Summit Courses – Jan 18 & 19, 2023
Post-Summit Courses – January 23 - 26, 2023

Executive Officers Professional Development – EOPD

Participants will explore the critical issues facing real estate boards and associations today. Executive Officers and their Senior Staff will hear from experts in their field on various topics including…

  • 2024 Legal Update for Boards & Assoc. : Year in Review and Trends to Watch in 2024 with Laura Williams
Canadian employers continue to contend with major economic and societal changes. Employee complaints and demands for accountability when faced with harassment and discrimination continue to increase, the health and safety implications of COVID-19 remain, employers continue to deal with a significant labour challenges. These and other developments create significant HR law implications for employers that can’t be ignored. This session will include a legal update along with strategic guidance and best practices to navigate the new expectations, requirements and obligations that have evolved, and which impact the workplace in 2024.
  • The Causes and Cures of Dysfunctional Boards of Directors with Bill Harrington
Is your Board of Directors dysfunctional? Probably. Why? The list of reasons is impressive. Ineffective Boards are the result of ineffective directors combined with ineffective processes, and sometimes- if we are being honest- ineffective CEO’s.

Most organizations, and their CEO’s, do not pay adequate attention to Board composition, director skill sets, robust recruitment, effective evaluations, and all of the other ingredients that go into the recipe for high functioning Boards of Directors.

This session focuses on how to recognize dysfunctional directors, and the steps to take to bring out the very best in your Board.

  • Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should – Leadership & AI with Valerie Garcia
This session will approach AI from a leadership perspective. Attendees will learn what they should be aware of with regard to new and emerging AI technologies, as. As well as how to avoid unethical or illegal behaviour, and how to lead others in this new world. We’ll compare the latest AI tools and discuss ways to use them creatively and efficiently.
  • Who Does What During a Crisis? with Jane Halford
The best time to prepare for a crisis is before you have one. Why not start today? During the session, participants will start their own crisis plans by understanding key roles, staying connected during the crisis, communications strategy, and external crisis resources. The session will also explore how to see an issue escalating in order to minimize or avoid a potential crisis.
  • Bring About What You Think About with Eddie Le Moine
    This session will help invigorate your audience and equip them with practical strategies to positively start the year and confront the challenges they have faced, due to such stressors as the recent pandemic and the rising interest rates. The session includes valuable ideas and actionable techniques narrated through inspiring anecdotes infused with humour and emotion for a deeply engaging experience.
    The past few years have been uniquely challenging for the real estate industry. By focusing on the mental and emotional approach to goals, the secrets will be revealed of top performers who, surprisingly, do not necessarily work longer hours or possess more knowledge or ability. These insights will help CEOs and employees harness their potential, break through fears, and foresee pitfalls, turning them into opportunities for growth.