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1A: AZ Asian ERG Leadership Roundtable (Invitation Only) – This roundtable is an exclusive, invitation-only meeting for leaders of Asian Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in Arizona. This high-impact forum focuses on strategic initiatives, best practices, and collaborative opportunities to enhance ERG effectiveness. Network with peers, share insights, and contribute to a more inclusive professional environment. This engaging and productive session aims to drive meaningful change and empower the Asian corporate community in Arizona.
1B: AI and the Future of Work – This panel will explore practical strategies and best practices for creating and maintaining inclusive workplaces. Topics will include implementing comprehensive diversity policies, fostering a culture of inclusion, addressing unconscious bias, and measuring the impact of diversity initiatives. Panelists will share insights and success stories from various industries, providing attendees with actionable takeaways to enhance their own organizations.
1C: How to Say What You Really Mean: Get Confident and Competent with Conflict – Conflict is natural; mismanagement and avoidance create issues. This 75-minute workshop shifts your mindset to see conflict as an opportunity for growth and communication. Using creative tools, you’ll gain skills to effectively resolve conflict, redefine its value, review the need for effective conflict management, uncover your natural conflict style, and learn collaborative resolution tools. Gain confidence and competence to manage conflicts at work and beyond.
2A Building Inclusive Workplaces: Strategies for Effective Diversity Management – This panel will explore practical strategies and best practices for creating and maintaining inclusive workplaces. Topics will include implementing comprehensive diversity policies, fostering a culture of inclusion, addressing unconscious bias, and measuring the impact of diversity initiatives. Panelists will share insights and success stories from various industries, providing attendees with actionable takeaways to enhance their own organizations
2B Holy Shitake! A Wok Star is Born – Get ready to be blown away by the talents of Chef Katie Chin. Filled with pathos and humor, “Holy Shitake! A Wok Star is Born” written by Katie, directed by Fran de Leon and produced by Paul Hemstreet, chronicles Chef Katie Chin’s journey as a Chinese American girl growing up in Minneapolis in the 1970s where she was raised by her remarkable mother, seamstress turned restaurateur, Leeann Chin. You will be captivated by her unique blend of humor, storytelling, and culinary expertise. Prepare to be entertained as she shares her personal journey of becoming a Wok Star and conquering the culinary world. Join us for an unforgettable hour filled with laughter, inspiration, and mouthwatering tales. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that will leave you craving for more!
2C Think Inside the Box, Reinvent Wheels, and Find Joy in Unlevel Playing Fields – Moving beyond storytelling to storyliving and storydoing requires unconventional thinking. Join us to discover strategies for pivoting with ease, minimizing reliance on elevator speeches, and fostering personal creativity. Learn practical approaches to embrace change, navigate challenges, and thrive in dynamic environments. This workshop is designed to empower you with tools to innovate, adapt, and excel in today’s complex landscape.
3A Leading or Being Led In An Inclusive Environment – To have the most productive teams, studies have shown that you should have diverse teams. Hiring diversity is the easy part. In its simplest terms, diversity is about counting heads, but inclusion is when you make those heads count. So how do you take a diverse team and lead in an inclusive manner? In this workshop, we will talk about communication styles, effective listening, and leading intercultural and multicultural teams to drive efficiencies and engagement.
3B Strategies for AAPI Leadership Advancement in Healthcare – This panel will delve into the broader context of AAPI professionals’ experiences in healthcare leadership roles. Topics will include identifying systemic barriers, discussing successful leadership models, and devising strategies to encourage greater representation. The aim is to provide actionable insights to support AAPI individuals in their pursuit of leadership positions within the healthcare profession.
3C Resilience and Mindset Strategies for Entrepreneurs – Join a distinguished panel of accomplished entrepreneurs as they share insights from their journeys. This session will explore how to cultivate a resilient mindset, navigate uncertainty, and run a successful business. Attendees will discover powerful success strategies, learn how to find their passion, and gain insights into building a business with limited resources. Prepare to thrive in your entrepreneurial journey!
4A Harnessing the Power of ERGS: Strategies for Amplifying Voices and Driving Change – This workshop delves into various strategies and best practices for leveraging ERGs to amplify underrepresented voices within a company, foster a culture of belonging, and drive meaningful change in policies, practices, and attitudes. The panel will touch upon methods such as leadership support, resource allocation, intersectionality, and community engagement to empower ERGs and maximize their impact on organizational culture and performance.
4B Empowering Civic Leadership: Centering Voices of Arizonans – Discover the latest insights at this dynamic session featuring data from the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) on the 2024 Arizona Voters’ Agenda. Join a vibrant community town hall discussion hosted by Arizona Town Hall (AZTH), where you can delve into issues that resonate across political and generational divides. AZTH will facilitate an ACEL Community Town Hall, empowering participants to actively discuss and influence ‘Voting and Elections.
4C Career Advancement and Networking Strategies – This workshop empowers women with strategies for career growth and effective networking, and the positive impact of building relationships. Participants will learn to build a personal brand, seek mentorship, and utilize networking tactics. The focus includes establishing connections, navigating events, and leveraging online platforms, enabling attendees to confidently advance their careers
5A Strategic Networking and Relationship Building – Learn essential strategies for building a robust professional network. Discover how to foster meaningful relationships within and beyond your industry, leverage opportunities for career advancement, and develop crucial leadership abilities. Take charge of your networking journey and accelerate your career growth with expert guidance and practical insights!
5B Navigating News Media: Insights for Business Leaders and Community Organizers – If you’ve ever wondered how journalists discover and develop their stories, or if you’re looking to get your organization’s stories noticed by the media, you’re in for a treat. At the upcoming ACEL conference, AAJA Arizona leads a panel discussion featuring Phoenix media professionals. This is your chance to gain behind-the-scenes insights into the world of journalism and learn how to effectively engage with the media.
5C Unlock Your Potential: Preparing to Lead with Intention – Discover the essential components of becoming a truly prepared leader. In this engaging session, Tania draws from over 15 years of experience leading operations teams and shares how to cultivate a mindset that drives growth, build effective systems to reach your goals, and surround yourself with high achievers. You’ll also explore the importance of authentic relationships in leadership. Whether you’re leading now or aspiring to, this interactive session will give you specific actions to implement immediately, in both your personal and professional life, to prepare for success and drive meaningful progress in your leadership journey.
6A The Art of Building a Powerful Personal Brand – Tailored for women in business, this empowering session explores the journey of building a compelling personal brand. This interactive session offers actionable strategies for defining your brand identity, communicating your value effectively, and overcoming unique challenges. Empower yourself to amplify your visibility and position as a trusted authority.
6B Negotiation: Bridging Cultural Perspectives – This workshop will explore the art of negotiation, emphasizing techniques and strategies effective across diverse cultural backgrounds. Participants will learn how to navigate negotiations with a deep understanding of cultural nuances, particularly those within the AAPI community. We will cover essential skills, including developing your BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement), active listening, empathy, reciprocity, adaptability, addressing conflict, and more—all of which are crucial for successful negotiations in both professional and personal settings.
6C Fast-Track Your Success in Launching a Consumer Brand Product in Six Months – This workshop, featuring Adam King and Sam Hyun, co-founders of 1587 Sneakers. Gain exclusive insights into market research, brand development, product design, and launch strategies from these industry experts. Learn the step-by-step process to transform your idea into a successful consumer brand within half a year. This workshop is your opportunity to fast-track your entrepreneurial journey and achieve success quickly. Don’t miss this chance to turn your vision into reality.
7A Maximize Your Wealth – Financial Planning, Tax Efficiency, and Investing for Every Career Stage – This comprehensive workshop is tailored for both career starters and high-income earners. Discover strategies for effective wealth management, tax efficiencies, investing, and budgeting. Our goal is to educate and empower you to take control of your financial future. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your financial literacy and achieve your financial goals!
7B Cultural and Intersectionality in Leadership: Empowering Asian American & Pacific Islander LGBTQ Communities – Cultural and Intersectionality in Leadership” delves into the unique challenges and experiences faced by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) LGBTQ individuals across various sectors. This panel discussion will highlight the intersections of cultural identity and leadership perspectives, emphasizing the strengths these individuals bring to their communities and professional environments.
7C Who Are You, and What Do You Want? Leveraging Your Life Experiences for Growth and Sales – One topic that I was thinking about is crafting your story so that you can build relationships, rapport, and ultimately, sales. Many of us have life experiences and inspirations that have led us to where we are today. We have to sit comfortably in our own skin to know our vision and purpose. How can we harness that to our advantage as entrepreneurs? This practice session will give space for participants to speak to who they are by first diving into their own life and work experiences to have anchoring conversations.
8ABC Own Your Leadership Journey Through Curiosity + – Join us for an interactive session inspired by Van Lai-DuMone’s book, “What If Pigs Can Fly? A Practical Guide to Follow Your Curiosities to Achieve Impractical Possibilities.” This workshop focuses on using curiosity to propel your leadership journey. Learn a simple framework for recognizing and following your curiosities, use creative problem-solving tools to brainstorm ideas, and discover the power of taking small steps toward your goals, supported by neuroscience.
* Agenda/Topics are Subject to Change
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