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CPEs
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| 8:00 |
9:00 |
Registration, Breakfast and Networking |
| 9:00 |
10:30 |
Topic: Facilitation Mastery - "The People and The GAME"
Overview:
Facilitation is an art that balances guidance without overt leadership. This nuanced role might seem paradoxical at first, yet our upcoming presentation is designed to demystify the core principles of effective facilitation. Entitled "Facilitation - The People and The GAME," this session marks the beginning of your journey in mastering facilitation skills. It aims to delve into the complexities of communication, equipping you with strategies to conduct more productive meetings and foster positive team dynamics. By participating, you will gain invaluable insights into facilitating with mastery.
Pre-requisites: None.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Develop the acumen to facilitate discussions purposefully and maintain alignment with the agenda.
- Acquire techniques to curb diversions and focus on productive dialogue, leveraging best practices in facilitation.
Outline:
The presentation is a 90-minute session divided into three engaging segments, tailored to enhance your understanding and application of the facilitation principles outlined. The initial 45 minutes are dedicated to an immersive training experience, concentrating on the key learning objectives mentioned above. This is followed by a 30-minute interactive segment, featuring a collaborative game designed to involve all participants actively, reinforcing the session's concepts. The program concludes with a dedicated 15-minute Q&A period, offering you the opportunity to clarify any queries and deepen your comprehension of the facilitation skills discussed.
Speaker’s Bio:
Rush is an amalgamation of an auditor and project manager, bringing a world of experience and a touch of global charm to the table. Having lived in four countries and left his mark, Rush's journey is as colorful and diverse as his expertise.
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1.50 |
| 10:30 |
10:45 |
Break |
| 10:45 |
11:55 |
Speaker: Donna Curran
Topic: What the hell is risk and why do I care?
Overview:
Risk is something we all deal with daily. There is risk in every decision we make. In this interactive session, we will learn to identify risks, understand what we need to do to effectively manage and, ultimately build a successful outcome in our daily decision-making processes. Together, we will work in groups to learn different perspectives of how we identify and manage risk in our daily lives. Various activities and case studies will be leveraged to promote active engagement, with hands on learning and sharing of our experiences.
Pre-requisites:
Understanding of risk management methodologies and principles.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Discussing the current risk landscape and emerging risks.
- Learning practical applications of identifying and managing risks; leveraging best practices and shared experiences.
Outline:
The presentation is a 60-minute session where we will start with an icebreaker ‘Spot the risk’; followed with an interactive session where groups, based on common risk topics, will work together to apply the key learning outcomes of the sessions; groups will be given time to collaborate and present their perspectives.
Speaker’s Bio:
Donna has over two decades of experience in risk, audit and business continuity management who has used her skills to successfully kickstart and manage a thriving audit, risk and business continuity service and consulting business. Her focus is to help her clients in smoothly navigating the ever-evolving IT threat landscape. She is also committed to helping customers to understand and mitigate their risk so they can continue to provide quality service delivery, uninterrupted operations, and customer assurance.
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1.25
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| 12:00 |
12:45 |
Lunch
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| 12:45 |
13:45 |
Project of the Year Presentations |
1.00 |
| 13:45 |
14:00 |
Break |
| 14:00 |
15:15 |
CIO Panel Interview
 Moderator: Nadene Joy
A global advisor, leadership strategist, business coach, philanthropist and world-class Changemaker. She sits as a Board Director and Advisor to many leading nonprofit organizations in her local community and across the world. Nadene has been globally recognized including being honoured with the prestigious 2023 Global Bizz Business Excellence Award, Woman of Substance Award from The St. Mother Teresa University and the 2021 TISGS Award of Business Excellence.
Interviewee 1: TBD
Interviewee 2: TBD
Interviewee 3: TBD
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1.25 |
| 15:15 |
15:30 |
Break |
| 15:30 |
16:45 |
Dinner Keynote: Saby Waraich
Topic: Navigating through the Storm: A journey through a ransomware attack.
Overview:
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats, ransomware stands as one of the most insidious and pervasive dangers to organizational security. This talk is all about understanding and overcoming ransomware – a type of cyber attack that can lock you out of your own systems. Saby will take you step by step through what happened, from the moment of attack, through the scramble to fix it, to the hard-earned lessons after. You'll walk away with smart strategies to protect your company and a clear plan to bounce back if an attack ever hits home.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Real world scenario that will help you to get ready for cyber threats.
- Discover the strength of team power to build a wall against cyber attacks.
- How to not just recover from an attack, but how to use it as a chance to make your organization even stronger.
Speaker’s Bio:
★ Global Thought Leader and Influencer in Leadership, Business Strategy and Project Management ★ Top Voice North America 2023 ★ Higher Education IT Executive of the Year 2022 ★ Global Leadership and Technology Executives Who Matter 2021 ★ Certified Virtual Presenter
Recognized by Thinkers360 as a Global Thought Leader and Influencer in the Top 10 for Project Management and Business Strategy, and in the Top 50 for Leadership, Saby Waraich is not just a speaker—he's a practitioner in the trenches every single day. Delivering keynotes and workshops that are as inspiring as they are practical, Saby marries actionable insights with a captivating storytelling style.
A veteran in driving change and fostering innovation, Saby offers a unique perspective backed by real-world experience. Whether on stage or virtually, his energetic and engaging approach provides the tools you need to stand out as a leader, build trust, and ultimately drive better results. Saby is currently working as CIO at Clackamas Community College. He speaks four languages, enjoys working with people, and brings enthusiasm, inspiration & leadership qualities.
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1.25
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| 16:45 |
17:35 |
Vendor Presentation at Booths / Bar Opens |
1.00 |
| 17:35 |
17:45 |
Raffle draw and closing |
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Master of Ceremonies (MC) |
Name: Robert Dash
Meet Robert Dash, the human Swiss Army knife who turns complexity into a walk in the park and keeps things as lively as a salsa dance. He's spiced up with a dash of daring and marinated in experiences from -40 to +30 degrees at UTC-6. With over 20 years of steering the project ship, he's not just a master of ceremonies; he's a festival of skills and fun rolled into one!
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| Conference Lead |
Name: Karyn Milne-Kraemer
Over 16 years at GMS and still not tired of the coffee, Karyn has juggled roles from Team Lead to Business Architect with the grace of a circus performer, turning digital transformations into her own kind of magic show. When not architecting business solutions, Karyn moonlights as a PMI board member, home improvement ringmaster, and the family's official fun ambassador. Get ready for the conference—Karyn's at the wheel, promising expert insights with a side of giggles and an experience that will be the talk of the water cooler!
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