Spring Communication Conference

May 4, 2010

SCC- Lair Conference Center


“Leadership and Communication in    Challenging Times”

 

Keynote Speakers

8:30 Lair Auditorium

Dr. Bill Robinson

William Robinson

President of Whitworth University

 

And

 

Dr. Gary Livingston

Gary Livingston (photo)

   Chancellor of the Community Colleges of Spokane

 

 

 

 

 

Session Two:

Breakout Sessions

9:30-10:20


1.      Question and Answer Session

Learn about leadership and communication in challenging times.  Come and ask the keynote speakers about their experience.

 

Auditorium: Dr. Robinson &  Dr. Livingston

 

2.      Everything I Learned About Leadership I Learned From My Children!

Parents have a unique opportunity to practice leadership in the home.  Take it from me, a mother of four!

 

Littlefoot: Amy Farrell

 

3.    Be a Leader in Health Care:  Know Your Intercultural Strategies

Sensitivity to a patient’s culture is an important element in satisfactory health care. We will explore ten barriers in this area and provide strategies to meet the needs of the diverse population we serve.

 

Bigfoot: Angela Wizner & Scott Finnie

 

4.      Why Bother? The Real Story on “Student Leadership”

We'll talk about the give and take of being a student, how to find a mentor and how to become a leader who matters!

 

Sasquatch: Meg Kreiner & Delena Martin

 

 

5.    Rob’s Workshop

 

Sasquatch: Rob Vogel

 

 

 

 

Session Three:

Breakout Sessions

10:30-11:20


1.      Lead By Example: Leadership During Times of Personal Crisis

Come hear about two leaders who walk the walk.  These leaders’  stories of courage and perseverance will change your life.

 

Auditorium: Linda Seppa Salisbury

 

 

2.      Servant Leadership

Let’s explore the differences and similarities between traditional leadership and servant leadership. The servant leader recognized values, and how we can embrace this leadership style and be effective leaders.

 

Littlefoot: Tracy Struble and Karen Clark

 

 

3.      What Worked for Henry the 8th will Work for Hillary the 1st

In this spirited discussion we will examine the importance of personal communication style, gender and flexible leadership as a path to success.

 

Bigfoot:  Rob Vogel and Cindy Bone