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Thursday, September 11 Leadership in Today's Multigenerational Workplace Izzy Gesell, CSP Head Honcho IzzyG & Company North Hampton, Massachusetts This is the first time in American history that four different generations are working side-by-side. As a meeting planner you are sure to be aware that many of the people with whom you work – your managers, your staff members, your suppliers, as well as those who attend your meetings, are a mix of generations. It is important, therefore, to understand how generational differences manifest and impact your organization and your role as a meeting planner. You will leave this interactive, informative, and practical session with an appreciation of the differences between the generations, and how these differences impact your own perceptions and leadership style. You will be taught effective ways to lead people to become more harmonious, productive, and mutually respectful by maximizing the potential offered by the multi-generational workplace – and by learning to make productive use of the differences between the generations. sion, ethics advocates will discuss the issues and topics which can result in a "gray area" as it relates to professionalism and ethics in the meetings industry and provide thoughts as to guidelines for consistency. Issues will be viewed from both an ethical and a legal perspective. Participate in this session and you will learn to evaluate the current practices in the industry that create or give rise to ethics discussions and define "gray" areas frequently encountered. You will leave the session with a raised awareness of the legal implications and obligations of certain practices and the impact of those practices should a dispute arise. Especially for Independent Meeting Planners A Business of Your Own: Steps to Take for Success as an Entrepreneur Jonathan Howe, Esq. President/Senior Partner Howe & Hutton, Ltd. Chicago, Illinois Ethics, the Law, and Best Practices in the Meetings Industry Joan Eisenstodt Chief Strategist Eisenstodt Associates, LLC Washington, D.C. Rodney Abraham Consultant R.E. Abraham Consultancy Durham, North Carolina Whether you have been an independent meeting planner for years, or are an aspiring entrepreneur, to ensure the success of your enterprise there are steps that you need to take when you launch your business and as your business grows. This session will address those steps as well as some critical issues that face everyone who manages a small business, specifically organizational structure, tax issues, and how to protect your intellectual property. Of course, you also will receive tips for making your business more profitable and yourself more secure. In addition, invaluable information will be shared about contracting with your clients and your vendors that will help you avoid disappointments and disputes. Please bring your questions to the session and prepare to be actively involved. Kelly Franklin Bagnall, Esq. Partner Brown McCarroll L.L.P . Dallas, Texas Diverging practices and business ethics have always been an issue confronting the meetings industry. Issues concerning, for example, the payment of commissions, the relationships with vendors, FAM trips, meeting points or rewards, and other types of non-monetary gifts or items of value have raised and continue to raise concerns. In this interactive ses- 14 Your e-badge will arrive via email prior to the show.

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