7:30 - 8:30
Breakfast Buffet / View Exhibits

8:30 - 9:15
Forward Wisconsin
Cory Nettles, Secretary, Wisconsins Department of Commerce
Roberta Gassman, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

This session will provide the opportunity for Secretary Cory Nettles, Secretary Roberta Gassman and the yet-to-be named President of Forward Wisconsin to discuss issues, legislation, policy directions and new programs affecting their organizations. Attend and be part of this interactive Q&A session.

9:15 - 10:00
Manufacturing Case Study
Mark Stover, Wisconsin Manufacturing
Extension Partnership (WMEP)

Mark Stover will co-present with a manufacturing company that has undergone both organizational change and work process change to successfully reposition itself strategically in the marketplace, making their old economy new again.

10:00 - 10:30
View Exhibits

10:30 - 11:45
Organizational Change and Strategic Leadership in the 21st Century
Shipra Seefeldt, Strategic Solutions

The need for change in organizations is accelerating as the world itself undergoes rapid change. The challenges of global competition, technological advances, the integration of international economies and the maturation of markets have forced organizations to explore their business cultures and practices. Ms. Seefeldt will explore a model of change that addresses the needs of today's organizations as well as explore the new framework for leadership in this chang-ing environment. Learn what the role of an effective leader is in today's organizations.

11:45
Exhibit Drawing
Conference Wrap-up