Executive Track – The Arts and Leadership: Envisioning Possibility –
Dr. Nancy Adler
In a global business world in which the pace of change and the amount of information are ever-increasing, generational values and work-styles are very different from the past. Cultural diversity is changing the way we do business and traditional management methods are not always working. A Professor of Management at McGill, a speaker, writer and artist of international reputation in western and eastern countries, Dr. Adler is proposing a new source of managerial vision – the world of the artist. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from this international figure in the world of management approaches.

Stream 2 -  Geoscience
Don’t miss this one-day session that will bring Professional Engineers, Geophysicists and Geologists together to understand established professional principles in the use of geophysics for resource assessment/reserves and the emerging technology of reservoir modeling.  Practitioners need to define the process of assessment of risk and uncertainty in the use of geophysics, new technical applications and reserves/resource classification. This new field of practice demands a multi-discipline integrated approach.

Stream 3 – Addressing Environmental Risks for Engineers and Geoscientists - Spill Mitigation and Response – facilitated by Andrea Hiba Brack  
What’s in it for you: in light of recent world events, understanding the risks and liabilities of spills within the oil & gas industry in Alberta and learning about the most current knowledge on mitigation and response is a requirement for doing business in this industry.  This one day session will give you some insight and allow for discussion on where Alberta needs to be to be fully prepared for the worst.

Stream 5 – Diversity – Managing Cultural Diversity in Technical Organizations - Dr. Lionel Laroche
In recent years, Alberta’s technical companies both hired and recruited professionals from other countries. Subsequently, some of those companies realized that challenges can arise without adequate planning for higher numbers of workers from diverse cultures. Dr. Laroche, registered as a professional engineer in Ontario and writer of two books on diversity, brings more than a decade of experience to his consultancy work in helping companies manage cultural diversity. Most workplace activities have a cultural basis, e.g. how we give feedback – Dr. Laroche’s insights can improve your bottom-line in areas of turnover, teamwork and overall efficiency and productivity.  

Stream 5 – Diversity – The Aboriginal Resource -Trina Bucko
Whether or not your company is currently finding a shortage of professional and skilled personnel, a shortage has been predicted. There also is a growing awareness of Aboriginal people as a resource for the workplace. Alberta universities are graduating several dozen Aboriginal students from the engineering programs each year and there is increased awareness that inclusion of Aboriginals in the workplace is critical. Ms. Bucko can assist you with the employment of capable Aboriginal professionals from across the country and will also provide insights about the cultures. 

Stream 6 – Your Profile in the Business World – Professional Presence for Promotion - Shirley Borrelli
Given the current demographics in the workplace, the impending retirement of baby boomers will be creating vacancies in management – positions for which you might want to compete. Professional presence can play a big factor in your potential for promotion. Have you been working in the field for years and are now moving into the big city offices and hoping to compete for the top jobs? Ms. Borrelli can help you review aspects of your “professional presence” and recommend ways in which you can enhance that image. Everyone wants their appearance and manner to reflect their high-calibre technical and soft skills but may need some tips and coaching to achieve that enhancement!