Dalhousie Professional & Managerial Group (DPMG)

2016: Finding Our Way

8:30	8:55	DPMG Annual General Meeting
8:55	9:00	Open Address- DPMG Executive
9:15	10:00	Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mayann Francis [PDF-16kB]
10:00	10:20	Break
10:20	11:10	Senior Leaders Panel, Moderator: Richard Florizone
11:15	12:05	Workshop 1 Research Excellence at Dalhousie Presenters: Nancy Hayter and an Ocean Tracking Network researcher	Professional growth and career development at Dalhousie Presenters: Jasmine Walsh and Joanne Fraser	Aligning Operational Activities with Strategic Priorities Presenter: Mike Drane	Supporting our diverse and ever-changing student population Presenters: Quenta Adams and Qiuling Wu	Sustainability Tips at Work and Home Presenter: Rochelle Owen
12:15	1:15	Lunch (Howe Hall Dining Room)
1:25	2:15	Workshop 2 Understanding Student Success and Retention at Dalhousie University – Strategic Priority 1.1 Presenters: Anne Forrestall and Heather Doyle	Time Management and Stress Relief Presenter: Stephen Skinner	Facilitated Networking Opportunity	Workshop 2 & 3 (double session): Communication Conundrum: How Email, Text and Phone Calls Support Clarity, Efficiency and Strong Relationships Presenter: Mary Jane Copps
2:25	3:15	Workshop 3 Managing Change Presenter: Verity Turpin	Talent Management at Dalhousie Presenter: Tracy Rands and Angela MacMaster	Campus Tour
3:25	3:55	DPMG Awards
3:55	4:00	Prizes and Closing Remarks
4:00	5:00	End of Day Mixer

The DPMG Professional Development Committee would like to thank the organizations below for their support for the 2016 DPMG Conference.