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Spring 2005 CEO Workshops by Title

Campus Philly Leadership Conference
Greater Philadelphia Students Association and Campus Philly convene their 3rd annual student conference
Friday April 1, 2005
University of Pennsylvania

The purpose of the conference is to bring students in the region together to discuss important regional issues, find solutions, and form teams of students to implement those solutions.

The conference is open to all students in the region, but GPSA is especially interested in bringing together leaders from student government, campus media, LGBT groups, multicultural associations, and campus event planning boards.
Students interested in attending the 2005 GPSA Student Leadership Conference can apply online at HYPERLINK www.campusphilly.org/GPSA www.campusphilly.org/GPSA.

Wealth Building Strategies: Money Management
Presented by: Vincent Notarianni, Financial Advisor, American Express
Monday April 4, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Attendees will learn the basics of budgeting, handling credit, and ‘intelligent’ saving plans upon entering the workforce. Come find out about topics such as: benefits of early investing, benefits of mutual funds, bull and bear markets, risk-reward tradeoff, tax considerations.

Greek Values Revisited
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
For members of recognized Greek Council organizations only.
Contact greeklife@drexel.edu to schedule a workshop for your organization.
Tuesday April 5, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Time/Location: To Be Announced

You are involved in Fraternity and Sorority Life, but do you really understand the history of Greek Letter Organizations? Why are there chapter values and rituals? Learn important information about Greek Life’s history, governance structures, and the relationships between chapters and their host institutions.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Hills...
Presented by: Philip Poczik, Coordinator of Multicultural Programs
Tuesday April 5, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Join storyteller Philip Poczik as he shares a fable about how men and women can support each other in decision making.

Interpersonal Leadership Skills
Presented by: Michael Scales, Director of Residential Living
Wednesday April 6, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

AND
Wednesday April 27, 2005, 12Noon – 1:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center,
Lower Level of Creese Student Center

This seminar will focus on strategies for identifying personal leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses. Using a variety of leadership inventories, participants will be able to evaluate their skills and determine specific areas of growth. Learn how a diversity of styles can contribute to an organization’s effectiveness.

Organizational Dynamics
Presented by: Dan Simmons, Assistant Athletic Director for Recreation Sports
Thursday April 7, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

AND
Friday April 22, 2005, 12Noon – 1:30pm
DAC (Athletic Center) Media Room

Is your student organization operating as well as it could be? Experts say a new direction will be needed every 2-3 years for groups/companies to be successful. If your organization is not adapting and evolving with the times, you may become extinct just like the dinosaurs. Come find out how to ensure the success of your organization, and have lots of fun along the way!
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

What makes a Successful Leader?
Presented by: Joel Karczewski, Senior Manager, Institutional Systems, Vanguard Group
Monday April 11, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

This interactive discussion explores the traits, values, strategies and skills that have made leaders successful. The participants will investigate their leadership styles, understand some leadership mistakes, and explore the strategies and skills taught through Vanguards’s corporate leadership training school!

Win Win Situations: Conflict Resolution
Presented by: José-Luis Riera, Associate Director of Residential Living; Mackenzie Streit, Assistant Director of Residential Living for Judicial Affairs
Tuesday April 12, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Conflict is often a necessary and healthy part of any relationship. This program will review what ‘conflict’ is and the way we as humans confront it. In addition, this session will demonstrate an effective means of talking about conflict and reaching positive outcomes for the parties involved.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Based on John Maxwell’s
books and corporate leadership trainings
Presented by students in the CEO II Advanced Leadership Training: Monika Bortnik and Rachael Pannepacker
Tuesday April 12, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Location To Be Determined
Dr. John Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership gives you clear insight into timeless leadership principles and provides a process of continual growth. Once you understand these laws, then you are certain to transform the quality of your leadership immeasurably.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members. This Workshop is only for Fraternity and Sorority members.

How to Avoid Hearing “You’re Fired!”…Giving and Getting Good Feedback
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Thursday April 14, 2005, 12Noon – 1:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center,
Lower Level of Creese Student Center

Too many employers, supervisors, and leaders use vague and general statements that criticize and degrade us versus providing specific and helpful information that would help us become better people and workers. This workshop will deliver the nuts and bolts included in the eight rules of good feedback.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members. 

Networking for Dummies - Contacts Not Computers
Presented by: Jock Sommese, Entrepreneur, Smart Business Publishing
Thursday April 14, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge

In this interactive hands-on session you will get the answers to these questions:
Why networking is important?
When should you network?
Where should I network?
How do I network?

Learn skills for setting goals, prep work, elevator speech, jumping in and out of conversation, listening, getting visible, follow up, and helping others. Build ‘trust and relationships’ to further what you want. After this workshop, your competition will be worried.
You will also obtain one contact in your field to start networking with.
If you don't have business cards, try to get some (not mandatory).
If you can't come dressed business casual, you won't be allowed in.
Participation in the workshop exercises is necessary.

Intercultural Communication
Presented by: Kate Trayte, Director International Students and Scholars Services
Monday April 18, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center,
Lower Level of Creese Student Center

Communication among people of differing cultures can be confusing, difficult and problematic. Non-verbal cues are often the source of miscommunication. This workshop will give a basic overview of cross-cultural communication and will introduce strategies for effective communication with people of other cultures.

Spirituality, Service and Leadership
Presented by: Fr. Bill Grogan, Director, Drexel Newman Center
Tuesday April 19, 2005, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge

How can we integrate our spiritual views and perspectives on social action with our understanding of leadership styles. This workshop offers participants the opportunity to articulate and to explore, within their own leadership context, the role of spirituality and service in guiding our choices and courses of action.

Credibility – It’s Hard to Get and Easy to Lose
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Tuesday April 19, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge

Credibility is the cornerstone of leadership --- and leadership is, above all things, about relationships.  Most people have very high expectations of their leaders, and credibility is about how leaders earn the trust and confidence of their constituents.  Credibility is hard to get --- and easy to lose.  It is about what people demand of their leaders and the actions leaders must take in order to intensify their constituents commitment to a common cause.  Come learn how to make this work for you.

Who’s Here? Successful Secrets…
Presented by: Philip Poczik, Coordinator of Multicultural Programs
Wednesday April 20, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge

A fun, interactive activity that will enable you to recognize why diversity appreciation and awareness are the greatest assets to any organization.

Successful Leadership Means Successful Delegation
Presented by: Furhana Husani, Engineer, PSEG Fossil
Wednesday April 20, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Do you want to achieve more than is currently possible? Some people fail as leaders because of a simple truth – they do not understand the importance of delegation and how to successfully delegate. Learn how to get delegated tasks done properly and how to manage for success.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Stranded in the Himalayas (Simulation Exercise)
Facilitated by: Ari Hauben, Assistant Director, Office of Campus Activities
Thursday April 21, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center,
Lower Level of Creese Student Center

Will you survive...? Experience a simulated mountain adventure and discover the magic of synergy and the power of consensus. Using an imaginary setting, participants will have the opportunity to examine the impact of their interpersonal behaviors on group effectiveness and on the outcome of their unique Himalayan adventure!

The "Heart of Leadership": Recognizing Others
Presented by: Ann H. Wilson, Director of Campus Activities; Casey Sacks, Assistant Director of Residential Living/Resident Director for Towers Hall
Monday April 25, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Whether it's something formal at the end of the year or informally throughout the year, recognizing others for their contributions is a powerful motivator for your members and colleagues. Come learn ways to be a leader who builds on success and energy to encourage, recognize, and honor those around you!
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Managing Your Time – for Future Professionals
Presented by: David Hallowell, Director, Drexel Learning Center
Tuesday April 26, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
050 Creese Student Center

What are the skills you need as a soon-to-be professional to manage your time effectively?  How is it different from managing your time in school?  Why are priorities important?  How do you set those?  How do you keep them in focus?

Greek History Revisited
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Tuesday April 26, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge

Contact greeklife@drexel.edu to schedule this workshop for your organization at a different time.
Since 1776, fraternities have been an integral and essential part of American higher education, and Drexel's campus life is no different.  The first fraternities were founded on our campus in 1919, and over time both fraternities and sororities have helped to shape the evolution of our campus.  With members like Buckley, Myers, Daskalakis, Greenawalt, Westphal, and Ross, Greek-letter organizations and their members have created lifelong relationships and connections with their alma mater - Drexel University.  This is only the beginning of the story...come to this program to see for yourself! 
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Women and Leadership
Presented by: Annette Molyneux, PhD, Assistant Dean, Counseling and Health Services
Wednesday April 27, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

A recent study of women in executive positions found that although women get higher ratings than men on management style, the very characteristics and strategies that earn them praise prevent them from reaching the top. Why is this? What are the barriers to women’s advancement? Learn strategies designed to help women succeed and prosper as leaders today and in the future.

21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Based on John Maxwell’s
books and corporate leadership trainings
Presented by students in the CEO II Advanced Leadership Training: Angel Feng, Jason Gomes, and Jennifer Vondran
Thursday April 28, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Dr. John Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership gives you clear insight into timeless leadership principles and provides a process of continual growth. Once you understand these laws, then you are certain to transform the quality of your leadership immeasurably.

Leading Change: Community Service and Social Action
Presented by: Melanie Lowe, Supervisor, Drexel/School District Partnership Student Employees
Holly Kirksey, Program Director, Pennoni Honors College

Monday May 2, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Learn strategies for improving community service programs through effective volunteer recruiting, screening, motivation, participation, commitment and learning. Participants will examine the myths and realities of what motivates volunteers and how to strengthen the volunteer experience.

Facilitating Meetings for Results! 
Presented by: Genevieve Brill, Director of Strategic Account Management for ICG Commerce
Tuesday May 3, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Regardless of what industry or profession you choose, a significant portion of your time will be consumed by meetings, many of which can be haphazardly run. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn specific techniques that highly skilled facilitators across the globe leverage to get the most of out of their meetings and produce impactful results with teams and taskforces.
Topics will include:
Preparation and agenda setting
Powerful kick offs
Guiding discussions and managing dysfunction
Consensus Building
Recording

Session Closings and Evaluation
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Motivation: Conquering Apathy and Inspiring Action
Presented by: Jessica Grace, Coordinator of Commuter and
Off Campus Student Programs and Services

Tuesday May 3, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge

Whether it is a group project or committee work, motivating group members to take an active part and exude enthusiasm on a project or topic can be frustrating. Learn and/or share techniques on how to move from apathy to enthusiasm in your group meetings.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

The Return of Jubei Yagyu...
Presented by: Philip Poczik, Coordinator of Multicultural Programs
Wednesday May 4, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Come and listen to the “second” chapter in the story of Jubei Yagyu.  Betrayal, bloodshed, and prophecies as Jubei's katana returns sharper than ever before. . .     
This workshop only open to those who have attended the CEO workshop “The Story of Jubei Yagyu: Japan’s Most Lethal Samurai Warrior”

Thinking Creatively 
Presented by: Eric Benshetler, Barb Buehler, Jim Mahar,
and Harvey Witonsky, UNISYS Corporation

Wednesday May 4, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge

Ever wonder how Edison created 1,093 patented inventions?  Creativity is not a talent, it is a skill, and like any skill it can be learned and developed by anyone. This interactive workshop will introduce you to a 4-step process to initiate, define, explore, and act on new ideas.  You'll learn useful techniques to aid innovative thinking as we dispel some of the myths surrounding creativity.

Sharpen the Saw: Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Presented by: Sheila Graves, Director, Drexel Center for Learning and Academic Excellence
Thursday May 5, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

This habit is the foundation of Covey’s other habits of successful people.  It covers the importance of balance and offers a systematic program for self-renewal in the four areas of our lives:  physical, spiritual, mental, and social/emotional.  Without this discipline, the body becomes weak, the mind mechanical, the emotions raw, the spirit insensitive, and the person selfish.  Attend this workshop and spring into success.

Goal Setting: An Interactive Look at How Setting and
Achieving Goals Permeate many Aspects of our Lives
Presented by: Frank Perras, Career Concepts, Partner (Ret.), Accenture
Monday, May 9, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

In the areas of career, family and community they form a balancing act sometimes difficult but nevertheless essential to accomplishment and success. We exam the spectrum from the goal of winning a game to the ultimate question of how have we lived our lives.

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