Conference Session: Succession Planning

Speakers: Jason Swain, Jason Swain & Associates, LLC, and Diane Quincy

Jason Swain, of Jason Swain & Associates, LLC, brings over 13 years of professional experience in organization development, training, and executive and corporate coaching. He has brought his expertise to mid- to large-size, publicly held companies as well as nonprofit organizations.  Using validated, research-based processes and tools, Jason helps clients discover and use their signature strengths in service of something greater than themselves.

He will be joined by Diane Quincy, who has over thirty years of experience in human resources, organization and leadership development in the private sector. She has facilitated nonprofit board retreats and strategic planning, provided training and coaching for board and staff members, and has assisted with the director recruitment process. Diane has an MBA from Eastern Washington University and has taught leadership and team development at Gonzaga University as an adjunct faculty member.

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Understand the basic value systems and characteristics of the four generations in the workplace today;
• Be able to identify potential clash points between generations;
• Learn strategies for working more effectively across generations;
• Understand an important framework for engaging and developing current and future leaders of any generation; and
• Identify potential strategies for accelerating development of high potential individuals as part of a succession plan.

Join Jason and Diane at the 2nd annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference – Leadership Series held Thursday, February 16th, 2011, at the Spokane Masonic Center. For more information visit the AE website.