2014 Asset Protection Conference

Work, Laugh Repeat

Perfect for any group that needs a humorous break from the serious side of business.  In spite or its therapeutic qualities, laughter is often absent from the business environment.  Greg shows it is possible to laugh at work and about work.  Audience members will put down their iPads and Blackberries and laugh along with Greg as he good-naturedly discusses topics such as Smart Phone abuse, social network overload, never-ending conference calls, "frequently" asked questions, and home office workers.  His preparation includes company web site research, phone conferences and maybe even a personal visit!

Greg Schwem, Syndicated Humor Columnist

The Energized Approach for Achieving a Safe, Healthy and Productive Workplace

Companies introduce numerous safety programs to employees with great excitement and high expectations.  Then, with unfortunate predictability, these new programs fall short of expectations, the program goes away and a "new and improved" program is brought in.  This vicious cycle is exhausting for everyone involved.  The problem usually isn't with the programs; the problem is with the environment into which these programs are introduced and the methods used to develop, implement and support them.  "The Energized Approach" offers a time tested strategy that increases the success of safety programs by energizing the work environment with participants who are motivated, receptive and involved.

Michael Melnik MS, OTR, Prevention Plus and The Energized Approach

Come Together: Generational Differences and How to Effectively Work with Someone Much Older or Younger than You

Matures.  Boomers.  Gen X.  Gen Y.  Or are they called Millennials?  Why is Gen X called "X"?

Why don't Boomers realize there's more to life than work?  And why don't Millennials realize that their 5:00 pm yoga class does not take precedence over a client deadline?  What happened to "paying your dues"?  Why doesn't my supervisor praise me and appreciate me for all the great things I do every day?

These questions are being asked and grumbled about in every office everywhere in the country.  Any time two or more generations work side by side, there are going to be potential differences in the approach to work and collaboration.  But never have the differences between these generations been so profoundly marked as they are now.  Why?  And more importantly, how do you learn to work with someone who has such a different approach to work, not to mention their values and priorities?

Kelly McDonald, Marketing and Advertising Expert, McDonald Marketing

IGNITE BRILLIANCE in your Leadership and Innovation

What's the secret of brilliant leadership?  Will your current workforce be the solution or the problem in America's future?  What questions should you be asking to drive higher performance, productivity and innovation?  How can leaders be a catalyst for igniting brilliance in their teams and creating unprecedented competitive advantages as well as profits?  Leadership and innovation happens one conversation at a time.  You are responsible for the quality of this conversation.  Through humor, insight and experience, AmyK provides leadership & innovation tools that have immediate practical applications for increasing performance and productivity levels in individuals and teams.  AmyK shares the critical the 2 critical elements leaders must "sell" each & every day; the 5 questions leaders need to ask to best influence and foster productive behaviors; how to create and retain high performers; and how to grow a healthy, profitable organization.

AmyK Hutchins, CEO, Speaker, Trainer and Business Strategist, AmyK Inc.

Taking the Right Risks

Get a glance at how Safeway created thier "Culture of Safety".  You will have the opportunity to see the strategic set of issues they dealt with including retail execution, employee engagement and reducing operational volatility.  Learn how it significantly impacted their accident frequency, severity and operational costs.  Walk away from this session with ideas of how you can improve your companies risk/safety performance.

Ward Ching, Vice President Risk Management Operations, Safeway Corp.

Jody Wood, Safeway Regional Risk Management Director, Safeway Corp.