BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:164@iabc.bc.ca DTSTART:20180322T173000Z DTEND:20180322T193000Z DTSTAMP:20180318T080944Z URL:https://iabc.bc.ca/upcoming-events/lead-the-charge-how-senior-leaders- build-teams-drive-success-and-champion-communication/ SUMMARY:Lead the charge: How senior leaders build teams\, drive success and champion communication DESCRIPTION:As a professional communicator\, you know superb communication is vital to the success of your organization. But\, how can you convince e veryone else at the leadership table?\n\nOn this expert panel\, four senio r communication directors will share how they’ve advocated for communica tion as a strategic leadership function and demonstrated its impact on the ir organizations’ performance.\n\nThe panellists will explore their dive rse approaches to leadership\, including how to build effective teams and champion the value of communication to C-Suite executives. Questions will be welcomed from the floor.\n\nJoin us for this candid conversation among senior communicators about the challenges and opportunities of high-level leadership\, with plenty of inspiration for early-career professionals who aspire to lead in the future.\n\nThe panellists are:\n\n Jonathan Anthon y\, MA\, ABC\, Global Head\, Corporate Communications\, Teekay Corporation \n Maureen Cameron\, APR\, Director\, Corporate Communications &\; Com munity Relations\, Best Buy Canada\n Kristin Linklater\, ABC\, Executive Director\, Communications &\; Marketing\, Simon Fraser University\n Vi ctoria Miles\, Director\, Communications &\; Marketing\, Capilano Unive rsity\n\nRegister now and #Leadthecharge!\n\nThis panel is presented at th e Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) certification lev el: For highly skilled business communicators practiced in providing strat egic communication advice and counseling to an organization’s leadership . However\, communicators at all stages are welcome!\n\nComing out of the panel\, key takeaways will include:\n\n How to balance management and adm inistration\, professional expertise and practice\, and supportive advisor y services\n How to earn credibility within your organization as a leader \n How the job of a leader is different than the job of a team member\n How communication leaders embrace change and remain adaptable\n The expec tation that leaders have an opinion\, and are able to back it up!\n\nEvent Details\n5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Registration and networking\n6:00 pm - 7:30 p m: Panel discussion\n\nFees\n\nMembers: $45\nNon-Members: $60\nStudent Mem bers: $20\nStudent Non-Members: $30 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR