Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation Alumni Leadership Retreat
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Durham, North Carolina
February 20-21, 2009
Retreat Information
The Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation's Alumni Leadership Retreat will take place February 20-21, 2009, at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club in Durham, North Carolina.
The Leadership Retreat is a 1 ½ day program designed specifically for Sarnoff Alumni. This program is designed to help Sarnoff Alumni:
- Gain greater insight into personal leadership capabilities
- Enhance capability to collaborate and lead teams
- Extend knowledge of the Sarnoff community and learn how to leverage your personal network
- Gain deeper understanding of how to market ideas and influence stakeholders
- Learn from the career lessons of Sarnoff Senior Leaders
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from leaders within the Sarnoff Community and engage in intimate dialogue with these leaders and other Alumni. The program will utilize a variety of methods including personal leadership assessments, mini-lectures and facilitated discussions, and a collaboration-oriented experience.
There is no charge for Sarnoff Alumni to attend this retreat — the Sarnoff Foundation will pay for your travel and lodging to attend the retreat. Please do not make travel arrangements to attend the retreat until you receive a confirmation from the Sarnoff Foundation. Your registration confirmation will contain more details on making travel arrangements.
Registration
Alumni: Click here to login for access to meeting information and online registration form. Current fellows are not eligible to participate.
Program Agenda
Friday, February 20, 2009
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM |
Welcome Address
Andrew Plump, MD, PhD, Chair, Sarnoff Alumni Committee |
| 8:30 - 9:00 AM |
Creating Your Future
Sarnoff Leader - TBA
Senior Sarnoff Leaders play a critical role in developing the alumni of the foundation. These leaders bring in depth personal experience and scientific credibility that benefits the career development of the alumni. This session will allow Senior Leaders to share their perspective, interact with alumni, and further enhance participation in the Sarnoff community. |
| 9:00 - 10:30 AM |
Personal Leadership Insights
Kathleen Ponder, Duke Corporate Education
Having an awareness of your personal Leadership style is a critical management capability. Gaining this insight through reflection and analysis of a broad range of leadership styles helps illuminate strengths and developmental opportunities. This session will utilize a self-assessment instrument and offer guidance on how to utilize that self-awareness in the process of collaborating and coaching others. |
| 10:30 - 10:45 AM |
Break |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Leading Teams
Marla Tuchinsky, Duke Corporate Education
Leading teams is one of a manager's key responsibilities. Understanding the interests of the team members and maximizing their contributions can contribute to the sense of shared purpose and alignment that typifies high performance teams. This session will focus on understanding the characteristics of high performance teams and how to achieve common goals. |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
Leadership Address
Sarnoff Leader - TBA
Mentoring is a critical aspect of leadership. This session will offer personal insight into the benefits of giving and receiving in a mentoring relationship, guidance on finding and sustaining a mentoring relationship, and how to best utilize the resources of the Sarnoff alumni community. |
| 2:00 - 2:15 PM |
Break |
| 2:15 - 3:30 PM |
Networking for Learning, Mentoring, and Funding
Michael Serino, Duke Corporate Education
Social networks are powerful mechanism to gain knowledge and interact in a broad community. Many professionals use their networks to expand their contacts, seek support, share experiences, build relationships and promote their careers. This session will provide a practical orientation to social networks and how to leverage those networks to achieve professional goals. |
| 3:30 - 3:45 PM |
Break |
| 3:45 - 5:00 PM |
Round Table Discussions with Sarnoff Mentors on Networking Topics
Sarnoff Leaders - TBA |
| 5:45 - 6:30 PM |
Reception |
| 6:30 - 8:00 PM |
Dinner |
Saturday, February 21, 2009
| 8:30 - 11: 30 AM |
Collaboration Oriented Experience
Kathleen Ponder, Duke Corporate Education
Employing non-traditional learning methods is a hallmark of Duke Corporate Education's approach. For example, Rolling Thunder (build a "from scratch" delivery contraption) provides an opportunity for teams to collaborate, innovate, compete and communicate in a way that will yield benefits to their work with their own teams. |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Lunch |
| 12:30 - 1:45 PM |
Selling Knowledge and Ideas
Michael Serino, Duke Corporate Education
Understanding how to articulate and market ideas is a critical capability for success in the scientific world. This skill includes how to communicate, develop rapport and establish mutual interests with stakeholders. Through a facilitated discussion and stakeholder analysis, participants will prepare for a dialogue about their work and articulate how others can contribute to their success. |
| 1:45 - 2:15 PM |
Sarnoff Foundation Plans & Updates
Charles Lowenstein, MD, Chair, Sarnoff Board of Directors |
| 2:15 - 2:30 PM |
Closing Remarks
Andrew Plump, MD, PhD, Chair, Sarnoff Alumni Committee |
| 2:30 PM |
Adjourn |
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