Check out these must-attend Pre-Conference sessions from the Illinois Park & Recreation Association:

Running the 2007 Boston Marathon: Lessons For Leading People, Projects and Programs
Thursday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Price: $75
Presenter(s): Anthony Mersino, President, Project Advisors Group
Anthony Mersino spent 16 months on a quest to qualify for and run the 2007 Boston Marathon. To reach this monster goal, he found it necessary to apply all of his talents as a project and program manager. During his quest he pushed himself physically and was injured three times running countless training miles and four qualification marathons. In the process, he gained a new appreciation for human potential and began to understand the limits that he had previously placed on himself. But what really surprised him were the leadership lessons he gained from this marathon “project.” This workshop will show how the lessons learned from running the 2007 Boston Marathon are applicable to effectively leading people, projects and programs.

Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the importance of setting really big goals; (2) Learn how to use setbacks to energize yourself; (3) Unlock the secrets of enrolling others to support your success; (4) Learn how to use inch-pebble goals to create momentum

The Winning Supervisor
Thursday
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Price: $75
Presenter(s): Roy Ellis Moody, Professional Speaker, Roy Moody & Associates
Management studies have shown that supervisors spend more than 85% of their time on people issues and less than 15% of their day on the technical aspect of their jobs. Yet, in most cases, the vast majority of their formal training specifically relates to the technical area. This program gives you the tools to effectively supervise people, projects, and teams in today’s changing environment. You will gain practical new skills and ideas that you can use immediately. It will provide “how to” methods you can confidently apply to your particular situation.

Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify the emotional requirements of being a supervisor; (2) Explore four coaching skills that will enhance employee performance.

Visit the 2008 Soaring To New Heights Conference website to learn more about this year’s conference, registration and housing information, educational sessions and much more!