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Whether you are starting (or restarting) your Culture Committee, or just looking to maximize the success of your current one, this program will provide you with best practices, dos and don’ts, as well as an opportunity to network with communication committees from your fellow employee-owned companies.  Attend for practical ideas to enhance your ownership culture and make your team more successful in 2020!

November 2nd 2020

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

Kent OH 44240

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Updated May 20th 2020:

The staff of the OEOC continues to monitor the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on holding in-person events. We will be providing updates as needed regarding each event so check back often, and keep an eye on your email inbox. As always, the safety and security of you, our friends and neighbors, is foremost in our minds as we make our decisions in the weeks and months ahead.

If you have any questions regarding this event contact Chris Cooper via email ccooper1@kent.edu or by phone (330)672-0338

Overview

Instructors:
Jim Bado, Workplace Development Inc. – Jim is the founder of Workplace Development and has been assisting employee-owned business since 1989. His expertise includes rolling out new ESOP plans, communicating an ESOP’s benefits, building effective internal Culture committees and strategic planning in an employee-owned company.

Chris Cooper, Ohio Employee Ownership Center, Kent State University – Chris has been at the OEOC since 1999, and is coordinator of its Employee Owned Network. He is also the primary trainer for the OEOC, including at the ESOP Association’s Employee Owner Retreat that is staffed by the OEOC.

Preliminary Agenda
9:30 am             Registration, refreshments, networking
10 am               Introductions
10:30 am           Intro to ESOP Committees – What they are, what they should be
11:15 am           Best Practices – Avoid the “Deadly Sins” of Culture Committees
12 noon             Lunch
12:45 pm           Break
1 pm                 Small Groups and Round Robin Idea Exchange
2:15 pm             Break
2:30 pm             Planning for your 2019 year of events and programs
3:45 pm             Wrap-up, final thoughts
4 pm                 Adjourn

Registration and Cost

November 2nd 2020
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center, Kent OH 44240

‍Cost to Attend:
$175 for Members of the OEOC’s Employee Owned Network of companies
$275 for Non-Members

How to Register:
Call the OEOC at 330-672-3028 or email at oeoc@kent.edu and we will get you registered (you will be invoiced).

Not sure if you’re a Member? Contact the OEOC at 330-672-3028