Keynote Presentations
Keynotes will take place Wednesday, Feb. 23, and Thursday, Feb. 24 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. Click the presentation title to jump to expanded information.
Journey to Performance Excellence
2008 Baldrige National Quality Award Winner
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Over the past decade, Poudre Valley Health System has used the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence to transform itself from a small community hospital with tumultuous leadership, high employee turnover, and unprecedented economic challenges into a thriving health system with world-class results. Come learn how the 2008 healthcare recipient of the Baldrige National Quality Award was able to achieve and maintain performance excellence in clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, employee and physician engagement, and financial sustainability.
Presented by Doug Faus, Vice President and COO, Medical Center of the Rockies, Poudre Valley Health System, 2008 Baldrige National Quality Award Winner
Igniting a Passion for Learning
2008 Baldrige National Quality Award Winner
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
What are you doing as a leader to ignite a passion for learning in your organization? This session will focus on the leadership skills necessary to create learning organizations in education, health care, business, governmental, and non-profit areas. The leadership skills necessary are a blend of 21st century tools and skills that stand the test of time. The presentation mixes humor and 21st century tools to provide attendees with several skills that can be implemented at their own leadership level, regardless of the type of organization.
Presented by Terry Holliday, Commissioner of Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Former Superintendent, Iredell-Statesville Schools, 2008 Baldrige National Quality Award Winner
Nissan Quality – A Global and Local Perspective
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Presented by Brad Thacker, VP - Corporate Services and Organization Development Nissan North America
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