Stephan Brandt
October 3rd
10:30am - 11:30am (Breakout Session 1)
Accountability in Government: How does that work (or not)?
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 2)
Accountability in Government: How does that work (or not)?
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Stephan is a subject matter expert and a Certified Executive Facilitator for Accountability Training® and the Cultural Transition Process® from Partners In Leadership. Stephan has over 20 years’ experience on projects across Western Canada as well as internationally.
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Session Speakers
Linda Maul
October 3rd
10:30am - 11:30am (Breakout Session 1)
Igniting Conversation that Matter!
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1:00pm- 2:00pm (Breakout Session 2)
Taking a Mentor Coach Approach (with Michelle Devlin - Presenter)
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October 4th
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 6)
Igniting Conversation that Matter!
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Whether coaching, mentoring or consulting Linda’s passion is inspiring leaders, Her life's mission is to positively touch two million people. She is a published author, business owner, Professional Certified Coach and Mentor Coach, who will ignite your thinking!
Michelle Devlin (Conference MC)
October 3rd
1:00pm- 2:00pm (Breakout Session 2)
Taking a Mentor Coach Approach (with Linda Maul - Co Presenter)
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As an accomplished facilitator and speaker, Michelle Devlin engages audiences with her enthusiasm & energy. Her workshops supporting leadership skills or collaborative corporate culture demonstrates her passion about developing leaders.
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Jeff Nichol
October 3rd
10:30am - 11:30am (Breakout Session 1)
The 5 "W"s of an Employee Benefit Review (with Kelly White)
3:30pm - 4:30pm (Breakout Session 4 - Round Table)
Q& A's of insurance providers and benefit plans
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Jeff Nichol is a Senior Consultant with Lane Quinn and provides independent advice to Municipalities across Alberta. Through his travels, Jeff is confident he has slept in the top 3 worst motels EVER, as well as eaten at every Boston Pizza and A&W outside of Edmonton and Calgary.
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October 3rd
10:30am - 11:30am (Breakout Session 1)
Maximizing your selection process through use of Assessments
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Darel Baker is the President and Co - Founder of Keldar Leadership. Darel has worked with numerous companies and organizations to help them utilize tools and processes to make better hiring decisions and maximize the potential of those on the team.
Darel Baker
October 3rd
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 2)
Local Government Service Improvement
– People, Data, & Relationships (with Kehl Petersen)
2:30pm - 3:30pm (Breakout Session 3)
Local Government Service Improvement
– People, Data, & Relationships (with Kehl Petersen)
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With 30 years of local government leadership and improvement experience, Kevin Ramsay is an expert on conducting organizational reviews and has provided numerous presentations and papers to organizations across Canada. Overall, Kevin has led over 25 core service reviews.
Kevin Ramsay
Adam Czarnecki
October 3rd
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 2)
Blended Microlearning on a Shoestring Budget
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2:30pm - 3:30pm (Breakout Session 3)
Making the best first impression by Onboarding
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Adam Czarnecki is a CPHR and a recipient of the HRIA Award of Excellence. A senior manager of a Heavy Truck Dealership Group responsible for HR, IT and OHS. Instructs at the U of C and MRU. A popular contributor to conferences, panel discussions and a technology columnist.
October 3rd
10:30am - 11:30am (Breakout Session 1)
The 5 "W"s of an Employee Benefit Review (with Jeff Nichol)
3:30pm - 4:30pm (Breakout Session 4 - Round Table)
Q& A's of insurance providers and benefit plans
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Kelly White is the Vice President of Business Development at Lane Quinn Benefit Consultants. Aside from leading the Consulting team, Kelly lends his technical expertise to the entire Lane Quinn organization.
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Kelly White
Kehl Petersen
October 3rd
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 2)
Local Government Service Improvement
– People, Data, & Relationships (with Kevin Ramsay)
2:30pm - 3:30pm (Breakout Session 3)
Local Government Service Improvement
– People, Data, & Relationships (with Kevin Ramsay)
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Kehl is a leader, consultant and change agent and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) with over thirty diverse years of government experience focused on many elements of the people side of change, innovation, strategy and technology.
October 3rd
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 2)
High at Work: The Workplace in the Upcoming Age of Legalized Marijuana
(with Anthony Purgas)
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2:30pm - 3:30pm (Breakout Session 3)
Legal issues in Municipal Government (with Anthony Purgas)
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Albert's experience in labour and industrial relations and human resources combined with his law degree, give him an in-depth understanding of a variety of labour issues.
Albert Lavergne
Anthony Purgas
October 3rd
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 2)
High at Work: The Workplace in the Upcoming Age of Legalized Marijuana
(with Albert Lavergne)
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2:30pm - 3:30pm (Breakout Session 3)
Legal issues in Municipal Government (with Albert Lavergne)
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Albert's experience in labour and industrial relations and human resources combined with his law degree, give him an in-depth understanding of a variety of labour issues.
Wayne St. John
October 4th
10:30am - 11:30am (Breakout Session 5)
Legal Access to Marijuana – The Workplace Impact & Solution
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Mr. St. John is a senior manager with CannAmm, providing guidance and support in stewarding clients through the obstacles of developing and applying corporate alcohol and drug testing programs.
Norm Baillie-David
October 4th
10:30am - 11:30am (Breakout Session 5)
Culture Connections: Building Culture to Support Change
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Defining and building WestJet's legendary corporate culture through rapid growth underscored the importance connections. An award-winning teacher, today she's giving us all an A+!
Evan Weselake
October 4th
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 6)
Establishing Role Clarity & Increasing Productivity
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Working with Quantum Learning Inc, Evan was a pioneer in Performance Management in Western Canada. He has over two decades’ experience authoring and delivering professional development programs for senior leaders, middle managers and frontline supervisors. Credentials Evan holds Graduate Certificates in both Executive Coaching and Strategic Human Resources from Royal Roads
October 5th
10:45am - 11:45am (Breakout Session 8)
Municipal Finance for Non-Finance People
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Travis Nosko is a financial advisor with Alberta Municipal Affairs and a member of the board of directors for the Alberta Chapter of the Government Finance Officers Association.
Travis Nosko
Michelle Wetherill
October 5th
10:45am - 11:45am (Breakout Session 8)
Performance for the new age: Reigniting quality conversations (with Anita Bhandari)
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Michelle Wetherill is the Manager of Human Resources at the City of Maple Ridge. She is responsible for the overall people strategy focusing on attracting, retaining, and inspiring top talent. Michelle’s strength is building high performing teams and delivering strategic solutions that drive business results in support of organizational growth.
October 5th
10:45am - 11:45am (Breakout Session 8)
Performance for the new age: Reigniting quality conversations (with Michelle Wetherill)
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Anita Bhandari is the Manager of Learning and Development at the City of Maple Ridge, where she brings a progressive experience in developing and managing a wide range of learning and development strategies. Anita is passionate about creating a culture of employee success where employees feel recognized and valued for the contributions they make. Her true ‘superpower’ is the energy and enthusiasm that she brings to her work every day.
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Anita Bhandari
October 5th
10:45am - 11:45am (Breakout Session 8)
Managing time more effectively in today's fast-paced world: best practices
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Sarah is a Partner with Aplin Executive Search. Mother of two, she holds an MBA (which she completed while working full-time) and a Bilingual Bachelor of Commerce degree. She is also a CPHR, a Registered Professional Recruiter, and a certified psychometrist.
Sarah Tokar
October 4th
10:30am - 11:30am (Breakout Session 5)
Employee Engagement in Municipalities
– A Special Sector Requiring a Special Approach
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 6)
Employee Engagement in Municipalities
– A Special Sector Requiring a Special Approach
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Norm is a seasoned expert in employee engagement and organizational development, and a bilingual (English/French) facilitator, with more than thirty years of experience in Canada and around the world.
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Joanne Leskow
Stephanie Shostak
October 4th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
No Looking Back - Transition in Today's Workplace
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3:30pm - 4:30pm (Breakout Session 7)
LGBTQ Workplace Issues Q&A Session
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Stephanie is a Transgender Advocate from Edmonton, a Director/Board Member on the Trans Equality Society of Alberta (TESA) and the first manager within the Government of Alberta and the first high level amateur sports referee in North America to transition.
October 4th
3:30pm - 4:30pm (Breakout Session 7)
Employee Recognition Round Table and Focus Group
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Sam partners with organizations to help them leverage effective employee appreciation and recognition, positively influencing company culture. With insights, tools, cloud based solutions and thought leadership, local and global clients depend on O.C. Tanner’s extensive experience to shape strategy and align recognition to core values.
Sam Gagnon
October 4th
11:30am - 1:00pm (Keynote)
Attracting, Retaining and Motivating a Winning Municipal Workforce
2:30pm - 3:30pm (Breakout Session 6)
Bring About What You Think About
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Eddie LeMoine a Canadian-born international author and award winning speaker, he specializes in leadership, employee engagement and the psychology of success. Through his inspiring stories, great sense of humor and genuine care for people, Eddie easily connects with—and motivates—audiences all over the world. He inspires greatness in corporations by inspiring greatness in individuals.
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Eddie LeMoine
October 4th
9:00am - 10:00am (Keynote)
Influence Greatness
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10:30am - 11:30am (Breakout Session 5)
Power of Appreciation
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With a mission to instill in others a passion for personal and professional excellence, Kevin Ames is one of the highest ranked speakers at the Evanta Leadership Summits. He’s spoken to thousands of people and leadership groups at conferences and companies such as National Grid, Dow Chemical, Frito Lay, Bose, Miller Thompson, Pier 1, Kennedy Health, and more. An expert in the areas of workplace culture, engagement, great work, teambuilding, leadership, and personal development, his presentations have been called, “dynamic, insightful, clear, honest, and informative.”
Kevin Ames
October 5th
9:30am - 10:30am (Keynote)
CARING IS EVERYTHING Getting To The Heart Of Humanity, Leadership, and Life
10:45am - 11:45am (Breakout Session 8)
Accountability in an Age of Entitlement - The Power of Agreement
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We are excited today to bring you a person who is sought after internationally as a speaker, author, and trusted leadership advisor. His work has contributed to the building of accountable, vital and engaged organizations across North America.
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