2019 Metalcasting Management and Development Summit

Wednesday, February 6, 2019
6 – 7 p.m.
Meet and Greet
Thursday, February 7, 2019
7:30 – 8 a.m.
Registration/Continental Breakfast
8 – 8:30 a.m.
What’s New at AFS

Doug Kurkul

A fast paced look at how AFS is evolving to lead the metalcasting industry forward.
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
This isn’t your Dad’s Company Anymore: Work, Life, and the Secret to Creating a Thriving Culture

Kevin Mays

This session will explore the dramatic change that has transformed workplace culture and what you MUST do for your business to attract and retain top talent and be seen as a leader in the field. You will learn:

  • The four pillars of a conscious company
  • How to harness the power of personality as a tool for employee engagement
  • The essential skill of intentional self-management
  • The secret to attracting all-star employees to your organization

Join us for an interactive session that will challenge your thinking at a 
fundamental level while giving you the key skills to increase your impact in the organization.
 
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Lunch
12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
What is Your Employer Value Proposition and Why Does it Matter?

Moderator: Joey Leonard
Panelists: Amanda Groves, Bryan Burton, Sharon Calahan, Russ Bradley


With this panel, you will hear industry experts talk about how they defined their Employer Value Proposition (EVP), how diversity and inclusion plays a role in EVP, and defining career progression versus career growth.
1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Molten Hot Labor and Employment Legal Issues in the Workplace

Mitch Quick

There’s never a dull moment for managers and HR professionals as they strive to comply with the myriad and ever-changing laws affecting the workplace. This session will highlight the most pressing issues facing companies, including the #metoo movement and sexual harassment claims, changes to the wage and hour laws, medical marijuana, mandatory arbitration programs, and disability discrimination claims under the ADA. It will provide strategies and tips to avoid getting “burned” by the legal flames.
3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Break
3:30 – 5 p.m.
Roundtable
6 – 8 p.m.
Reception
Friday, February 8, 2019
8 – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Leadership Blind Spots - Discover the Pathway to Motivating Your Employees

Kirk Vitello

Leaders at the senior level strive to create a culture of engagement, while leaders on the front line need to motivate employees daily to drive results. 

This session will help you:

  • Identify which leadership trends may be impacting your organization
  • Learn how your leaders can drive employee retention and satisfaction
  • Uncover common leadership blind spots that may be undermining your corporate culture
  • Start to identify your organization’s leadership performance gaps and review behaviors to help bridge that gap
10 – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Roundtable
11:15 a.m. – Noon
Lunch
Noon – 3 p.m.
Beyond Emotional Intelligence: Unleashing Your Superpowers

Curt Mercadante

In this interactive workshop, Gallup-certified strengths coach Curt Mercadante will work with attendees to tap their superpowers, use them intentionally, and go beyond emotional intelligence to create teams that are more productive and aligned.