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8:30 to 9:30: Registration Sign-in, Breakfast & Opening Remarks
Campus Center/MPR
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Leadership Development
9:45 to 10:45: Managing Up, Down and Across
Jennie Ellison – Global Learning, Development and Succession Senior Manager, HKA Global
Effective communication and collaboration don’t just flow in one direction. This session explores practical strategies for building strong, trusting relationships at every level of the organization, whether you’re leading a team, supporting leadership, or partnering with peers. Learn how to navigate different communication styles, set clear expectations, and create alignment across roles to achieve shared goals.
11:00 to 12:00: The Lasso Effect: Purposeful Leadership with Heart
Heather Blevins – Content Programming Lead, JS Held LLC
Belief. It’s a core principle of leadership. How much do you believe in yourself, your teams, and those who you are surrounded by every day? Let go of the traditional conventions of leadership, and show up authentically every day in your walk as a leader. This session explores how the leadership principles embodied by Ted Lasso—optimism, integrity, and human-centered connection—can transform any work environment. Designed for various environments and tailored for the audience, the presentation offers practical strategies to define a compelling vision, align individual purpose, and foster a values-driven culture.
Individual Development
9:45 to 10:45: Thriving in the AI Era
Gregg Golson – Founder, Up2Now, LCC
During COVID we all had FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Now, as AI is here and encroaching on our lives and jobs, we have FOBO (Fear of Becoming Obsolete). Our challenge is not only how do we reskill and learn how to write better prompt for our AI tools. It’s how can we not only survive the AI era; how can we thrive?
11:00 to 12:00: Embracing Change with a Growth Mindset
Damita Harris – Senior Learning and Development Specialist, NJM Insurance Group
Change happens whether we are ready or not, so let’s stay ready. In this interactive session, we will explore the change cycle and discuss simple strategies for staying adaptable. Participants will practice applying a growth mindset and leave the session equipped with a personal action plan
LUNCH AND KEYNOTE
12:00 to 2:00
Join us in the MPR and Campus Center lobby for a buffet lunch and our keynote presentation.
Rita Williams-Bogar
Excellence in Action: Growing Stronger Through Change
Excellence isn’t a destination—it’s a practice, especially in times of change. In this inspiring keynote, Rita Williams-Bogar will challenge participants to see change not as a disruption but as an opportunity to adapt, build resilience, and grow stronger together. Through engaging stories, practical strategies, and moments of reflection, attendees will discover how to put excellence into action—fostering collaboration, strengthening community, and creating a culture where Rutgers-Camden can thrive.
Leadership Development
2:15 to 3:15: The Art of Giving Feedback
Laura Glotzbach – President, LGS Marking Services
The Art of Giving Feedback workshop introduces participants to effective feedback techniques. The workshop covers the definition and importance of feedback and presents three feedback models.
Individual Development
2:15 to 3:15: Can You Hear Me, Rutgers?
Mike Koscielny – Founder, CEO, Born2Lead, LLC
This presentation will turn effective listening into a powerful business tool for professionals.
CLOSING REMARKS
3:30 to 4:00
Reconvene at the MPR to round out the day!
The agenda is subject to change