Innovate

2021 NOW Conference Focus Track

Fewer, Shorter, Better Meetings: Getting the most out of Stand-ups, Networking, & More!

Presenter: Jill Finlayson

About: Do you really need a meeting? Who needs to attend? What are you trying to accomplish? Is there an agenda? From weekly team meetings to big collaborative planning sessions, what does it take to have a meeting that is worth everyone's time? Let's talk about agendas, tools, and techniques to brainstorm, problem solve, collaborate, and...

Dante's Comedy and the Art of Work

Presenter: Nicole Pagano

About: What if a wise and beautiful work of art could help you turn toward the promise and challenges of our time and inspire a new way forward? Can diverse experiences serve as a springboard for transformative work? Perhaps, after a year of unprecedented change and isolation, you feel motivated to dig deep or chart a fresh path—or both!...

Snowball: Harnessing the Power of Compound Interest in Life and Finance

Presenter: Dave Schonenberg

About: Keeping the theme of compound interest close at hand we will discuss how to apply this core financial principle not just to your personal finances, but to your career development and mental health. We will dive into hacking the UC savings plans for earlier retirement, reclaiming your present from screen overload, and a few actionable steps—...