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FRANS JOHANSSON
8:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 22
SEIZING OPPORTUNITY IN AN
UNPREDICTABLE WORLD
In today’s fast-changing world, the
rules are morphing so rapidly that
tried-and-true formulas for success are
disintegrating. Basing this keynote on his provocative new book,
The Click Moment, Frans Johansson obliterates some of the most
recognized success stories as post-constructions that ignore the
unexpected forces – the click moments – that are changing the
game. His eye-opening argument makes a compelling case for you
to embrace the unpredictability and mold your “click moments”
into a winning strategy.
MIKE WALSH
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 22
THE CLOUD WILL DISRUPT THE
FUTURE OF BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
What does it take to lead a 21st century
company? No doubt new platforms and
tools will change our operations. But
new technology is not only an opportunity to improve productivity,
it invites us to ask a much bigger question: can we re-imagine
the way we do business? Join futurist Mike Walsh to find out
what’s next – in particular, the way enterprise mobility and the
Cloud will reshape how your teams collaborate.
STEPHEN J. DUBNER
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 23
THINK LIKE A FREAK
The New York Times-bestselling
Freakonomics changed the way we see
the world, exposing the hidden side of
just about everything. Now, taking those
concepts to the next level, this captivating keynote offers a revolutionary
new approach to thinking. Promising to help you “retrain
your brain,” Stephen J. Dubner offers insights into problem solving
techniques for both your personal and professional life. Find
out how to think more unconventionally and more creatively – to
think, that is, like a Freak.
STEVE GILLILAND
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 23
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
We don’t always know what challenges
face the people we meet every day, but
we do have the power to bring them hope.
That hope can multiply a thousand times
over and spread throughout the world exponentially. This is the
essential, motivating truth Steve Gilliland delivers in Making a
Difference.
Focused on the conscious choices we make every day, this eyeopening
and heartfelt keynote details how to positively influence
people in every imaginable way. ■
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
It takes more than 250 HRPA volunteers from chapters
across Ontario to make the Annual Conference & Trade
Show a complete success. These member volunteers assist
with sessions; register delegates and speakers; help
with media relations; staff the trade show and generally
act as HRPA ambassadors to the thousands of conference
delegates, speakers, exhibitors and guests who attend
HRPA’s premier annual event. To all our volunteers, thank
you for all your hard work. Thanks also go out to our
dedicated Programs Committee, responsible for the outstanding
roster of conference speakers.
2015 Annual Conference Programs Committee
Joanne Kane, CHRP, Chair.......................................... Agricorp
Maureen O’Leary-Pickard, CHRP.. The Performance Group
Deta Constantine, CHRP...............................Real Matters Inc.
Brian McDonald.................................Independent Consultant
Shreyshree Raja, M.Ed., CTDP........Independent Consultant
Matylda Comella, CHRP.....................Halton Group Americas
Sean Hale.................................................... Right Management
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