SPECIAL SESSIONS

EMERGING LEADERS PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION A ROADMAP TO LEADERSHIP –DELEGATION, EMPOWERMENT AND GROWTH

Matt Lesser, leadership coach and author, Uniquely Normal Leadership, at its core, is investing in people so that they then can become leaders themselves. During this workshop, attendees will investigate two principles of guidance in leadership that often are overlooked, yet critical to this mission: delegation and performance optimization. By understanding the why, who, when, how and what of delegation, attendees will be better equipped to optimize both team member performance and their own. Through small group discussion, practical application and engaging exercises, attendees will walk away with an understanding of the strategies, methodologies and principles that will help them impact and improve everyday management scenarios, such as performance reviews, effective communication, feedback and more.

Lunch And Learn

A DEEP DIVE INTO DRIVING ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSE AND IMPACT

Ricky Kalmon, international speaker, motivator and mindset expert

Ricky Kalmon will return to the AMBA stage for a deep dive into the strategies attendees can employ in mindset development throughout their organizations. Through a clear definition of purpose and ensuing empowerment of internal leadership, executives and managers alike will learn how to drive concrete, measurable results within their executive and management teams.

PEER-TO-PEER EXCHANGES

Hotel Information

Historic Luxury In Downtown Grand Rapids

Discover historic charm and modern comforts at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Nestled downtown by the Grand River, the hotel is perfectly situated for exploring the city’s many attractions, restaurants, craft breweries and more. The property offers nine on-site restaurants and bars, an indoor pool, a fitness center and an onsite spa. The special AMBA rate is $189/ night and includes complimentary highspeed internet access in guest rooms and commons areas, as well as self-parking or valet. To get the AMBA rate, reservations should be made on or before April 18. For reservations, call 616.774.2000 or visit www.ambaconference.com.

This session is back by popular demand! Growing peer-to-peer networks is a primary component of AMBA Conference 2023. Attendees will have the chance to interact with peer groups during this session on topics that are unique to their job functions in their specific groups. Driven by past attendee feedback, these focused sessions have highly been requested and are expected to be one of the biggest hits of this year’s conference. They are a perfect way for professionals to find new ideas, expand their professional networks and explore new methods of improvement. Areas covered include operations, owners/presidents/CEOs, sales and marketing and workforce development.