RIMS 2009 Conference Program - (Page 9) under extreme “life and death” circumstances. Using actual photographs, drawings and journal entries from the expedition, you will experience the story as if you were part of the crew. The gripping narrative becomes the departure point for an intense and unforgettable experience that will leave you with powerful strategies for leading through change, providing direction, building and leading high performance teams, and gauging appropriate risk-taking and tracking ongoing risk management. tueSday, apRIl 21 Orange County Convention Center Valencia Room, 4th floor “Leading Change” John Kotter Author, Leadership Consultant 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm Caroline Kotter Leadership Keynote Luncheon Monday, apRIl 20 RIMS First Timers Orientation 10:15 am – 11:00 am See Sunday event description on previous page. Monday, apRIl 20 RIMS Awards Luncheon 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm As organizations struggle to find a balance between employing good business practices, delivering on promises and staying cutting-edge in a fast-moving global business environment, Harvard Business School professor and change management guru John Kotter shares the secrets to aligning your business goals and embracing effective change management. Participants will learn an actionable, step-by-step process for implementing successful transformations within their businesses, as well as how you can act as an agent and play a leading role in critical organizational change. Kotter is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost authorities on leadership and change. He has authored the international bestseller Leading Change and The New York Times bestseller Our Iceberg is Melting. His newest work, A Sense of Urgency, outlines what businesses can do to ensure successful change. Orange County Convention Center, Valencia Room, 4th floor And the winner is … find out who are our industry’s shining stars as we honor the best and brightest in risk management. These individuals and RIMS chapters have worked hard to promote RIMS and the risk management profession—let’s give them the recognition they deserve. “Laugh for the Health of It!” Elaine M. Lundberg, M.A Humor Therapist, Author After the awards ceremony, you will discover why laughter really is an amazing method of stress management. Elaine Lundberg, humor therapist, takes a humorous yet practical approach to wellness in Laugh for the Health of It! She will educate, motivate and help you learn to effectively incorporate positive humor into your personal and professional life. Find out how to take your work seriously but yourself lightly by using the most important tool of all—laughter! tueSday, apRIl 21 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Wine and Cheese Reception Orange County Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, WA2-B1 Back by popular demand! Relax with a glass of wine and reconnect with your peers, exhibitors and RIMS leadership during these exclusive Exhibit Hall hours. WedneSday, apRIl 22 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm RIMS 2010 Kickoff Networking Lunch Orange County Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, WA2-B1 You do not want to miss this networking luncheon! Enjoy lunch, visit with exhibitors, and network with friends and colleagues. Register now at www.RIMS.org/RIMS2009 9 http://www.RIMS.org/RIMS2009
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