GOVERNANCE FUNDAMENTALS

Delivered in collaboration by:	Governance in Action is a one-day conference designed for Executive Directors and Board members to enrich their non-profit governance knowledge. The day will begin with a keynote presentation from Blythe Butler on the topic of *Adaptive Organizations. In addition, the day will include networking, a chance to pose questions to an expert panel* and your choice of two breakout sessions which will provide the opportunity to connect, learn and lead on a variety of Board issues. Details Conference Schedule Print One-Page Brochure

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Target Audience	Board Members and Executive Directors
Level	Introductory to Intermediate
Date	Friday, November 5, 2010
Time	8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location	2nd Floor, Kahanoff Centre 1202 Centre Street S.E.
Investment	$50 per participant Lunch included

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Conference Schedule:

8:30 am	Conference Begins
8:45 am	Keynote: Organizational Adaptation: How to Thrive in a World of Change Blythe Butler, Blythespirit Consulting Inc. & Atticus Insights Consulting How do organizations successfully adapt to the ever-changing opportunities and threats they face? What civilizational changes are in play that will affect your organization? What lessons can be learned from organizations who have pulled themselves back from the path of decline? Discover the components of successful adaptation and how to apply them in your organization.
10:15 am	Breakout Sessions (choose one) Financial Management Leslie Evans, Federation of Calgary Communities Strategic Planning for Building Teams, Engaging Members and Creating Momentum Shari Hanson, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit Governance: Leadership Setting the Tone Judy Hansen, CentrePoint Understanding & Addressing the Impact of the Current Economic Climate on Your Organization Kim Mustard, CCVO
11:45 am	Lunch Provided
12:15 pm	Networking and Conversation Café
1:30 pm	Breakout Sessions (choose one) How Boards Support Effective Volunteer Engagement Laurel Benson, Volunteer Calgary Role of Non-Profit Leadership in Fundraising Christina Smith, ED, DHHS New Work Habits for a Changing World of Work Brenda Robinson EffectiveCollaboration and Partnerships Shari Hanson, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit
3:15 pm	Discussion Panel
4:30 pm	Close of Conference

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Blythe Butler's Bio:

Blythe is a principled leader with a passion for building the capacity of human systems within organizations by creating cultures that support adaptive learning. Her multi-disciplinary approach creates innovative and strategic solutions for complex challenges by drawing on proven strategy, project, change and culture management methods.

Blythe brings a breadth of knowledge and valuable perspective to her projects based on her experience in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. She has consulted to some of Canada’s largest corporations in performance & program management, and most recently in the areas of change management, strategy development and stakeholder engagement.

Currently, Blythe is Program Committee Co-chair for Leadership Calgary, a member of the Board of Directors of Volunteer Calgary and a Steering Committee member of Calgary’s Change Management Think Tank. In 2008, Blythe was named one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 for her career achievements and contributions to the community. She holds a BComm in Finance and International Development from the University of Alberta, and has studied Journalism at Carleton University and Design Marketing at Parsons in New York City.

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