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THE CHAIR ACADEMY’S 24TH ANNUAL THE CHAIR ACADEMY’S 24TH ANNUAL
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

This rate is valid April 5, 2015 - April 10, 2015
FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS CONFERENCE SITE/HOTEL

The Chair Academy’s International Conference is proud to present the 2015 conference keynote speakers. The Chair Academy’s International Conference will be held at the
These cutting-edge presenters represent the best in transformational leadership and will inspire and teach Sheraton Seattle Hotel - Downtown.
leadership best practices during their presentations. A fve minute walk from the Pike Place Market, the Waterfront, and the Space Needle!

Sheraton Seattle Hotel - Downtown
1400 Sixth Avenue - Seattle, Washington 98101
JOEL BARKER JULIE STRAW Phone reservations: 888-627-7056

Identify yourself as a Chair Academy Conference
Futurist, Film-Maker, Author Author, Trainer, Speaker Attendee.

Online Reservations can be made by visiting the
Chair Academy’s conference website.

Conference Room Rate:
RAMEZ NAAM MATT REED $189.00 traditional - per person/night
$229.00 club - per person/night
$25.00 - per extra person/night Hotel rate is available until March 6, 2015.
Award-Winning Author, Author, Educator Standard room rates after this date.
Teacher, Futurist

NEARBY DOWNTOWN SEATTLE RESTAURANTS

After each day’s activities, go out, have fun, and take advantage of some of the best eateries in the
PRE-CONFERENCE SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS
Pacifc Northwest. Whether you crave fresh Pacifc seafood, sizzling steaks, or sushi,
The Chair Academy offers each participant an expanded conference experience. For $125, conference Downtown Seattle is a melting pot of cuisines and cultures.
participants can attend a full-day, pre-conference skill-building workshop. These workshops are intended
to provide participants with essential skills and knowledge that they can bring back to their organizations.
• Von’s Gustobistro - 1st and University Street
THE TRICK TO BEING A CHAIR OR ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER • Sullivan’s Steak House - 621 Union Street
Presented by Bill Lamb, Kirkwood Community College
The workshop will present a variety of strategies for new front-line administrators, including chairs, directors, deans, and other organizational lead- • Palomino - 1420 5th Avenue
ers. Activities throughout the day will help participants defne their role as leaders and share strategies to develop cohesive teams. • Andaluca - 405 Olive Way
• Tap House Grill - 1506 6th Avenue
STRENGTHS EDUCATOR WORKSHOP
Presented by Scott Geddis, Phoenix College • Blue C Sushi - 1510 7th Avenue
This dynamic and activity-based Strengths Educator workshop is designed to help participants discover and build upon their strengths, create • Metropolitan Grill - 2nd and Marion
stronger relationships, engage in more effective teams, and begin to develop strengths-based culture in their organization.
• La Creperie Voila - 707 Pike
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 3.0: THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING • Skycity at the Needle - Space Needle, Seattle Center
Presented by Julie Wechsler, South Mountain Community College • Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse - 727 Pine
In this interactive session, we will explore our changing environment, recently described by the Center for Creative Leadership as volatile, uncertain, • Ivars Acres of Clams and Salmon House - Pier 54/North Lake
complex and ambiguous. Participants will consider implications of environmental change on leadership competencies, and how these
competencies can be developed using new learning strategies. • Boka Restaurant - 1010 First Ave
• Tilikum Cafe - 407 Cedar
CREATIVE LEADERSHIP: THINKING, WORKING, AND LEADING WITH VISION
Presented by Scott Wakefeld, Community College of Aurora
This skill-based workshop will give you tangible and relevant skills that you can use to bring about your creative vision. You will explore and develop Many other amazing options to choose from!
Thinking Strategies and Working Skills.
LEARNING SPACES THAT MEASURE UP: PLANNING AND ASSESSING LEARNING SPACES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Visit us online to learn more about or register for the Conference
Presented by Roger Yohe, Mesa Community College and Jennifer Strickland, Mesa Community College
Join us as we explore how leaders can leverage space as a change agent for a college. In this interactive session participants will use tools to www.chairacademy.com/index_conf.html
manage the lifecycle of learning spaces, both formal and informal, in higher education.

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