Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 Agenda
We are excited to host this year’s event at Cedarbrook Lodge!
AGENDA
Day One, Nov. 13
8-9 a.m.: Breakfast
Tamarack Hall
9-9:30 a.m.: Introductions and Welcomes
Cedars
9:30-10:30 a.m. Compass Points
This interactive activity helps us examine our own work preferences and characteristics and how we make decisions. It helps us to recognize the work types of others and to assess and to approach our work on teams based on what we understand about each other.
Facilitated by Cory Bryant, Alliance Development and Facilitation Specialist
Cedars
10:30-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Breakout Sessions:
A Closer Look at FamLink
Learn about how to best utilize FamLink in line with your role. There will be a focus on legal documentation. There will be hands-on learning opportunities so please bring your laptop if you are able.
Presented by Shannon Nelson and DCYF IT
Cedars I
Effective Communication
This interactive workshop is a powerful look at what makes people tick. Learn about yourself and those around you by understanding how different personalities focus their energies, gather information, make decisions, and cope with the world around them. This workshop is designed to enable you to communicate more effectively by increasing your ability to hear what others are really saying and how it impacts your ability to truly be heard.
Presented by Ellen Langan, certified MBTI Master Practitioner and Certified APTi Type Coach
Cedars II
Insight into the Hiring Process
Get a closer look at how your role integrates and supports Human Resources.
Presented by Richard Gobble, DCYF HR
Cedars III
12-1 p.m. Lunch
Tamarack Hall
1-2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions:
A Closer Look at Microsoft Suite
Learn about how to best utilize Teams and Outlook in line with your role.
Presented by Shannon Nelson and DCYF IT
Cedars I
Effective Communication
This interactive workshop is a powerful look at what makes people tick. Learn about yourself and those around you by understanding how different personalities focus their energies, gather information, make decisions, and cope with the world around them. This workshop is designed to enable you to communicate more effectively by increasing your ability to hear what others are really saying and how it impacts your ability to truly be heard.
Presented by Ellen Langan, certified MBTI Master Practitioner and Certified APTi Type Coach
Cedars II
Insight into the Hiring Process
Get a closer look at how your role integrates and supports Human Resources.
Presented by Richard Gobble, DCYF HR
Cedars III
2:15-2:30 p.m. Break
2:30-3:45 p.m. Trauma Stewardship
Does your work involve supporting, supervising, or providing services to those who are experiencing hardships, crises, or trauma? In this impactful workshop, learn about the cumulative toll of being exposed to trauma, identify how compassion fatigue may affect your daily functioning, and practice skills and strategies to help alleviate the fatigue and thrive personally and professionally.
Presented by Rosemary Simmons, PhD, Coach, Consultant and Psychotherapist
Cedars
3:45-4 p.m. Break
4-5 p.m. Sometimes You’re the Windshield – Sometimes You’re the Bug!
Sometimes life gets the better of us, and we ask “Whose life is it, anyway”? When you stop living for yourself, and live only for everyone else, something is missing. In this humorous keynote, Rhonda shares that not only do we all experience this feeling – it’s OK to be frustrated!
Presented by Rhonda Scharf, CSP, GSF
Cedars
5-6 p.m. Networking Reception
Day Two, Nov. 14
8-9 a.m.: Breakfast
Tamarack Hall
9-10 a.m.: Navigating Burnout, Finding Resiliency and Work/Life Balance in Today’s Workplace
This transformative session delves into the causes and symptoms of burnout, providing a deeper understanding of this pervasive issue. This keynote emphasizes the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries as a preventive measure. We explore the significance of mental and emotional health and by taking steps to care for their mental and emotional well-being, participants will not only mitigate burnout risks but also promote their overall health and happiness.
Presented by Rachel Kuhlen, MBA, ACC-CPC, ELI-MP
Cedars
10-10:15 a.m. Break
10:15-11:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions:
Exploring Cultural Humility and Inclusive Language
In this course you will learn how to use inclusive language terminology; understand how to better utilize language to create a healthy, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all; and practice establishing a mindset around lifelong learning and development.
Presented by Bethany Hamamoto, DEI specialist from UW
Cedars I
DCYF Office of Racial Equity & Social Justice (ORESJ): Introduction and Conversation on Best Practices
Presented by DCYF ORESJ team
Cedars II
Movement and Mindfulness
In the first half of this breakout session we will focus on gentle movement and stretching, using activities that will be simple and easy to incorporate into your daily life. In the second half of the session, we will explore mindfulness practices that build awareness through being fully present to our own experiences.
Presented by Holly Bond, MS, RYT
Cedars III
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch
Tamarack Hall
12:45-2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions:
Exploring Cultural Humility and Inclusive Language
In this course you will learn how to use inclusive language terminology; understand how to better utilize language to create a healthy, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all; and practice establishing a mindset around lifelong learning and development.
Presented by Bethany Hamamoto, DEI specialist from UW
Cedars I
DCYF Office of Racial Equity & Social Justice (ORESJ): Introduction and Conversation on Best Practices
Presented by DCYF ORESJ team
Cedars II
Movement and Mindfulness
In the first half of this breakout session we will focus on gentle movement and stretching, using activities that will be simple and easy to incorporate into your daily life. In the second half of the session, we will explore mindfulness practices that build awareness through being fully present to our own experiences.
Presented by Holly Bond, MS, RYT
Cedars III
2:15-2:30 p.m. Break
2:30-3:30 p.m. Getting to Know You
In this closing session we’ll pull together the activity we shared at the beginning of the conference, offering an opportunity to share who you’ve met and what you’ve learned!
Cedars