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2019 Workforce and Leadership Conference
Thursday, July 11, 2019, 8:00 AM to Friday, July 12, 2019, 5:00 PM CDT
Category: Education/Training

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July 11th & 12th

Meridian Center
1420 E. Broadway Ct.
Newton, KS

Workforce continues to be one of the most pressing issues in aging services. Recruiting and retaining a competent, abundant, stable and diverse workforce to serve aging Kansans has become a major challenge. This conference has been developed to connect you with tools, information and inspiration to help in your everyday work life. There will be practical information as well as a leadership focus which is the foundation of retaining a committed workforce. We look forward to having you join us!

July 11th - General Workforce

8 AM Keynote: Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer

10 AM Breakouts Sessions

Fostering a Culture of Team Engagement Through Improved Onboarding Practices
PBJ, CMS and DOL - How Do You Meet These Expectations
Rapid Fire, 25 Ways to Reduce Employee Turnover

11 AM Breakout Sessions

Connecting with Your Local Community/Tech College - How To and Why It is So Important
PBJ, CMS and DOL - How Do You Meet These Expectations
Employee Benefits - EBI Presentation

12 PM Lunch & Learn - How Image Affects Your Ability to Attract and Retain Employees

1:30 PM Networking & Exhibitor Time

2 PM Breakout Sessions

Fostering a Culture of Team Engagement Through Improved Onboarding Practices
Ways to Get Results with PayActiv Financial Wellness Benefit
An Employee-Driven Retention Strategy

3 PM General Session: Generative Conversation with LKS Workforce Cabinet

4 PM General Session: The Next Generation of Employees. What Do They Want?

July 12th - Leadership

7:30 AM Center for Leadership Alumni Breakfast - Mission Critical: You

9 AM Leadership Keynote: Leading Your Team to Success, Many Hands Make Light Work

10 AM Breakout Session

Women in Leadership
"If You Want a Better Answer, Ask a Better Question!"
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

11 AM Breakout Session

Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Leadership and Communication - Why It Is So Critical
Developing a Leadership Pipeline in Your Organization

12 PM Adjourn

1:30 PM Young Professionals Conversation About the Future of Senior Living in Kansas (45 or younger)


Continuing Education

This program is approved for 23 total continuing education clock hours. You can receive a maximum of 13 continuing education clock hours for Adult Care Home Administrators, Adult Care Home Operators and Dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services in the core of Administration. Approved Provider number LTSA0009.

The Kansas State Board of Nursing approves the LeadingAge Kansas as a provider of continuing
education. This course is approved for 13 continuing education hours applicable to RN, APRN and LPN
re-licensure (KSBN LT0102-1116).

LeadingAge Kansas is a SHRM Preferred Provider. This seminar offers up to 13 hours towards SHRM
credits. All other disciplines will receive a certification of attendance. Continuing education hours are
subject to change.

All other disciplines will receive a certification of attendance.

Continuing education hours are subject to change.

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Contact: [email protected]