era of Leadership
Dear HBA Friend:
You are invited to join us for two+ days of inspiration, leadership skills development, networking, and mentoring through a wide variety of interactive workshops and motivating key note speakers. You will have the opportunity to hear, meet and learn from influential leaders throughout the healthcare industry.
This conference is truly a ‘must attend’ event as part of your personal leadership development. Come and expand your thinking about leadership, expand your network, and expand the rich ideas you can take back and apply to your own life and work environment. Extend this invitation to other colleagues and friends--they will be impressed by this accomplished group of professionals who are dedicated to mentoring and supporting others to achieve their goals.
Be sure not to miss our Wednesday evening kick-off event with a special performance by
Our kick-off event begins at 6:45pm on November 5. Please plan your travel accordingly so you benefit from everything the HBA conference experience has to offer!
Sponsorships are still available so act quickly to ensure your company is a prominent supporter!
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!
Arlene Kirsch
Chair, Leadership Conference
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
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- Tell a friend by sending an automated email to your friends and colleagues about the HBA Leadership Conference.
- Download and print an information sheet to share with a friend so others can benefit from this leadership experience.
You'll be glad you did!
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By endorsing attendance of your staff or attending yourself, you are able to . . .
- reward employees with this cost-effective 2-day program of skill-building and professional development
- network with high-level leaders and decision makers from a variety of healthcare and related companies – 66% of attendees in 2007 were director level or above
- connect with a community of professional women — and men — that provides inspiration and exposure to different ways of thinking and problem solving
Volunteers Welcome…
Committee service not only shapes the direction of the HBA, but also provides volunteers with opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry, essential for professional growth. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Arlene Kirsch at: Leadership@hbanet.org Phone: 510-581-7247
Plenary Sessions
Fully Engaged™: Managing Energy to Maximize Performance- Jack Groppel
Running near empty? Just the jolt you need to revive yourself. Jack Groppel, Ph.D., Peak Performance Expert delivers the science with practical advice. By balancing rest, training, and mental preparation, and accepting stress as necessary, you will be totally focused and effective at work and at home.
Hard Lessons/Sweet Successes - Moderated by the HBA 2008 Woman of the Year, Charlotte Sibley
Women continue to strive for more senior positions in healthcare. Hear real stories of successful women leaders who have achieved their goals as they share the lessons they have learned along the way. Our senior women panelists will be joined by male mentors to provide perspective and insight – a powerfully motivating session.
Forging New Directions: Laura Berman-Fortgang
Now what? How do we become more proactive leaders in the face of change? Creativity, clarity and the path to a bright future can be attained. Laura Berman-Fortgang will help us create fresh visions as we face the changing healthcare business environment.
Interactive Workshops
This year we have 3 workshop tracks that provide valuable insight into 7 specific areas: Global, Skill Building, Career Advancement, Mentorship, Work/Life, Leadership, HR.
Thursday Morning, November 6, 2008
- The Cross Cultural Leadership Imperative (Global)
- Maximizing Your Performance Through Collaboration (Skill Building)
- PowerPoint Karaoke (Skill Building)
- Barriers to Success: How to Move from Self-Sabotage to Victory (Career Advancement)
- Prioritize, Organize, Simplify (Work Life Balance)
- The Martial Art of Influence (Skill Building)
- How Leaders Inspire: What Can we Learn from Aristotle (Leadership)
- Building High Performance Teams: Creating Breakthroughs in Collaboration (Leadership)
- Stepping Up For Success (Skill Building)
- I Know That's What I Wrote, But it is Not What I Meant: Avoiding the Email Trap (Skill Building)
- Advancing Women in Leadership Today: The Secrets of Leading Pharma Women (Leadership)
Thursday Afternoon, November 6, 2008
- The Cross Cultural Leadership Imperative (Global)
- Leadership Interchange from Laboratory to Boardroom (Skill Building)
- PowerPoint Karaoke (Skill Building)
- Barriers to Success How to Move from Self-Sabotage to Victory (Career Advancement)
- Prioritize, Organize, Simplify (Work Life)
- The Martial Art of Influence (Skill Building)
- How Leaders Inspire: What Can we Learn From Aristotle (Leadership)
- Building High Performance Teams: Creating Breakthroughs in Collaboration (Leadership)
- Stepping Up For Success (Skill Building)
- Building Bridges: Leading World Class Global Teams (Global)
- You Work in the Health & Wellness Industry. What About Your Own Wellness? (Work Life Balance)
Friday Morning, November 7, 2008
- Wise Up: Get A Mentor (Mentorship)
- The Power of a Flexible Leadership Style (Leadership)
- How to Transition from a Job to Small Business Ownership (Skill Building)
- Nice Girls DO Finish First - and Experience the Greatest Leadership Success - Ultimate Work Life Balance Achieved (Work Life Balance)
- Sound Bites & Propaganda: How Leaders Can Work Together to Restore Public Trust (Leadership)
- Collaborating with Confidence: Prescription for Success (Skill Building)
- I'll Take the Corner Office, Please (Career Advancement)
- Open up and say aaah!: A Personal Leadership Journey (Career Advancement)
- Giving and Receiving Feedback (HR)
- Generational Leadership: Bring out the Best in Each Generation (Leadership)
- Understanding How Organizations Identify Leaders as High Potential (HR)
Click here for workshop descriptions
New for 2008!
In response to your feedback, three new & innovative programs have been added to this year’s Leadership Conference to help guide your career path and strengthen your leadership potential. You need to sign up for each special program and registration is limited. Please note that the coaching is reserved for HBA members. Choose one or participate in all three to customize your conference experience.
Luncheon Ambassador Program
Thursday, November 6, 2008 - Be one of the select women who will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at a table hosted by one of the HBA’s senior executive women who will share career advice and discuss how the HBA has played a role in their success.
Mentoring Circle Breakfast Program
Friday, November 7, 2008 - Interested in discussing a specific topic about leadership and professional development, work / life balance, and ways to advance your career in healthcare? Join us for one of our Mentoring Circle breakfast discussions to be led by a senior executive woman who will facilitate an interactive dialogue among participants and lend her experience and insights into managing one’s career and professional development.
Topics for discussion:
- How do I find and cultivate advocates for my career?
- How do other women manage their work/life balance?
- How best to rally a team around a common vision
- How best to gain respect and credibility in the workplace
- How best to navigate corporate politics
- How do I find and pursue growth opportunities for my career?
- What are some future trends for the healthcare industry?
- Managing multi-cultural teams
- Working in a multi-cultural, global world
- Moving your career forward- a ‘How To’ discussion
- How to network effectively for new opportunities
Individual Career Coaching
For Members Only Throughout the Conference - Take some time at this year’s Leadership Conference to explore how you can develop and benefit from a coaching relationship. Sign up to take advantage of a free 45 minute consultation in a one-on-one session with a trained, credentialed professional coach who can address a specific challenge you are facing and/or demonstrate the value and benefits of coaching. Note that some of the one-on-one coaching sessions will take place during the workshop tracks.
Topics to help prepare you and your coach for the most productive session for discussion:
- Transitioning to a New Role: On-boarding
- Newly Promoted to Management; Moving from an Individual Contributor to Manager Role
- Working with Teams – Motivating Staff
- Work Life Balance
- Leadership Coaching
- Communication Coaching (Written and/or Verbal Skills)
- Seeking Employment & New Opportunities
