ABA Banking Journal - September 2007 - (Page 16)

briefing ABA Resources Get away and get ahead ABA Banking Leaders Forum provides a strategic retreat for bankers he ABA Banking Leaders Forum and Annual Convention offers senior bankers an opportunity to escape their dayto-day chores and challenges and to look forward and strategically think about their businesses. The fact that it’s located in a relaxing environment is a bonus. This year’s edition in San Diego, Oct. 7-10, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt promises thought-provoking general sessions, numerous opportunities for peer interaction, and breakout sessions providing hands-on tips and insights that can be put to immediate use back home. The forum, which draws a national audience of senior bankers representing every state and bank asset size, is structured with strategic banking and business issues discussed in the morning. In the afternoon, actionable ideas are discussed in the more interactive Strategy Dialogues sessions. The program design ensures immersion in the current topics and challenges—plus in-depth discussions and innovative solutions. Provocative, nationally known speakers—experts in their fields and industry leaders—are also featured. They include: San Diego’s Manchester Grand Hyatt commentators on leadership and management, shareholder value, corporate governance, and related issues. CHRIS WALLACE. A veteran broadcast journalist, Wallace is the host of “Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace.” On that show he has interviewed many newsmakers, including all the leading contenders for the 2008 presidential campaign. Here’s more on what to expect from 2007 ABA Banking Leaders Forum and Annual Convention: Talent management. One of banking’s major leadership challenges is attracting and retaining the best talent, and aligning compensation and training to build a team that meets organizational goals. The program will help bankers meet that challenge. Shareholder value. Gaining competitive advantage and growing the bottom line are always top of mind. The conference will examine marketplace trends, consumer preferences, products and services, the merger and acquisition environment, and new technologies—all of which affect banks’ ability to successfully compete for market share and new markets. Enterprise risks. Regulators agree an enterprise-wide risk management strategy is more critical than ever before. Risk comes in many shapes and sizes and is increasingly complex. The conference will provide a look at the most critical hot spots in the risk equation today—information security, reputation risk, disaster preparedness. The executive agenda. Important for every executive is to set organizational and personal objectives. The conference will provide insights into personal objectives such as unleashing your creativity, philanthropy and community involvement, industry leadership, and personal wealth management strategies. To learn more about the ABA Banking Leaders Forum and Annual Convention program or to register, go to aba.com and click on “Conferences/Schools” or call 1-800-BANKERS. BJ T JUVAL AVIV. A special consultant to the U.S. Congress on terrorism and security issues, as well as a consultant for Fox News, Aviv is the author of “Staying Safe: The Complete Guide to Protecting Yourself, Your Family, & Your Business.” He is president and CEO of Interfor Inc., a leading international investigative and intelligence firm. PETER BERGEN. A highly distinguished and widely published journalist and author on the subject of terrorism, Bergen’s most recent book, “The Osama bin Laden I Know: An Oral History of al Qaeda’s Leader,” was named one of the best nonfiction books of 2006 by The Washington Post. GEOFFREY COLVIN. Editor-at-Large for Fortune Magazine, Colvin is a leading thinker, writer, broadcaster and speaker on today’s significant business trends. He is one of America’s sharpest San Diego skyline 16 SEPTEMBER 2007/ABA BANKING JOURNAL http://www.aba.com/Events/BLF.htm http://www.aba.com/Events/BLF.htm http://www.aba.com/Events/BLF.htm

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Contents Editor's Column Briefing: Why Money Sense is a Top Priority Briefing: Sleight of Mind Briefing: Snapshot: What the First Half Tells Us About the Second Half Briefing: ABA Resources ABA Chairman’s Position Briefing: Get Away and Get Ahead: ABA's Banking Leaders Forum Community Banking: Trim the Fat: Winning the "Battle of the Buck" Community Banking: Pass the Aspirin Cover Story: Meeting the Challenge of the "Unbanked" Bank Marketing: Don't Miss the Boom! On the Job: Time to Power Up Your Presentations? Insurance Sales: The Art & Craft of Cross Selling Tech Topics: The Price is Right? Tech Topics: Security: Protect Information First Tech Topics: Hackers for Hire? You Bet'cha Tech Topics: Case in Point: Tellers Scan, Too, at First Federal Compliance Clinic: Adverse Action Clarified The Economy Banker’s Mart To Advertise/Index of Advertisers

ABA Banking Journal - September 2007

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