Annual General Meeting 2012
ASTTBC would like to invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting and Professional Development Day. Our theme this year is ... Leading Change!
Friday, May 25th 2012
7:30 am β 4:30 pm
Hilton Hotel Metrotown
6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, BCRegistration
To register online... click here!
Our guest speaker Cheryl Cran will provide perspectives on leading change in today's technological, fast-paced and multi-generational workplace. She will share insights on how each generation - from Baby Boomers to Generations X, Y and Z - views change and handles stress and time management, and offer strategies to improve our responses to change. For more info, visit... www.cherylcran.com
| Agenda | 7:30 β 8:30 am | Registration & Continental Breakfast | |
| 8:30 β 10:15 am | AGM Business Session This session is also available via webinar to registered members of ASTTBC. If you are interested in joining us virtually reserve your seat now. |
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| 10:15 β 10:40 am | Presentation of Awards - 25, 40 & 50 Years and Service Awards | ||
| 10:40 β 11:10 am | Meet ASTTBC Council & Exhibitor Coffee Break | ||
| 11:15 β 12:15 pm | Guest Speaker Cheryl Cran - Generations in the Workforce | ||
| 12:30 β 2:00 pm | TOP in TECHNOLOGY Awards Luncheon | ||
| 2:15 β 3:15 pm | Breakout Sessions ... see below for details | ||
| 3:30 β 4:30 pm | Networking Reception |
Cost: $125.00 pp; includes HST
Breakout Sessions - choose 1 of 4
Session A :: Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Drew Jarvis, Revit Architecture Certified Professional - Cansel
Building Information Modeling is an intelligent model-based process that provides insight for creating and managing building and infrastructure projects faster, more economically and with less environmental impact. Improve control over project outcomes with valuable insight by using BIM process across the building lifecycle - from design to construction, operations, and maintenance.
Session B :: Orientation, Retention and Promotion of New Immigrant Employees to Build Welcoming and Inclusive Workplaces
Jody Johnson, Principal - PEERs Employment and Education Resources Inc.
New immigrants bring skills, experience and new ideas. Culturally diverse staff open doors to new markets, improve customer service, offer experience and expertise, and create innovative and productive workforces. Workshop intended for employers, managers and HR specialists looking for information and resources to facilitate the recruitment, hiring, orientation and career development of new immigrant staff; includes guidebook of tools, tips, strategies and links to resources.
Session C :: It's all about the People⦠Organizations don't Innovate, People do!
Antonio A. Zivanovic, CEO - Corporate Occupational Solutions Inc.
Many challenges persist in today's highly dynamic workplace. With new and advanced technologies continuously changing the way we work, there is an increased need for having well-developed personal and social competencies. Session will explore:
β’ foundations of emotional intelligence
β’ why only 36 percent of people are able to accurately identify their emotions as they happen
β’ how to combine IQ and EQ to lead innovation
β’ action plan to increase our EQ
β’ strategies to maximize individual and organizational performance
Session D :: Professional Liability - the Dark Side of Practice
Gregory S. Miller, P.Eng, LLB - Lindsay Kenney LLP
People who have been injured, physically or economically, often look for someone else to blame. If professionals were involved in the cause of the injury, even if only tangentially, they will invariably be drawn into the assignment of blame. Learn why and what to do about it.This session is also available via webinar to registered members of ASTTBC. If you are interested in joining us virtually reserve your seat now.
Leading Change! ... promises to be a very exciting day with an update on the affairs of your Association, an inspirational guest speaker, the TOP in TECHNOLOGY Awards Luncheon and great breakout sessions.
Make plans to attend ... register online!
ASTTBC recognizes and thanks our AGM 2012 Event Partner and Sponsors...
