HIIT Sessions 

Monday, July 21

The Power of Play: How Having Fun Drives Success in Associations
Barbara Arango, CAE, Association & Society Management International
Work and fun are complementary, with fun being crucial for mental and physical health. It fosters connection, creativity, and confidence. To optimize your organization, intentionally creating a fun work environment is essential. This session will explain the benefits of increasing fun for staff, members, and oneself, featuring interactive activities and a video example.

 

Mentorship in Minutes: Building Stronger Teams from Day One
Corinn Cuevas, AMPED Association Management
New hire success isn’t just about onboarding checklists—it’s about building connections. In this session, I’ll share how AMPED transformed our new hire experience with a mentorship program designed to facilitate a smooth integration process, foster a culture of support and collaboration, and promote a sense of belonging, all while accelerating personal and professional growth. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to create their own impactful mentorship program, even with limited time and resources. 

 

Fueling Growth: Practical Strategies to Increase Deal Flow for Your AMC
Paul Hanscom, CAE, MA, Ewald Consulting

This session will provide practical strategies for growing your AMC through new client acquisition and deeper engagement with current clients. It will cover defining your niche, building referral networks, and improving your proposal process. Additionally, it will offer tips for identifying growth opportunities within existing client relationships. Attendees will gain actionable ideas for sustainable, value-driven growth, building on previous AMCI presentations.

Strategic Portfolio Planning: Maximizing Impact and Growth
Louise Gorringe, Kenes Group
For AMCs, a well-balanced client portfolio is key to sustainable growth and long-term success. But how can AMC leaders assess, refine, and optimize client portfolios to maximize impact while mitigating risk? This session will share a tried and tested process and framework for conducting a health check of a client portfolios, sharing how one AMC tackled the question marks through reallocating resources and strengthening relationships.