Grant-funded organizations are unique in regard to the innovative programs they provide. Often, accounting for programs and circumstances can be difficult because of the lack of specific accounting guidance on these programs and activities. Connecting the dots of the financial aspects of a grant-funded program can be daunting. This session gives you time to explore accounting for these unique items, and the freedom to discuss your organization's unique accounting issues. This session is a great way for you to gain perspective on grant-funded challenges and learn what others are experiencing.
8:15 AM
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Every person in a work environment brings various knowledge, skills, and behaviors to the workday. If you have a person in a job where they must change their natural behaviors to complete the job, they will be exhausted. Eventually they could burnout and leave. Or they could be unhappy or unproductive and stay. We will use the predictive Index ® Behavioral Assessment as an example of tools in the hiring and development process that can impact job descriptions, job advertisements, and job satisfaction.
8:15 AM
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During crisis, teams and stakeholders experience heightened levels of fear and uncertainty. This is a normal, human response to change. As leaders, there are steps we can take to help them through this, and ultimately help them cope while remaining productive. Together we will discuss those steps and measures you can take as a leader to help those you serve.
8:15 AM
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As a leader the hats you must wear throughout the day vary based on need and situation. Sometimes it feels like you are wearing numerous hats at a time - and often it is true. In this session we will identify the fundamentals of leading and managing. We will explore when one works better than the other, or when they are needed interchangeably to meet the opportunity of the moment. And through self-reflection, you can identify where you excel and areas of improvement in both.
8:15 AM
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As a leader, if you have ever implemented software in your organization and had a less than stellar result, this session is for you. Hear from a former University IT division leader on the ins-and-outs of software implementation. He will explore what to ask and listen for in software selections. You have the chance to ask the "what if" and "what should I have done" questions to help the next implementation go much smoother.
8:15 AM
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Regulations require it. The community requires it. We require it. But how do we take the "have to" of health and safety in the work environment to the "want to"? This explores building the culture of health and safety in a way that makes it an integrated piece of the process, versus a checklist have to part of the process.
10:10 AM
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We all use technology every day. Integrating digital strategies into our strategic thinking and plans for serving our communities and engaging our workforce is critical to our ongoing success. If nothing else, the global pandemic has shown us how important it is to be digitally ready. As client expectations continue to evolve, it’s becoming essential to build a digital strategy in order to expand your reach and better connect with the communities you serve. Our session will address the following questions from a non-technical leadership perspective while exploring how to develop a strategic technology mindset to improve organizational performance and client experience. • What is Digital Strategy and why is it important? • What do I need to know as a leader? • How does my organization compare to my peers? • How do I establish a Digital mindset? • What comes next?
10:10 AM
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Leaders, your board members and policy councils of Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) organizations working together is a requirement. It's also an area of risk in an organization. The requirements for boards are like no others. Leadership needs to know what their role is, so their agency does not get into trouble. Over the past few years much more scrutiny has been placed on boards and too many members are not fully aware. This is a must-attend session a HS/EHS grantee leader.
10:10 AM
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We all know that findings can happen. We are monitored, audited and reviewed all the time. It's not even the 6 o'clock news we need to worry about anymore, it is social media too. This session identifies examples of some of the top findings in the industry and what you can do to help ensure your organization is not the next example.
1:30 PM
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CSBG has specific requirements related to strategic plans. In this session we will explore going above just meeting the requirements of the CSBG Organizational Standards for strategic planning. We will review the standards and discuss how organizations are meeting the criteria. We will discuss a sample strategic plan and case study. We will identify best practice approaches from client examples, as well as what has been done by other participants.
1:30 PM
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If you have CSBG funding, this session explores why you are required to get an Enterprise Risk Management assessment (ERM) as part of the Organizational Standards. We will discuss the process of most ERM's, your role, and the possible risks you might not have realized exist. Together we will discuss goals, the enterprise risk management process and identify areas of risk/concern that agency leaders will want to think about back home.
1:30 PM
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Annual performance appraisals are a thing of the past, yet are still alive and well in most agencies. We also spend thousands of dollars on professional development each year. The goal of both of these exercises is to help employees get to the next level of their development, while they take the agency to the next level too. Individual development plans can be simple documents that help teams identify strengths, areas to grow, connections to training and lead career growth. These help with succession planning at all levels of the agency. If turnover and performance is an area for improvement in your organization, this is a session for you.
1:30 PM
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We all love technology that works and makes our life easier. Steve is a leader who LOVES it more than most! In this session we will learn about some of the new technology apps that are out there, how you might apply them to how you work (and even have fun, too) and how your organization might use them to better serve your clients and community. And we want you to share your favorite apps with us!
1:30 PM
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As change becomes the new normal, we need a new plan to help our organization implement it. This session explores the key factors involved in the styles and processes that help change become reality. Who will lead it? Who should communicate it? Who has to be the change champion to impact effective change? Not all these answers are you! We will explore practical approaches to managing strategic change for all of our stakeholders.
3:25 PM
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Fatigue. Burnout. Exhaustion. If these words have been uttered in your agency, or in your life, join this session for practical best practice ideas to help you as a leader help your team fight the fatigue.
3:25 PM
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If you are part of the Head Start/Early Head Start world and have a burning question, please join us for an open dialog to ask the trainer, or the audience, to share feedback and help you find the answers.
3:25 PM
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Even for the organizations that develop the best strategic plan, many will faulter when it comes to execution. There are a variety of contributing factors: lack of visible leadership, confusion on or lack of accountability, poor communication, and unclear expectations, among other things. Executing on a strategic plan requires a clear process supported by tools that make the plan visible, accessible, and agile. In this session, we will speak to the best practices relating to the execution of strategic plans and how you can use a reporting and dashboard tool to track your process and report on your outcomes.
3:25 PM
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In today’s environment it is essential to find palatable ways to engage staff, and we must begin to look at things differently. Get ready to delve into some peppery hot tips for leaders to normalize what’s next. Some are sweet and mild, but as we go up the Scoville Scale we will look at some ideas that might have you looking for a glass of milk to reduce the heat.
3:25 PM
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