7:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8 - 8:20 a.m.
National Emerging Leaders Program Graduation
Help Celebrate the 2022-23 Graduates!
8:20 - 8:50 a.m.
NFDA 2023 Future’s Forum Panel Discussion
Chris Farmer, NFDA General Counsel
8:50 - 9:15 a.m.
FTC Update
Chris Farmer, NFDA General Counsel
9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Break
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Strategic Plans That Work: Development & Implementation
Bob Harris, CAE, President, Harris Management Group, Inc.
Review guidelines for creating effective strategies that drive organizational success, including practical advice on developing a comprehensive plan that aligns with business objectives, defining clear goals and measurable outcomes, and the steps needed to achieve them. Harris will also cover the implementation process, including how to communicate the strategy to stakeholders, engage employees, and track progress. Learn best practices for developing and implementing successful strategies that drive growth and competitive advantage.
11 - 11:15 a.m.
Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Voting for At-large NFDA 2023-25 Board of Directors Candidates
This is an open session; however, only designated state association representatives are eligible to vote.
6 - 8 p.m.
Southwest Soiree at the Heard Museum of American Indian Art
Let’s close out our Leadership Conference with a bang, filled with southwestern flair! Explore the Heard Museum of American Indian Art while you enjoy visiting with friends, old and new. The museum features 12 exhibition galleries and outdoor sculpture gardens you can experience throughout the evening. After an inspiring stroll through the museum’s collections, order your favorite cocktail at the open bar and savor culinary delights at the dinner and dessert buffet. While you dine, hoop dancers and sounds of the southwest will delight your senses. Interested in taking home a one-of-a-kind remembrance of your time in Phoenix? Be sure to check out the impressive gift shop featuring local artists and vendors. This event is sure to be the soiree of the season!
Dress code is summer casual, we’ll enjoy our time together both inside and out.
Read more about the museum here.