CONFERENCE

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Key Features of This Conference:

• a keynote address, True Leadership: What Every Board MUST Do, by Mike Conduff, President and CEO of The Elim Group. Mike will help us learn the 8 Indisputable Behaviors that distinguish high achieving board members from all the rest. His enthusiastic approach will entertain as well as educate, and you will leave this session with a clear understanding of how Policy Governance principles can make a true difference in the lives of each of us.
• Policy Governance Reflections: An Evening of Conversation with Dr. John Carver and Miriam Carver Hear first-hand the story of Policy Governance in a moderated conversation about the past, present and future of this system for boards. Bring your challenging questions, participate in the dialogue, and consider what's next for the role of Policy Governance in the world.
• Collective Intelligence: Dialogue and The Art of Thinking Together William Isaacs, author of Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together and founder and President of Dialogos LLC, will stimulate thinking about the nature of dialogue and group leadership, and engage conference participants around practical tools that can be applied within their boardrooms and organizations.
• Boards That Flock Together Interested in the stories of other boards using Policy Governance? Want to share some tips and techniques with other board chairs, CEOs, staff members? Eager to delve into specific questions around Policy Governance, board dynamics, and the future of boards? This open format luncheon is your chance to network, to share, and to learn as much as you can from other conference participants on the topics that interest and challenge you the most.
• 30 different workshops on Policy Governance and other related theories and practices, designed for participants at multiple stages of Policy Governance understanding and usage. These workshops will enhance participants' understanding of Policy Governance principles and theory, provide practical tools for its application, provide new perspectives, and foster meaningful connections amongst all who are interested in owner-accountable, effective governance.
• High Five: A Welcome Reception. This evening reception, celebrating the opening of IPGA's fifth annual conference, is your first chance to catch up with old friends, make new acquaintances and friends, and get an exciting taste of the conference to come.
• Official Launch Party for the new Policy Governance DVD. An opportunity to purchase copies of The Policy Governance^® Model: An Introduction by John and Miriam Carver, a new DVD to be officially released at the conference!
• a Pre-Conference Workshop: Policy Governance Fundamentals. New to Policy Governance, or would like a refresher? Participants attending this workshop will get a thorough grounding in the basics of Policy Governance theory and practice. This workshop, led by a team of experienced presenters, will give participants "need to know" information that will greatly enhance the rest of their conference experience. multiple opportunities to network with other boards and CEOs using Policy Governance, and governance experts and consultants from around the world.
• a bookstore packed with governance, management, business and personal development resources and tools, door prizes, and much more!

The Benefits From Attending This Conference

After having attended this conference, you will:

• have an enhanced network of connections within the Policy Governance community, including other boards using Policy Governance and experienced consultants;
• have additional tools and insights for governing organizations effectively on behalf of owners;
• be exposed to new ideas and perspectives related to governance, decision-making, management, and consulting;
• be re-energized and motivated to lead organizations with excellence.