Tuesday, June 11 to Thursday, June 13, 2024

JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa
1050 Paignton House Road, Minett, Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, P0B 1G0 (Google Maps)

Leading in a VUCA World

The world is experiencing a different type of change and transformation. The current way to make sense of the current type of change is through the lens of VUCA. In a VUCA environment, strategies that worked for normal change might be ineffective at best and actually disruptive at worst. During my session, I will describe the differences between normal environmental change and VUCA environments. Then I will provide some tools and techniques that leaders need to incorporate into their change management toolkit in order to help them and their organization succeed.

About Dr. Washington

Dr. Marvin Washington (Ph.D., Northwestern University / Kellogg Graduate School of Management), is most known as a Pracademic (practicing academic).   Dr. Washington has written three books focused on leadership, strategy, and organizational change. His most recent book is, Lead Self First Before Leading Others with Stephen Hacker at Business Expert Press.

Over the past 20 years, Dr. Washington has worked with a wide array of organizations. Most notably, Dr. Washington was the Academic Director for Alberta Health Services Executive Leadership Program. He has also worked with organizations such as Enbridge, Shaw Communications, AIMCo, Blue Cross, YMCA, Parkland Fuels, Syncrude, and SportChek, many ministries and departments in the Country of Botswana, the state of Oregon, Government of Alberta and the City of Edmonton on topics of leadership, organizational change, and diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice.

Since July, 3, 2023 Dr. Washington is the College Dean / Vice-Provost for Social Sciences and Humanities at University of Alberta. In his almost 25 years as an academic Dr. Washington has worked at Portland State University, Texas Tech University and The University of Iowa. Academically, Dr. Washington research often focuses on processes of organizational and institutional change.

On a personal note, Dr. Washington is married and has 3 sons. When not at work, Dr. Washington is an avid basketball fan having coached boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for almost 25 years.

This session will leverage the breadth of perspectives and experience among participants via small, facilitated conversations. Adopting the “World Café” format, participants will rotate every 20 minutes between hosted discussion tables that will have pre-identified topics/questions for input.

Location: JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa
Venue: Lake View Lawn Terrace
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Attire: Casual

Informal buffet dinner to meet and network with all and enjoy some local cuisine and two complimentary beverages (a cash bar will follow).

Location: JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa
Venue: Lake View Lawn Terrace
Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Attire: Casual

A sit-down banquet dinner to welcome and thanks attendees with local cuisine and two complimentary beverages (a cash bar will follow).

Participants at Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC) events (virtual or in-person) are expected to be aware of and adhere to this Code of Conduct. FMRAC aims to ensure a harassment-free experience for all participants, attendees, speakers and volunteers at its events. Read the full Code of Conduct.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This year’s conference is a one-day session for Canada’s medical regulatory authorities and the affiliated organizations that work with them to improve healthcare for Canadians. Participation is by invitation only. The closed session format will allow participants to share their successes, failures and ongoing challenges as they respond to the unprecedented pressure to innovate, move faster and do more.

Notice of cancellation must be made via email to Ariel Shortt at ariel@intuitivece.com prior to May 28, 2024.

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