Sample Full Day Program Agenda

“Leadership in Voluntary Organizations”
(Alternate Title: “Success Factors for Physician Leaders”)

8 AM – 9 AM What is Leadership?

   A. Success Factors for Physician Leaders
   B. UCLA Success Factor Study
   C. Board Duties and Responsibilities
   D. Management Duties and Responsibilities
   E. Board – Staff Relations: Working Medical Society Staff
   F. Leadership Self-Assessment

9 AM – 10 AM Motivating Volunteers

   A. Grassroots Responsibilities
   B. Motivators, Rewards, and Demotivators
   C. Overcoming Tragic Flaws of Physician Leaders
   D. Advanced Communication Skills / Building Rapport / Listening
   E. Igniting Passion
   F. Effective Delegation / Overcoming Autocratic Behavior
   G. Effective Meeting Management

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM BREAK

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Building a Dynamic Organizations

   A. Purpose/Passion/Planning/Peak Performance
   B. Recruiting New Members – Appealing to Diverse Audiences
   C. Effective Mentoring

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Political Action

   A. How To Get Involved in the Political Process
   B. Combining Organizational and Personal Political Action
   C. The Road to the White House – A Personal Story

12:15 PM – 1:45 PM LUNCH

“Physician Know Yourself, Know Your Team” Personality Profiles

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM Challenges Facing Your Organization – a facilitated discussion of key issues

   A. Membership
   B. Legislative Priorities
   C. Scope of Practice Issues
   D. Other Issues

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Conflict Resolution

   A. Causes of Conflict
   B. Creating Win:Win Scenarios
   C. Dealing with Difficult Personalities
   D. When to Use a Mediator

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM Innovation / Thinking Outside the Box

   A. Creating the Future of Your Organization
   B. The Visioning Process
   C. Creative Problem Solving

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM Open Discussions and Questions