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Emerging Leaders Conference

Aug. 9-10, 2018Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens

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Day one | Thursday, Aug. 9

8-9 a.m. | Professional headshots by Cherry Chiles Photography | Registration | Networking breakfast

9-9:30 a.m. | Welcome messages and opening group activity

9:30-10:45 | Feedback: Give it, Get it, Use ItKristen Rampe, CPA | Kristen Rampe Consulting

In a perfect world, giving and receiv-ing feedback would be easy. We'd be candid and caring, accurate and forward-looking, understanding and adapting. In reality, our emotions get in the way, and we feel uncomfortable with diffi cult messages. Our feedback loops often look more like fi ve years of unreconciled bank statements than they do a polished set of fi nancials. In this session Kristen will discuss ways to deliver effective feedback to your team members, and as leaders, how to tap into your team's feedback for you.

10:45-11 a.m. | Networking break

11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Slide Deck ImprovKristen Rampe, CPA | Kristen Rampe Consulting

This session is a high-energy experi-ence that explores how thinking on your feet, storytelling and strong visu-als give professionals an edge in daily communication situations and formal presentations. You’ll learn the basics of improv, and how these concepts help professionals connect with their audi-

ence to be more effective communica-tors. Then, a handful of participants (selected in advance) will take to the stage to improvise their way through a short PowerPoint deck they’ve never seen! The result is stronger confi dence, impactful communication and pure fun.

12:15-1 p.m. | Lunch

1–2:15 p.m. | Supervising as the Pickle in the MiddleMichele Matt, CSP | Inspiring Solutions

The supervisor position is one of the most critical roles in your company since it involves the supervision of individuals in day-to-day operations. The combination of your technical specialty and your leadership ability is vital in your organization to function effectively. In this session you'll learn how to direct and delegate effectively, motivate and develop others, and how to work best with your manager. Even if you're not in a supervisor role (yet), you'll learn tips that you can apply in your current role.

2:15-2:30 p.m. | Networking break

2:30-3:45 p.m. | Confi dence With Confl ictMichele Matt, CSP | Inspiring Solutions

Confl ict is all around us – at work and at home. It is inevitable because no two people are exactly alike. Confl ict can be destructive, invigorating or draining. To manage it effectively and create a quality environment, people

must be willing to understand why it occurs and demonstrate a variety of strategies. In this session you'll learn:

• to identify why confl ict occurs. • the ways men and women deal with

confl ict differently. • how to manage confl ict to benefi t

you, your department and your clients.

• how to recognize your confl ict man-agement style.

• techniques to avoid, force, accom-modate, compromise or collaborate.

3:45-4 p.m. | Networking break

4-5 p.m. | Mastering Your Stories and Emotional IntelligenceAlison VanOtterloo, CPA, CIA | Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company

In this interactive session, Alison will explain how to master your story to create positive emotions that will move you toward effective dialogue and healthier, more productive relation-ships. You'll learn how to cut off un-healthy emotions, get back to the facts and retrace your path to take control of your story.

5-6 p.m. | Happy hour

Join your colleagues for a cold bever-age and conversation. The fi rst drink is on us!

About this conferenceLocation: Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens | 909 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309

Overnight accommodations: Get ISCPA's group rate of $159 per night at the Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown. Reserve online by July 23 in order to qualify for the reduced rate. Accommodations include two-room suites, complimentary breakfast and nightly manager's reception (cocktail and snacks). Valet parking is available for $23/overnight or city parking garage (across the street) is available for $10/overnight.

Recommended CPE credit: 14 hours

Conference materials: All materials will be distributed electronically 3-5 days prior to the conference. It is recommended to download your materials prior to arriving at the conference location.

2018 Emerging Leaders Conference

Learn more about the conference speakers at www.iacpa.org/ELC

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Day two | Friday, Aug. 10

8:30-9 a.m. | Registration | Networking breakfast

9-10 a.m. | Professional Issues UpdateBill Reeb, CPA, CITP, CGMA | Succession Institute and chair, AICPA board of directors

Hear the latest news and trends in the accounting profession as they relate to young CPAs. Learn the initiatives AICPA and ISCPA are exploring to po-sition the profession for the future and address the opportunities and chal-lenges that lie ahead.

10-10:15 a.m. | Networking break

10:15-11:15 a.m. | Blockchain and Its Potential for DisruptionJeff Fagen | Principal Financial Group

Blockchain is now a familiar term to many, but not necessarily understood by all. Jeff will explain the basics of blockchain technology in a way that doesn’t require a background in IT. He'll cover how blockchain is being used to-day and it’s potential for future disrup-tion, including the impact it could have on the accounting profession.

11:15-11:30 a.m. | Networking break

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Mastering the Currents of Upstream CommunicationLIndsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA | 1st Financial Bank USA | Origin Evolution LLC

Have you ever felt like you don’t achieve your desired results when communicating with partners and executive management? Whether it is technical or not, communicating with top members of management can be a signifi cant challenge. Explore ways to overcome the frustrations, miscon-ceptions and miscommunications that are often associated with upstream communication. Learn the key fac-tors that drive management to “tune in” to communication from members of their team and spend time work-ing through your most challenging upstream communications.

12:30-1:15 p.m. | Lunch

1:15–2:45 p.m. | Igniting Inspiration: How to Collaborate as a TeamLindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA | 1st Financial Bank USA | Origin Evolution LLC

Ever get that feeling that if you have to sit through one more meeting with-out accomplishing something, you'll go crazy? Then this session is for you!

Collaboration is about having mean-ingful interactions that engage team members and empower success. In this interactive session, Lindsay will explore what collaboration really looks like and how to inspire your teams to engage in collaboration on every project. The end result - no more unproductive meetings and a lot of fun in creating innovative and inspired solutions.

2:45-3 p.m. | Networking break

3-4 p.m. | Hot Topics Speed RoundIn this fast-paced interactive session, each topic is limited to two minutes for the most impact. Hear from suc-cessful CPA leaders who have already "been there, done that.” Bring your questions and get insights on career goals, turning points, lessons learned and much more.

Panelists: • Tessie Johnson, CPA | PwC• Heidi Kleve, CPA | Wells Fargo

Bank NA• Don Seibel, CGMA, CPA | FBL

Financial Group Inc• Monica Sullivan, CPA | TDT CPAs

and Advisors PC• Moderator: Dwayne Vande Krol,

CPA, J.D. | Nyemaster Goode PC

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2018 Emerging Leaders

C O N F E R E N C EAug. 9-10, 2018

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