June 2007 Agenda

Seminar Closed - Enrollment Limit Reached - Wednesday, December 3, Seminar Participants Only

7:30 A.M.	Check-in at Seminar Registration Table
8:00 A.M.	Seminar Begins - World Class Procurement
10:00 A.M.	Break
10:15 A.M.	Seminar Continues
12:15 P.M.	Lunch - Provided by WAPP
1:15 P.M.	Seminar Continues
3:00 P.M.	Break
3:15 P.M.	Seminar Continues
5:00 P.M.	Seminar Ends

7:30 A.M.	Check-in at Registration Table
8:00 A.M.	Welcome and Introductions
8:15 A.M.	Emotional Intelligence at Work - Presented by Guy Van Rensselaer, City of Madison Beyond IQ and technical skills, emotional intelligence is more than 90% of what makes the difference between one leader's success and another leader's failure. Can we learn it to maximize performance?
10:00 A.M.	Break
10:15 A.M.	Open Records, Presented by Attorney Mike May, City of Madison & Elisabeth Dieterich, State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration A Panel of municipal and state attorneys will discuss the right of the public to inspect "public records." What are the Statutes, definitions, exceptions and new electronic record laws?
12:00 P.M.	Lunch
1:00 P.M.	Professional Development Series, Presented by Chris Hinrichs, Executive Education, Wisconsin School of Business Leadership - Inspiring the Best in Others Institutional America is starving for good solid leadership - not necessarily formal leaders with position power, rather, informal influencers who are internally driven to see a bigger picture and take initiative and embrace the inherent risks. Analyze 5 key practices, the most effective styles and the 4 most sought-after traits of truly effective leaders. How to Influence Without Direct Authority - Positive Political Skills on the Job It is not always the brightest or most talented who rise to the top, rather it is those who know how to inspire, influence and impact others in a positive way who often go the furthest and the highest. Be in a better position to excel by knowing how to stay visible and skillfully and positively navigate the landscape of organizational politics.
3:00 P.M.	Break
3:15 P.M.	Professional Development Series continues
5:00 P.M.	Session Closes
5:30 P.M.	Networking and Dinner at Quaker Steak and Lube, 2259 Deming Way, Middleton

7:30 A.M.	Check-in at Registration Table
8:00 A.M.	Welcome and Introductions
8:15 A.M.	Negotiating for Competitive Advantage and Mutual Gain, Presented by John M. McKeller, Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management, Wisconsin School of Business This presentation will help you acquire the essential skills needed to excel in today's complex supply management negotiating environment. To stay ahead of global competition you must secure the benefits of excellent agreements for your organization.
10:00 A.M.	Break
10:15 A.M.	Performance Bonds, Marty Malloy, MS ARM CPCU, Wausau Signature Agency Surety Bonds or Bank Letters of Credit? What are the types, functions and costs of surety bonds? Make informed decisions on risk management.
11:15 A.M.	Updates, Presented by Helen McCain, State Bureau of Procurement
11:45 A.M.	WAPP Business Meeting – Laura Forbes, President Approve Minutes from last meeting Treasurer's Report Committee Reports Elections Old Business New Business Announcements Adjourn
12:00 P.M.	Lunch

NOTE: Members attending both days of this WAPP chapter conference will earn up to 11 contact hours towards NIGP certification. Contact hours must be prorated for members who can attend only a portion of the conference. If interested, WAPP certificates will be available following the Friday business meeting, confirming your attendance and the number of hours earned towards your CPPB or CPPO.