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Administrative Professionals Conference

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The Value of Strategic Planning

April 24 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Union South


Presented by John Graves, associate internal consultant

Join us for an insightful presentation on “The Significance of Strategic Planning.” In this session, we will delve into the essence of strategic planning, exploring its importance and practical implementation strategies. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of why strategic planning is crucial and how to prioritize it effectively. Walk away with valuable insights to enhance your approach to strategic planning.

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Embracing the Future: Integrating Emotional Intelligence and AI for Inclusive Workplaces

April 24 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Union South


Presented by Kelvin Alfaro, internal consultant

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the work landscape, the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in creating inclusive and welcoming workplace cultures has never been more critical. This session explores the dynamic intersection of EI and AI, highlighting how EI is a vital bridge between technological advancements and nurturing inclusive environments.

Drawing inspiration from forward-thinking organizations like IMAGO and insights from thought leaders in the field, we delve into the pivotal role of EI in an AI-dominated workspace. We examine how AI, while revolutionizing business operations, often lacks the nuanced understanding of human emotions and cultural dynamics—an area where EI excels.

We focus on how EI safeguards job security in the face of AI integration and enhances workplace inclusivity and belonging. We address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in diverse work settings and explore how fostering EI can lead to more empathetic, fair, and inclusive practices.

This session is tailored for leaders, HR professionals, and team members who aspire to be at the forefront of creating technologically advanced yet emotionally intelligent and inclusive work cultures. Participants will leave with a comprehensive understanding of EI’s crucial role in complementing AI, ensuring that the future of work is efficient and empathically human.

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A Coaching Mindset for Administrative Professionals

April 24 | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Union South


Presented by Jeremy Kautza and Tena Madison, internal consultants

Join us for this interactive session, designed for administrative professionals at all levels, to discover how a coaching mindset can help you improve collaboration and communication. We’ll discuss what coaching is (and isn’t) and explore one of the main principles of coaching: the importance of consistent self-reflection.

We’ll work through exercises to identify your core values—the attributes that drive your behaviors and decisions—and consider saboteurs that might cause you to deviate from living those values. You’ll walk away with an understanding of what it means to take a coaching approach to your work and actionable strategies to bring coaching into your professional practice.

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Task Management Tools for Effective Workflow Habits

April 24 | 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Union South


Presented by Brianna Charneski and Jenee Jerome, project coordinators

Is your task list overwhelming? Does your workflow feel chaotic? In this session, we’ll discuss how to cultivate small habits in your workflow to become more organized and increase your productivity. We’ll explore strategies to help you clearly define tasks, establish actionable steps, and prioritize your to-do list. We’ll provide an overview of two popular task management platforms and examine shared features and capabilities of many common task management tools so that you have a clear understanding of how to choose the tool that best suits your unique needs.

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