Join us at the March Master's Conference
8:30am – 9:00am Registration and Networking with Local Vendors
9:00am – 10:00am “Team Development and Avoiding Key Team Dysfunctions”
Presenter: Mitchel Nickols, Ph.D.; A Nickols Worth Consulting & Coaching, LLC
About the presentation: To kick off our full day of education, we are pleased to have Dr. Mitchel Nickols begin the day with a presentation on team development and how to avoid key team dysfunctions. Dr. Nickols will discuss how you can develop your best team and empower them to succeed. He will give solutions for working with difficult staff members, managing your time effectively when you don’t have enough and making ethical decisions in the workplace. Dr. Nickols offers advice on executive coaching, life coaching, business ethics and diversity training.
Dr. Nickols is a five-time national award winning TV host, producer and leadership professor who inspires and motivates his audience. As a proven executive, he has produced/hosted "A Nickols' Worth" that is seen nationally on the CTV Network, winning 5 national awards, and is also an award-winning newspaper columnist. Dr. Nickols, as principal keynote and conference speaker, brings his unique communication skills to inspire, inform, and motivate. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, speaks to diverse populations, has mentored more than 400 professionals in both the public and private sector, and has more than 18 years of experience as a graduate and undergraduate school professor.
10:00am – 10:30am Networking Break with Local Vendors
10:30am – 11:45am “The Process of Branding and Marketing Your Organization – Why it’s So Important!”
Executive Panel Discussion: Marcy Estok, Marketing Manager; SAE International; David Atkins, Vice President of Digital Marketing; VisitPittsburgh; Lisa Rawa, Vice President, Marketing; Printing Industries of America.
About the presentation: PSAE is lucky enough to have three organizations that have rebranded themselves over the past few years – SAE International, VisitPittsburgh and Printing Industries of America. Marketing executives from each organization will give a presentation on the process they followed to rebrand their company to successfully reflect their key mission and strategic plan. Since company branding is such an important part of marketing and positioning your organization within the industry to your stakeholders, you won’t want to miss this program. The presentation will offer adequate time for panel discussion and questions from the audience.
11:45am – 12:10pm Networking Break with Local Vendors
12:15pm – 1:30pm Lunch and presentation “State of the Union in Healthcare”
Presenter: Patricia Raffaele, Vice President of Professional Services, The Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania
About the presentation: Healthcare is such a hot topic right now that this presentation is designed to be highly interactive. What are the burning questions that are keeping you up at night on healthcare? The program will include the top ten healthcare issues that seem to be on everyone’s mind and it will cover some of the policies and politics that are affecting the industry.
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atricia Raffaele serves as the Vice President of Professional Services at The Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania. The Hospital Council is a regional trade association representing healthcare organizations in 30 counties. In her current position, Pat serves as the primary spokesperson for the organization and works with both media and policymakers on issues related to healthcare and health policy. During her 23-year tenure at the Hospital Council, Pat continues to focus on developing educational programs and networking opportunities for the Hospital Council members and works extensively with community partners to advocate on behalf of and represent the Hospital Council and its members.
1:30pm - 2:15pm Round Table Leader Discussions on the Following Hot Topics:
*Membership Services – Diane Scheuring, Oncology Nursing Society
*Tips on Using Social Media – Lisa Rawa, Printing Industries of America
*More on the Best Phone Apps – Ryan Pillar, SAE International
*Living in the Finance World of an Association: Managing Budgets – Nick Stratigos, Printing Industries of America
*Interesting Facts About Notary Services – Marc Aronson, PA Association of Notaries
*What’s New in Hotel Sales – Linda Paris, Omni William Penn
2:15pm – 2:30pm Networking/Vendor Prize Winners Announced
2:30pm – 3:30pm "The Talent War: Battle Plans for both Employers & Candidates"
Presenter: Jeffrey George – President, Scandia Partners
About the presentation: These times are producing a Talent War unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Economic forecasters estimate nearly 60 million job openings are expected within this decade. Well over half are the result of the mass exodus of the Baby Boomer generation. There are 78 million boomers and only 48 million Gen X’ers so the shortfall of talent, especially Leadership Talent, is of historic proportions. With the War for Talent in full swing, Jeff George will discuss how both employers and candidates can effectively compete in these dynamic times.
For Employers … Talent Strategy & Acquisition; Succession Planning; Attracting Passive Candidates; Employer Branding; Training & Development; Retention. Jeff George will discuss some of these issues with an emphasis on how to identify and attract the Talent that you seek. As an employer, you will be forced to Re-Think Recruiting to effectively compete in this unprecedented War for Talent.
For Candidates … Lost your job or simply seeking a better opportunity? If something happens, being prepared is the key! Jeff George will offer strategies that enable you to design a unique job search plan while selling yourself to targeted employers. As a candidate, you will be armed with the knowledge to create a specific plan which provides discipline and direction to your efforts.
Jeffrey George is President of Scandia Partners, a fully-retained search firm specializing in identifying and attracting passive candidates who are the special talent within a given industry. Known as an expert for implementing Real Recruiting strategies, Jeff delivers unique talent that only customized, proactive recruiting solutions can produce. With an emphasis on Succession Planning initiatives, Jeff counsels clients on talent strategy including the acquisition, development and retention of human capital. In addition, Jeff conducts senior level searches for Leadership positions. His practice encompasses client service and project execution throughout North America.
