Leaders' Forum Program

Opening remarks /President's remarks
Indigo Room

Speaker:
Andrée Ball (CCI-National Executive Member and President)

Welcome to the Leaders Forum… Now What??
Indigo Room

Whether this is your first time or you are an experienced NLF participant, join us in this session to find out what to expect at the NLF and tips and tricks to make the most of this event.

Speakers:
Jamie Herle (CCI-National Executive Member and Chair)
Sharon Siuksteris (CCI North Saskatchewan Chapter, Chair of Education Committee)

Updates on initiatives since we last met in Kingston
Indigo Room

Speakers:
Courtney Cartmill (CCI-London Chapter Education Committee) - Ontario Education Update
Rachel King, Maddy Madeley, Calandra Muller (CCI Toronto Chapter / Redstone Agency) - Toronto Database update

Confronting Harassment – Tools for your CCI Chapter
Indigo Room

Speakers:
Jennifer Dickenson (CCI-London & Area President, CCI-National Board Member)
Devon Cassidy (CCI-Nova Scotia President,  CCI-National Board Member and Vice President) 

Join Jennifer Dickenson and Devon Cassidy as they discuss harassment as they see it within our chapters. They will be discussing strategies and sharing tools to address harassment, when encountered. Specific situations will be reviewed and audience participation will be welcomed.

Connecting with Government (local & provincial) 
Indigo Room

Moderator:
Nancy Houle (CCI Eastern Ontario Chapter President)

Panelists:
Armand Conant (CCI Toronto) [via video]
Patricia Elia (CCI Grand River Chapter Board Member and CCI-National Executive Board Member)
Anand Sharma (CCI North Alberta Chapter President)
Donna Singbeil (CCI North Saskatchewan Chapter President) 

Engaging with your government can seem daunting or overwhelming.  In this session, we hope to provide practical tips on how to start engaging, or how to take your engagement to the next level.

Moderator:
Murray Johnson (CCI Toronto Chapter Past President)

Moderated Round Table discussions led by leaders from  our chapters that have experienced success over the last year.  Learn from other chapters about what they did and how they did it. Ask them questions and take their ideas back to your chapter to create your own success.    

Speaker:
Dr. William Brooks, Owner, Facilitator and Mentor, eclecthink international

Many aspects of coexisting in a group, whether it be a business, not-for profit, condo, or housing development requires cooperation while engaging in effective decision making. This presentation examines some of the important aspects of creating boards, committees, and teams to effectively operate an organization and resolve situations.