2015 AED/CDK Global Executive Forum

Sep 23, 2015 06:00pm -
Sep 25, 2015 12:00pm
(GMT-6)

Event Description

2015 AED Executive Forum
September 23-25
Schaumburg, IL

The Equipment Industry’s Leading Event for Dealer Principals and Executive Staff

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September 23rd

6:30-8:30              Reception

Get to know more than 100 of the top equipment dealer executives in North America, share stories and best practices and prepare yourself for a day and a half of industry information you won’t find elsewhere.

September 24th

7:30 - 8:30            Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45            Introduction & Logistics

8:45 - 9:30            Unbreakable Leadership Laws: How Real Leaders Rally by Ryan Morrison; CDK Global

                            Learn how leaders gather in the face of adversity, garner the strengths of their teams                                    and know how to come back from behind. 

9:30 - 10:30         Public Policy for Executives

Your involvement in the political process is critical to advancing the equipment industry’s collective interests on Capitol Hill.  Find out what industry leaders are doing at the grassroots level to make an impact and how AED can help you be a more effective advocate for your interests.

10:45 - 11:45       Guest Keynote Speaker John McDonough, President and CEO, Chicago Blackhawks

Join the President of the 2015 Stanley Cup Champions  for a Q&A and presentation on how he rebranded his team into a living success story and takeaway branding strategies and perspectives from one of the nation’s highest respected professional sports team executives.

12 - 1:15               Lunch

1:15 - 2:30            Economic Outlook Presented by Jim Huntzinger, BOK Financial Corporation

Where is the industry headed? What can you expect out of the markets you serve in the years ahead? Jim will identify trends and shifts in a post-recession economy that will help you make strategic business decisions to lead to a more profitable dealership.

2:45 - 4:30            Dealer Panel- New facility construction

                          In the midst of an economic comeback, many dealer principals are considering facility overhauls, renovations and expansions. Join us for this panel of dealer executives who recently underwent expansions of their own. Discover tips to guide you through the process, hear horror stories and learn what to avoid, and prepare yourself for the next step in growing the reach of your business.

5 - 7                        Reception- Drinks from around the regions

Shake off the late afternoon with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with your peers. Discuss the day’s topics with the friends you made the night prior and network with more people from your industry. Make a toast to the year ahead and to the progress you will make in 2016.

September 25th

7:30 - 8:30            Breakfast

8:30 – 9                 Regional Director Update- Report of what is happening in their region

Learn what’s happening in your region from members of the AED Board. AED’s Regional Directors will present business conditions and industry activity in your area.

9:00 - 9:45            When Generations Connect - Scott Zimmer

Four distinct generations are working together shoulder to shoulder, each with a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. It used to be that older workers were bosses and younger ones took orders. Now, roles are all over the board and rules are being rewritten.  Scott will explain how to approach talent gap along with providing the keys to retaining the generations you need most. Discover how to convert this form of diversity from an obstacle into an opportunity.​

9:45 - 11               Recruiting Executives in the 21st Century- Jerry Randecker

Are you trying to figure out how to rebuild your team after downsizing? Discover sources for finding talent, interview do’s and don’ts, pros & cons of pre-hire testing, and techniques for retaining your best people.


Event Type:Annual Conference
Category:Educational Seminar
Early registration ends on Aug 20, 2015.
Regular registration starts on Aug 21, 2015 and ends on Sep 29, 2015.
Late registration starts on Sep 30, 2015.
(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

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Registration Fees
Fee TypeEarlyRegularLate
 2015 Executive Forum Fee
Member Fee: $795.00$895.00$995.00
Non-Member Fee: $1595.00$1795.00$1990.00
 
650 E Algonquin Rd Ste 305
Schaumburg, IL 60173    
630-574-0650
 


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