The 2017 U-M Management Conference provides a forum for the University’s managers, at all levels, to learn best practices, hone managerial skills and increase self-knowledge. It includes a keynote, breakouts and a panel session.

Keynote Speaker:
Christine Comaford

Keynote:
Influence ANY Outcome: Management Techniques to Connect, Motivate and Create Loyalty
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Also Joining Us for the 10th Annual U-M Management Conference

Alongside our energizing keynote speaker, here are some of the topics and talent joining us to celebrate the 10th Anniversary.

Learning and Leading During Change
Dawn Aziz
Director, Organization & Employee Development, Human Resources, Wayne State University

Influencing Without Authority: Building a Positive Culture from the Bottom Up
Jennifer Evans
Positive Organizational Scholarship, Ross School of Business

Resiliency and Thriving
David Fessell, M.D.
Clinical Professor of Radiology, University of Michigan

Employee Satisfaction and it’s Impact on the Bottom Line
Rich Holcomb
Senior Director, Benefits Office, University Human Resources

Creating an Organization of Learning: A Strategic Approach to Build Leadership Capacity
Sonya Jacobs
U-M Chief Organizational Learning Officer

Reaching Your Audience Through Visual Communication
Nick Kaleba
Manager, HR Communications, University Human Resources
and
Rene Dupont
Marketing Coordinator, HR Communications, University Human Resources

Intercultural Communication Skills
Catalina Ormsby
Associate Director, Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), LSA

Avoiding Group Think
Ron Sober
Learning Specialist, Learning & Professional Development

Closing Session:

Leadership and the Power of Getting Humbled
Bill Treasurer
Chief Encouragement Officer, Giant Leap Consulting, 2014 U-M Management Conference Keynote Speaker