Opening Super Session—Monday, May 4, 2009
| 8:00 am - 8:15 am | Introduction to Future Connect |
| 8:15 am - 9:00 am | Leadership for the 21st Century |
| 9:00 am - 9:45 am | The Future of Food |
| 9:45 am - 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 am - 11:00 am | Ethical Leadership |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | The Path to the Executive Suite |
| 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm | Luncheon: Personal Development - Health and Wellness |
Performance Connect—Monday, May 4, 2009
| Time | Operations Management | Executive Development | Senior Executive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
Know Yourself | Smashing Silos | Evolve With the Changing Shopping Experience |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Roundtable Discussion | Roundtable Discussion | Communicate With the New Media in the Internet Age |
| 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm |
Unleash the Power of Mentoring | Managing Up | The Future Employee |
| 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm |
Roundtable Discussion | Roundtable Discussion | Break |
| 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm |
Break | Break | Seize the Change Opportunities in Emerging Issues |
| 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm |
The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2008 |
People Connect—Tuesday, May 5, 2009
| Time | Operations Management | Executive Development |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Becoming a Leader | |
| 9:15 am – 9:45 am |
Getting to Great | Learn from the Best |
| 9:45 am – 10:15 am |
Roundtable Discussion | Roundtable Discussion |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am |
Break | Break |
| 10:30 am – 11:15 am |
Manage the Most Diverse Workforce Ever | Project a Winning Image |
| 11:15 am – 11:30 am |
Roundtable Discussion | |
| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Learn From the Best | Getting to Great |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
Luncheon: Personal Development — Financial Planning | |
| 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm |
Project a Winning Image | Key Skills for Better Management |
| 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm |
Key Skills for Better Management (extended program) | Manage the Most Diverse Workforce Ever (extended program) |
| 3:45 pm – 4:00 |
Break | Break |
Profit Connect
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Communicate With the New Media in the Internet Age |
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
| Time | Operations Management | Executive Development |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Leadership: Challenges for the New World Retailer/Supplier Relationships | |
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am |
Evolve With the Changing Shopping Experience | |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
Seal the Deal at the Front Line | Understanding the Mindset of the Customer |
| 11:00 am – 11:15 am |
Roundtable Discussion | Roundtable Discussion |
| 11:00 am – 11:15 am |
Break | Break |
| 11:15 am – 12:00 noon |
Measure Up With the Right Numbers | Build Long-Lasting Customer Loyalty |
| 12:00 pm – 12:15 am |
Roundtable Discussion | |
| 12:15 am – 1:00 pm |
What Happens Next – Luncheon |